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Anonymous
Unless it's hand-raised, cockatiels are pretty much the worst pets ever. The shrieking is normal, particularly if it's a female (who aren't as vocally skilled). The blanket trick will eventually kill it if you do it too much, as will locking it up in a room alone (at least give them a TV to listen to), but I've been guilty of using that tactic for short periods of time. Another method that might be considered cruel by some people is shutting it up with food - millet vines work well.
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