Hey there new here.

[Bogey]

Hello all my name is Dustin. I have 2 conures. A Black Cap and Green cheek. Lovely birds. I am loving the site. It is very informative. Answering a lot of my questions on baby birds. Definetly more work than his older brother lol.

[Eileen]

Hello Dustin,

Welcome, I am new as well and trying to learn as much as I can about how to stop my Severe Macaw from screaming. Her name is Lady.

[dorp]

Hello Dustin,

Welcome, I am new as well and trying to learn as much as I can about how to stop my Severe Macaw from screaming. Her name is Lady.

Can't you just let the parrot scream? You already took away it's ability to fly and breed.

[Shelby]

I am new as well and trying to learn as much as I can about how to stop my Severe Macaw from screaming. Her name is Lady.

Can't you just let the parrot scream? You already took away it's ability to fly and breed.

Dorp, she never mentioned clipping its wings and forcing it to remain in the cage all the time.
Eileen - ignore Dorp. He's a very unhelpful and hates birds. I can't figure out for the life of me why he would torture himself by continuing to frequent this forum...

Birds don't get "frustrated" unless you set up their environment for breeding (lots of daylight, abundant, rich food, give them nesty thing and places to hide, etc) and touch them in sexual ways, such as stroking their backs. Screaming has more to do with training than breeding.

Is Lady actually screaming, or just making vocalizations while playing? I have known people who complained about their budgie/cockatiel screaming, when really it was getting excited over a toy and just chattering to itself. If she is really screaming, she is probably screaming for attention. Does she scream all the time, or only when you/another person in your household leaves the room? When this happens, do you/that other person go back to the room and give her attention to get her to stop?

If so, this is where your problem is. Go out of the room and wait until she stops screaming, then go back in and give her treats and attention to reward her for being quiet. If she talks, you can train her to say something like "where are you?" or "peek-a-boo" instead of screaming. Talking is much pleasanter than screaming. Then, when she makes that contact-call, go in and give her a treat, or say it back to her or "I'm right here" so she knows you are there and doesn't resort to screaming again.

[Eileen]

LOL, are you serious dorp~~~~~ That's interesting that you..... who doesn't know me, would make such an accusation.

Hi Shelby,
Thank you for your interest in trying to figure just what Lady is doing. Well, I call it screaming because it is so loud. She is excited when I get home from work or when I have the day off and I think she is just looking for my attention. I have read most every post on the forum and have had parrots before. No, I do not give into her loudness. I do a lot of ignoring when she carries on. I surely do not want to give her the impression she can have what she wants... when she wants it all the time. When I enter the room where she is I say hello and try to let her know I see her and missed her as well. She will quite down a bit with the screaming when I stand in front of her cage. Soon as she does I have a favorite nut set aside and give it to her then. She is so cute, her whole body is bobing up and down with excitement which I try to show in appreciation by giving her the macadamia.

[Shelby]

No problem Eileen! Happy to help.

That heightened state of emotion she is in when you first get home is a great time to try to teach her new words, if you're interested in encouraging her to talk. It sounds like she really enjoys your company!