How do I get my two parakeets to talk?
By p3wnagexd
@p3wnagexd (4)
United States
December 20, 2010 5:26pm CST
I've had these two parakeets for a month or two now. I've read articles about them to get them to talk you need to talk to him as much as possible and make them feel as they're a part of your 'flock'. I let them fly around in the house and they're finger trained, talk to them a bunch. But they still don't talk besides chirping and such, any suggestions?
2 responses
@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
20 Dec 10
We have a Rosy Bourke parakeet and from what I understand a parakeet will not "talk" per-say, such as one can get a parrot to speak words as we know them. A Parakeet will mimic the sounds of words and that's about it. If you happen on learning otherwise, please do inform me.
I was researching this topic myself as I do talk with the parakeet but I do so by whistling, mimicking her chirps. It is hilarious as she starts getting rather active and chirps back. We continue to whistle back and forth for a couple hours. She really enjoys it.
In researching, I came upon these links that may be of interest for further reading:
Can I Teach My Parakeet to Talk?
http://www.bourkesparakeets.com/can-i-teach-my-bourkes-parakeet-to-talk
Training Your Parakeet to Talk
http://www.bourkesparakeets.com/training-your-bourkes-parakeet
Lastly, here is a link for more information regarding Parakeets
http://www.bourkesparakeets.com/
Enjoy! They are truly a fun bird to have around. I am glad that you have two as I sometimes think that the one we have must get lonely sometimes, judging by her behavior when I 'talk' with her.
Happy Holidays!
@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
27 Dec 10
Seriously? What words did the Bourke say? Do you recall? I find this most interesting.
Ours does not say words but does indeed mimic words by way of whistling.
Such a sweet bird.
If I can find a photo of her, I will post it. She is pink.
Thank you for your response. I shall look into this further as it would be really neat if Rosy would talk some in addition to whistling and chirping.
@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
20 Dec 10
I have heard that it is no use trying to teach a bird to imitate you if you have two of them. You have to have a one-to-one relationship with the bird.
