I have three and they all get along well and are very spoiled. They live in a very large cage and do get alot of attention. Lately, they have become so noisy it's intolerable! The oldest male is the worst. He used to talk and whistle preety tunes but not anymore! I'm not to sure what sex the younger ones are but I think they are females. Should I get rid of the oldest one? He drives everyone nuts! He tries to bite you if you put your hand in there but he will come up to the bars and loves to get his head scratched. I just can't tolerate the constant squaking! I'm going to go crazy. They do this especially from 8 a.m. till about 4 p.m. They get a large variety of food and treats and have plenty of interesting toys. HELP!!!!!!!!
2006-11-06 02:14:52 · 8 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
Well, unfortunately, birds are noisy. It sounds like they have a nice cage, toys, food, and attention so it probably isn't them being upset or frustrated. Happy birds are noisy birds. Birds do tend to be noisier in groups and in noisier environments. Is your house noisy and chaotic with people coming and going and getting loud and blasting music? Birds are as noisy as their environment so if the house is a little quieter they will get a little quieter. Having only one bird will be quieter than having three but it is hard on birds to rehome them so this is not the best solution.
Many birds are turned into shelters and rescues for just this reason - people did not realize what healthy birds' vocalizations are like. Covering them is a temporary solution for short periods (you can't keep them covered all day, that is not fair).
One final point: how do you react to their "noise"? Do you run to the cage, do you yell, shout, etc? Any of these reactions, any reaction at all, in fact, is reinforcement for birds. Try to calmly leave the room - don't say anything - when the birds wind up. Try to only come into the room and offer treats and scritches when they are quiet. This way, they will learn that being quiet gets them more rewards and they are simply ignored when they are loud.
2006-11-06 04:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You own 3 tiels. What did you expect when you went out and bought these birds? Shame on bird owners like you. I would tell you that seperating the oldest from the other two might be the best you can do as far as the noise is concerned but then I dont think you'll be able to handle the screaming he will do for awhile. He has already bonded with the other two I am sure and if theyre seperated he will surely be sad and miss them. He would need to be put in a room where he cant hear the other two birds or else this would be a constant reminder to him that they are there.
Covering their cage may work for a little while...but what then? Ya gonna leave it covered for hours on end? Just deal with it....you made your bed ..now be a responsible bird owner and sleep in it.
There is no easy answer on this one. Perhaps you SHOULD try to find a new owner for ALL your birds. You seem to have given up on the one already anyhow.
2006-11-06 23:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lunchmeat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Birds have a flock mentality. They LOVE to make noise, that is how they communicate in the wild. When you hav eone that starts making noise, the others will quickly follow. It shows that they are happy. Try whistling pretty tunes to them. Make sure that your home is quiet and calm. When someone in your home is loud, more often than not the birds will follow suit, and trust me, they can and will be louder than you are. Quiet down the area they are in and when they get too loud, try covering their cage for a few moments until they calm down.
If it were one bird I could give you better instructions. When it is more than one, though, they feed off of each other, getting louder and louder. I would not advise getting rid of the male, but instead get another cage for him. This way you can separate them and perhaps it would help to calm him down. Make sure they have lots to play with in their cage. This will also give them something to do instead of just making lots of noise. Good luck!
2006-11-06 04:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they probably need more space for a little bit during the day. Try letting them out for a few minutes then increasing it to at least an hour or two, so they can stretch more and not feel so confined. I have only one and am looking for company for him, but no luck yet. I feel so bad for him being cooped up while I am at work that he is out of his cage at least 2 to 3 hours a night except for weekends, gosh he has the run of the place. He has plenty of jungle gyms to keep himself occupied outside of the cage. If something comes up and he can not be out of his cage like he is used to he will surely through a fit when I cover him up at night, but will settle down soon enough. Oh how we spoil our pets.....
2006-11-06 04:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by lin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a large blanket over the cage. The birds will think that it is night time and quite down. It worked for me, hope it does for you too.
2006-11-06 07:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by qtpierocky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea there really is not much you can do other than covering the cage, and even then they get pissed off and become louder, ...unfortunatly those breed of birds are made to make noise,,, you bought the wrong brand of bird, lol.
2006-11-06 02:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cover the cage.
2006-11-06 02:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
birds have thier right to make noise if you want you can cover ther cage or place then in a very dim room
2006-11-06 11:44:34 · answer #8 · answered by jackwalz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when my bird gets to loud,i just cover up the cage!! he is quiet than.
2006-11-06 02:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by babygirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋