Earthchild Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Before I get into it Irwin said his name today! I'm so happy!! But, on the more serious side he has been squawking very loudly in the morning and sometimes in the evening. It's so loud we can hear it when we walk the dogs and in an apartment that is not a good thing. Nothing (ignoring, distracting, talking happy and quiet.) has worked so far. It is now finals week so the noise is three times more aggravating. I know this is his normal sound, but before this started about a month and a half ago I had only heard him do it once when his previous owner cornered him in the cage to transport him. He shows no signs of fear and even does it while he's happy dancing! We don't mind birdy noises, but this is just too loud. Any advice on how to stop him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Since you haven't had him that long it is probably what he used to do and is just now doing it in his new home, his true personality is showing itself though it is something you would rather not hear but the only way to get him to stop is to ignore it, just turn your back to him and walk away for if you give him any kind of reaction, good or bad will only encourage him to do it further for his amusement. When he has been quiet for a bit then reward his good behavior but in no way reward him when he squawks. He is probably picking up on your displeasure and even if it is just a scowl on your face he notices that so ignore it but it will take time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 You could try singing back at him. If one of my three makes noises I don't like, I sing back. Shuts the culprit up right away. Or perhaps a radio on might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthchild Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Singing was the only thing that stopped him this morning, but it was very hard to keep singing while studying for a math final for the whole two hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 My thoughts are with you. They say greys are relatively quite but we ALL know what they are capable of vocally. I live in a condo and share walls with neighbors, so I cringe when Gracie lets out her dinosaur wail. Good luck on your math final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthchild Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks We're moving to a house soon so it won't matter, but we just don't want to get kicked out early. A friend of mine just got a notice that he needs to get rid of his new macaw or leave because it screams. We are in the same complex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Awww.... sorry all. Greys, Amazons and Macaws should always be in a home where they can talk freely. While walking my dogs, talking to neigbors... Sophie and Kiki can be heard doors down. My neigbors just laugh. ( thank GOD!) Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Maybe this will help - When doing math required to solve software engineering problems or developing algorithms and Dayo is screaming I just sing and he starts dancing .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthchild Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 that was a nice review. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Maybe this will help - When doing math required to solve software engineering problems or developing algorithms and Dayo is screaming I just sing and he starts dancing .... Dan I would love to hear your singing...... Alright I will settle for watching Dayo dance, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Dan I would love to hear your singing...... Alright I will settle for watching Dayo dance, please! LOL, you'll never hear me sing in a million years, but here is a video of Dayo doing some dancing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 LOL Great video! Isn't it funny how certain songs make them seem to "come to life?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthchild Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 So cute! Irwin has actually stopped the squawking since I started covering his cage at night. Sadly he has stopped talking altogether too unless coaxed by a nut. >.< I'm hoping if I wake up earlier to uncover him he will start talking again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Loved Dayo dancing! He is truly a rockstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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