Sleep Patterns of a baby?

[Liebe]

My little lovebird should have just hit the 5 week mark as mentioned in my previous post; he is still on 3 feeds a day and has a healthy appetite.

He is a cuddle bug and is more than happy to just cuddle up. My question is- in the cage I have a nesting box and he spends most of the day in there napping (Not a solid sleep as he will still poke his head out and chats briefly as I pass), then when out the cage especially after meals he is napping, cleaning or just sitting on my shoulder.
I know he's still getting used to his environment but I was wondering just how much napping is healthy? He hasn't really explored his cage and played with his toys yet but has settled in with us nicely (we're on a week having him home now)

The first 3 days being home he really worked on his flying, now most of his flying is just an effort to get up my shoulder.
Is there something I should be doing to encourage more time for activities or let him settle in?

**note since posting this I have decided to remove the nestingbox from his cage as I have to clean it out everyday it's the only place he'll go to the bathroom in his cage making an unhygenic area for him as it piles up by the end of the day.

Thanks!

[linda040899]

Babies tend to nap a lot, as they grow at a phenominal rate. He's close to full size but he still has about a week's worth left. His tail feathering is not full length and he will gain a bit more weight. Babies usually are not out of the nest until they are 6 weeks old, so eliminating in the box is what they do. Some back up to the entrance hole to do their thing but most just choose a corner.

Keep in mind that he's very much a baby and needs a LOT of TLC. Exploring/playing will come later but right now, he simply needs to grow up to feel secure and confident in his new home. Give him a few more weeks and you will see changes. Patience....... :)

[Liebe]

Thanks for replying :)

He spent most of the day out the cage and cuddling with me so I know he's content just want to make sure he's healthy and happy!

[Angloody]

Baby's always sleep all the time! When i had my first love bird, he tend to sleep a lot!