Thanks for the reply again guys.
What has had me puzzled is what you mentioned Wolf; I don't know -why- he is screaming. Is it a flock call, is it my attention, is he feeling sick? I would say it's definately my attention he is screaming for, but why does he scream when i am right there with him, or playing with? Why does he not scream when i am not there?
Now, i tried something new these last couple of days. I've started training with him.
Just easy things, like letting me rub his beak gently for a treat, or kissing him on his beak for a treat. And it seems to be working great! I feel like just these two little things has made him much more affectionate towards me, and he seems to be screaming less. He also definitely screams more when he is excited.
Yes Pajarita, i understand very well that parrots are not dogs or cats. This thread is not meant as a "I am giving up" thread. I love Newton and his personality a great deal, i just want help to try figuring him out. There's probably a great deal more i can do, like the lighting you suggested, or getting up at 4:30 in the morning to spend time with him before i go to work. But i have a job, and responsibilities in my life besides Newton. I got Newton because i believe i can provide a Parrot a better life than most other "regular" people can. Now, i do spend all the time i can with him, which is 6 hours each weekday and all day Saturday and Sundays.
Like i mentioned early in the thread, the sound of his screaming is not the #1 priority here, it is the fact that he feels the need to do it. And that i live in an apartment with neighbors. What if they decide they get enough? That is my greatest fear.
Yes, i have a bowl with pellets in it for him in his cage for when i am not at home. I also cut up an apple for him to have while i am gone. When i get home, i remove the pellets, and feed him gloop and veggies/fruit until we go to bed.
It's inspiring to read your story about Mimi, Wolf. Abusing pets is horrible, and it is wonderful that Mimi has gotten into such a great home.
Here is a photo album of Newton. It's from the day i first got him, until the last video which is from yesterday when he was trying to feed me when i gave him kisses. Maybe you get a glimpse into his behavior or such? (The first pictures, including the one where he is being held is from the breeder, not me.)
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP ... M3aFFEVFl3