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Why? and How?
2007-03-16 10:45:37 · 8 answers · asked by adjsas 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
Hi there.Not all parrots will talk. I found that they do not have vocal cords like we do. They can manipulate their tracheas (wind pipes) into different configurations to mimic human and other sounds.Most have the intelligence to associate words to things appropriately. They can ask for a snack when you are eating, ask to play, or bathe. Since they are flock birds, socialization is imperative. As young birds, they will see us as their flock leaders and can communicate our words to us. It's a way to be part of our group. They are very intelligent. Some estimate their intelligence equates to that of a 4-5 year old child which is from recent research. Have a great week.
2007-03-19 09:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STEP 1: Begin teaching your parrot to talk when she/he is 4 to 6 months old at the latest. Try a simple 'Good morning' to your bird at the start of each day. Keep in mind that some parrots will pick up words sooner than others. STEP 2: Hold the bird in front of your mouth when you teach her, so that you have her attention. STEP 3: Repeat words or phrases, such as family members' names and common expressions. Be sure to show lots of excitement in your voice. Your parrot will gradually begin to repeat after you. STEP 4: Repeat certain words or phrases every time you do something, such as 'Up' when you lift your bird up, to teach her to associate a certain movement with certain words. STEP 5: Reward with treats when your parrot mimics you. STEP 6: Consider playing recordings of words you want her to learn for up to 15 minutes at a time ' longer than that can cause boredom. Tips & Warnings
Don't let your bird hear sounds or words you don't want her to mimic. Discourage unwanted utterances by simply ignoring them.
Some experts believe that parrot owners should teach their birds to talk before teaching them to whistle, as whistling can interfere with learning words.
Mynah birds and certain types of parakeets can also learn to repeat words.
2007-03-16 12:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are mimics, if they hear something often enough they will repeat it, I'm not sure of the mechanics when it comes to a parrots ability to speak.
2007-03-16 11:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by JT 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How? They have up to six bones in their tongues. The joints between them make the tongue more like a finger with great dexterity. This allows them to mimic many sounds.
Why? I haven't a clue.
2007-03-16 11:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
same way you talk
they like to mimic you when you keep on repeating things over and over ( hope this helps )
2007-03-16 11:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by Vinnie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They talk because they like you and want to imitate you.
2007-03-18 04:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bcus they here things and they wanna mimic them cusits like a game. how cus they can here it and make the sounds...=D
2007-03-16 10:56:10 · answer #7 · answered by Dragonfly :) 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have know clue that is a good question
2007-03-16 13:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by 789512 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋