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Re: Annoying high piched sound
Posted by Sandie Parker on 9/29/08

Karen responded:
> Ouch, responding as suggested above will reinforce the
> behavior.
> You want to redirect not reinforce
> If you can open the cage door when the bird is quiet & calm
> that is best.
> But if the frenzy has started & you feel you must do something
> try to redirect
> When the bird makes the "bad" sound reply with a "good" sound.
> This works wonders with Grays
> I like "woohoo" as a contact call. (good sound)

ooops sorry about the previous empty post.

Karen, thank you. I like the woo hoo Keeta does do a whistle of
woohoo when he wants our attention, he also rings the cell
phone. As I said smart bird.
I had him out on perch with me in the den here when hubby got
home, and for some reason, not a peeo. Jim had him step up,
Keeta flew on his finger, Jim talked to him for a minute put him
back on his perch and not a bad sound came out. I will try what
you suggest.
Sandie

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Annoying high piched sound, 9/29/08, by Sandie Parker.
• Re: Annoying high piched sound, 9/29/08, by Randy.
• Re: Annoying high piched sound, 9/29/08, by karen.
• Re: Annoying high piched sound, 9/29/08, by Sandie Parker.
• Re: Annoying high piched sound, 9/29/08, by Sandie Parker.
• Re: Annoying high piched sound, 9/29/08, by Sandie Parker.