greymullet Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Our CAG is due arrive in about two-weeks. We have it's day cage ready to go. In terms of a night roost, I was think about using a deep, rectangular, glass enclosure with a screen slide off front equipped with roosts and water. Any obvious pitfalls with this in terms of the bird that I am missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 With a glass enclosure it could get hot inside even with a screen front, some people here who use a night cage use a small travel type one. I personally don't use a sleep cage, Josey sleeps in her big cage and always has, it just works better that way but some swear by a separate sleep cage so whatever works is fine. Why dont you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us some about you and your grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I too only use one cage of my grey. She is most comfortable in her large cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I do have a smaller cage for my parrots but only to be used if I have guests over that evening and wish to move them into a quieter area in my home. I also purchased the smaller cages in case I'd have to evacuate quickly. For the most part, my parrots only have their one big cage. I've read different opinions and experiences re. "night or roost cages" and am not sure if they do more harm or more good. I suppose it must be a case by case situation and it would have to depend on the parrot and their owner. Out of curiousity, why do you wish to offer a roost cage? Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/08/03 00:23<br><br>Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/08/03 00:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymullet Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I guess I was thinking about the night roost from what I read thus far vis-a-vis the need for a good 10 to 12 hours of sleep. His main cage will be in out in the main activity room...which means activity from about 5:30 AM to 9PM every day. I was concerned that commotion after he was readied for the night would disturb him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 In that case, you are very thoughtful and conscientious of your parrot's needs. It would be a good idea for you to have the "roost cage" so that he can get some quiet, deep and undisturbed sleep in another room. This way you can enjoy yourself at the same time and not worry about disturbing him. If I had that situation, I would definitely consider the nite cage too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme575 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I've been using a "roost" cage at the suggestion of my avian vet. He also reiterated the need for a minimum of 10 hours of sleep per night and I tend to stay up later then Paco should, so I put him in a spare bedroom in a smaller cage for the night. I followed the vet's directions, just have a single perch that is placed so that Paco's tail will not touch the cage bars, however, I've noticed that he roosts on the floor of the cage right at the door rather than his perch... This leaves me feeling horribly guilty, and I'm always tempted to put him in his big cage again where he did perch to roost. He seems good with it though, and makes the choice to sleep where he does, should I just let it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbysDaddy Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I was told at least 8 hours and that was ok ... should u be letting Abby sleep longer .... I mean she does get peace and quiet while im at work. She could nap then I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiesmum Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I just leave my fids in the normal cage during the night just turn off the light in that room and close the door. Sometimes i put a blanket or towel in the end and Georgie sleeps lying down. He just looks so comfy <br><br>Post edited by: zzzelama, at: 2010/01/05 13:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 What sort of size cage is good for a roost cage? one like this?? http://www.simplyparrots.co.uk/shop/shop.php?c=viewproduct&pid=25&cat=23&maincat=12&start=0&sid=siddbc74841851fb833080445215b79b869 if not what should i be looking for? would like to get one as again KYA is in the main family room and the tv and talking is going on the guys need sleep! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I have a travel cage for each of my fids similar to this one. I use them when I take my fids to the vet or spend the weekend with my kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 They do need a lot of sleep - Alfie gets very grumpy with less than 10 hours. Alfie has always slept in her big cage with a cover on - she has a birdie bunk (tent) in there and loves it. It's just down to the individual bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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