Night Fright

[wybiethebudgie]

Last night my budgie woke up and started to frantically fly around his cage, once the lights were on and I'd sat with him for a little bit he was okay though I'm not sure what exactly caused it. He went back to sleep ok with a dim light and this morning he's acting back to normal, my only concern is the mark on his nose he got during his fright, I'm just wondering if this would require a trip to the vet, since I don't want to stress him out with the vet if it's not really helpful.

 

[zERo]

Last night my budgie woke up and started to frantically fly around his cage, once the lights were on and I'd sat with him for a little bit he was okay though I'm not sure what exactly caused it. He went back to sleep ok with a dim light and this morning he's acting back to normal, my only concern is the mark on his nose he got during his fright, I'm just wondering if this would require a trip to the vet, since I don't want to stress him out with the vet if it's not really helpful.

Could you post a pic? Do you cover his cage at night? A cover helps many birds feel more secure.

 

[wybiethebudgie]

Could you post a pic? Do you cover his cage at night? A cover helps many birds feel more secure.

 

[wybiethebudgie]

Could you post a pic? Do you cover his cage at night? A cover helps many birds feel more secure

Could you post a pic? Do you cover his cage at night? A cover helps many birds feel more secure.

I just posted a picture, and yes I do I'm thinking maybe it was too high or something I'm not sure

 

[zERo]

Hmm, if your concerned you should take him to an avian vet. Covering his cage with a sheet, not a fuzzy blanket at night should help with night frights, also you could get a night light so he could see a little bit if it's pitch black.

 

[wrench13]

We cover Salty's cage at night with a black sheet I sewed up, BUT we leave enough space at the bottom so that its not totally pitch black inside. Parrots have terrible night vison, so they do need enough light to avoid blundering around if they have a bad dream and wake up ( yes, they do dream).

 

[GaleriaGila]

Night frights... aren't they awful?
You're getting good advice.

Yeah... make any cage changes early in the day so they become familiar... take out any obtrusive/high excitement toys... leave a reliable, constant night light or other light source... cover, probably, unless the bird is alone in the room, very individual... if possible, sleep nearby enough that you can hear that awful flapping sound and run to investigate/reassure...

The Rb used to have these night flaps once or twice a week. Over the decades, they've decreased. He has MAYBE one every month or so.

Good luck!

 

[Laurasea]

budgies don't see well in the dark.
For mine I found not covering, and leaving a dim night light ended any panic attacks at night.

But it could be that covering helps too, they are individually unique so different options should be tried.

Also check thst its not night visiting roaches , bugs, mice.....
Cuz ugh.....once for me it was one of those giant Florida roaches!!! About gave me a heat attack too!

You boy is gorgeous!