he chirps/sqwaks whatever you want to call it 24/7, when the nest box was in the cage he and the female were both quiet now only the female is quiet, we cant put the nest box back in because the female will start laying eggs more frequently (she laid 12 and our vet told us to take both the eggs and nest box out, then she laid one more a couple days ago.) Is there a way to shut this damn bird up? he is driving me crazy!!!! i dont really want to put him through surgery because when he sings/talks its not as annoying as this damn screeching!!!!
2006-12-26 04:07:30 · 7 answers · asked by Michelangelo 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
that has crossed my mind... but i wont do that because i do love him but hes just sometimes annoying.
2006-12-26 04:11:26 · update #1
he did this before we had the nest box in....
and we have the blanket on alot and he still chirps and screeches.
2006-12-26 04:16:49 · update #2
we have tried the music thing which doesnt work that often. and i didnt think about the window thing, they are located right next to one, that might have to change.
2006-12-26 05:31:50 · update #3
Don't put a towel over his cage! Birds DO NOT understand punishment.
Your bird sounds bored. Is he closely bonded to you?
If he is, when he's screaming, do not talk to him, do not yell, do not go check on him. If you're in the room with him, quietly walk away and stay out of his sight until he is done. Then come back in to the room and praise him. Male cockatiels are very vocal, and very smart. If he learns that you give him attention (by talking, yelling, etc.) he'll continue to scream.
And yes, yelling is an incentive for him. Believe it or not, you look pretty funny when you yell, and it entertains him.
2006-12-26 17:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sushi B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do no longer conceal the cage till the room is darkish and quiet and its time for mattress. do no longer provide the chook any interest at the same time as she's screaming, this could teach her while she screams you come, doing something to the chook at the same time as she is screaming remains giving interest, including overlaying the cage, hitting or throwing stuff on the cage, making random noises.. and so on. by no skill hit the cage or your chook will lose believe in you. make constructive your chook has clean foodstuff and water. a minimum of two-3 toys, shifting the toys around weekly will save the chook from turning out to be bored. The chook should not be next to a window or door. place the cage the place there are constantly human beings. The chook desires a minimum of one hour exterior her cage consistent with day. Spray millets are Cockatiels prominent take care of, putting that interior or exterior her cage will save her busy. make constructive your Cockatiel has her very own cage and is no longer sharing it with any budgies. however, the budgies and Cockatiel can play at the same time exterior there cages.
2016-11-23 17:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did a lot of searching about Cockatiels before I bought one - and this was the biggest warning about them. What I have learned with mine - is he gets louder when by a window - and since you have two - he is feeling protective. He might be hearing other birds - and telling him that this is his space. Try turning a radio on near the cage - that will take the sounds of the other birds away and you might have to change stations - to his liking. Mine is VERY picky. There are several really good searches about this - use www.goodsearch.com and you can donate to your favorite cause. Good luck!
2006-12-26 05:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by liltygarwolf 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try covering his cage with a blanket and moving it into a room where it cannot see the female bird. Really there isn't much more you can do, he is just upset.
2006-12-26 04:13:53 · answer #4 · answered by dcVixen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem.
Put a mirror next to the cage. It thinks it is another bird and it stopped the sqawking and started singing.
2006-12-27 15:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by kathyjoachim 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mage your not giving it something it needs try giving it clean food/water twice a day. Remember that cockatiels hollow out the seeds they eat and leave the husks, so even if their food bowl looks full, it could be completely empty!
2006-12-27 09:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Angel M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove its' squawking head from its body ! Works like a charm !!
2006-12-26 04:10:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋