birdlovr
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(If this thread topic is under the wrong section, please let me know and I will make any adjustments. I am very new to this. )
Hello, I am a minor. I have had experience with a previous blue Budgie named Nimbus who passed away suddenly on Halloween (I think it was a genetic organ issue, as he would get sick suddenly without cause and get better a few days later with no treatment. I could not find more research on genetic organ failure signs. It could of also been toxic toys as I bought some the day before and he was just fine, but I doubt it). I had successfully clicker trained and recall trained him, we were very bonded and he loved to play with my hair (he would be let out everyday and would pace in his cage when I returned home from school, wanting to be let out). I have done extensive research on proper bird care, and I only want what’s best for my current birds.
I adopted Star (female yellow budgie) and Sterling (blue male budgie) three days later as a way to help me cope with Nimbus’ passing.
They share a cage together currently and are bonded. I have actually caught Star allopreening Sterling a couple of times They will get a bigger cage for Christmas. (Sorry for bad image quality)
Recently, I read online that covering your birds cage at night is harmful and can cause hormonal issues. I did not know this with Nimbus, but I had no problems with him. This leads me to make changes in Star and Sterling’s sleep routine the best I can.
I do not have another room for the birds to stay in, as they sit on top of my dresser. I am getting an air purifier and cleaning their droppings more often after looking into BFL and other related diseases. (I do not show any signs).
I’m wanting to get them a nightlight for the night to prevent nightfrights. I was also looking into”conditioning the calm” (When your bird is napping or sleeping, play calm music while they rest so they start to associate the music with calm/sleep. That way, when you play the sound at night, they will begin to get sleepy.) But I am unsure if this would help.
I leave and enter my room quite a bit during the night, as well as stay on my phone (with the lowest brightness on) with my headphones plugged in, so the noise will not be a bother. Ive kept changing their routine the past few days, and they seem to get little to no sleep without a cover. I am trying tonight with a partial cover to see how things work out. I put them to bed at 6:00pm and wake up at 6:30am (any tips on how to make the transition from bed to sleep/sleep to awake smoother and easier let me know please!) Also, I do not think a sleep cage would be ideal since I have no place to put it, my only place being my crowded closet with no ventilation or fresh air…yikes.
Apologies for the semi long post, I have been stressed about their well-being and just wanted some tips! Thank you all for reading
(Note: I am working on clicker training and hand taming with them. In a few days they should be ready to leave the cage. I will then work on target training.)
Hello, I am a minor. I have had experience with a previous blue Budgie named Nimbus who passed away suddenly on Halloween (I think it was a genetic organ issue, as he would get sick suddenly without cause and get better a few days later with no treatment. I could not find more research on genetic organ failure signs. It could of also been toxic toys as I bought some the day before and he was just fine, but I doubt it). I had successfully clicker trained and recall trained him, we were very bonded and he loved to play with my hair (he would be let out everyday and would pace in his cage when I returned home from school, wanting to be let out). I have done extensive research on proper bird care, and I only want what’s best for my current birds.
I adopted Star (female yellow budgie) and Sterling (blue male budgie) three days later as a way to help me cope with Nimbus’ passing.
They share a cage together currently and are bonded. I have actually caught Star allopreening Sterling a couple of times They will get a bigger cage for Christmas. (Sorry for bad image quality)
Recently, I read online that covering your birds cage at night is harmful and can cause hormonal issues. I did not know this with Nimbus, but I had no problems with him. This leads me to make changes in Star and Sterling’s sleep routine the best I can.
I do not have another room for the birds to stay in, as they sit on top of my dresser. I am getting an air purifier and cleaning their droppings more often after looking into BFL and other related diseases. (I do not show any signs).
I’m wanting to get them a nightlight for the night to prevent nightfrights. I was also looking into”conditioning the calm” (When your bird is napping or sleeping, play calm music while they rest so they start to associate the music with calm/sleep. That way, when you play the sound at night, they will begin to get sleepy.) But I am unsure if this would help.
I leave and enter my room quite a bit during the night, as well as stay on my phone (with the lowest brightness on) with my headphones plugged in, so the noise will not be a bother. Ive kept changing their routine the past few days, and they seem to get little to no sleep without a cover. I am trying tonight with a partial cover to see how things work out. I put them to bed at 6:00pm and wake up at 6:30am (any tips on how to make the transition from bed to sleep/sleep to awake smoother and easier let me know please!) Also, I do not think a sleep cage would be ideal since I have no place to put it, my only place being my crowded closet with no ventilation or fresh air…yikes.
Apologies for the semi long post, I have been stressed about their well-being and just wanted some tips! Thank you all for reading
(Note: I am working on clicker training and hand taming with them. In a few days they should be ready to leave the cage. I will then work on target training.)
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