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My new cockatiel screams at voices. How can I make it stop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female

Hello, I recently got a cockatiel. However, he just will not stop screaming when hearing voices,etc. I am unsure how old he is (although the pet shop assistant said he is pretty young) and I really want him to get comfortable with me and stop screaming.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on August 18th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Ahmer. If she was a hand-fed baby, maybe she associates people with feeding, and is hungry, not completely weaned. Do you see her eating, are feces present? Does she quiet when someone enters the room? Birds are very social and often don't feel comfortable when left alone. She might just need time to adjust. Monitor appetite and water intake through fecal and urine production. Good luck.

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