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Azmi Adnan
A talking parrot is a great pet to have if you intend to purchase one. Parrots can learn to memorize words including its tonality if trained by its master which it knows and trusts. Teaching a parrot to talk is a fairly easy process, but you need to have patience and enthusiasm. The best time for a parrot to learn to talk is at a young age. Introduce simple words repeatedly until the parrot recognizes and becomes familiar with them. The most popular word for a parrot to learn is 'hello'. It is also an important basic word to learn because naturally everyone would use it to talk to the parrot. Use it every time you greet your parrot and reward it with its favorite food when the bird gets it right. Do it when there are no other noises in the house and the bird can concentrate on the word you are introducing it to. Clarity and calmness of your voice is essential as it will put the parrot at ease. Repeat the word slowly during your teaching sessions until it imitates the sound and tonality. If the sound does not come out right be patient and repeat the words until you are satisfied that your bird has got it. Introduce one word at a time. Do not give more than what the bird can digest because this can do more harm than good. Essentially, the 'teach your parrot to talk' sessions should be short but done regularly. The sessions should be conducted at a familiar and fun place so that the parrot will find it enjoying. Doing this while the parrot is perched on your hand is also a great idea because it creates bonding. Teaching your parrot to talk can take its toll on you, especially if you don't see the results that you want immediately. You can be creative, such as using audio tapes and play it on a recorder next to the parrot cage. It is a good idea to cover the bird cage so that the bird will not be distracted by what is going on around it. This has been proven to be a great method to teach a parrot to talk. If you can record using your own voice, this would even be better. The disadvantage about having a talking parrot is that it picks up any sound that it wants to and this includes the doorbell, microwave, telephone, and even sounds from your other pets. This can be annoying sometimes when you can't tell the difference between the sound made by your parrot and the real thing. The key to success in teaching a parrot to talk is repetition and patience. The consolation on your part is that you have plenty of time to see this through because on average, a parrot can live up to 65 years. Yes, your talking parrot can even outlived you. But isn't that what you are looking for....a lifelong pet?
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