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Yesterday, we saw Gus demonstrating the song of his people. Today, some ideas about how to handle parrot flock calling.
What actually creates problem screaming? Usually not volume — it’s reinforcement:
• Yelling back
• Running in immediately
• Inconsistent responses
• Laughing at it
• Only giving attention when they’re loud
They’re not “bad.” They’re parrots. They scream because:
• They’re excited
• They’re overstimulated
• They want contact
• They learned it gets attention
What helps?
• Calm, steady responses
• Rewarding quiet moments
• Structured routines
• Lowering household reactivity
• Teaching flock calls instead of allowing scream sessions
Remember: If you want a calmer bird, model calmer energy. Some species or individuals are naturally louder, but energy is contagious.
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Flock calling is a natural vocal behavior parrots use to communicate. In the wild, flock calls can mean:
• “I found food!”
• “Time to forage!”
• “Storm coming — seek shelter!”
• “It’s getting dark — head to roost!”
• “Where are you? I can’t see you!”
These calls keep them connected and safe—parrots are prey animals, so staying in contact is survival. Bonded pairs go everywhere together. So when you walk away, your bird may call loudly—not because they’re “bad,” but because flock calling is part of who they are. Here Gus voices his opinion when a volunteer walks away. Did we mention parrots are LOUD?
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