How do you teach a cockatiel how to talk?

2012年1月4日 at 8:37 PM
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Question by k.d.b.g ♫ ♪: How do you teach a cockatiel how to talk?
How do you teach a cockatiel how to talk?
Also, he knows how to whistle. Like I taught him that calling whistle that you do when you want like a dog to come. He also knows that “Wolf Whistle” that people do when they check someone out…lol.

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Answer by Jennifer
you just keep talking to it, or whistling around it all the time and eventually they will catch on. sometimes it will take them ALONG time. i have one that i got on christmas day and he still hasn’t. but then Again he is a very stubborn bird.!

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  1. C

    on 2012年1月4日 at 9:26 PM

    I have a cockatiel my self. I taught my bird to sing la cockroacha which means the cockroach in Spanish. I always whistled it to my bird and he caught on. My old cockatiel would sing yankee doodle. Cockatiels are very smart birds. Good Luck!

  2. Sandra

    on 2012年1月4日 at 9:37 PM

    step 1

    Decide on a schedule to teach your pet cockatiel. Prepare to devote at least four 10-minute sessions a day to teaching your pet cockatiel how to talk. Pet cockatiels, like many other animals, need repetition when learning.

    Step 2

    Take your pet cockatiel out of its cage. Removing your pet cockatiel from its cage and holding it may reduce the distractions that could come between your pet cockatiel and its talking lesson. Make sure that your pet cockatiel can clearly see your lips and hear your words.

    Step 3

    Start by repeating one simple word to your pet cockatiel. Words that have only one syllable are a good starting point. Repeat the word throughout the duration of the sessions. If the word is the name of an object, show the pet cockatiel the item. If the word is an action, demonstrate the action as you repeat the word.

    Step 4

    Give your pet cockatiel a treat every time it shows an interest in the words you speak and the sounds you make. Encourage your pet cockatiel if it seems like it is examining your lips and mouth while you repeat the word. Providing treats to your pet cockatiel is positive reinforcement and encourages your pet cockatiel to listen.

    Step 5

    Repeat the words in a sing-song or high-pitched tone. Pet cockatiels are more likely to assimilate words and their meanings if you present them in an interesting manner.

    Step 6

    Listen to your pet cockatiel. Your cockatiel’s first attempts at repeating a word may be garbled. Reward your pet cockatiel for trying and continue to encourage it through soft tones, positive reinforcements and treats until it satisfactorily repeats the word.

    Good Luck with your cockatiel!