Instructions
Observe your bird's environment. If the environment is loud, hectic or stressful, place your bird in another room or area of the house that is quiet. Putting the bird in a quiet area helps by removing it from potential stress-causing noise. Loud noises and too much commotion can upset birds. When a bird is upset, it often acts out. Different bird breeds act out in different ways; some breeds become aggressive while others become frightened.
Speak soothingly to your bird. Sit down next to your bird's cage and speak in a low, quiet voice. Do not try to pet it or make physical contact. Say the bird's name and quietly continue talking to it for a few minutes. If your bird is frightened or upset, speaking in a low, quiet voice lets the bird know you are there but does not irritate it.
Leave the bird alone. Many bird breeds simply need to be left alone when they are upset. Provoking the bird only agitates it more. If you see that your bird is upset, walk away from the cage. If the bird is out, place the bird in its cage and leave it alone for awhile.
How to Get Pet Birds to Calm Down
Like every all other living creature, sometimes your pet bird may have a bad moment. Whether your bird is upset over too much noise or not enough sleep, there are a few different ways of handling your bird's behavior if you want to calm it down. However, when you try to calm down an upset bird, you must use caution and avoid upsetting it even more. As you become a more experienced bird owner, you'll be able to calm your bird down quickly.