ooblick@intercon.com (Mikki Barry) (12/17/90)
In article <784@argosy.UUCP> helen@europa.UUCP (Helen Kastner) writes: >My Moluccan cockatoo seems to have dreams in which >he calls out, shrieks, and whistles. There is >considerable variation in calls--sometimes it's >his "territorial" noise, sometimes the "fun" noise. >But it's increased over the last year from >occasionally to almost every night, and often >several times a night. I'm posting this because it's a common problem with Moluccan owners. (and other cockatoos, but none are quite as loud!). Oftentimes, bird DO have nightmares in which they make noises. My amazon used to talk in his sleep. What usually helps is to leave a night light in the bird room. That way, if the bird wakes up from a nightmare, he sees his surroundings and isn't quite as scared. Alternately, if the bird is in an area where he is getting light at night, try covering the cage. It may be that he wants it dark. You can never tell with these guys. Mikki Barry mommy to 6 moluccans