AkkiDa Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 My bird sleeps on its perch, but I was thinking of getting a Bird Nest for it to sleep. I am not considering any breeding for her. What arrangement have you done for your bird to sleep ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Timber sleeps in his cage, on the highest perch in the cage. I don't know anything about the "Bird Nest" you mention. First thought would be that you don't want to encourage nesting behavior because even unpaired females can lay eggs, leading to calcium deficiencies, being egg bound etc. As I said though, I don't know anything about the item you are talking about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNCAG Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 For years (maybe 12 years or so) my parrots all had smaller second cages in the guest room where we put them to bed each night. I guess I read somewhere that was a good idea. And it worked well -- gave them a safe smaller space to sleep cozy in. Eventually I guess I got tired of it or something (I forget why); so now my CAG sleeps in his regular cage in the living room. I mean, as long as you give them a darkened room at night (I always leave a floor lamp light on (25 watt bulb) in case of night fright so they can re-orient), and provide some quiet time for good sleep. If a parrot is in a lighted room at night (and maybe uncovered to boot) where a television or radio is constantly on, I think that could disturb them and keep them awake. They deserve at least 10 hours of undisturbed sleep a night, imo. That said, sometimes I've seen my CAG take a nap during bright daylight with noise -- so they can adapt and sleep in less than ideal conditions, it's just not recommended. My CAG tucks his little head under his wing when he's tired and I keep the main light off and noise levels low in the evening, he sleeps just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Mine sleep on their perches, although one loves to sleep on top of his hanging stack of wood blocks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Mine slept in cages in a bird room for years. Our female CAG will have occasoinal night frights and starts violently banging around her cage and winds up the other birds and next thing I know their all panicing. Our male Huey gets frustrated and chews his feet. Since we moved, one of the deals I cut was my Greys get to sleep in the bedroom with us. So now GreycieMae sleeps on the the carry handler of a step ladder that is vet wrapped. Huey sleeps on a rolling perch. They are both as happy as clams with their new setups. Not one night fright and not one chewed footy since moving here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Minutes before birdie bedtime... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Alfie sleeps in his regular cage in the living room. He doesn't have a cover because he always used to pull them off the cage overnight so I stopped using one as he clearly preferred not having one on! He'll pick a perch in his cage and sleep on that. I agree with Timbersmom and don't think a nesting box would be a good idea as it could potentially encourage hormonal/nesting behaviours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkkiDa Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 It seems there is no requirement of a Bird Nest or Place to Sleep. But won't the birds get too tired just standing 24x7 for 365 days ? I have seen Blu going to a corner and trying to sleep by tilting his/her body during day time when he/she is too tired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I don't think they do. If you watch birds in the wild, the only time they aren't perching is when they are nesting to reproduce. I think perching is their "natural" sleep position. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNCAG Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 They don't lie down to sleep. Short of play time when mine might lie on his back for me, mine always sleeps standing on one leg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Dorian has a sleep perch, which is the highest perch in his cage. After a night night almond and lights out, I tell him to "tuck yourself in" and he'll (eventually) go to that perch and be ready for sleep. He's in his own bedroom. It's the master, and it also contains my computer and my keyboard. Since I put in a night light he hasn't had a night fright, and I rarely see him sleeping during the day. He needs his full 12 hours dark quiet time to be in a good mood (learned that the hard way). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegars Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Debbie has slept in her big cage in the living room since we got her at 14 weeks, she’s now 5-1/2…we cover her….just something we started when we got her, as we do she heads for her favorite perch….won’t hear anything more from her until morning… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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