Hi all I am new..i have a 40year goffin cockatoo parrot named Rambo he's 40 years old he screams when I leave the room

[Rambo40]

Hi sweet not lol screams when I leave the room when he gets really bad.. I just shut his door and give him peace to cool him down he still screams when the doors is closed but cools down then I open the door when he stops screams.
Makes me crazy then he's screams
I give him treats he just throws it out of his dish..GOOD I've tried so many foods like pellets all kinds of fruits seems to hate them..he likes bread toasted I hate giving bread I don't think its good for him..40years with me please help I at the end of my rope..Is there anything I can give him to calm down?? Or what works for you?
please help ??? Thank you

 

[TiredOldMan]

In the past when trying to convince one to eat a healthy diet my vets advice was when they get hungry they will eat what you offer.
I have found that if they see you eat something they usually want to try it. Yes I have chewed on Harrison pellets and veggie chop to entice a bird to eat. It works more often than not. You might think it's weird but I won't feed them anything I wouldn't eat myself.

 

[Rambo40]

In the past when trying to convince one to eat a healthy diet my vets advice was when they get hungry they will eat what you offer.
I have found that if they see you eat something they usually want to try it. Yes I have chewed on Harrison pellets and veggie chop to entice a bird to eat. It works more often than not. You might think it's weird but I won't feed them anything I wouldn't eat myself.

Anything on the screaming??Thanks for your knowledge

 

[TiredOldMan]

Well cockatoos scream. In my experience usually they just want attention and treats don't always cut it. I have had limited success putting them in a covered travel cage in a separate room for 5-15 minutes and that sometimes does the trick. Giving them attention when they scream just reinforces the habit you are trying to avoid. I've also covered their main cage for up to 30 minutes. You have to gently impress upon them that screaming doesn't get them what they want. You will never eliminate screaming with a cockatoo best you can do is hopefully cut down on it to some degree. Also remember that hormonal changes throughout the year play a role also.
I don't know how old your 2 is or how long you have had him but these can also be a factor.
Best of luck

 

[TiredOldMan]

Sorry just reread your header. 40yr old.

 

[TiredOldMan]

Another thought
If this just started recently and you have had him for a long time you might consider a checkup with his avian vet.
It's not uncommon for sudden personality changes to be health related

 

[SailBoat]

We have windows where our DYHA's cage is and when I was originally working with him regarding screaming, I would tell him, I am going outside for a given time, but I will be back. Then leave and assure that he could see me outside while I did some general outside stuff. When I came back in, I began calling him once I was inside and all the way to his cage where we would spend time together.

Remember that Parrots are social creatures and love to be with the family whenever possible. When moving about the home, we are in contact with things like: I am in the kitchen and I will be back soon. But anytime I am headed in his direction I provide lots of contact calls that I am coming to see him.

Point being, you being in contact with your Parrot and they have less reason to be screaming for your attention.

 

[Rambo40]

Well cockatoos scream. In my experience usually they just want attention and treats don't always cut it. I have had limited success putting them in a covered travel cage in a separate room for 5-15 minutes and that sometimes does the trick. Giving them attention when they scream just reinforces the habit you are trying to avoid. I've also covered their main cage for up to 30 minutes. You have to gently impress upon them that screaming doesn't get them what they want. You will never eliminate screaming with a cockatoo best you can do is hopefully cut down on it to some degree. Also remember that hormonal changes throughout the year play a role also.
I don't know how old your 2 is or how long you have had him but these can also be a factor.
Best of luck

Thanks