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Why is my conure sleeping on the cage floor, not in his bed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Conure | Male | 7 months and 5 days old

I have a 7 month old Black Capped Conure. I recently noticed the past couple times he has been sleeping at the bottom of his cage. He did that when I first got him but then we got him a bed. He has always slept in that bed since we got it. Should I be concerned? To me I think he’s acting ok otherwise.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on October 21st, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Rico. Is he possibly getting cold? Monitor appetite and water consumption by the amount of feces and urine in the cage, daily. Paper or bottom substrate should be changed daily to assist with monitoring. If continued to be concerned, a veterinary visit is recommended, which is a good idea annually anyways. Check environmental temperature lows in the evening. Review and correct diet as it is easier to convert off seed while young than older. Good luck.

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