My cockatiel parrot is getting really annoying from its constant screaming whenever I leave it alone. THe only way it stops is when I let it in the same cage as my other bird. I want to avoid this because it will only interfere with taming.
Understand the Behavior
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Remember: If your bird is being noisy, it's not doing it to irritate you.
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Often the bird is just lonely. Or it may be trying to tell you that something is wrong. Parrots are much like small children in that way - and most larger parrots have the intellectual capacity (and sometimes the vocabulary) of a 2-to 5-year-old child.
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If your parrot has formed an attachment to you, you are part of its flock. In the wild, parrots constantly call out to let others know where they are and to make sure no one's gotten lost or is in trouble. Therefore, your parrot wants to know where you are - all the time.
Dos and Don'ts for Everyday Noise Management
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To keep the noise at a manageable level, give your bird as much positive attention as possible, just as you would do with a dog, cat or child.
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Never hit birds. They don't connect their behavior with your retaliation, and they are fragile and have hollow bones, so you could easily maim or kill them without intending to.
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Yelling at the bird also doesn't help - it may prompt them to show off their vocal talents as loudly as possible.
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Distract your bird by giving it something to do (a new toy, newspaper or box to destroy).
What to Do in Extreme Situations
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Sometimes, parrots just keep yelling. Put the bird in its cage and cover it with the dark cloth you use at night. This will make the bird's body think it is evening and time to settle down. Almost all parrots function in the daylight only and "switch off" when it gets dark.
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Five to 10 minutes after your bird has stopped calling, remove the cover from the cage. Think of a simple phrase with which to praise the parrot, such as, "Good bird. Good, quiet bird." Repeat it several times in a calm voice while presenting your pet with its favorite treat.
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If your bird remains quiet, give it something fun to do.
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If it starts being extremely loud again immediately, repeat the process. For some birds, this may take several go-rounds.
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Do not leave the cover on the cage during the day for more than 10 to 15 minutes; a lack of light can depress a bird just as it can a human.
What room does your birdie live in? Parrots like to feel part of things, so maybe if you move his cage to the busiest room of the house (my bird lives in the kitchen for that reason, cuz thats where we always are) he will be quieter because he won't feel alone. Its that flock mentality that birds have. I know as soon as I go in another room my parrot starts talking and whistling for my attention.
I think if the birds get along, there is no harm in letting them in the same cage. The only way to tame is to spend time with both of your birds out of the cage anyway. It helps if one is already tame. As with any pet, you need to spend a lot of time with them. I do like the mullet seed idea too cockateils love it. They also love wood - and tree branches as long as the branches aren't poisonous. Mine love to play with tree branches leaves and all. Again be sure to clean before you put in cage. This will keep them busy for a long time!
100% guarantee this will work.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com 1.give him some toys
2.when he scream cover him with a blanket, and don't respond
3.if he still screams, u need to spend more time with him
They scream when they're bored, so I'd suggest finding some new ways to entertain him.
Give it a millet. Its like candy for them. or a toy, it sounds bored
What about a little mirror for him? My cockatiel gets so happy when he has a mirror: P
