[Ree]

My 2 cockatiels lulu and blacky suddenly freaked out and bolted out their cage and crashed into the wall a couple of times, idk what happened since I was trying to sleep and the lights were off, lulu seems to be more freaked out and frightened so my only guess is that they hurt each other since they have fought a couple of times to day, my heart was at its limits cause lulu crashed into me I though she was going to have a heart attack, I don’t know am I missing something, she’s now sleeping on my bed and he’s sleeping on the curtain idk

 

[Robert Seale]

Sadly, that's pretty common for cockatiels. It's called "night Fright" Just about ANYTHING can set them off and in most cases, we never really find out what scared them. Do you keep there cage covered at night? Even if you don't it's a good idea to leave a small night lite on for them where there not in total darkness. Hope this helps.

 

[Biscuit1114]

Make sure that the cage is large so if/when they thrash around there is less chance for injury. A night light is a super thing to have. I have read taht putting a bit of food in their feeder before bed gives them some comfort - maybe that will help if you do not do this already.

 

[Zionzion]

Make sure they are secure at night and cover them birds need 12 hours sleep per night . Place them in a room with no disturbing noises , this will settle them better, my birds are bedded down an hour before nightfall, this gives them time to settle down works very well and stops soft moult try this and see if they are better .

 

[tielbob]

It's been awhile since your original post - how are your birds? I too suggest a nightlight. It can be brighter than you might think appropriate but they will get used to it and sleep. Sometimes there could be a bug or something that sets them off or just about anything - if they can see that they are safe (with a light on to do so) this can greatly reduce or stop the fright reactions. It's especially dangerous for them to be able to panic and fly out the cage into a wall or window - night frights result in bad injuries all too often even for birds in a cage. Keep them confined at bedtime with some room lighting in an area with no other pets or people to brush into them, and away from air currents that blow dander around.