Have a Parakeet Who Can Speak
2008-08-18

Have a Parakeet Who Can Speak Choose a right parakeet Want to have a parakeet who can speak? First, buy a right one that has potential to learn the skill of speaking for certain birds pick up the skill of talking very easily however not all birds are guaranteed to talk. Generally speaking, you should get a young parakeet and also a male. The surefire way to know if you are getting a male or female is to look at the cere. The cere is located directly above the beak and it can be different colors which signify different sexes. Blue hues signify male while pinkish or brown can signify a female. If you have been looking at obtaining a parakeet you have probably observed that there are sometimes bars (lines) on their foreheads. In a younger bird the bars are very prominent in a slightly older bird they are less prominent and the forehead will be a solid color. This is because they lose those bars as they age. The eyes are also a good indicator. The younger the bird the darker the eyes as a parakeet ages they develop a lighter colored iris. Certain types of birds are known to talk really well so if you do want a talking bird I suggest that you research what those species are before you purchase. African Grey's are a well known bird for talking, Indian ring-neck parakeets (which is what I have) are also known as good talkers.

Choose proper way to teach You just have a new parakeet? You are dreaming of your new friend talking with you, taking you great joy? Take actions to teach it speak now! Before you start, know about the ways of teaching. There are two different ways to teach your parakeet to talk. One way is to train him/her to mimic what you are saying. This way is far less time consuming as all you need to do is repeat the same words consistently of what you want your parakeet to say whenever you are around him/her. The other way is much more difficult because you are trying to train your bird to talk with some thought process behind what he/she is saying. This is done by explaining to your bird what you or he is doing in a few small words. For example, if your parakeet loves to eat apple every day so every time you can get him some. You say to him "want some apple" and continue to say that each and every time you get him some until he associates those words with the action. Eventually I suppose he will ask you for apple. Material steps Come to the material steps, there’s no exact ways for your parakeet, because each parakeet is unique. Basically, the following tips you can still take. Begin training him to be tame before teaching him to talk. Training approach the cage slowly and with a pencil or small perch and slowly slide it near him through the bars of the cage speaking softly to him, their attention span is just about 10 minutes at first, he'll be a bit frightened but doing this three times a day he'll come around an peck and then get used to standing on it. continue this for another week and then put your finger inside the door slowly and go through the same motions as with the perch a week and then he'll be on your finger, when he's used to your finger, begin slowly to withdraw your finger with him on it, at first he'll jump back on his perch but after a few days he'll let you take him out. He's used to you now, and let you take him out on your finger, next step teaching him to talk. He's out on your finger you slowly speak very slowly and softly and bring him at least three inches away from your lips where his beak and his eyes are even now very slowly pronounce a word such as BA by and watch him perk his head and look at you continue this for the ten minutes for three times a day and in about two weeks you'll hear him repeat what you taught him, after that it ill get easier and he'll pick up words faster.

Other tips 1.) Make sure your parakeet a healthy bird. 2.) Constantly talk to your parakeet. 3.) ALWAYS provide your parakeet with attention. 4.) Leave the radio on for him when you are not home. 5.) Give him toys to play with in his cage (mirrors are especially important and they can never have to many). 6.) Take your parakeet out AT LEAST once everyday. 7.) Make sure that your parakeets cage is in good condition; cleaning it out, fresh water, food, gravel and cuddle bone. 8.) Birds learn best in the morning, when their mind is fresh and ready for new information. 9.) Patience is very important; however, sometimes you should be clear to use it. You don't have to repeat the same stale phrases over and over again.Just speak to him like he's part of the family which means don't talk at him, talk to him and do it often.

As far as speaking goes he will become a part of the family and will pick up how 'humans" communicate and with time will learn to do the same. At that time, you and your entire family member will enjoy the time with your pretty pet.