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    Training to Talk

    Ok guys, I have a 1 year old Scarlet Macaw. I know he should be at least trying to mimic words by now but he's not even trying. Does anyone have any ideas of how to get him to talk? I repeat words over and over and over with him but he's just not interested. Any suggestions would be great!

    Thanks!

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    Have you tried making a cd of you talking? I made one for Codie to put on while I am out. I have repeated each word or phrase 3 times on the cd. I leave it on repeat while I am out. Codie has learnt many words by this method. It is also a comfort too him in hearing my voice while I am out

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    Catalina Macaw - Harlow, Blue & Gold Macaw - Rocky, Greenwing Macaw - Ruby, Bluefront Amazon - Tequila, Hawkhead - Charlotte, 2 Blk hd Caiques - Sammy, Greta, Yellow streaked Lory - Louie, LesserSulpher 2 - Belly, Sunconure - Gingee, Yellow sided Greencheek - Disco, Goffin - Pearl, Rosebreasted 2 - Owen
    I think hes to young yet .Mine could say hello and Harlow for the longest time.Things really started happening at the 2 year mark. Don't give up yet.
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    Lineated Parakeet named Kobe (M) and (F) named Tango Maine Coon Kitty named Christine
    While I do not have a Macaw I have had several birds that talked. I truly think they just pick up words and sounds from the home naturally without using repetitive speech patterns. Important to remember not all parrots learn to talk. http://www.2ndchance.info/parrottalk.htm

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    Quincy CAG Hatched 03/2000 Gotcha @ 3 months old ~ Savannah GW Macaw Hatched 06/1993 Gotcha 4/2013 ~ Coqui B&G Macaw Hatched 09/2003 Gotcha 10/2013 ~ Sidney Blue Crown Conure Gotcha Day 06/2015 Hatch Date Guess 06/2010.
    I agree, although most birds can learn to talk right away (except greys usually don't start for a year) I don't think they have a big vocabulary at first. I am sure in time she will say more. Savannah is not a big talker, probably says less then 10 things. But she wasn't in the best social environment in her previous home. She is a closet talker, too. When no one is around (in the room with her) she does lots of jibber jabber. I can't always make out everything she says. But she does talk and I try to praise her when she does so it encourages more talking. The cd idea is great way to go as well. I may try that with Savannah!

    "Nothing that matters comes easy, and nothing easy ever really matters." ~ Lyrics From Ordinary Girl By Rick Springfield

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    Lineated Parakeet named Kobe (M) and (F) named Tango Maine Coon Kitty named Christine
    I would love to hear your bird talk Blanca. Macaws must be so much fun to have in your life.

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    Quincy CAG Hatched 03/2000 Gotcha @ 3 months old ~ Savannah GW Macaw Hatched 06/1993 Gotcha 4/2013 ~ Coqui B&G Macaw Hatched 09/2003 Gotcha 10/2013 ~ Sidney Blue Crown Conure Gotcha Day 06/2015 Hatch Date Guess 06/2010.
    One of these days I will try to record Savannah. It's hard to catch her talking on video. I love having Savannah in my life. She is such a joy and so easy going.

    Quincy on the other hand is a great talker. I hope to get more videos of him talking away!

    "Nothing that matters comes easy, and nothing easy ever really matters." ~ Lyrics From Ordinary Girl By Rick Springfield

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    Honesty (09-30-2013)

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    Thanks for all the replies guys! In June he will be 2 years old now and he's starting to mimic my vocal tones in his squawking It's so cute!

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    You will have to try and get a video of him


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    Lol I'm trying but he seems to be video shy, although he loves his picture being taken. He poses for the camera

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