When a Home Turns Into a Perch Party
Picture this: a quiet apartment in Bedok Reservoir Road, a family of four, and a sudden invasion of loud talk‑show drama from the next door. That’s exactly what Wu —45 and her crew had to face, prompting a drastic move: selling their flat.
13 Years of Peace, Now Uploaded by a Screeching Parrot
The Wu family had been living comfortably at Block 620 for 13 years. Life was lovely until a neighbour moved in a year ago, bringing along a very loud parrot. Wu explains how the bird started its daily opening act:
- It started 7 pm every evening and didn’t stop anytime soon.
- Even at night and on weekends, the bird would scream into the corridor, ruining everyone’s sleep.
- Initially, Wu tried to keep her cool, but the neighbour would whistle at the bird every morning—writing a real “tipping point” in the saga.
Escalation & Stubborn Birds
After a few complaints, a cooler move was made: the neighbour shifted the birdcage inside his home. Yet the noise persisted. Wu shared the heartbreak of a perpetual “sweet beast” overflowing her own space:
- She wakes up in the middle of the night from the parrot’s shrieks.
- The bird’s voice feels like a torture party within her own home.
How to Deal? Sell the Place!
Alas, the only solution appeared clear: sell the flat. Wu said she dreaded the idea of heading home after a hectic day, and plans to move out by February next year.
Neighbors’ Voices: The Verdict is Mixed
Some residents complained they couldn’t sleep even with earbuds, while others claimed the bird was “no big deal.” These mixed feelings show how many people let a noisy companion turn their home into an open-air radio station.
Learn from Other Pets: The Ballad of Over‑Ten Birds
Last May, another incident occurred at Block 61 Chai Chee Road. A man with over 10 birds created a feather‑flurry mess, leaving neighbors with feathers on windowsill and on their homes. The bird owner posted a note that sent a flirting message:
“If my birds are released, you happy? I not happy.”
What Can We Do?
- Consider soundproof windows — like the $7,000 investment by a Sin Ming resident to block rooster cries.
- Talk to your neighbours politely before situational escalations.
- Keep a sense of humor: after all, real life is stranger than fiction.
In short, the Wu family’s chapter reminds us that sometimes the best way to keep the peace is to move out of the “safari park.” If it’s that loud, it might be time for a fresh start.
