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If you make any sound, it can make the bird awaken. It is hard to distinguish between a sleeping Cockatiel and an awake one just by looking at them from afar. How do I know if my cockatiel is sleeping?Ĭockatiels are very light sleepers. Contact your vet immediately if you see this with other signs like lethargic behavior, low appetite et cetera. They are not able to support themself while on a perch, and hence they are doing that. Sticking to the bottom of the cage is a sign that your cockatiel is not feeling well and is likely ill. In that case, you need to take them to an aviation vet immediately. They could also be doing this because they are not able to sleep on one leg due to some illness or injury. Soon, as they realize that you are not a threat to them, they will likely start sleeping in the normal position. Sleeping on both legs is a sign that the cockatiel is not feeling completely secure in that area and doesn’t want to be in a vulnerable position with only one leg on. This could be due to several reasons, including them not getting enough support on their perch they like sleeping near the walls, et cetera. Sometimes, cockatiels love to sleep nearby the walls of the cage. Some relatively mature (6 months or so) cockatiels also sleep in this position. They also fluff themselves up to get warmer during the night. The baby position credits to īaby birds sleep with both legs down, similar to how mammals do. The head is under the wings/arm to get both warmth and Rest to the head. Sometimes, beacon change between the legs to give comfort to the legs. This position is described before, and in this, the bird usually sleeps on the top of his perch using only one leg. 12.3 Do cockatiels sleep with their eyes open? Cockatiel sleeping positionsĬockatiels sleep in various positions including: