help me with my pet? / myLot

Jordan

October 28, 2006 2:50pm CST

hello i have Cockatiels parrot ,i dont know how to make them speak or repeat my voice ,and there is another problem they bite me help me please

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deeds14

@deeds14 (815)

• United States

28 Oct 06

I used to have a cockatiel! We had to give it to a friend when I moved away for college. To teach them a word, you need to say it repeatedly to them every day. It takes awhile, but they can learn many words. If the bird is biting you, it means you need to hold it more often so it's not scared of you. Hold it every day, and it will get used to you. Good luck!

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@sweetguy_7650 (65)

• Jordan

28 Oct 06

thank you very much ,but what kind of word ? i mean easy word or any word give me example pleeeez?

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deeds14

@deeds14 (815)

• United States

29 Oct 06

I taught my bird to say "Pretty Bird!" Say it the same way each time. Also, words like "Hello" are easy to learn. They're smart birds, it just takes a lot of repetition.

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cololuvr

@cololuvr (55)

• United States

25 Jan 07

I have an 18 year old cockatiel named Dino. I owned his parents so I've had him since he was an egg! He does not talk, but he is a good companion. I work full time so I didn't attempt to hold him much or teach him to talk. He does love to be kissed on the head and he knows what kiss means! I wish I would've spent more time training him. Has anyone read the story about AJ the parakeet that can putt a golf ball?? He sounds hilarious! Anyway, I would love to hold my Dino but now I have cats and I'm not about to give them any chance! Cockatiels are wonderful pets!

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