How to Stop Parrots From Screaming

Many first-time parrot owners are surprised at the level of screaming that comes from their new pet. Parrots are wild birds, not domesticated pets, and as such they bring their instinctual traits home with them. Screaming is an important tool for parrots to vocalize with their flock. Bring home a parrot and you've become part of the flock. Now you have to find a way to make that screeching stop.

Instructions

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      Recognize the normal vocalization times for parrots. Highly-active periods for wild birds are in the mornings and evenings. If possible, allow your parrot to socialize with you or your family during these times.

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      Interact with your parrot during set times. If mornings or evenings aren't your best time, consider a consistent schedule for socialization and stick with it. The rule of thumb is to never spend more time with your parrot than you can on a regular basis because then they expect it.

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      Ignore excessive screaming. When a parrot screams, it's encouraged when you scream back to stop it. If you leave a room and the parrot screams, don't return until it's done screaming for you.

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      Return to your parrot after its screaming stops. During this quiet time give the bird a treat. Soon the periods of silence will increase between your visits.

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      Come into the room quietly and cover up the parrot if the screaming continues. A timeout of 5 to 15 minutes gives the bird time to quiet down if it's been startled or overstimulated.

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      Busy the parrot before you leave the room or leave the house. Hide treats to encourage foraging or rotate its favorite toys in and out of its cage.