My husband has a Severe Macaw that is a screamer. We live in a 2 family aparrtment and her screaming starts early in the mornings. Unfortunately the bird knows if she screams loud enough she will get the attention she is screaming for. She is out of her cage many hours and played with constantly. She is my husband's side kick. The noise is deafening and very upsettting. My husband caterers to her screaming.
Need AdviceMy husbands Macaw screams much of the day especially in the mornings. She once was a quiet bird?
Had the same problem with a cockateel. Was my sidekick, and was quiet at first. Then the screeching began, and I was stuck.
Do I cater to its demands? Or will ignoring it make the screeching stop?
Tried both ways, and it didn't matter. The problem was not enough toys, Entertainment for the bird is necessary. Boredom, not only lack of attention, causes screeching.
Problem now is finding the gadgets needed to keep the bird occupied. And a constant variety, for they get tired of the same old toys.My husbands Macaw screams much of the day especially in the mornings. She once was a quiet bird?
Cover the cage and darken the room and wait for her to stop screaming. Uncover the cage. Repeat if/when she starts screaming. If she makes a connection between her screaming and being covered up, she should stop. This will take time and patience while the bird learns. Catering to her screaming will encourage her to continue. Birds tend to become squawkers if they are bored, but since she is out of the cage and has company a lot of the time, it wouldn't be the case. Just wants attention.
Edit: I agree with thet that birds need a variety of toys, but if she stops screeching when your husband gives her attention, and has learned that screeching will get her what she wants, it's just as likely to be learned behaviour. It would be a good idea that she has something to entertain her while IN the cage too, if you don't already.
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