can you train a four yr old cockatiel to tlk?????????

Answer 1

Yeppers! It'll take some persuasion though. Most tiels are not talkers so if talking doesn't work you can always switch to whistling. My male breeder can say 'Night night' but prefers to whistle it to me when I close the bird room down for the night.

The best way to teach a bird to talk is by talking to them. Walk around the home and show him the different parts of the place. Name foods when you feed him. Before feeding him ask 'want some?' or something similar. When you watch TV, name the characters. It'll take some time, especially if your guy hasn't spoken before. Keep it up ;-) . Sometimes sitting at the computer and saying the word numerous times before bed works. That's what a neighbor and I did with my first conure. OY! If actually speaking will drive you nuts, tape it and play it. Just make sure you use the sentence every day while working with your bird so they know what the words mean.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I have a cockatiel that said ciao, hello, good morning an some other stuff, but we talked everyday, then I had to start working long hours. Without the attention he got very angry and started biting. I needed to start over with giving him attention, earning his trust and eventually he started talking and singing again. Main ingredient? A lot of patience, a lot.

Answer 3

Make a tape of the same sentence or word..over and over and over. Better yet, a cd where you can hit REPEAT. Play it every time you leave the house.

If it's not talking at 4, and lived in a home where they tried...it may be a girl tiel.

Most all tiels make noises...like the microwave, doorbell.

Answer 4

I got mine to say 'shut the door'. Repetition is the key.

Good luck!

Answer 5

i have 4 cocky,s. only the males talk, dont teach him anything that takes too long to say.. you just have to keep at it.

Answer 6

yeah!