my new male budgie,4-5 mnths old,likes to screech alot.covering his cage works.Is there any other method .?

Answer 1

It's propably calling for its parents still, even though he is 4-5 months.
(Some of mine do this when they are 8 weeks old. They leave the nest at 5 weeks old)

Pick him up and let her sit on your chest whilst wearing a cardi or loose top so she can get under the folds of fabric-she will feel safer and come to view you as her safe haven and trust you.
I breed budgies so I know. This is a fact.

Answer 2

I used to have to put mine in a closet so he thought it was nighttime. (Big walk-in). He is probably wanting a female but don't get him one. They have to grow up with a female or they will fight. . Try to talk to him a whole lot and when you put the cover on his cage, speak softly to him and tell him Good night each time you cover him. Try playing some music for him. They usually will start singing and singing with music. If you leave him during the daytime, keep the radio on. They like that and don't feel alone.

Answer 3

He may want attention. Does he have any friends? You can try talking to him in a low tone, not to scare him. And get him used to your presence. My birds only screech when they need or want something. I would try to figure out what he wants. And do what you can to make him happy, then he will sing to you instead of screeching.

Answer 4

I have a few suggestions that may help.
When he is overly loud making the obnoxious screetches ignore him as soon as he quiets down shower him with love and attention and a special treat. This will teach him quiet means more attention plus goodies. Some of this could be flock calling. Even as young as he is and never having lived in the wild it is instinct to call out to flock members ( which is what you are now ) to get a sense of where you are and what you are doing or if they feel threatened hungry etc. Another thing you can try is when he does this dont talk but make a sound that is easier on the ears that he might could mimic to some degree to replace the screeches. a few things to remember. Make sure he has a constant supply of food, fresh water that is changed at least every 24 hours ( bacteria can and will grow in water ), make sure he has toys to play with but when introducing new toys start by placing them low on the outside of the cage and every other day rearrange them higher on the cage untill you are near the top or you see him trying to play with them then move them inside. birds need to stay busy. boredom is not healthy for them. so have several toys and alternate 2 or 3 in and out at a time. Spend time talking to him, singing to him, and handling him. out of cage time is super for our feathered babies. But make sure he is safe when out. no buckets of water in the area bathroom door shuts or toilet seats down windows covered with a curtain or blinde mirrors also covered. If possible have his wings clipped. It is painless and can prevent tragic accidents. When you cant spend time with him have something to keep him entertained in addition to his cage toys. music ( not too loud ) a tv on or something along those lines. Also he may be responding to something thats bothering him in the area. TV or stereo might be too loud to him etc..Make sure he gets his baths. This is important for comfort physical health of feathers and will affect his behavior if he isnt comfortable. if he doesnt take baths in a bowl of water then use a spray bottle that sprays in a mist. This is also a very helpful tool in quieting him down from time to time. not as punishment but when he gets loud if you give him a bath then he will spend some good quality time preening himself afterwards which will keep him busy and not screeching. A whole lot of options available to help with this but not enough space to list it all and it would take hours and hours.
He is going to be vocal. but when he is going out of his way to be extra loud then these are some effective methods for taming the level of noise down. Good luck with your little guy!

Answer 5

He is lonely. Talk to him and maybe play music..Play with him and make him your friend and he will settle down. He is young and has lost his mother. They do love to sing and imitate what they hear so maybe you can teach him to talk..It takes repetition over and over again...Cover him up at night where he doesn't see light and he will sleep. If he gets on your nerves for the last resort cover him up but maybe have some fun with him and he will settle down Good Luck Dee

Answer 6

This is just what birds do. Do not cover them, that is like making you go to bed early when you are just being yourself. You just have to let them make noise. It is healthy.