How to Stop Your Pet Bird From Squawking

Occasional squawking is a normal noise for pet birds of all varieties to make. It is how they communicate with their owners and other birds as well as interact with the environment around them. Excessive squawking is not only extremely annoying, but it can be a sign that the pet bird is unhappy. Stopping excessive squawking is most easily accomplished by ensuring that the pet bird has a comfortable living environment and surroundings.

Things You'll Need

  • Mirrors
  • Ropes
  • Perches
  • Spray millet
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Instructions

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      Greet your pet bird immediately after arriving home. Most squawking is due to loneliness and letting the bird know you are home will make it more comfortable.

    • 2

      Provide toys for the bird to play with when it is alone. Some squawking is due to boredom, so providing perches, mirrors and ropes for the bird to play with will discourage this type of squawking.

    • 3

      Move the bird's cage into other areas of the home where it can interact with people. Just having the cage in the same room will make the bird feel comfortable and stop excessive squawking. Make sure the cage is out of the reach of pets and small children.

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      Talk to the bird in a calm voice when the bird begins squawking excessively. Once the bird calms down, reward its good behavior with a treat such as spray millet.

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      Start a habit of speaking to your bird frequently when you are at home. If you initiate the interaction, rather than letting the bird do it, the bird will be less likely to squawk to try and get attention.

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      Speak a specific phrase each time you leave the room. Phrases such as "Be right back," when used consistently, let the bird know that you are returning and there is nothing to worry about. Use a different phrase when you leave for longer periods so that the bird knows you will be gone for a while.