Post by suzannewright on Jun 15, 2015 20:29:48 GMT -5
Just as sleep is important for people like you and me, it’s also important for parrots. Failure to get enough shut-eye can result in mood changes, weakened immune systems, lack of energy, and it can make them more susceptible to disease and illness. So, how much sleep should your parrot receive on a daily, or nightly, basis? Keep reading and we’ll take a closer look at this problem.
Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to determine exactly how much sleep your parrot needs, as all birds have different requirements. Some parrots may require 10 hours of sleep each night, while others may only need 6.
A general rule of thumb is to try and give your parrot a similar sleep schedule they would have in the wild. Mimicking these conditions inside your home where they live will help to create a balanced schedule that should naturally align with their internal clock. For instance, parrots native to the equator region see 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of dark each day; therefore, you should try to give them 12 hours of sleep. Of course, the further away from the equator you go, the less sunlight there is during the day.
Tips For Getting Your Parrot To Fall Asleep
Some owners may have trouble getting their parrots to go to sleep at night. Even if you turn off all the lights, televisions and remove any remaining distractions, your parrot may simply stay awake in their cage. This creates problematic scenario for owners trying to give their parrots the sleep their bodies need. The good news, however, is that there are certain things owners can do to encourage their parrot to go to sleep.
Parrots are finicky creatures with their own unique personalities. It’s not uncommon for some of them to anxiously stay away through the night if they are placed in an cage. Instead of taking your parrot out of the cage, try covering the top of it with a large blanket. Doing so will help to block the light and create a more secure feeling while inside, all of which should contribute to a better night’s sleep.
Some owners even go one step further by placing their parrot in a smaller cage to sleep in at night. This typically isn’t necessary unless your parrot simply refuses to fall asleep in their current cage. Before you rush out and buy another one, try covering their current cage at night to see if it helps.
Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to determine exactly how much sleep your parrot needs, as all birds have different requirements. Some parrots may require 10 hours of sleep each night, while others may only need 6.
A general rule of thumb is to try and give your parrot a similar sleep schedule they would have in the wild. Mimicking these conditions inside your home where they live will help to create a balanced schedule that should naturally align with their internal clock. For instance, parrots native to the equator region see 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of dark each day; therefore, you should try to give them 12 hours of sleep. Of course, the further away from the equator you go, the less sunlight there is during the day.
Tips For Getting Your Parrot To Fall Asleep
Some owners may have trouble getting their parrots to go to sleep at night. Even if you turn off all the lights, televisions and remove any remaining distractions, your parrot may simply stay awake in their cage. This creates problematic scenario for owners trying to give their parrots the sleep their bodies need. The good news, however, is that there are certain things owners can do to encourage their parrot to go to sleep.
Parrots are finicky creatures with their own unique personalities. It’s not uncommon for some of them to anxiously stay away through the night if they are placed in an cage. Instead of taking your parrot out of the cage, try covering the top of it with a large blanket. Doing so will help to block the light and create a more secure feeling while inside, all of which should contribute to a better night’s sleep.
Some owners even go one step further by placing their parrot in a smaller cage to sleep in at night. This typically isn’t necessary unless your parrot simply refuses to fall asleep in their current cage. Before you rush out and buy another one, try covering their current cage at night to see if it helps.
