Do you have a parakeet and want me to talk? Then you're in luck - this article tells you HOW to teach your parakeet to speak! It can be useful for those who are feeling lonely and is also a lot of fun!
Steps
Step 1. Adopt more than one parakeet
These animals can develop their ability to talk by communicating with other birds, so it's a good idea to adopt 2 or 3. If you can't keep that many, put a mirror in the cage. Either way, you will need to remove the mirror before you start teaching the parakeet to talk, unless you want the pet to bond with you.
Step 2. Make friends with your parakeet, spend time with him, talk to him and make sure he is comfortable in your home
It's part of your family after all. If you don't want to keep several specimens, put mirrors in the cage - these birds are attracted to objects that glisten.
Step 3. Speak slowly and clearly, saying only one word at a time
Repeat a single term or short sentence.
Step 4. Note that parakeets are best at consonants d, t, k, p, and b
A simple sentence, like "Hi, how are you?" it will not help, because it is difficult for the animal to repeat. It's a good idea to teach him his name first - do it by repeating it over and over.
Step 5. Talk to the parakeet for a few minutes and train him for about half an hour a day, otherwise he may get bored and lose the desire to learn
Step 6. During 'lessons', be careful not to let the bird distract you
To do this, cover 3 sides of the cage with a cloth.
Step 7. Do not switch to another word or phrase until the animal has learned to repeat the previous word correctly 3 times in a row
Step 8. Be patient:
when he has learned some words, it will take less time to learn others.
Step 9. Try to teach him to say the name of an object (hand, ball, etc
), the color of an object or your number! It is a good idea to let him learn the names first. Teach them to recognize the people who make up the family, their names and more! To teach him to say the name of an object, say the word, for example 'pen', and try to get him to repeat it correctly 3 times.
Step 10. Don't force the parakeet to speak:
many will never learn to speak, but it's fun trying to teach them!
Step 11. REWARD the parakeet for repeating what you say
Parakeets LOVE millet ears. Celery and carrot are also great treats and are essential for the health of these animals.
Step 12. Whatever happens, don't shake the parakeet and don't pull its feathers or tail
It doesn't matter if you are angry, no matter how badly the animal behaves: never do anything that will hurt it! You would risk killing him or causing him brain damage.
Step 13. Once the parakeet has learned to speak, teach him a few funny phrases
It's fun and you could put on a little show!
Advice
- Do not scold the animal and do not get angry with it! Not all parakeets can learn to speak! Don't treat him badly because you are disappointed, NEVER.
- Be patient and don't torment the animal.
- Give him a treat when he repeats a word correctly!
- Never scare the animal!
- Never shout!
- If you want the parakeet to get on your finger, press it lightly against its belly.
- Usually the males learn to speak better than the females; therefore, if you want to teach your parakeet to speak, it is advisable to choose a male.
- Try to teach the parakeet to sing!
