If it is the first time you are handling a parakeet, you may not be able to comprehend what it is doing, initially. Your parakeet could have a certain characteristic behavior that your neighbor's pet may not have. Every parakeet is unique. So give yourself and your bird some time. The more you get to know your parakeet, the more easily can you control and predict its behavior. Lots more on parakeet basics (including taming and making your pet talk) is coming up. So, keep reading . Did you know that naturalist John Gould is thought have brought the first parakeet from Australia to England in the year 1840? Parakeet Behavior Every parakeet is unique. So give yourself and your bird some time, to know each other. ill your parakeet talk? WThe answer is yes, provided you make a serious and concerted effort. What is needed is for you to talk to the bird repeatedly, and as far as possible, avoid talking at the bird while playing a record, or something similar. Understand that parrots speak well, because of their excellent hearing, and the physiology of their tongue, throat and vocal cords. So, don't be misled by some who could mislead you that splitting the tongue of the bird will enable it to speak better and faster. Such cruel acts can only end up maiming or killing the bird. Speak clearly and slowly, repeating words. This helps the bird to repeat correctly. Early morning is considered the best time for any kind of training, as at this time, parakeets are usually fresh and alert. Speak to them for at least half an hour, every day. Parakeets are known to be best with words containing hard syllables, such as k and t. Words that begin with p or b are also good. Once the bird learns a few words, it will be possible to hasten the speed of Training And Taming Parakeets are known to be best with words with consonant sounds such as k and t. teaching. The next step is to get them to recognize objects, and say their names. For this, hold objects up to them and repeat words until they recognize them. Encourage the bird to associate your word, or the sound, with something it is doing, say for example, eating. Why not try saying: “tasty, I like it, yummy.” Keep repeating it, until the bird starts associating it with the food. The training can start when a bird is around 8 weeks old. But you will do well not to expect any miracles, or overnight results. It takes a lot of time, and effort. What these birds actually do is to try and repeat the sound, and hence, they are found to master tunes, faster than words. The same is the case with whistling. If you are a good whistler, a Your parakeet whistles…. Training And Taming Repetition of a word or a small sentence seems to be the key. parakeet will repeat it. Otherwise, to ensure that it speaks clearly, you should speak clearly, and try to use stress on words and sounds that are unlikely to confuse the bird. When they begin to understand what you are trying to get them to do, most birds are prone to staring at you, to learn to mimic the words. Show how enthusiastic you are to pronounce the words… put some life, into what you are saying. |