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Kind of an odd question. I know birds are loud by nature. Well, my budgie is making sounds that I can't distinguish as being loud, or actually disturbed by something. The sounds are not just loud, many times they sound panicked, or perhaps angry. Instead of loud chirps, he'll go into frantic screeching, which usually accompanies running across his perch, and occasionally flapping his wings, almost like he's in a tantrum. I try to understand this behavior, and have done everything from turning my music down, or even completely off, typing quieter, giving him a lot of attention, and still he persists. Even if it's totally quiet, he'll screech and scream sometimes. I've heard budgies are not REALLY loud birds by nature, so I cannot understand this behavior. Does this sound like natural behavior, or does it seem like there is something bothering my budgie? Comments would be appreciated, especially from bird handlers who may have experienced this type of behavior before.

2007-01-20 05:11:36 · 7 answers · asked by Vulpine Eyes 1 in Pets Birds

7 answers

This is new behavior?

Well, my first suggestion is to carefully check all views from his cage, from his perspective. Figure out what has entered the area and become "scary" and new to him. There's got to be something that is near him that he's afraid of, it's your job to figure it out.

Normally, my advice to people is to not add another bird if you're having noise problems. But, since it's a budgie, and not a large parrot with lots of other potential issues, I guess if you can't figure out what he's afraid of, then I would get another bird for him.

But...I have macaws. I'm not a budgie person. So, if this doesn't make sense to you, do what I do when advice doesn't sound right for my bird: Disregard it completely!

Good luck!

2007-01-20 06:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by sdkramer76 4 · 0 0

The chances are fairly high that your bird is seeking attention and will take it in any form it can get ( positive or negative). Make sure that your bird has plenty to keep him occupied and make sure to mix it up as birds can get bored very quickly. Also if you leave your home, leave on either the TV ( with a family friendly show on) or the radio or a repeating CD. This will allow your bird to hear a variety of words and if you use a repeating CD make sure it is something that you don't mind your bird repeating ( yes Quaker's will talk but not much). Also try spending a little more time with your Quaker. Set aside an hour or two in the AM and PM that is devoted only to the bird ( if your morning schedule is tight, then devote a little extra time at night). Engage your bird in the morning while you prepare for work or school and get used to the 'wake up' call as it will never cease and yelling or covering him up will only make him squawk harder. As a last resort, you may want to invest in a companion. Be warned though that this will reduce the chances of bonding with you as they will prefer each other's company ( so that may be a last resort).

2016-03-29 06:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

First if you have 1or 2 budgie then it;s normal because sometimes the birds might be screaming because they don't have any food or water or if one of the birds just is bothering the other bird then ya the bird will scream until the other bird stops.

But it's normal if the bird makes loud chirps and flaps it's wings,it's just trying to fly or to stretch if it flaps it's wings.But if there ever making loud noises never tell them to shut up or they'll just continue to do that and if you get anode with the sound just cover them with something soft so that they could still breath while there covered up. Also check if there's something wrong with the cage.Let it out for a while.

2007-01-20 09:34:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I had a budgie when I was a kid, but I have grown up with some kind of bird my whole life. It seems you are a good owner and are trying to make the bird more comfortable. It seems that your bird has some issues, but with your help he can feel more secure.

My advice is to try covering 3 sides of his cage to help him relax. You dont have to continue this, but to see if he improves it is worth a shot. He seems scared of his surroundings. So if you make him feel secure that behavior might stop. Also getting some sort of box he can get in would be more securing to him. With my lovebirds we had Pringles cans and they used to love them to sleep in and chew on. I am not sure what there are for Budgie houses, but I am sure if you went to a pet store they could help you out. He might need to be moved into a quieter room too. He just needs to find something to comfort him and he should improve. Over time you can take the sides down and bring him out of his own room. Id stick with a box though for all time. Good Luck...

Also if you get a bird buddy for him, meaning the fake kind it might help him be more secure. When my birds mad he beats his up and he feels better after it. He takes all his pent up stuff out on the bird.

2007-01-20 05:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Birds are very social animals by nature - he may just want more of your attention. Of course, the more you give, the more he'll take. Try to establish a routine with him so he knows when it's "his time" and maybe he won't be so demanding the rest of the time? I had a Lorakeet (SO LOUD!!), so I feel your pain on this.

2007-01-20 05:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by seweccentric 5 · 0 0

oh don't worry birds like to be vocal in different ways. my bird does that i just ignore him and let him make his noisy etc.. he flies all over to get his exercise but it stops after bit. Just think how they might b in the wild. Just behaviors. Now if he does it all day and night then there is somthing wrong. You should hear my macaw when he is being vocal etc.. I feel like im in the amazon. I just let him make his little noises cuz it doesnt last long.

2007-01-20 05:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 0 0

i have a cacatoo that does the same thing. she would drive me crazy sometimes, but when i would hug her and pet her she would get happy and make small silent noises. so what you have to do is just give him more attention and love him. or it's because he has no food or water. when my bird yells it's usualy because of that reason.

2007-01-20 06:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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