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New Quaker
Sept 28, 2015 18:34:36 GMT -5
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Post by animallover on Sept 28, 2015 18:34:36 GMT -5
Hello there, I just bought a Quaker bird. It's about 7-8 months old. I had him with me for about 24 hours and has not said a word.
He already knows how to say Quaker and how doing. I am just wondering at this age, will this bird continue to learn?
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Post by easttex on Sept 28, 2015 18:40:38 GMT -5
Parrots are pretty much life-long learners. They tend to be most adaptable when they are very well socialized when young, but even an old bird can learn new tricks. Don't expect him to be comfortable enough to speak after only one day with you. He needs some time to watch you without placing a lot of demands on him. Depending on his prior life, he may need quite a bit of time before he feels at home.
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Post by cnyguy on Sept 28, 2015 19:46:25 GMT -5
Welcome!  As easttex said, parrots can continue to learn new things well into old age. My old Amazon parrot George lived to be roughly 70 years old, and picked up some new words in the last year of his life. It's typical for a parrot to be quiet when first arriving in a new home. Concentrate on helping your new friend to settle in and get used to you and his new surroundings. Sit near your parrot's cage and talk softly to him to help him get used to you and the sound of your voice. Be calm and relaxed, and let your parrot set the pace. As he adjusts, he'll be more active and more vocal. |
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Post by biteybird on Sept 29, 2015 4:02:49 GMT -5
Hi to both of you! For sure, he will learn if you give him lots of time, love and patience. These parrots are VERY clever and our Bonnie learnt quite a few words before she was 1 year old (she will be 2 at about the end of November). As the others have said, just let him settle in without demanding anything of him until he shows he's comfortable with you.
Where did you buy him and what is his name?
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Post by aaron on Sept 29, 2015 9:42:11 GMT -5
Greetings! These little guys never stop learning. That said, the amount that they will speak depends on the individual bird. Although rare, there are some Quakers that do not feel the motivation to talk-- our QP Cupcake is one of them. She learns all kinds of other things, however, and makes many different noises, and laughs enthusiastically... but has no interest in imitating speech. We love her and enjoy her being part of our family very much, and while it would be nice to have that extra form of communication, it is also something of a relief to not worry about her imitating the "wrong" words  And as the others noted, the bird will be much more likely to learn to speak when it is happy and comfortable. Patience is key with these little guys Good luck, let us know if you have any other questions, and keep us posted on how things go! |
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Post by julianna on Sept 29, 2015 14:08:45 GMT -5
Welcome. My quaker can say many words and sentences but he prefers to do it when he thinks no one is listening. What fun is that eh?? lol
You have been given very good advice to be patient and speak often and softly to your quaker. He will come around once he feels safe. I am sure you have tried to put your hand in the cage and either get bitten or he runs away? This will take time as well. Just take one day and a time and get slowly closer.
Best wishes.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Sept 29, 2015 16:18:39 GMT -5
I got Shah when he was 5 months old. It took him 3 weeks to settle in - well, I say settle in but mean that he was on his best behaviour for 3 weeks. He learnt to speak gradually by me repeating words to him. It is good if he can associate the word with an object or action. I tell him "step up" which he does and then he says "good boy" as I usually say this after he has stepped up. However, I have been teaching him "I love you", "thankyou" (when he takes some food off me) and "goodnight" for nearly 11 years now and he has never repeated these back to me. Having said that, he does talk a lot and, if he thinks I am not around, he practices his words which is very cute. He can say his name so it might be worthwhile to teach your quaker how to say his name. Shah also makes up his own words which we wont go into here |
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As easttex said, parrots can continue to learn new things well into old age. My old Amazon parrot George lived to be roughly 70 years old, and picked up some new words in the last year of his life. 
