[glasslass]

Try music. My budgie loves 50s-60s music. We have it turned on all day near his cage and he just rocks to it. Happy twittering and chattering all day long. Once in awhile, a song like "Louie Louie" with a lot of bass comes on and he'll scold. We tried other kinds of music. He'll screech and scold. Has to be lively with a definite beat and melody. It doesn't have to be loud, just close enough for him to hear it well. The same songs are repeated throughout the day and he seems to recognize his favorites like "Teen Angel" as soon as they start playing. Yes, he's noisy, but it's a pleasant noise and softer than shrill screeching.