Squawking and Screaming
All birds will make noise; it is also known that parrots scream and squawk, some more than others. This is often a big problem with birds and the reason that many get neglected or re-homed. Most of the time squawking and screaming is cause by not spending enough time with the bird. It may also be caused by boredom and not enough simulation. In my experience, if a bird has been making a lot of noise, you can simply get the bird out and spend several hours a day with the bird, even if you only play or train your bird for an hour, the bird will calm down and either start singing or staying more quiet. If you do this every day the bird will be very happy, very tame, and very bonded to you. This should increase the happiness of you and your bird. However, if this does not work there may be another issue.
General Screaming Issues
It's very well known that larger birds scream. They communicate that way in the wild. They may be trying to talk to you or another bird. They may be bored or unhappy. They may have something health-wise wrong or off balance. They may not know any better because of previous owners. The screaming can be really annoying and you may have no idea how to get them to stop. Parrots love attention even if it is bad attention. You may have tried getting them out, or covering them up. You may have tried to ignore it or even yelling back at them. Most of these things have probably not worked. First, you should learn what some of the screams are.
When you walk into the room they may be telling you hello; if it is a new bird, it might be saying intruder until it gets used to you and that you're supposed to be there.
In the morning and before bed they may scream a couple times, this is usually them saying good morning and good night or reminding you of what time it is.
You may notice that they scream when you are in the bathroom or kitchen, there is a reason for that; often certain parrots do not like when toilets are flushed or when water is running, even though they usually like a shower.
They will also scream when they just don't like something and when they are bored. There may also be something else wrong.
When you walk into the room they may be telling you hello; if it is a new bird, it might be saying intruder until it gets used to you and that you're supposed to be there.
In the morning and before bed they may scream a couple times, this is usually them saying good morning and good night or reminding you of what time it is.
You may notice that they scream when you are in the bathroom or kitchen, there is a reason for that; often certain parrots do not like when toilets are flushed or when water is running, even though they usually like a shower.
They will also scream when they just don't like something and when they are bored. There may also be something else wrong.
Trying To Fix The Screaming Problem
First make sure they have the proper care. When I say this I mean the proper diet, clean cage, enough perches, and enough engaging toys. If you don't make sure of this, the parrot's health may be off balanced somewhere. This can make for a unhappy bird and an unhealthy bird will try to let you know in any way they know possible. If they do not have a proper diet, they may be missing certain vitamins and minerals that they need to survive. If the cage is not well kept, it can be easier for the bird to catch something or the smells to get to it. You need to make sure there are enough perches for the bird or birds, they may get messed up feathers, which can hurt, or feel cramped. Parrots are usually considered to be very smart birds, they need toys that are challenging to them. You may want to get the puzzle toys or make something that they have to figure out how to take apart. If they are not well stimulated, they will get bored easily and start screaming. You should also check the basic signs of a sick bird; this may help you know if there is a underlying cause to the behavior and tell you if a vet visit should happen.
Another thing that may help keep your bird from screaming is time out of the cage and attention from the favorite human. Parrots love human attention and they may scream when they want more. Try not to let them get into the habit of when they scream, they get out; that may create more screaming. They love the cool down time when they get to sit on your should or by you while you read or watch tv. Although you should not forget about the time they want to be able to play with you. This could be as simple as tossing a ball back and forth.
The other thing you should try is to train the bird not to scream. First, you need to figure out what command you want to say. It could be quiet, be quiet, shhh, or quiet in a different language. Once you figure out that word you want to use, you simply will say it softly and calmly then walk away or ignore the bird until it is quiet. Remember to stay calm and don't yell, if you don't it will just be upsetting to the bird and make it scream more. You may notice that when you get upset or you are fighting with someone, it upsets any bird or pet. Once the bird has become quiet, come back and give the bird attention, praise and maybe even treats. It may take a couple weeks before the bird really gets trained to this.
Another thing that may help keep your bird from screaming is time out of the cage and attention from the favorite human. Parrots love human attention and they may scream when they want more. Try not to let them get into the habit of when they scream, they get out; that may create more screaming. They love the cool down time when they get to sit on your should or by you while you read or watch tv. Although you should not forget about the time they want to be able to play with you. This could be as simple as tossing a ball back and forth.
The other thing you should try is to train the bird not to scream. First, you need to figure out what command you want to say. It could be quiet, be quiet, shhh, or quiet in a different language. Once you figure out that word you want to use, you simply will say it softly and calmly then walk away or ignore the bird until it is quiet. Remember to stay calm and don't yell, if you don't it will just be upsetting to the bird and make it scream more. You may notice that when you get upset or you are fighting with someone, it upsets any bird or pet. Once the bird has become quiet, come back and give the bird attention, praise and maybe even treats. It may take a couple weeks before the bird really gets trained to this.