My boss works remotely most of the time. He owns a bird the chirps constantly whenever we are on the phone to the point that it disrupts our meetings. This prompted my research to find different ways to soundproof his birdcage so we can have quieter meetings.

So how do you soundproof a birdcage? Here are 11 tips to help reduce the noise:

1. Get an acrylic bird cage
2. Install a birdcage cover
3. Add more decor to your room
4. Change the location of your birdcage
5. Install acoustic panels
6. Install soundproof curtains, blankets, or sheets
7. Train your bird to be quiet
8. Designate a bird room
9. Play white noise or music
10. Add/Change toys frequently
11. Get a quiet bird

The rest of this post goes into more detail regarding each of these birdcage soundproofing solutions.

Buy an acrylic bird cage

As a bird owner, one of the best things you can do to reduce the noise of your bird is to buy an acrylic bird cage. A normal birdcage has many openings, which allows sound to travel effortlessly into the rest of your home or apartment.

Investing in a plexiglass birdcage like the Pennzoni cage will help keep your home quiet. You will notice a significant difference when you place your bird is stored in this type of bird cage.

An acrylic bird cage is made entirely of plastic. This thick material will dampen the noises your bird makes while still enabling ample airflow and light to shine through.

Another benefit of these types of noise reduction bird cages is their portability. The construction of these cages makes them durable enough for travel.

Use a bird cage cover

Another effective method of soundproofing your bird cage is to use a bird cage cover. These type of covers have insulation that will help to absorb sound. The darkness and warmth this cover provides will help to calm your bird.

If you want to sleep peacefully, using a bird cage cover like Prevue Hendryx will help to minimize sound and block sunlight. This will allow your bird to rest peacefully and help prevent chirping.

Before purchasing a bird cage cover, make sure you know the exact measurements of your cage. Getting a cover that is too small will prove to be ineffective.

Change the decor of your room

The current setup of your room can amplify the noises your bird makes. To make things quieter, here are some suggestions for your room.

• If your bird cage is in a room that has bare hardwood floors then you need to cover them with a rug.
• Does your room lack curtains? If so, then you need to install some to help absorb noise.
• How much furniture is in your room? If there are only a few chairs then you need to add a table or a couch.
• Are your walls bare? If so noise can bounce around off your walls creating echo. You should add some wall art or hang some acoustic panels.

You need to take a look at the room your bird cage is in and determines what you can add to help dampen the noise. Implementing some additional furniture, placing down area rugs, hanging some pictures, and staging some artificial plants will help to absorb sound.

Change the location of your birdcage

The location of my boss’s birdcage happens to be in his home office. If he simply moved it to a different room, our calls would be much quieter.

Moving your birdcage to another room places walls between you and your bird. This will help to dampen noise because walls and doors will intercept the noise.

If this is not an option for you then move your birdcage to the corner of your room. Putting your birdcage in the corner will help to confine the noise to one area of the room. Installing some acoustic panels in this corner will help to absorb the noise and make it quieter.

You can also move your birdcage near a window to possibly minimize noise. By placing your bird near a window may actually help to keep it quiet because it will be able to look outside.

Birds sometimes chirp because they are bored. By placing your bird next to a window may keep it entertained for an extended period of time.

Install acoustic panels

Whatever room your place your bird in, try to make an effort to soundproof your walls with acoustic panels. This will help to greatly reduce and dampen the noises your bird makes.

This is especially important if you live in an apartment where you share a wall with your neighbor. Adding any extra layers between you and them will help to decrease the risk of noise complaints.

I wrote a guide on acoustic panels that you should check out if you do not know much about these. These are affordable and work excellent for both homes and apartments. They also look great too!

Install soundproof curtains, blankets, or sheets

Hanging up some soundproof curtains will definitely help to absorb noises your bird makes. You can read my post on the effectiveness of soundproof curtains to help you determine whether or not these are worth the investment.

You can also cover your bird cage with blankets. Using a fleece blanket will completely block out light and also keep the cage warm thus creating a peaceful environment for your bird to sleep.

You can also use this sound absorbing sheet that will significantly reduce noise. This sheet is designed to capture sound. The dense material is a perfect alternative for keeping your bird cage quiet.

You can hang single sheets on each side of the birdcage by clipping it to the metal rungs of the cage. If your bird cage is small enough, you may be able to simply drape the entire sheet over your cage.

If you decide to use this method of soundproofing then make sure to leave some room for adequate ventilation. Your bird needs to breathe!

Train your bird to be quiet

One way to reduce bird noises is to train your bird to be quiet. Birds are fairly smart and will be able to abide by the behavior you want them to display.

One thing you can do is ignore our bird. Recognizing your birds screeching by yelling at it will only encourage your bird to make more noise. Ignoring it is one of the best ways to discourage it from making noise.

Play white noise or music

Believe it or not, your bird may be calmed when music is being played in the background. This may take some experimentation to find which type of music or noise works best.

Additionally, playing white noise or music can help to mask your bird’s chirping. Like I’ve mentioned in other posts, generating background noise can help drown out other noises.

Add or Change Toys Frequently

Did you know that birds get bored easily? If they are not entertained, they will call for attention. Therefore, keep them entertained by providing new them bird toys like this 5 piece hanging toy set to play with. You can keep rotating different toys each week so they do not become bored and start squawking.

Get a quiet bird

Another thing you can do is to buy a quiet bird in the first place. This will reduce the potential for noise problems.

There are many quiet pet birds for apartments and homes that you can choose from. While all birds are not guaranteed to be quiet, I did some research on the most popular quiet birds for first-time owners below:

• Parakeets are fairly quiet birds to own. If you buy more than one they may tend to chirp with each other.
• Senegal parrots are one of the quietest species of parrots. They will make loud calls when they need you, however.
• Pacific parrotlets are small parrots that are perfect for apartments because they are typically very quiet.
• Meyer’s parrots can be left alone without any worry of making a noise. Their mimicking abilities are minimal.
• Zebra finches have low voices that are actually pleasant to hear.
• Female canaries stop singing as they grow into adults. This might be a good quiet option.

Why Are Loud Birds a Problem?

Loud birds will always pose a problem for owners to some degree. Here are a few reasons why owning a boisterous bird can be an issue for you:

• Noise complaints – Living in an apartment or home can disrupt your neighbors, roommates or family members.
• Headaches – If you are sensitive to noise, constant chirping can give you a migraine
• Disrupted phone calls – If you work from home and make a lot of phone calls, listeners on the other end of the line may have trouble hearing you or get annoyed hearing your bird chirp.
• Drive you crazy – Listening to a bird chirp all day and night can a new owner crazy if you are not used to it.

These are just a few drawbacks to owning a loud bird. Taking the steps mentioned in this article to soundproof your bird cage it can greatly help you manage noisy birds.