ok i have a cockateil and he is a 1 yr and 4 months old. he gets out a lot but! like at least 3 times a day or more. but hes so loud i no all birds are but i was just wondering if u think he needs a friend???
2006-12-20 06:30:58 · 9 answers · asked by jesso 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
It sounds to me like he's entertaining himself. Before you buy a new bird for him (which, for the record, usually makes the problems you're already having with your bird worse, not better), I'd try some puzzle toys for him. Something that he has to really work on. Our Macaw is a bit of a screamer in the morning, (which doesn't bother me, but the neighbors actually hate us for it) so, what we do is put his puzzle toys in his cage before we go to bed every night, and then he plays with those when he gets up, and then when we get up we take them out and put them in his bucket by his cage.
By puzzle toys, (just in case you don't know) I mean like acrylic toys with dice in them that they work to get out, we have one that is a tall cylinder with like 4 holes in it. Inside, we put nuts still in the shell. Then, he has to figure out how to get the nuts out, then has to crack them open too.
I also give him a phone book when I can see one of his "moods" coming. He spends HOURS shredding the phone book. Cheap, REALLY messy, but SO worth the peace and quiet. It occupies his time, and when he's occupied, he's not doing everything in his power to get my attention. Know what I mean?
2006-12-20 16:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by sdkramer76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds will call continuously to check on the location of other members of their "flock". If you are out of sight, they can become especially loud. The trick is to train your bird by rewarding their quieter calls. Whistle back, or talk to them quietly from another room when they call. Eventually only do this when they call in a quieter manner. They will have relapses on occasion, but over time will be better about the loud calls. I hope that this helps.
2006-12-20 18:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by ema_egg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds are "flock" animals and live with the "flock" instict. Some of the screaming could be your bird calling for you - you are a member of his flock. Also, check his surroundings, does he have plenty to eat, drink, and toys to play with? Is he getting enough light during the proper times of the day? And, have he been in for a well-bird check-up with your veterinarian? Health and happiness often times need to be factored in when a bird begins screaming. Getting him a friend will only increase the noise 2-fold and you can possibly loose whatever bond you have with your bird.
2006-12-20 14:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by ANDREA C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, getting another bird made the noise level go up a huge notch. Unfortunately, because of this I could not bring my birds with me when I moved and I still miss them. Give him things to do that occupy his time and his mouth.
2006-12-20 14:42:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get another bird they will just be louder together like my 2 birds the have a little song one whistles a tune then the other bird whistles a different tune but it goes together...but yeah i think you should get another one so its not lonely
2006-12-20 14:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Brookeee(: 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a mirror to look into. He'll think it's a friend. You can buy a safe one in the pet section of a store.
2006-12-20 20:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have one too he was alone and realy loud but i had him locked i bought him a girlfriend which was like 40 dollars and now he dont do any noise you should get him a friend try to get the opposite sex
2006-12-20 14:41:17 · answer #7 · answered by ankissable 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put on some soft music. Getting a friend won't help.
PS -- lock his cage so he won't get out.
2006-12-20 14:36:11 · answer #8 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he will be louder..I have 3 and they just don't know how to shut up..they like to let you know that they there , mine start the minute I walk into the door
2006-12-21 02:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋