SOOO loud!

[saxypanda]

Ok so I did a search on past post about screaming and I was reading all your ideas like calling out to them and covering etc but what if that doesn't work? Daisy screams what seems like non stop! I understand in the morning when she hears us getting up or when I get home and she excited but it doesn't stop there. In the morning she HAS to be on me. She will not even let me set her down for two seconds to put some clothes on without screaming. There are times even when she is on my shoulder where she will scream and that just kills my ear :( The calling doesn't help if anything it makes it worse. Nothing seems to make her happy unless she is on me but even then she doesn't settle and hang out, shes running ALL over me. :( :( :( .

[DebSpace]

Sounds like she has more than bonded with you. Does Daisy have some shreddable toys? I wonder if maybe she is just a little bored. Try leaving some music turned on low volume; something she can interact with other than you. By nature, they are little chatter boxes so some of this is to be expected. On the other hand, if you are giving into the screams by letting her out of the cage and on your shoulder she is likely to continue the behavior by association. As far as shreiks while on your shoulder, you can always try those foam ear plugs when you get her out. It will muffle the volume some (atleast it works for me when someone is snoring).:whistle:

[Ducky]

Mine started to get into that habit, but I have done my best to nip it in the bud. My rule is that he does NOT come out for as long as he is being noisy. Just don't forget to take them out when they are quiet! :whistle: But ya, this will lead to a period of being even noisier, followed by understanding if you only take them out when they are being quiet. However, if you give in at any time during this process, they'll learn that screaming a little doesn't get them attention, but screaming ALOT does. Then you'll never have quiet. :roll:

A few questions for you as well. ;) As Deb says, make sure she has toys to keep her busy. I noticed my lovie tends to be a lot more hyper and noisy when he comes out if he's been bored all day. Understandable! :p

Also, you said you pick her up in the morning, or else she screams. Have you inadvertently set up a "routine?" If you always take her out first thing in the morning or right when you come home, then she'll expect it. This makes the times that you can't do that stressful for both of you. Don't pick up your lovie for at least a few minutes from the moment she sees you. This allows flexibility. In my case, sometimes I can play with Widgie in the morning, sometimes not. So when I get ready, I'll uncover him and whistle a bit, then go take a shower. When I come back I generally do not spend too much time looking at him when I get ready. This sends the signal that I can't play right now, so he stays quiet and munches on food. Then if I have to leave I whistle goodbye and go, if I'm staying I'll turn to him and talk to him and take him out. When I come home, again sometimes its just for a few minutes, so I don't make him think he might get to come out if I know he can't. This is much better for both of us!! :wink:

[saxypanda]

Yeah I feel so bad that I have to leave her so I take her out in the morning for an hour before I leave and take her out when I get home so yeah I'm the one who turned her into a little monster :p She has TONS of toys and I changed them often..but she is very spoiled and she knows it. I just need to break this bad habit!!.

[BarbieH]

It's not really a habit; birds make a lot of noise. It's their nature. Do you leave a radio on for her when you leave the house?

I think it's great that you bring her out in the morning. It shows what a caring lovie mom you are. :) Any kind of routine becomes very special to them, and you are all she has.

Most lovebirds are very active and playful, and Daisy like you as her favorite toy. :D You could try attaching some bird toys (shredders etc.) to an old shirt for her enjoyment. Then she might get the idea of playing with them in her cage when you're not there.

Best wishes,

[Ducky]

Showing that you care is important, and I completely understand the guilt thing. I always feel really bad if a test or such makes me come home late. I know my bf plays with him but then it's not ME time.On the other hand, breaking this routine will be less stressful to you both in the long run, and break the screaming.