indian ringneck parakeets advice needed

[charlie22]

Hi

I have a indian ringneck parakeets - he is a male and currently having a problem with him he's been very noisy and only way I can get him to quiet down is to cover him - Hate covering him all the time - any advice anyone can give me???

Also think he is in mating season as when I let him out hes all over my partner.


Any advice you can give me would be great help.



Charlie22

 

[sh3iiy123]

I need more information so I can try to help you. Is he screaming noisy? Is it constant or only at certain times? Does he usually do this or did it just start? What do you mean by partner, a friend of yours? Post me this information and I will be able to help you.

 

[Wulfgeist]

How much interaction too does he get with you both? Personal one on one time and even being out of his cage?

 

[sh3iiy123]

First of all lets deal with the noise level. I assume you mean he has started screaming. First of all never acknowledge him when he screams. To stop this you can pick up a heavy book and drop it on the floor to distract him. When he is quiet you say "good boy" and then take him out or first give him a treat and then take him out. He needs to be quiet for at least 30 seconds before you acknowledge him. If you acknowledge the screaming, you are telling him that he has to scream to get your attention. Stop this now so it doesn't become a long-term problem, because it will. Anything out of the ordinary can set a stable bird off. Is there anything different with your environment or his environment. Think back to when this started. Did you put something different in the room where you have him? Did you place anything new in the room? Did you move his cage? Did you cut your hair? Do you look different in any way? Does your partner look different? Is your partner wearing colors of clothing that the bird has never seen before? Anything at all can set them off. If you can get to the root of what is causing this then you can solve the problem. It doesn't sound like a mating season problem, this is environmental. If you cannot think of anything that would have set him off then you should take him to the vet and have him checked out. It is pretty unusual for a male to suddenly start this at mating season unless he is protecting his mate. Try to spend plenty of quality time with him even if he is hanging out with you both on a tree stand or play gym. If you need more help please don't hesitate to ask.

 

[mandolynn]

Its spring and all birds are going to be noisier. How long have you had him? Ringnecks can have a high pitched scream when they need something. Mine does it when she in the morning, if she needs more food, or when whe wants to go to bed, but I wait until she has quieted to give her what she wants. Are there specific times he is doing this? Does he have sufficient toys/entertainment, a large enough care and enough time out of the cage? How old is he? He may still be learning and testing you. Don't cover him up or give him any reaction at all when he screams, when he has quieted, then give him attention. Birds scream for a reason, but you are reinforcing the behavior if you respond to the screaming. Make sure he always has everything he needs. I have found that IRNs are very good at keeping themselves entertained if given the proper equipment to do so and when they arent atarving for attention. If you describe his housing, age, background, diet, etc. I could give you a more difinitive answer.

 

[charlie22]

He has been screaming whenever he is uncovered he screams so load he has recently went this way when we moved house a month ago and he has flown in every room and was happy but now he screams only way can get him to quiet is covering feel nasty for doing it.
When I say partner mean my boyfriend when we let him out he is all over my boyfriend rubbing into him also when he is out he is ok and lets you clap him. I have a cat so can let him fly about the whole house. my boyfriend has had charlie (thats his name) for few years hes been passed about a bit.

 

[charlie22]

And his cage is very big it was bought new just before Christmas. He loves his mirror.

My boyfriend wants to get him a girlfriend but I can't have anymore pets and I don't think I can deal with 2 Birds.

 

[roxynoodle]

I would actually take away the mirror. They can often cause more harm than good. And it will probably stimulate more hormonal behavior in the bird, which will just increase screaming.

I would stop covering him. Just the fact you came up to him and covered him is attention, and he is probably screaming for attention. What you want to do is ignore that and then as soon as he is quiet, give him attention and maybe a treat.

Give him a lot of toys including some foraging ones. Let him watch TV or listen to the radio as well so he has things to occupy him.