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Lynzi Marie
Flying tumbler
Joined: 23 Aug 2006
Posts: 2052
Location: Utah |
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I think my Qwillie-boy is scared of the dark...every time I cover his cage at night, he just panics and starts flapping! so I just leave the top covered... and the bottom open so a little light leaks through....
I just thought it's kind of sad 
poor Qwillie...
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Friday October 13, 2006 5:04 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10063
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Hmmm it could be that he's manipulating you by the flapping he does.. Do you reassure him?
You can try to make a game out of it?? (During the day?) And reward him if he stays still?
Is the room very dark? Else he might not need a cover? |
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Monday October 16, 2006 10:41 pm |
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Lynzi Marie
Flying tumbler
Joined: 23 Aug 2006
Posts: 2052
Location: Utah |
ya it's pretty dark.....I have black curtains, and I'm in the basement....
I've tried leaving him without the cover....but he still does it....so I just go make sure he's not hurting himself....then he stops....
he probably is just manipulating me......
that lil bugger....
jk
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Monday October 16, 2006 10:45 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hmmmm, I bet he's just manipulating you.. But anyway, I can understand you let yourself being manipulated.. I'd not like this too! |
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Monday October 16, 2006 10:48 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
It's very common for 'tiels to suffer from night frights, displaying just the behaviour you've described.
I cover Poppys cage, leaving just a bit at the bottom of his cage uncovered & that seems to keep him from being frightened thru the nite. It may take a bit of experimenting to find just the right combination of background lighting & darkness. |
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Tuesday October 17, 2006 2:20 am |
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Vexilen
Bappie
Joined: 11 Aug 2006
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Berto had a night fright the other night (the rain here was really loud and it woke him up) so I did a little research. It would probably be best to leave a dim light on for your 'tiel at night so he doesn't hurt himself in his cage.
Good luck!
-Sara |
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