Not all birds react to freedom from the cage in the same way. Mynah birds are extremely social and lively and a daily session of free time is good for its well-being.  Even a few minutes out of the cage is better than no time at all.  You cannot depend on a mynahs play area to be limited to the top of a cage or a climbing tree (mynahs are not climbers). They like to explore and will hop or fly from one place to another.  Perches in various places in your house are useful and being the curious creatures they are, mynahs will explore in whatever territory is available to them.  

Mynahs are frequent poopers so expect messes to happen during free time.  You can make clean up easier by placing old towels or rags on surfaces that may get soiled.  Messes in unexpected spots will clean up easily if not left to harden. 

Most of the following is common sense but it is important not to leave out any unforeseen possibilities, so bear with me as you read this and it may just turn a light on to something you hadn't thought of that needs to be considered the next time you give your bird some freedom from the cage..

Before opening the cage door:

1) Close all doors and windows
Being attracted to light, mynahs may head directly for a open window or door.  Capturing an escaped mynah outdoors is nearly impossible.  Even a very tame mynah can be a challenge.  Anything outside is bound to frighten and cause it to fly away.  Mynahs are fast flyers and even with trimmed wings, they can fly three or 4 feet above the ground and 30+ feet straight ahead. They can hop from lower branches on up to higher ones. Even a tame bird may become too frightened to return to its owner.

2) Cover or remove mirrors and close curtains or blinds


Though a bird can become use to its surroundings, a first collision could be fatal.  Bumping into a window pane or mirror can cause serious injury or death.

3) Ceck the area for potentially hazardous objects

Remove sharp objects from the area such as needles or scissors.  Yarn or string is tempting for for a mynah and its toes or tongue can get caught in it so watch out for rugs and pillows with fringed edges.

Recently used stove burners need  time to cool down. Small kitchen appliances like toasters, coffee pots or electric skillets should be off or unplugged. Running a ceiling fan or any fan can prove fatal. 

5) Make the household aware
Inform the household that the bird is going to be out of its cage.  You don't want anyone stepping or sitting on your bird.  Someone unaware, may open a door, allowing your bird to escape.

6) Other pets

Some family dogs and cats become use to a pet bird, but still keep an eye on them, using your own judgment.  Myself, I don't take chances.  My dog could do harm without meaning to so if he is in a rowdy, playful mood, I confine him to a different area of the house while the bird is out of the cage.