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There are some behavioral techniques for trying to head off the really loud noise before it starts. The thing is, try not to react to it when it is happening. If you go take him/her out of the cage you've just reinforced his/her behavior. If you go and yell at it, you've reinforced its behavior (they like that stuff). If you see a particular time that it begins, or know of something that sets it off you might want to try finding a way to distract it before it starts. Sometimes you can direct the bird's energy in a different direction, whether it be with you or a toy or whatever, and move it toward a behavior you like and away from one you don't. It may not happen overnight and there will always be times, often morning and evening, when they go through a loud period that's kind of hardwired into them. Again, I've noticed if I have my guys with me before it starts we get through it quietly. No getting around it, birds can be loud.
I really appreciate that you came here looking for advice. It is a good place to start. Carpets and fabrics in the room would help deaden the sound a little. Sometimes you can find cheap area rugs and putting those on the floor or hanging them like a tapestry might help. I'm kind of resigned to it. Good luck and keep us posted on how things go.
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