A smart bird trained to talk surprises others and gives its owner a lot of pleasure from communication. To teach a parrot to human speech, you need systematic training and a lot of patience.
Which birds are suitable for training
Various types of parrots can learn to speak, but the most "talkative" are traditionally considered to be Grays, perfectly copying the voice of a person. Amazonians, macaws, cockatiels, cockatoos and budgerigars are well trained. Females learn speech a little more difficult than males, but they speak more clearly. You need to start lessons with large birds in 2-3 months, with small ones - in 1 month, because chicks are more inquisitive and receptive to their surroundings.
The first step of learning - words
Before starting classes, move the parrot separately from its relatives in a quiet room where it will not be distracted by extraneous sounds. The bird must be tame and love the owner - otherwise it will definitely not speak. Only one person should teach the bird in the first months, but then other family members can join in the replenishment of the pet's vocabulary. Organize lessons at least four times a day for 5-10 minutes.
Start learning with simple words. It is easiest for parrots to pronounce the sounds "a", "o", "t", "k", "p", "p", "h" and "w". Therefore, it is preferable to choose the first words with these sounds, and they should be present in the name of the bird. Speak one word clearly and evenly several times during each activity and before feeding. Try to speak with the same intonation and volume each time - birds are very sensitive to this.
The first words are usually difficult, but then the speed of assimilation increases. When the parrot starts repeating after you, give the bird a treat.
Second step of learning - phrases
The first phrases for learning should also be simple. Try to connect them to the situation, for example, before feeding, say "Gosh wants porridge", returning home - "Good evening." Smart birds easily associate phrases with a situation and use them for their intended purpose and place. You need to work with a talking parrot constantly so that he does not forget the learned words and learn new ones.
Useful advice to the owner of a talking parrot: in the presence of a pet, carefully monitor your speech. These birds are distinguished by the ability to very quickly independently memorize emotionally colored words, which are not always censored.
Tune in to the long learning process of your pet. Some parrots have such a talent for sound reproduction that even in adulthood they do not lose the ability to learn and learn several hundred words and phrases. Try to make friends with the bird, and it will surely answer you with sincere love!
