Most parrots love to talk, and the Quaker Parrot is no exception! They are sociable little birds and love to mimic sounds, especially their owner’s voice. When properly trained and socialized, they will often speak up as much as any other talking bird! In order to get your Quaker Parrot to do this, however, you’ll need to know the right way to train them. If you follow these steps, you can make sure your little feathered friend becomes your best bud who loves nothing more than spending time chatting with you!

1) Learn Their Language

Quakers are known for their ability to mimic human speech, and it’s true- they’re some of the best talkers out there. Training them is actually pretty easy, if you know what you’re doing. The biggest key is to learn their language. If you spend time with your parrot, teaching him words and phrases, he’ll become better at learning new words from people as well.

2) Practice Repetition

• Repetition is key!
• Try different words and phrases and be sure to say them in your same tone of voice.
• Give the bird some time to think about what you’re saying before repeating it back.
• Be patient, it may take some time for the bird to learn how to say what you want it too (be sure not be pushy).

3) Use Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is the best way to train a quaker parrot to talk. They love it when you give them treats for doing tricks, so try giving them one and then say say in an excited voice. That way they’ll associate talking with getting good stuff, and will learn quickly how to speak up.

4) Stay Consistent with Words, Sounds and Praise

One of the most important things when teaching your quaker parrot to talk is consistency. When it comes to quakers, they can be very persistent and determined little birds. They will learn words or phrases that you teach them and repeat them over and over again, but if you don’t stay consistent in using those same words or phrases, then your bird might not understand what you’re trying to tell him. If this happens, it could take days of constant repetition before he’ll finally get it right again.

5) Don’t Force It

The one thing you must do is never, ever force your bird to talk. You can teach him or her what phrases you want them to say, but if they don’t seem like they want to say it, then don’t push it. Let them try out saying the words on their own time and in their own way. It’ll come with practice.

6) Keep Them Busy, Engaged and Entertained

If you want to get your quaking parrot talking, make sure they are kept busy, engaged and entertained. You can do this with toys that offer different textures and sounds. Make sure to rotate the toy every few days so they don’t get bored of it. The best way to train them is by offering them treats for certain words or phrases. You will be surprised how quickly they learn what you want them to say.

7) Don’t Give Up!

Quakers are notoriously stubborn. They can take months or even years to finally get the hang of talking, and they’ll often stop talking altogether if they think you’re not listening. But don’t give up–quakers are known for their intelligence, so with some patience and practice, it’s possible that your quaker will learn how to talk fluently before you know it!

8) Make It Part of Their Playtime Routine

Set up your parrot’s playtime routine in the morning. This is when you will spend most of your time with them, so they’ll be more likely to talk then. Start by giving them their favorite food and toy. Then, when you’re finished playing with them, give them some fresh water and teach them how to step up onto their perch for bedtime.

9) Consider Adding A Scratch Pad For Them To Write On

• Find a good perch for your parrot and make sure it’s wide enough for them to balance on without their feet slipping off. This should be at about the height of their breastbone, or about 12 inches from the ground.
• Practice talking in different voices and tones in front of them until they show interest in what you’re doing. This can take time, but they will eventually start mimicking you.

10) Lots Of Exposure To New People, Places and Things.

One way to help your quaker parrot learn how to talk is by exposing them to new people, places and things. This will stimulate the brain and promote learning. Make sure you are always encouraging it as well as praising it when it does something right. Introduce It To Music And Singing: Another way to get your quaker parrot talking is to introduce it to music and singing. A lot of birds enjoy mimicking human speech patterns because they are very complex sounds for them to make. Show Them What They Sound Like When They Sing: By showing them what they sound like when they sing, you are giving them something else they can imitate which may encourage talking more than before.