Note: No minimum order is required to download any eBooks - No other charges will apply (except Illinois residents sales tax)

E-book - 24 Pages - 37 Gray-scale Pencil Illustrations by Sally Blanchard

Excerpt - Permanent Changes Are Not Easy

Changing a parrot’s screaming patterns takes work and requires behavioral changes on the part of the caregivers. It is imperative that people realize that the parrot cannot be blamed for creaming. The parrot’s behavior is a complex combination of genetic programming and environmental influences. It is up to us as their caregivers to help companion parrots adapt to their confusing life in captivity. Behavioral problems that take years to develop cannot be changed overnight with quick fix punishments. It is a good idea for people to keep a journal or diary noting the times and circumstances of the problems they are having with their parrots. Excessive screaming is often quite complex. However, there may be a really simple reason that a given parrot screams at a certain time every day. As parrot caregivers, we need to try and see patterns that influence our parrots. Parrots are all individuals and each living situation is unique. These differences must be taken into consideration when working with behavioral problems. With understanding, patience, and consistency (instead of quick fixes), progress can be made to solve the problems of excessive and manipulative screaming. There are many causes and the more caregivers understand about the reasons their parrots create so much noise, the more likely they are to find the right solution for their particular problem. 

SCREAMING BASICS

Unacceptable Screaming Scenarios

1. Excessive Manipulative Screaming

Birds who exhibit this type of screaming have usually had it reinforced by the people in their lives. These parrots have learned that they can get a reaction or drama reward for their negative behavior. Any kind of reaction is better than no reaction at all for these birds. This type of screaming behavior is a strong indication of a bird in control of his own life doing a bad job of it. Sometimes there has been a decrease in the amount of attention the bird is receiving and this is his logical reaction to get what he was used to. Ignoring a screamer rarely changes the screaming. These birds need and increase in nurturing guidance with lots of instructional interaction. They need to be taught positive behaviors and profusely praised for them.

2. Weaning Crying

Please purchase this E-book to read more.

After the purchase you will receive an email receipt with a link to download your file. The email contains the product name, a link to download it, the link expiration date - 7 days after purchase date - and the the serial number of the download.

Further, while the e-product download is still active - you have 7 days - you will be able to access the download link at any time via your "My Account" page.

You will need (Free) Adobe Reader software to read this eBook. It's probably already on your computer. If you need it, please click the Adobe logo below for your free download.

Published by the Companion Parrot Online Magazine
Loveland, Colorado USA
http://www.companionparrotonline.com
Copyright© 2012 Sally Blanchard
Illustrations and Photographs Copyright© 2012 Sally Blanchard
Design and Layout by Sally Blanchard
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED