The monk parakeets are intelligent, funny birds who enjoy mimicking what they hear.They enjoy engaging with you, so they will pick up phrases when you talk to them.Talking to them all throughout the day is helpful, but you can also work on a particular phrase you want them to say by repeating it for them often.
Step 1: Start with something simple.
Don't start with a long sentence."Hello" or "bye bye" are examples of a simple phrase.Short phrases are more likely to be picked up by your bird.
Step 2: Say it over and over.
Repetition is the key to getting your parrot used to the idea.When entering or exiting a room, say the phrase frequently.The bird will likely repeat it if it hears it a lot.It's important to say the word clearly and distinctly.
Step 3: The same tone should be maintained.
The parrot is also picking up sounds.The tone is also picking up.It will be easier for your bird to pick up the phrase if you say it the same way every time.A high voice works well.
Step 4: Don't be impatient.
It takes a long time for a bird to learn a phrase.The bird will take it in for a long time before trying to say it.If you have a young bird, wait until it's a bit older to start speaking.
Step 5: Try to sing.
Many birds love hearing little songs and they will pick them up quickly.If you sing the same song to your bird every day, it will pick it up and sing it back to you.
Step 6: Have a conversation with your parrot.
parrots pick up on language over timeThe more words they pick up, the more you talk to them.They should be included in conversations to get the process going.
Step 7: Reward talking with treats.
Positive reinforcement works well to train speaking.Give the parrot a reward every time you say a phrase.Give it to them when you say it.Give the treat when the bird says the word.The treat should only be offered when the bird says it.Some good treats include almonds, grape, and sunflower seeds.In a single session, only do five or six treats.If you reward your bird with a treat, use a clicker.When your bird is talking, click the clicker and give it a treat.The clicking sound will be associated with good behavior, which will encourage it to keep talking.
Step 8: They should be taught phrases for specific situations.
You can help the parrots learn phrases for different situations.If you give your bird a cracker as a treat, you could use the phrase "Crackers are tasty".If you give your bird an apple, say it's good.Eventually, your bird will be able to distinguish between phrases.
Step 9: You should keep your sessions short.
You would like to keep repeating the word until you get it.Like a dog trying to teach a bird to sit, you can tire out your bird.You can try a few minutes a day.
Step 10: Don't bother with training tapes.
Training tapes repeat sounds and phrases.Most larger birds like interacting with you.They enjoy the time they spend with you so they are more likely to talk to you than if a tape repeats it.