March 1, 2009
How can I teach my Quaker Parrot to talk?
I have found that the best way to train my Quaker parrot is to follow basic parrot training practices. Most parrots can be taught to talk in
Quaker Parrot
similar ways, including quakers.
- A good time to start is as soon as possible, young birds learn fast. First cuddle the bird and let them get to know you. Be very gentle at all times and speak to them in a calming voice. Do this for a few days or up to a few weeks just so they trust you and listen. Once they get to know you, then they will feel comfortable with you trying to teach them to talk.
- Parrots learn by repetition so be patient and just repeat the same words everyday. Start with a simple word or words, like Good Morning, Hello, or whatever the birds name is the bird will say exactly that.
- I have found videos a very useful way to learn how to train parrots, and these are the best:
- Speak clearly and calmly so the bird can understand and his response will be clearer when he responds
- Once the bird has mastered the first 2 words or word, then you can teach them another set of words.
Comments on How can I teach my Quaker Parrot to talk?
It is also helpful to talk to it, or say the phrases you want it to repeat when it is excited. Most all birds learn to talk, or learn actions when it is excited. Just like you learn better in school when it is a subject you like
So when you want to teach it some phrases, wait until you pop in the door, or the bird is excited, maybe even give it a bath to relax it's muscles so it's not so tense, and then just start saying things. Soon enough you will (hopefully) start to hear it chatter incoherent things – which means it is practicing it's speech, during this time it is also wise to start responding to the bird, even when you don't know what it is saying. This will encourage the bird to speak more
Hope this helped.