I inherited a Parrot from an elderly aunt recently. It is an African Grey which are suppposed to be great talkers. This one is only capable of 'saying' three things. It says " News on the hour, every hour", which I think its copied from the TV. It imitates the toilet flushing,and also sings the chorus from Jailhouse Rock. This is quite entertaining, but not after the 500th time. Any advice on getting it to talk please?
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African greys are great birds and very smart. I've never done any thing to "teach" my timneh grey to talk-he just picked it up on his own.The fact that your bird DOES say a few words and sings is really an indication that he is accomplished at talking or imitating sounds that interest him.
Your grey may actually have a larger vocabulary but those particular things are the most interesting to him right now and like a child, he repeats them over and over because it's fun. It's also possible that he is saying them to comfort himself after losing his owner, especially if he is saying anything in her voice and that she watched the news at the same time every day.
Greys are very sensitive and subject to stress so give him some time to adjust and get to know his new family.They really are like children and grieve for lost loved ones. He may just need to be in a quiet space for awhile until he gets de-stressed.
Once he is more comfortable, he may take interest in learning new sounds and voices, but like a mischievous child, if they know something is bugging you, they may just say it all the more to get a rise out of you. They LOVE drama! The louder and more animated you get in front of them, the more they love it!
Good luck with your new friend. You are very lucky to have him.
just talk to it all the time.
It will watch your mouth, so stay close.
The more you play with it, the more it will be stimulated and motivated to interact. I got a cockatoo
keep on saying something over and over again
try talking to to and eventually it will start remembering phrases
just repeat some words over and over again.
From what I understand, repeat, repeat %26 repeat. Takes time, then one day, they just get it. Give him a treat too to encourage him.
you can say hello and he should say hello because i have a bird like that he and talks and says hello!
good luck!
sit him next 2 a radio and maybe he'll start singing
The parrot learned what it heard a lot, repeatedly. Repetition and reward is the key.
Repeat, with expression. When it gets it, give it a treat. Every day, 2 or 3 times a day.
how you said he learned it in the tv.and what does he say "new on the HOUR,EVERY HOUR" so he has learned through repetision and you should repeat things i think i dont know but that what i learned in tv.repetition hope it helped and remember by repetition you can learn anything =) try it out.
ps dont teach him how to say bad words lol
With African Greys, they need to be well socialized and comfortable to be able to learn to talk. They best learn to talk when you talk TO them not at them. Don't sit there in front of him and repeat over and over what you want him to learn. Just make sure to talk to him to every day and he'll pick it up. It takes a while, but he'll learn. And plopping him in front of the TV or radio 24/7 isn't a great way to teach by the way. A lot of people think it is but Greys tend to tune it out like we do when the TV's on in the back ground. But when his owner talks to him, a Grey will be much more apt to imitate. It may take him time to get used to his new home but don't rush him. If he's an older bird, it may take more time. But when my grey was 6, he could only say a handful of words. Now he's about 12 and won't shut up haha.
read Parrot books you like to hear it repeat, play it different music, talk to Parrott about your aunt and tell him/her some stories. Maybe P. is traumatized or in mourning and missing your aunt.and needs time to get used to his new home and 'human companion'...
Of course keep it away from the boob tube if possible. Play P some intrumental versions of songs you like.Like any relationship, this will take time .
love your bird reguardless of whether he speaks or not
when you are training your Parrot, make sure you are reapeting the same thin over and over and over... until the parrot finally gets it. But remember, it takes time so be patient! I love parrots you are sooo lucky you have one!! good luck!
They live to be around 50 years old and they scream when you don't pay them attention. Get a parrot collar that shocks him when he makes a noise.
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