Teaching a Lovebird to Talk or sing a song

[Chase Hein]

Hi guys I just got 2 new baby Lovebirds named Benji and Wally! And I was wondering if I could ever teach them how to talk. Is it possible, if so how is it usually done? Thanks everyone!

 

[Shezbug]

No guarantee that any bird will ever talk or sing.... it is totally up to them and some seem much more interested in mimicry and others are happy to make their natural birdie noises.

I am not familiar with any of our members lovebirds talking to be honest, I just can not think of anyone mentioning it. I do not believe they are as well known for mimicry like some other birds seem to be.
@Zara, do any of your fluff butts talk or do you know of any members with lovies that do?

 

[Zara]

Hi William

As Shezbug said, you can´t really teach a bird to talk, all you can do is talk to them in the hopes they mimic it back.
Lovebirds are not known talkers but there are a few people who say their birds talk.
The only lovebird on AA that is a talker (as far as I know) is @Birdie Mama ´s Kiwi.

You may like this thread: Lovebirds talking

 

[Birdie Mama]

Even that in the last few months has stopped, he is so hormonal he probably gives Sidney a run for his money! All he does is visits girlfriend #1 when he is in the cage, or girlfriend #2 when he is out of cage! No playing, not chatting, barely sits with us and his eating is about the same but he only regurgitates on those two.

So a few days ago when I washed again, I left #2 out but put #1 away to see how it would go. So far so good, he is active again, and couple days ago I saw him playing with his toys again, and now barely even visits #2 gf. a little bit nippy but could be coincidence.

I am hoping he starts to chat up again as I miss his peekaboo’s, and papa‘s, kiwi’s. i had some footage of it but it’s half an hour long and I can’t figure out how to shorten it so only the speaking parts are on It. Also have to make an account at you tube I guess to upload it, so that is one of my projects as it must be shared!

stay tuned, it will be on here eventually!

 

[Chase Hein]

Hi William

As Shezbug said, you can´t really teach a bird to talk, all you can do is talk to them in the hopes they mimic it back.
Lovebirds are not known talkers but there are a few people who say their birds talk.
The only lovebird on AA that is a talker (as far as I know) is @Birdie Mama ´s Kiwi.

You may like this thread: Lovebirds talking

Ok cool thanks! Well I have a bird named kiwi too! So hopefully its good luck haha!

 

[malibu]

My lovie is a talker. She only says a few things plus some other chatter that I cant quite make out. to be honest I didn't expect nor was I trying to get Chica to talk lol. What I would do is talk to them in a couple of short phrases in a distinct intonation and voice consistently. Same way you would with a baby to say mama if that makes sense

 

[Zara]

My lovie is a talker.

Ooh cool! Do you have any video clips? It is always something I have found interesting

 

[malibu]

@Zara None saved but I can try. 9 times out of 10 she stops talking as soon as I take out my phone

 

[Zara]

@Zara None saved but I can try. 9 times out of 10 she stops talking as soon as I take out my phone

 

[malibu]

Once I get a vid I will try to upload it here. As far as I can tell she says "Chica" "Gimme kiss" "Pretty Bird" and makes kissy noises

 

[Birdie Mama]

Story of my life! No matter how I try to record him...

 

[Miss Annamarie]

My Isla mimics the tones of "pretty bird" but she doesn't say the words, just the lilts. You never know, they might end up saying a couple of things! But they're definitely not known for it.

 

[R.J.]

There are birds ex. budgies, african greys that are known to talk and whistle. Lovebirds, are not known to talk in genral. You might be able to teach them a few words but training lovies to talk will be difficult espicially with two

 

[Chase Hein]

My lovie is a talker. She only says a few things plus some other chatter that I cant quite make out. to be honest I didn't expect nor was I trying to get Chica to talk lol. What I would do is talk to them in a couple of short phrases in a distinct intonation and voice consistently. Same way you would with a baby to say mama if that makes sense

Ok Great! That makes sense. Thank you!