kitt79 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Or roost boxes, I suppose... I flipped through a book at work today that recommended having a roost box for your grey to sleep in. Does anyone here do this? I have noticed how much Starbuck likes to crawl under newspaper or a blanket and just sit for longest times -- I tried a happy hut in her cage but I think it may be too small for her to like it much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I don't have one for my Grey but I do for My Irn and one of my conures I think it depends on each bird weather they like them or not. when I get a new bird I always put a happy hut and a roost box in thir cages if they use either one I leave them in there if they don't then I take them out after about a month. My Conure has a happy hut that he actually lay's down in and streaches out to go to sleep every night its very cute. my Indian ring neck sleeps inside a old 12 pack pop box lined with paper towels. all my other birds don't use them. If you think your bird would enjoy something to sleep in then try something other than his happy hut and see if he uses it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibanks Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I dont use one for my Greys either. However our GC Conure loves his hut. I'ts not exactly a box, but a fuzzy snuggle area. If you think your bird might like one I suggest you get a larger size hut. Or maybe construct your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 No I dont use one for my grey. My tiel adores getting under the newspaper for a nap and I think he would love one. The tiel also when in the aviery goes in to the sleeping part of the aviery through a little door and sleeps in a hollowed out coconut that is hanging up.Does any one know if sleep boxes cause nesting behaviouir? They seem like a sort of nest box, but then I dont see it as a bird would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitt79 Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 In the book, the author suggested a large entrance and possibly other openings to let enough light in would reduce the chance of triggering nesting instincts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I place a Pepsi 12 pack empty carton in Dayos cage on the floor. He sometimes likes to go in and sleep or chew holes in it to peek out at you through. As he has aged, he goes in less and less and just chews it more and more. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I use a Happy hut for Talon, she loves to sleep in it in the winter, and sleep on top of it in the summer. Rikki likes to sleep on a perch, not in a hut, but I might try again with her after I get her a new and bigger cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I was going to buy Alcazar a happy hut until I found a post that someone's Timneh was injured by one.Thyey found him hanging upside down threads were got caught on the foot and the Timneh chewed good portion of its foot and two toes.I thad to have 50 stitches to repair its foot. I have the website but I dont know how to post links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairymyst78 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 This is the link I found about an injured Timneh. Is this is the one you were wanting to post? http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/aa072400a.htm (To insert a link just copy and paste the address into the reply box.) {Feel-good-00020069} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I have just read the link fairymyst sent and will not be using any man made sleeping huts.Charlie would not use one any way and Cracker is happy with his paper and coconut shell.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/10/17 21:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 That would be it.Thanx for posting it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I have read stories about things lie this. I regularly inspect Talon's hut for anything that may hurt her, or cause her to get tangles. I think if you are very cautious and careful, then it can be safe if they like it.<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2008/10/19 04:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well I decided to get my fids the Happy Hut.Jumbo size.Im feeling guilty that its getting just a chill in the family room.I bought 2.I got the green hoping to get 2 greens but the the baby blue and pink came.I got them out and Alcazar was fine w/ the blue pink one but when he saw the green one his pupils got small and his feathers went up.I was hoping he liked the green.I figured since hes mostly with me I can make sure hes fine and for the Delilah and Dakota someone can check on them. I will be inspecting them alot!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbieknd Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I do not have sleeping box for Angel either However she does have a sleep perch. All mine have one and use them. I place them high in the cages where they can sleep comfortable and away from stuff no toys near it.. I know when they are on them they want to be left alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anmlhggr Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I don't use one at the moment, I don't think Woody would have anything to do with one if I did get it - however I do think Indi would like one, and I'll probably get him one for X-mas - he's my little trouble-making explorer :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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