Dancing on his Sleep Perch

[Hjarta5]

My sennie Luna and I usually have the same bedtime routine: about 30 mins before bed, he'll nosh from his pail where I've put some special treats like apple, popcorn, and nuts; and once hes had enough, he'll climb back into his cage and assume his position on his sleep perch for some beak grinding.Then I cover him up for bed.

Lately though, I've noticed that, until hes covered up, he wont beak grind but instead will move quickly from foot to foot as if he was dancing and his eyes will pin. It's only when I put the towel on his cage will he stop and do his pre-bed beak grinding. It's been going on for 2-3 weeks now.

Does anyone have this experience? Is it a happy thing?

 

[expressmailtome]

Bump.

 

[WendyN]

It may be different for Quakers but ...
I learned that when Joey does that it is a precursor to me getting attacked if I get too close to him.
The eye pinning is a tip off that he is in “attack” mode.

Beak grinding is a relaxed activity...

 

[Hjarta5]

Oh no It seemed unusual as my Senegal would do that on his sleep perch without me putting him to bed, but I know hes been molting lately so maybe he is more irritated than I thought.

 

[WendyN]

It could be a “just Joey” thing.
Would be interesting to hear from other members....

 

[AkasyaEllric]

@iamwhoiam I forget what you said this means, but since you've always answered my poi questions I figured I would tag you!

 

[Hjarta5]

@AkasyaEllric I just noticed your photo icon -- I love it!

 

[AkasyaEllric]

Haha thanks. I made it for the custom mug I ordered, and loved it so much I put it on their social media and here. One day I'll have to update it when Diggle's full colors come in.