Parrots are very intelligent birds
They love to talk and scream too!
They would listen to what you say and then mimic you which is pretty impressive
You can even teach your parrots to say things too
Check out my article – 7 funny things to teach your parrot to say
But not only do they talk, they also whine too
Parrot parents question – Why is my parrot whining?
Your parrot is whining for these reasons
Boredom
Illness
Injury
Lack of exercise
One other reason is, your parrot may not even be whining, maybe they are mimicking a child in the house (if you have one)
Anyways,
In this article you’re going to learn why your parrot is whining in detail and how you can stop this behavior
So if you want your parrot to stop whining, you’re going to love this article
Sound good?
Let’s get started!
Why Do Parrots Whine?
Parrots whine for reason
Usually parrots are very happy and love chatting and making sounds
Sometimes at random!
Illness
But when your parrots whine then it’s for something
Now if your parrot is whining continuously all day then you should take your bird to the vets to make sure it’s nothing serious
You see, if parrots are not feeling well they will whine
And if it’s all day you need to take her to the vets
Better to be safe than sorry
If your parrot is not whining all day but it’s more of just a whining
Chances are your parrot wants something
Maybe they want their treat or your bird is hungry and wants some food
It’s like a begging for food whining
Boredom
Another reason your parrot is whining is because they’re bored
They want attention
If you are at work all day and you come home and don’t spend time with your parrot, your parrot will obviously get bored
So to get your attention your parrot is whining
Wants Out Of Cage Time
If your parrot has been in their cage all day, your parrot will whine to get out
How Do You Stop Parrots Whining?
If your parrot has started to whine the first thing you should do is inspect your parrot to make sure they are not injured or have hurt themselves
The best thing to do is take your parrot to the vet just to make sure they are okay and healthy
Hopefully your parrot is healthy and nothing is wrong which is a good sign
So what should you do?
Observe when your parrot whines – Maybe your parrot is whining during feeding time
Could it be the food you’re giving is not up to their liking
Maybe something is wrong with the food you’re giving
You can try switching up the food
Give some fruits and vegetables and see if that stops the whining
Or if you haven’t fed your bird, does your parrot start to whine?
A lot of parrot parents say their parrots would whine in a way to beg for food
Try giving some food and see if that helps
Parrot has been fed and whines during the day?
Give your parrot some attention
Tell your parrot how much you love them
This is very important too
Giving your parrot your undivided attention
As mentioned earlier, your parrot may want out of cage time and is bored being in the cage
You should let your parrot out of the cage as much as you can
Do make sure you have taken the necessary precautions
Have a read of my article – How long should a parrot be out of it’s cage?
What Noise Does a Parrot Make When It Is Upset?
If you know your parrot well then you’ll know when your parrot is upset
Parrots would vocalize their feelings of sadness
The noise a parrot would make would be a crying sound
Yes parrots do cry
I actually talk about this in my article which you can check out – Do parrots cry?
An upset parrot is not a good sign as it can lead to stress and depression
You should always try to keep your parrot happy by keeping them entertained
How do you keep them entertained?
Check out my article – How to keep parrots entertained?
How To Tell If Your Parrot Is Stressed?
This is very important
You need to know when your parrot is stressed or recognize the signs
That way you can act quick help your birdie
A stressed bird means an unhappy bird which can lead to them being unwell
So what are the signs of stress in your parrot?
Here’s what you need to look out for
- Stress bars
- Feather picking or self mutilation
- Loss of appetite
- Change in vocals
- Aggression
- Boredom
- Fear
- Repetitive behavior
Wrapping Up
Parrots whine for different reasons
Being a parrot parent you need to identify when your parrot is whining and what it is they want
The main reasons could be
Begging for food
Injury
Boredom/wants attention
Wants to come out of their cage
Once you identify the reason your parrot is whining you can then work on how to stop it
It’s not a difficult thing to do
Will it take time? Maybe but it will be worth it when your parrot stops whining!