2007-03-23 11:17:46 · 14 answers · asked by michelefaeglesga 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Parrots as a whole are loud for birds, though some species are better than usual. Expect them to screech in the morning and at night.
To cut down on screaming at other times of the day, try making sure your guy gets 10-12 hours of sleep. Birds that don't get enough ZZZZs tend to get cranky and will screech more as a result.
Another way to cut down on screaming is to not react when the bird screams. Birds LOVE attention and parrots are especially good at making obnoxious noises to get it! When your guy whistles, whisper at a lower volume. If that doesn't work, simply turn your back on your guy. As soon as he's quiet you can pay attention to him. As soon as the noise returns, turn your back and ignore him. Any attempts to get your attention should stop.
Parrots also have a contact call. If you don't answer it they just get louder and louder until you answer. Some people use 'I'm here!' when a bird screams. Sometimes that single phrase is all they need to be happy. Owners of the larger parrots such as the amazons and greys, say 'I'm in the kitchen!' or 'I'm the the hall!', depending on where in their home the person is. Again, often this phrase is all a bird needs to know everything is okay in the home.
2007-03-23 21:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parrots will generally make sounds like that to get attention. They quickly learn a loud screech it one of the best ways to get it. Covering the cage is a good idea, when it gets too annoying but I would try to do something that gives the bird something to do. It just might be bored. Remember parrots are pretty smart and are by nature social animals.
By the way in the wild a flock of parrots is pretty noisy. I have a feeling you should've read up on keeping parrots first. They require a lot of attention and care.
2007-03-23 11:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very loud noises are annoying. It can be dealt with though. Try not to react to the sound and physically turn your back to the bird. You can calmly cover the cage for 1-2 minutes and no more so that the bird doesn't forget why his cage is being covered. Teach the bird to whisper and get a treat. I whisper, "Can you whisper like this?" My bird responds by whispering back. Birds will have the calling of the flock about 3 times a day. This is normal.http://www.quakerparrots.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=11348 Here are some ideas.http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1795&articleid=1517 Here is a good article. Consistency is the key. have a great year.
2007-03-23 14:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well thats what Parrots do, whistle and make noise. What did you expect to happen by having a parrot?
2007-03-23 11:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Shell 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's what parrots do! There is no way of stopping your bird from doing it. If you can't stand it sell the bird.
2007-03-23 11:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Jock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is one reason to be careful what you teach pet birds to do.
If you don't want then to whistle; do not encourage it by whisteling around them.
2007-03-24 01:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover the cage for a few minutes every time he does it
2007-03-23 21:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting a towel over his cage. It's supposed to make them think its dark. Good Luck!
2007-03-23 11:20:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when birds do that, dont yell at them, they do it for attention. The best thing to do would be to not say anything to the bird and maybe squirt it once with a squirt bottle.
2007-03-23 12:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by chelsea c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep telling it that you love it & ask it to stop
2007-03-23 11:29:00 · answer #10 · answered by ANDREW H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋