A hand raised baby parrot between the ages 2-4 months old is a suitable candidate to undergo training to talk. Wild parrots are not suitable as they have various sounds already stocked in their minds.
Before you start the talking session with your parrot you have earn its confidence. Once the bird is happy, calm and obeys you, it is ready to learn the talking. As your parrot gathers some vocabulary, you can start to work on his tonal quality. Parrots living amidst wild nature learn to mimic early as they are eager to be identified with their flock.
Basically there are three training techniques which can be followed to train your parrot to talk.
The first technique called the Audio recording technique is a less costing technique. An audio tape or an Audio CD which is capable of looping over and over again is used, playing a song many times. Sometimes your parrot can get bored listening to the song over and over. Play the audio for short spells, 2or 3 times a day. Chances are your parrot will start to mimic the song. Don’t be disappointed if this doesn’t work.
The second technique is called the parent-parrot training works most of the time. For this, you and your parrot must relate well. Parrots are social by nature and crave for a lot of attention. Communicate with your parrot as frequently as you can. He will respond back by talking to you. This is fun for both of you and he will not get bored too. Reward your parrot for responding right and he will yearn to talk more. Talk to him when you are cleaning, in your kitchen doing chores, watching T.V or even when you move around your home. Your parrot will start to mimic you and slowly say some phrases too. Use same words in different context and see him pick up the words just like a small child does.
The third technique is called ‘Modeling’. This method was used by the renowned scientist Dr. Irene Pepperberg to train her African Grey pet, Alex during her research with him. This is an effective way to teach parrots to talk. This method will involve you as a trainer, your parrot and another human trainee. Communicate with your human trainee when your parrot is watching. Next change place of your parrot with the human trainee and talk with your pet as the other human watches you both. Using this technique, you can teach your parrot to mimic, speak and communicate.
Of course, applying all these techniques can be more effective only by following some do’s and don’ts like: Start while your parrot is still a baby, be patient, keep the sessions free from stress, make your speech interesting by adding some drama, diction and phrases, include some songs and stories now and then, pronounce the words with clarity, avoid teaching your parrot to whistle during the session, hold the sessions early in the morning or late in the evening. Your hardship in training your parrot to talk will result in the inclusion of a new talking feathered friend for you and your family!
For more information on parrot talking behaviors please visit Parrot Talking. If you are looking for professional parrot training videos please visit Parrot Training DVD.
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