how do i shut my d'd cockatiel up!!?

Birds will scream if not given enough daily attention.

They need at least an hour a day of your attention. For example, you can put the bird next to you while on the computer.

If fed a poor diet(all seed)

They need seed, pellets, fruit and vegetables. Also, nuts as snacks.

Try avoiding sunflower seeds and peanuts.

If they feel like there call is not being heard such as a loud TV or yelling then they will get louder.

The biggest mistake people make with a screaming bird is giving attention to it when screaming.

What is giving attention when screaming?

Throwing something at the cage.

Moving the cage.

Sitting next to the bird.

Talking to the bird.

Yelling.

Saying "quiet!" or "uhhhg!" it could be the word or tone of voice, the bird will see this as your "call" saying "I'm here" but if said in an unhappy tone he will want to know your safe and so continue screaming or send out a warning call.

Turning up the volume.

Making noise.

..etc

Even looking at the bird is giving attention.

You have to ignore a screaming bird, act as you normally would.

Give the bird attention when its quiet at random times, like when its playing, eating or just perching.

Giving attention to a bird when screaming will get it to be quiet for a few second/minutes but will only make the problem worse.

My Cockatiel screams once every few weeks for about 5-10 minutes long, it took me 2 months but is now a quiet bird. I only let her do small chirps but when her tone gets demanding/aggressive I ignore her and she quickly goes back to her happy soft chirps. I don't cover her cage unless its her bedtime. Birds don't respond well to punishment. If she wants my attention she has to follow my rules and birds just love attention.

Buying toys keeps the bird busy. A busy bird is a happy bird. Also, a busy bird is a quiet bird.

They love to destroy things, shredding toys are great for this.

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Hanging food is a great way to keep them busy for hours.

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Birds don't like new toys or new things in there cage. It will take them a while to get used to it. The more you buy the more the bird will get used to having new toys in the cage. Its good that he destroyed the ladder, birds are destructive, that's how they play.

As for the fluffing up, ignore him and just site near his cage, play with some paper then after a few minutes when he is calm, just walk away. Don't push him into liking you. Make yourself seem interesting to the bird.

Understand the Behavior

1Remember: If your bird is being noisy, it's not doing it to irritate you.

2Often 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.

3If 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

1To 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.

2Never 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.

3Yelling at the bird also doesn't help--it may prompt them to show off their vocal talents as loudly as possible.

4Distract your bird by giving it something to do (a new toy, newspaper or box to destroy).

What to Do in Extreme Situations

1Sometimes, 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.

2Five 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.

3If your bird remains quiet, give it something fun to do.

4If it starts being extremely loud again immediately, repeat the process. For some birds, this may take several go-rounds.

5Do 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.

When to Seek Help

1If high noise levels continue to be a problem, take your parrot to a veterinarian who specializes in birds. Your pet may be ill or injured.

2If the vet gives your bird a clean bill of health, but it continues to make too much noise, discuss your options.

3It may be that your home or personality is simply not suited for parrot ownership, or that you have chosen a particularly noisy species (conures and very large parrots are notorious for being extremely loud). Enlist your vet's help in finding a new home for your parrot.

Well he doesn't know that he's annoying you, if the house is loud the bird WILL be loud! So please dont hurt him :(

And dont let him go either- that kills them

It takes a lot of effort and love but i promise the bird will start being more respectful if you follow this:

try to quite your house/put him in a quieter space

leave the cage COMPLETLY covered with multiple blankets to make it extra dark for days at times only peek it to feed it, even if you say it doesnt work- but blankets on it instead of the thin bird covers, make it DARK let no opening exsit, it will quiet him

Start interacting with him- it may take a couple battle wounds but put your finger in a pet it, introducing yourself to it more and more everyy single dayy multiple times- it will make him friendlier, and it may possibly make him quieter.

As terrible as it sounds- remove the water and food from him for awhile, obviously not enough to make him go in starving pain but for like a day or two (it won't hurt him dont worry) after he starts being extra loud- it will shut him up. Or just give him a limited eating times and such like only at night

clip his wings, then work with him- take him out pet him groom him walk him around outside, makes him friendlier and will quiet him

Good luck and please dont hurt him

Sometimes all that nicey nice stuff just doesn't work. I wouldn't spend money on a vet because they do vet. medicine.The do not do behavior issues. Maybe it would be best if you found a breeder. All my breeders stay in an outdoor enclosure. I could never take all that noise in the house

He might just be lonely and wanting attention. Either get him a friend or get him out more often.

wow, ummm, maybe hes just one of those annoying birds. maybe take him to the vets and check its nothing else