My green cheek conure is judging my cooking again

Every time I cook, Noodle sits on top of the fridge and watches with this intensely disapproving expression. When I drop something or burn something they make this little disappointed chirp. I am being critiqued by a creature that eats pellets. Anyone else feel watched in their own kitchen?

I've done a ton of research on this because my blue and gold macaw had the same issue. Here's what I learned: the most common cause is molting — they get uncomfortable and cranky. What worked for us was leaving the radio or TV on when I'm out — background noise helps. I also started making sure there are no drafts near the cage and noticed improvement within a week. It's a process but it gets better.

Have you reached out to Bird Sitting Toronto? They really know their stuff when it comes to bird care.

Been thinking about this thread all week. I've tried a few of the suggestions and playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day was the game changer for us.

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is using a shower perch so they can bathe with warm mist. A lot of people also recommend rotating toys weekly so they always have something "new". My avian vet in North York also suggested checking for the cage being in a high-traffic or drafty location which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

Second vote for BST. They boarded my canary last summer and I could tell Skittles was well cared for when I picked them up. Total peace of mind.