Parakeets, also known as parrots, are very popular because they are easy to care for and are smart and curious. You can strengthen your relationship with your pet bird and keep it active and happy. You can even teach him to talk. Parakeets are good at imitating and love to speak the language of their flock, which in this case is your language as the owner.
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Part 1 of 2: Preparing the Parakeet to Talk
Step 1. Don't keep too many Parakeets
Parakeets can learn to make sounds by talking to other birds, so keeping a few birds can help them develop a variety of tweets. However, if there are too many pets, they will focus on their fellow Parakeets instead of communicating with you.
- Keeping a few birds usually doesn't limit your ability to teach them to talk, but too many can actually hinder the learning process.
- If you have only one Parakeet, trick him by placing a mirror in the nest so the bird feels like it has a friend. This will help the bird train and develop its tweet. However, the mirror should always be taken before teaching the bird to talk, so the Parakeet's focus is one hundred percent on you.
Step 2. Make the Parakeet feel comfortable with you
Befriend your pet by spending time with him, talking to him and making the bird feel comfortable in his home. Basically, treat your pet birds like family.
The main goal is to build trust between your pet and you. Don't force your bird to interact with you if it doesn't want to. If the bird is frightened or ignores you, the timing is not right and it is advisable not to advance too quickly. Don't worry, Parakeets are not unwilling to familiarize themselves with you
Step 3. Choose a good time to train your pet bird
Make sure your bird is calm and ready to focus on you. If the bird looks tired or distracted, teaching it will not be easy.
The best time to train your bird is in the morning. You can even repeat the words before opening the hood in the morning
Part 2 of 2: Training a Talking Parakeet
Step 1. Repeat one word to the bird continuously
Teach your bird just one word first and say it clearly and slowly. The parakeet may not be able to imitate what you say right away but just repeat the word over and over again.
- Keep in mind that parakeets are good at imitating the consonants d, t, k, p, or b. Sentences like “Hi, good morning” will be difficult for your pet bird to imitate.
- If you are confused about what word to teach your pet bird first, try teaching the name. The word may have been heard before so the sound is familiar to the Parakeet.
Step 2. Reward if the bird imitates your speech correctly
This will improve behavior and strengthen the relationship between you and your pet bird. Parakeets really like a sprig of millet. Celery and carrots are also great and provide good nutrition for your bird's health.
Step 3. Talk to your bird for a few minutes per session
Do not do training sessions that are too long. Preferably, birds are taught to talk for half an hour every day. If the training session is too long, your bird may become bored and reluctant to learn.
Step 4. Don't let your parakeet get distracted during your practice
Keep it in focus by covering all three sides of the nest with cloth. Stand directly in front of the cage when talking to your pet bird so he knows you're communicating with him.
Step 5. Keep the focus of each training session
Do not move on to the second word until the Parakeet has correctly said the first word three times in a row. Make sure the bird understands the meaning of the word before moving on to the next word so he can repeat the word later.
Step 6. Be patient
Don't force your parakeet to talk. Many Parakeets end up being completely speechless, but it's quite fun to try!
Step 7. Move on to more complex words or phrases
Once your Parakeet has mastered a few words, you can move on to full sentences. As with teaching words, repeat the sentence to your bird when he is calm and willing to focus on you. The Parakeet is easier to focus if you are alone with him at the time. The presence of other people will frighten your bird.
Step 8. Train your parakeet to name objects or colors
When saying the name, hold the object and the Parakeet will repeat the word taught. With enough practice, your bird will repeat the sound you make but it's as if he actually recognizes the object in question.
Tips
- Combine speaking practice with sitting on your fingers. If you want the bird to perch on your finger, gently press the bird's belly with your finger. When the bird is perched on your finger, practice it to talk.
- Try singing a song for your pet! Some birds can memorize songs and sing them back.
- Make a sound for your bird at the same time every day so that it learns quickly.
Warning
- Do not reprimand, scare or get angry at your Parakeet! Not all birds can talk. Don't be cruel to your pet bird out of disappointment. If you are frustrated, step away from your bird until it calms down again.
- When the bird is removed from its cage, close all windows. Birds will mistake the glass for an exit and hit it causing injury or even death.
