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How to stop my cockatiel screaming when I leave and come home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 6 years old | 2 lbs

My tiels screams and screams when I leave and come home until he goes to bed,nothing I do helps.He seems so stressed. He has another tiel in with him,but I am his bird.What shoutI do?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 15th, 2018

Cockatiels are extremely vocal birds, so it may just be that Cici is excited and very "talkative". Giving him some fun things to do such as adding in an enriching toy that requires concentration to open or play with, playing soothing music, or even moving him to a quieter location free of other pets and people may help him to settle down some. If he is housed with another bird, there could be competition over perches, food and water dishes which is causing stress, so adding extra in and making sure there is enough room for both birds may help. If he does continue screaming, or seems ill or painful in addition, a vet visit is always a good idea to rule out any pain or underlying health issues.

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