I have recently - 2 days ago brought a parrot home. I am scared that she is not getting enough sleep. Do u think its wise to cover her cage with a cloth? wont she feel suffocated?
2007-03-16 22:16:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
All birds require at least 10-12 hours of sleep at night.To cover them or not is a personal issue.They should be covered if they are in a room where there is a lot going on at night ,watching T.V. lights on etc.Mine are in my bedroom and are covered in total darkness when its bedtime so they get their sleep.Some birds especially cockatiels have night frights so leaving a night light on may help them.My sister has 11 cockatiels and cannot cover them due to night frights although it isnt a problem for me.I do not cover the whole cage just at the top where they perch. I use a sheet.I had an Indian Ringneck who I also covered and it wasnt a problem for her.They can breath just fine. Hope this helps you.
2007-03-17 01:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Bird lady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An Indian Ringneck parrot needs 10-12 hours of sleep at night. It would be helpful to cover her cage with a cloth if you can't turn off the lights in her room. No, she won't feel suffocated. Birds just go to sleep when it is dark.
2007-03-18 19:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ringneck Parrot
2016-10-01 07:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely cover the cage, and he won't feel suffocated, on the contrary he will feel rather safe as he is in a new environment. My parrot stays covered for at least 10 or 11 hours at night. In addition it helps to prevent any drafts during the night that might make him feel cold. I usually leave a small peeping hole for him, because he always comes down to the lowest perch if he hears somebody close by, that way we won’t sneak up on him by accident and give him a fright. If I leave him covered for too long he lets me know quite clearly if he has had enough rest.
2007-03-17 01:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have strong lighting in the room where the cage is, you must cover it at sunset and remove the cover at sunrise, provide good quiet place so the bird is not disturbed.
Yes, if you do not have proper gap between the cover and the cage it can suffocate. Cover must provide darkness but air cannot be cut out.
A peace of 1/8 thick plywood, and a black heavy cloth, can help. Pet stores may have proper cover for the cage.
2007-03-18 03:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am and Indian Ringneck owner.
Ringnecks need 10-12 hours of sleep a night, if they don't get it, you can be bitten severely by a very grumpy bird!
I use a thick blanket to cover mine at night. She goes to bed at 7:30 (her choice) and is covered so it is dark in her cage. This makes her a much happier bird.
After you have had your bird a while and it has been to the vet for a well bird exam (this should be done asap) you should start switching her to a pelleted diet. This is for their health. Seeds do not provide all the nutrients they need. It would be like you eating Snickers bars for every meal.
I use Roudybush pellets, and give her lots of fresh fruits and veggies and other human food. She loves to tear into whole fruit, so be careful! The optimum diet is 80% pellets, 15% fresh foods, and 5% seeds and treats.
Make sure your bird has lots of toys to chew and destroy. This helps keep their beak in good condition. I also have puzzle toys that have treats inside them to foster her foraging instinct.
IRN's love to bathe as well. I keep a dish for bathing, one for water, and a water bottle in her cage. My bird dunks all her food in water, so it needs to be changed often. You can also take your IRN in the shower with you. They make special shower perches that you can buy on the internet and at the pet store. Just allow your bird to dry naturally, do not towel or blow dry her because that causes skin irritation.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me.
2007-03-17 05:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by Christie D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ring Neck Parrot
2016-12-17 13:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it won't suffocate. most bird cages are well ventilated. if you still feel worried cover it with light material like a bed sheet. birds often doze off and on throughout the day. you might not even notice it.
some birds don't like to be covered. my cockatiel and blue fronted amazon refuse to be covered at night as they will squak all night.
2007-03-17 19:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by kartik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it won't suffocate. most bird cages are well ventilated. if you still feel worried cover it with light material like a bed sheet. birds often doze off and on throughout the day. you might not even notice it.
some birds don't like to be covered. my cockatiel and blue fronted amazon refuse to be covered at night as they will squak all night.
2007-03-16 22:23:05 · answer #9 · answered by a_denikey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cover the cage everynight. Helps them sleep, gives them time to relax.
2007-03-17 07:02:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋