lineolated parakeet won't stop screaming at 6 AM
Every single noon, my parrotlet goes absolutely nuts screaming. I live in a condo in Brampton and my neighbours are starting to complain. Any advice on reducing the volume without punishing them?
Hey there! Quick clarification first—sounds like you might have a lineolated parakeet (linnie) rather than a parrotlet? Both are small parrots, but linnies are actually known for being relatively quiet, so this 6 AM opera suggests something specific is triggering that dawn chorus behaviour.
Early morning screaming is usually "flock calling"—your bird's checking if you're still there as the sun comes up. In a
Lol my Hahn's macaw does the exact same thing. I've just accepted that the bird runs the house now. I'm just the food delivery service.
I actually disagree with this. In my experience with my parrotlet, the opposite was true. But I know every bird is different.
Totally normal, don't stress! Birds go through phases just like any other pet.