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Worried that budgie isn't sleeping enough!??

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I am really concerned that my new baby budgie isn't sleeping enough. She is awake after I go to bed and before I'm up in the morning, and I sleep from 11pm-7am. Is it because she is not used to the new environment or is it too light for her or is it too loud?? I am really anxious and worried for my budgie, is it possible that budgies could die from not enough sleep? Should I get a cover for my cage, where from, what is it made of, what time do I cover her up?

Sorry for all these questions, thank you for your answers! :)
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Your budgie is probably napping during the day when you aren't around. Additionally, she may be asleep and open her eyes as soon as she hears you in the morning. ;)

You can put your baby budgie to bed earlier than you go to bed. Around 8 PM start a routine of telling her it's time to go to bed now and talk to her as you cover her cage. Then, in the morning, create a little routine as you get her up. I sing "Good morning to the birdies" as I uncover my little ones.

I use a Prevue Hendryx cotton cover on all of my cages both Winter and Summer. I cover the top, three sides and a portion of the cage front each night. I always have a night light on for the budgies to help prevent night frights.



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till said:
Thank you everyone so much for their answers! I feel like I have all the information I'll ever need and I've upgraded her cage cover :)

Just one last question: has anyone actually ever seen their budgie asleep because I feel like mine is awake 24/7!!
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:giggle: Yes, I've seen my budgies asleep.
Don't worry about her she's going to be just fine.

By the way-- are YOU awake 24/7 staring at her? :eek:
If so, no wonder she can't sleep! ;) :p
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