Breezy2013 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi everyone! Breezy seems to like to stay up late with us. I usually cover his cage at 7:30 but if he hears us moving around he comes to the bottom of the cage and peeks out under his cage cover and peeps and talks to us. We usually end up taking him back out and sometimes he gets to bed kind of late. Would it be okay to leave his cover on later in the morning so he gets more sleep or should they be on a really early wake up schedule. He seems to be fine with sleeping in later, we are quiet if we are awake early. He acts happy and well rested so maybe the amount of sleep he is getting and what we are doing is fine. What do you guys think about this? I swear, he thinks he is going to miss something at night when he is covered up. Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 They need 10-12 hours every day to stay healthy and happy. If your babys cage is in the main living space for the family that's great for the day, but at night it's less than ideal. Some members here with a similar set up to yours use a sleep cage. A small cage in a quiet room would let Breezy catch his ZZZ's, and you wouldn't have to tip toe around your house after birdy bed time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezy2013 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 I do still have his baby cage. Might be able to put him in it at night somewhere quiet so he could sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 One of my greys has a sleep cage in my bedroom. I cover it with a dark sheet. She prefers peace & quiet. If I am in my bedroom after she is in bed..she Shhh's me a few times loudly...if I continue to talk or make any noise..she gets mad and starts banging her bell loudly to tell me to Shut-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have found over the years that my fids are much happier if they get about 12 hours of sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Also depends on the birdy. Our Greycie CAG goes to bed, with a fight of course, at 9-9:30pm. Our Toby (Caique) starts his wing stretching and leaning towards the birdy room anywhere between 7:30-8:00 pm. They both get up at 7am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Sophie always goes to bed around 8pm. She desires to get up around 8am. There are days I have to leave for work at 6am. I give them their food... Sunny is always up and ready, but Sophie just wants to snuggle and not think about food. I will snuggle a half sleepy bird, because she wants to see me and wants to cuddle. A quick kiss " up"... after 15 minutes, a quick " kiss down". Minimal conversation, just some cuddling. After this routine was established, there was a time that I decided she wouldn't notice. Boy, was I wrong! She was immediately alert when I skipped our " routine". She was so mad at me... instantly awake and MAD! I had to call into work that I would be late! I learned my lesson. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Nancy, I would love some pics of your bird room. I would really like to make a room where they would be safe...just need some ideas.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I will ask Sean how to download. I took my livingroom, removed curtains, etc, made it their room! I spent a ton of money on curtains and blinds. Found my birds pooping on curtains, choking potential on my blinds. Gave it all up... wasnt worth it! They now have a room they can call their own Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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