Afraid of thunderstorms

[Vilatus]

Hi everybody.

So, major storm in my area right now. Lots of thunder and lightning. I don't recall Iggy having an issue last year, but she seems to be afraid of the storm now. How can I help her?

Right now I've covered the side of her cage that's getting the most lightning flashes, and left the bathroom light on and shut the door enough so that it's not bright but she can see if she needs to. She seems ok right now. This is generally what I do when she has a night fright, so it should probably work, right?

If it doesn't work I'm considering having her sleep in my room in her travel carrier. (The carrier is cat size and plenty big enough for her to turn and move.) I don't know if that would be too claustrophobic for her though, and unfamiliar. She doesn't mind the carrier normally so I'm not sure.

Excuse the messy post I'm trying to go to sleep whilst dealing with her. Thanks

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[MonicaMc]

Sounds like you've got it covered... if noise is an issue, then you can try playing some white noise or something in the future to help her through!

 

[Vilatus]

Sounds like you've got it covered... if noise is an issue, then you can try playing some white noise or something in the future to help her through!

For the most part! Its actually the flashing that bothers her it seems. I've just go to find a towel large enough to cover her cage. (I usually use a large blanket but it's too hot currently)

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[SailBoat]

I have only experienced this once with an Adult Amazon. What I found was that it was more the shadows that the lighting caused. In her cause, a nightlight solved the problem.

I'm going to 'guess' that there will be some variation with each Parrot, but that shadows will be the likely source.

Last night was very active in near all of lower Michigan.

 

[Vilatus]

I have only experienced this once with an Adult Amazon. What I found was that it was more the shadows that the lighting caused. In her cause, a nightlight solved the problem.

I'm going to 'guess' that there will be some variation with each Parrot, but that shadows will be the likely source.

Last night was very active in near all of lower Michigan.

Oh, that would make sense! Thank you for suggesting that, it completely passed my mind. She was fine once I left a low light on for her!

Yes it was! It stormed really badly in the morning as well as in the night. Lots of lightning and rain pounding the window. She was fine though so I'm wondering if it was a one time occurence. Like I said she wasn't afraid last year.

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[SailBoat]

I have only experienced this once with an Adult Amazon. What I found was that it was more the shadows that the lighting caused. In her cause, a nightlight solved the problem.

I'm going to 'guess' that there will be some variation with each Parrot, but that shadows will be the likely source.

Last night was very active in near all of lower Michigan.

Oh, that would make sense! Thank you for suggesting that, it completely passed my mind. She was fine once I left a low light on for her!

Yes it was! It stormed really badly in the morning as well as in the night. Lots of lightning and rain pounding the window. She was fine though so I'm wondering if it was a one time occurence. Like I said she wasn't afraid last year.

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Yes, it was a very long night and the lighting was far more active than normal. Likely a combination of the shear volume of lighting and 'possibly' the wind pushing the trees about increasing the effect of shadows. At this point, its little more than a guess. Look at a night light with a switch and turn it on when needed!?!? It all really trial and error at this point.

Hoping for a better sleep tonight!

 

[Vilatus]

I have only experienced this once with an Adult Amazon. What I found was that it was more the shadows that the lighting caused. In her cause, a nightlight solved the problem.

I'm going to 'guess' that there will be some variation with each Parrot, but that shadows will be the likely source.

Last night was very active in near all of lower Michigan.

Oh, that would make sense! Thank you for suggesting that, it completely passed my mind. She was fine once I left a low light on for her!

Yes it was! It stormed really badly in the morning as well as in the night. Lots of lightning and rain pounding the window. She was fine though so I'm wondering if it was a one time occurence. Like I said she wasn't afraid last year.

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Yes, it was a very long night and the lighting was far more active than normal. Likely a combination of the shear volume of lighting and 'possibly' the wind pushing the trees about increasing the effect of shadows. At this point, its little more than a guess. Look at a night light with a switch and turn it on when needed!?!? It all really trial and error at this point.

Hoping for a better sleep tonight!

My family has a massive tree in our yard, and it's not near the windows but I can imagine it probably makes quite the show for a little tiel. I'll just have to leave the light on for her when it storms! (A nightlight doesn't put enough light out for her because the plug is too far away) Also a fun fact about Iggy... she loves those pillow pets that project stars into the ceiling. [emoji173]

Yes, I sure hope so!!

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