Do birds know when they've had enough sleep?

[momo]

That sounds like a really stupid question.. and it probably is.

I cover elmo when hes sleeping and make sure there is no light shinning through in his cage because he wakes up at 6am in the morning otherwise.

Last night elmo put himself to bed at about 9pm (he normally doesn't show signs of tiredness until 10pm) I account this for, because yesterday morning I didn't cover elmos cage as I was going to work quite early. but he still woke up an hour before I was meant to wake up. So he didn't get his hours of asleep. He sleeps from 10 - 9am.

Fast forward to now. he;s been asleep for 12 and a half hours at the moment. 9pm - 9 :30am (at the moment...) Do I wake up him? Is it ok for him to sleep this long. I know he must be tired from not getting enough sleep the night before.. Do fids know when they have had enough sleep or do they wait for the sun to come out?

[Jally]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think when they've had enough sleep, they know it. Peanut is ready for bed by 8 and if I am later than 8, he lets me know it. We have a cuddle session for an hour or so before I actually put him to bed. If I am later than 8, he chirps constantly, gets an attitude, and then falls asleep without much grinding of the beak.

Most of the time he is up at 7:30 or 8 but I don't come and get him until 9. Reason being is I have a home daycare and 9 is the time when my helper comes and lets me get stuff done.

[momo]

I really like that plate swinging thing!!!.. Im going to make one :D