GCC Sleeping

[danileigh89]

i just got my GCC yesterday and am curious is it normal for her to take frequent naps she is 10 weeks old they are not long naps just breif 10 15 mins power naps should i be comcerned she also keeps her feathers fluffed out all the time but she may be hot we are pushing 105 the past few days

 

[Echo]

Yes it is not uncommon for a 10 week-old to take short naps during the day. However, being fluffed up all the time is not normal.
A bird who is too hot will usually pant and hold its wings away from its body.
You just got her yesterday, do you have a check up scheduled with your vet?

 

[danileigh89]

not yet we dont have vets open on the weekends here but itis quite hot today even with the air on it is very uncomfortable maybe she is to hot any tips for helping her cool off so i can see if that is the problem

 

[dishgal1]

Does she stay fluffed when you interact with her or just when she is napping?
Is she eating and drinking?
Be sure to have plenty of fresh water available. Does her vent look clean?

 

[danileigh89]

oh yes she is very perky when not napping and is eating and drinking just fine i did notice when i was holding her and walked past a fan she layed her feathers down like it felt good to her but i dont want to sit her in front of a fan i didnt think that would be good for her

 

[dishgal1]

She is probably just resting I remember Forrest did that a lot when he was real young. But very perky when he was with us playing. You might direct a fan from across the room toward her area. As long as it isn't too close. My baby's favorite place is the back of the couch and you would think he would freeze because the AC vent shoots right down on him on that end and he always sits on that end. So I guess it doesn't bother him. I have always been afraid of drafts but he loves it. All he would have to do is move to the other end of the couch. LOL

 

[danileigh89]

she is currently snoozing with her feathers fluffed out and her bum facing the fan from across the room i guess she is just hot

 

[dishgal1]

Would love to see a pic.

 

[Echo]

You can use a spray bottle and spray her as well. A bird bath is also good for GCC as they love to take baths. Mine do so every day. If the temp is uncomfortable for you, it is likely that it is for her as well.

 

[patch]

Yeah I keep a spray bottle around for the hot days. Sometimes air conditioning just isn't enough to cool a bird off. I don't know a conure that wouldn't appreciate a cool misting.

 

[Spiritbird]

GCC will usually jump in a nice bowl of water. See if your bird will do this as it will cool her off completelly.

 

[Echo]

Yeah I keep a spray bottle around for the hot days. Sometimes air conditioning just isn't enough to cool a bird off. I don't know a conure that wouldn't appreciate a cool misting.

Also the air conditioning remove all the humidity which is not good for them as well, so the misting/bath is important.

 

[antoinette]

she is currently snoozing with her feathers fluffed out and her bum facing the fan from across the room i guess she is just hot

AWWWWWWW all she wants to do is to cool off

Remember when getting a new bird, a vet visit is very important.
If anything is not right, they can normally pick it up immediately.
Take the opportunity to ask question, pertaining to the birds wellbeing etc.

 

[danileigh89]

thanks she seems very happy this morning the house is cool and she is dancing to music with no puffed out feathers

 

[Scotty T]

Like any baby the little thing needs sleep. This is very normal.

I remember our new Green Cheek baby. She was in the shower with me and she feel asleep. She was so relaxed. I've never seen her do that again. It was adorable. She's now 5 years old and doesn't have the sleeping patterns as when she was a new baby.