New Lady Gouldian owner, help!

FrenchieFinch · Post by **FrenchieFinch** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:41 pm

Hi everyone...came home and the kids were just chattering away, didnt mind me walking by them, as if I wasnt there, I love it. Then, I looked at the male, Charlie, and he started to do what can only be described as a dance, for several minutes, beautiful....

ok, stupid question, I just played this clip from you tube, and the birds seemed to love it...Gouldian Choir

I don't want to tease them, is this bad? They both started calling out when they heard this from the other room...cute, but I don't want to 'dissappoint' them so speak...is this the wrong thing to do?

Thanks for everyone's input, I think you all have help the kids acclimate as well as myself.....

FrenchieFinch · Post by **FrenchieFinch** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:26 am

Simple yest important question, to cover the cage at night or not? I have read both ways, against because it stops fresh air flow, and for, because the birds like privacy...any definitive answers?

Have a great week everyone....

ac12 · Post by **ac12** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:39 am

I cover my cage because the cage is in the family room side of a combination family room/kitchen. So almost any kitchen light hits the cage. Since we go into the kitchen after lights-out for the birds, the cover keeps from waking/disturbing the birds.

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:53 am

I think it would depend on where your cage is. If it is not a high traffic area after lights out I would not cover it but keep a small night light on so they do not get night fright.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:01 am

I do not cover any of my birds cages at night and I also recommend having one or two night lights in the room to reduce occassions of night-fright. But I can understand covering their cage if they are in a room where you have a normal room light on past their bedtime.