Bedtime

Lexusblond · 3/5/21

I'm having an issue getting Gerry Berry to bed, he is a rescue and only been with us 3 months. He is the sweetest, most loving little guy but won't go to bed at bedtime. They free range the house all day but sleep in their rooms(Madeleine hates the C word and if you use it she goes a bit bat crazy)at night. They where sleeping together but separately with a divider because Madeleine doesn't share and that includes her space but now they have their own rooms and it is getting harder and harder to get Gerry to bed. I can't use the blanket method as I use this to crop feed him and he won't let me near him now holding one and after last night I can't even touch his back to stop him flying off... would it hurt to just let him sleep where he wants for now and build up some more trust first then go back to going to bed later...

sunnysmom · 3/6/21

Such a cutie? Why do they have separate rooms? Do you think that's part of it? I know how hard it is to get a cockatoo into a cage when he doesn't want to go. Lol. It's difficult at first but a bedtime routine/schedule works best for us. Also trying to make bedtime fun. Sometimes birds don't like bedtime because that means you are going away. So I always spend time with my birds in their cages before covering them and turning off the lights. My tiel Rosie really likes to be sung to. My 'too likes me to sit and have a snack with him and just talk with him for awhile. The birds now look forward I think to special bedtime time.

Lexusblond · 3/6/21

Thanks, I didn't think of the "leaving" we had to progress Madeleine into her room but Gerry just followed Madeleine so he didn't get the same progression. At the moment they fall asleep on the tv and when they are nice calm I put them to bed...they have their own rooms because Madeleine doesn't share...

cassiesdad · 3/9/21

They've seemed to worked out an arrangement that suits them fine...for now! I'd just let them go they way they're going...and monitor the situation. (of course) .

And yes,they're beautiful...

MR. Mango · 3/9/21

maybe put a little treat in his food bowl and show him so that he builds a positive association with sleeping, and if u had their cages in the same room he may be more willing

Lexusblond · 3/9/21

MR. Mango said:
maybe put a little treat in his food bowl and show him so that he builds a positive association with sleeping, and if u had their cages in the same room he may be more willing

Yes, I worked out that one of the problems was Gerry not being able to see Madeleine and we have been having better results now I've clicked :think1:

Lexusblond · 3/9/21

Lexusblond · 3/17/21

It's all gone to hell in a handbag. Nether off then will sleep in their rooms and last night they slept on top...Gerry has become very uneasy around me at night and won't let me touch him. So I think I might just let sleep where the want for a while... what do you all think... :sos:

Because I can't help myself here is a pic of them NOT being spoilt eating freshly made mini seed muffin bread.... :andor:

sunnysmom · 3/18/21

They are adorable. And you can see mischief written all over their faces. LOL. I always worry about birds not being in cages at night because of what they can get into, if they get spooked, etc. If you have a bird proofed room just for them, then it can be okay I think, but not just loose in a house. Also, since cockatoos are so smart, if they think they can walk all over you they will. (I'm speaking from experience. :rolleyes:

) So you just want to make sure this isn't the start of cockatoo world domination.

Have you tried target training or anything like that with them?

@faislaq ? @Nancy B ? @Tanya

JLcribber · 3/18/21

Lexusblond said:
It's all gone to hell in a handbag. Nether off then will sleep in their rooms and last night they slept on top...Gerry has become very uneasy around me at night and won't let me touch him. So I think I might just let sleep where the want for a while... what do you all think...Because I can't help myself here is a pic of them NOT being spoilt eating freshly made mini seed muffin bread....
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If you let children run around amok. They will run around amok. Your not setting any boundaries. They will just keep taking advantage of that because they are smart enough to. Consistency and routine are the key to most of these situations.

It doesn’t matter if they don’t share. I would put them all in the same sleep room safely separated so they sleep as a flock. Have a set bed time. In their cages they go and that’s it.

Every 3 year old hates going to bed. Tantrums. Screaming. Falling asleep on their feet. Still not going to bed.

Boundaries. Consistency. Routine.

faislaq · 3/18/21

Our first 'too, Luv Bug, has never had a problem going in her night cage; it was part of her routine in her previous home. But our second 'too, Puffin, was reluctant. I noticed that if I put Luv Bug in her night cage first that Puffin would go right into hers right away :yes4:

and they both climb to be as close as possible to one another to sleep (even though they are not friends when they are out). We cover both cages with the same blanket so they can still see each other, but being in separate cages means they can't fight or pull feathers. As John said, it's safer that way. They could be friends for years and suddenly have a bad fight where someone gets hurt, so they will always have at least a divider cage just to be safe.

Nancy B · 3/18/21

sunnysmom said:
They are adorable. And you can see mischief written all over their faces. LOL. I always worry about birds not being in cages at night because of what they can get into, if they get spooked, etc. If you have a bird proofed room just for them, then it can be okay I think, but not just loose in a house. Also, since cockatoos are so smart, if they think they can walk all over you they will. (I'm speaking from experience. ) So you just want to make sure this isn't the start of cockatoo world domination. Have you tried target training or anything like that with them?

@faislaq ? @Nancy B ? @Tanya

I agree, my Fred is NOT mischievous and I wouldn't trust him AT ALL!

if they're not in a bird safe room I would not leave them unattended. They're little devils and will WAIT until you're back is turned. I agree with @JLcribber consistency. Whatever the routine, stick to it. They really are like toddlers. Cute but they're toddlers.

Lexusblond · 3/19/21

JLcribber said:
If you let children run around amok. They will run around amok. Your not setting any boundaries. They will just keep taking advantage of that because they are smart enough to. Consistency and routine are the key to most of these situations.

It doesn’t matter if they don’t share. I would put them all in the same sleep room safely separated so they sleep as a flock. Have a set bed time. In their cages they go and that’s it.

Every 3 year old hates going to bed. Tantrums. Screaming. Falling asleep on their feet. Still not going to bed.

Boundaries. Consistency. Routine.

That's what I was doing and I am very strict I even tell my husband off if he tried to let them stay up late but then Gerry started to be scared of me with panic flying around the room so I thought it might be best to let him settle.

Lexusblond · 3/19/21

thanks, you have all confirmed what I was thinking and given me some great ideas as to how to handle the little rat bags.... of course I will update with pics... :idea:

Pat H · 3/19/21

Lexusblond said:
Thanks, I didn't think of the "leaving" we had to progress Madeleine into her room but Gerry just followed Madeleine so he didn't get the same progression. At the moment they fall asleep on the tv and when they are nice calm I put them to bed...they have their own rooms because Madeleine doesn't share... View attachment 375534 View attachment 375535

HEY-- you don't mention that cute little duckie! What's the deal with her?

Lexusblond · 3/19/21

Pat H said:
HEY-- you don't mention that cute little duckie! What's the deal with her?

That one is plastic but theses one are real...

faislaq · 3/19/21

Lexusblond said:
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I think I'm afraid of the one standing on its kill! :backout:

Lexusblond · 3/20/21

faislaq said:
I think I'm afraid of the one standing on its kill!

Yes that blue bunny took a great deal of cuddling bring down... :rofl:

Lexusblond · 3/20/21

I've made a "bedroom" for Gerry splitting his cage in two so far so good. His sleeping room is at the same high as Madeleine's and I can push them together so they are nice and close. I put Gerry to bed with a lot of screaming last night but I tough it out and they calmed very quickly... hoping he improves just as fast as he went to sleep last night.

Lexusblond · 3/20/21

Question! Should I still pursue Gerry when he starts flying round the room? I pretty much had to keep trying to get him to step up until he stayed still long enough for me to grab him with a blanket... I'm worried he will have a heart attack from being puffed and then me grabbing him and giving him a fright as well. The room is large 15 mtrs x 8mtrs and 3 mtr high ceilings ...

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