Here’s the truth: most “my bird is screaming all evening” problems are just boredom with a better PR team.
Try this once tonight before you doom-scroll. It takes 10 minutes, costs almost nothing, and gives your bird a real job. If your evenings are already noisy, pair this with your wind-down routine and this sleep setup fix so your bird isn’t running on chaos.
The 10-minute foraging reset
Minute 1-2: Build a tiny foraging station (paper cups, safe shredded paper, a few pellets/treats).
Minute 3-6: Let your bird solve it while you stay nearby and calm. No hype, no over-talking.
Minute 7-8: Swap one easy item for one slightly harder item. Keep the success rate high.
Minute 9-10: End while it’s still fun. That “leave them wanting more” effect is gold.
Why this works (and random toys don’t)
Foraging burns mental energy. A mentally tired bird is way less likely to manufacture drama for attention. You’re not suppressing personality—you’re giving it direction.
Save this post and send it to the bird friend who keeps saying, “I think mine is just being dramatic.” Your bird probably needs a task, not a lecture.