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Post by eunoia93 on Jul 3, 2015 22:21:08 GMT -5
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Post by easttex on Jul 4, 2015 5:53:21 GMT -5
Interesting. I would have never thought it would be recommended to break up the sleep cycle. But I guess if that is the only way you can interact with them there aren't too many alternatives. I know you do have to be very careful about waking them up in the middle of the night. It's very easy to make them panic. I've done it.  |
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Post by aaron on Jul 4, 2015 11:53:16 GMT -5
I have not read this yet, but my understanding is yes, because if the hours are not consecutive it screws with circadian rhythms... But I plan to come back and actually read the article... I just didn't want to forget about the thread  |
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Post by aaron on Jul 4, 2015 13:05:25 GMT -5
Hmmm.. An interesting article for sure. I'd be curious if this recommendation is echoed anywhere else... While I'm sure it's better to get this interrupted sleep than to not get enough rest, I still think it throws off their rhythms. They may be "rested", but they may still be hormonally affected by the change in light.
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Post by julianna on Jul 4, 2015 16:46:16 GMT -5
That is a really good article. It helps you work around ensuring your bird gets enough sleep and darkness. Hormones are something to keep in mind as aaron has suggested.
So many people have different schedules and this article would really help them help their little ones.
Fortunately my schedule is steady (other than vacation time) and Oscar knows when Mommy goes to bed... it is time for him too. I do not use a huge cover on his cage but he does get darkness and he will stay put (most of the time) until I turn some lights on.
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