Parrot Dreams/Nightmares

[Michael]

I had this strange dream/nightmare a few nights ago about my parrot. It was like I had to participate in some kind of parrot race with Kili. Owners were supposed to encourage their parrots to come toward them without touching to get them to the finish line. For whatever reason I had to clip Kili's wings in order to be able to participate. I cut the primary feathers myself with scissors and participated in the event.

But afterward I came over with a very deep sense of regret. I felt depressed and agonized over the decision as Kili tried to fly to me but then couldn't. I wanted to undo it but couldn't and felt terrible. I wished I hadn't participated rather than have clipped her. Then I woke up and was relieved it was just a dream, albeit a very realistic feeling one.

I guess moral of the story is not to rush these kinds of decisions. It only takes a few seconds to snip, but the consequences last a while. Another is not to compromise your beliefs/parrot well being in order to satisfy others.

So does anyone else actually dream of parrots? Is that just weird? Do you think our parrots dream about us?

[rebeccaturpeinen]

what a horrible dream!! and what a horrible race!!

i havent had any dreams about my parrot but i have had about my dogs, nightmares where something horrible happens to them because of something i have done. its amazing how a dream can make you feel guilty but also make you really think about desicions and consequenses

[zazanomore]

I've had dreams featuring my birds. But so far, no terrible nightmares. It only makes sense that we dream of our parrots, I mean, they do take up a lot of time out of our day.

I'd like to think all my birds dream of me. Good things preferably. I've never had a problem with night frights, so I think it's safe to assume they all get nice full sleeps at night.

[idlepirate]

Yes I dream about Lorenzo quite often. But I have a bit of a hyperactive mind so I dream everynight random crazy dreams. Im usually just worried for loros safety so most of the dreams are with him getting into trouble and me trying to save him. Had one the other night where this cat tried to eat him and he was completely in the cats mouth. I managed to get him out but he had no feathers left! but still alive....
it was horrible and disturbing. I woke up and ran straight to his cage to make sure he was ok and he was pleased with all the extra attention. Another time I dreamt something was wrong with his foot, it was all twisted..then the next second he was missing his foot entirely and then it was normal again.
[i think i watch too many movies and worry too much]

I wonder if birds can dream, usually they only mumble in their sleep in the beginning as they're falling asleep. I sleep with lorenzo in my room and he never makes a sound. Sometimes though he loses his balance and falls down. loud crash and then lots of annoyed mumbling from his side.so it can be a deep sleep .

[Sunny]

a couple of days before our annual christmas party at our house i had a dream that some of the younger kids got a hold of my parrots ... boy did i watch over them like a hawk that day. oh, and dreams where i have to rush them to the vet and then don't have enough money.

[Giantmoa]

I wish my parents weren't so stubborn about clipping rainbows primaries even though we had a flighted bird with no problems for several years :/ I think its actually contributing to problems like screeching whenever we start to walk away because she's helpless to follow...
I do dream about my parrot though, usually involving her taking over and bossing me around? hmm, maybe thats not so far from the truth

[TheNzJessie]

i haven't had a dream about my birds but i did have a dream i forgot to lock the lion cage at work and ruby got out and was running mayhem around the zoo.