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NakedDogMom
Fledgeling
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
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| Question about talking (well....kind of a gripe) |
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Why is it some people are so super concerned with their parrot talking?
I've always wondered this. Sera is 13 months old.....she started saying hello, but has since stopped. We haven't heard anything like this from her for quite a few months. But I could care less if she ever says a word. The fact is, she a wonderful bird and I love her just the way she is. Her endless 'chattering' when she is playing is so sweet and it sounds like laughter.
I"ve just always wondered about that myself. |
Sunday February 4, 2007 2:40 pm |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7405
Location: Canada, Toronto |
I totally agree with you.. I don't really care about it either, I'm not one to sit there and try to teach my Grey to talk. If she picks up words here and there, that's great, but if she doesn't want to, it doesn't make her any less special to me. As I was just saying in another thread, she much prefers whistles and sound effects over talking anyway.
I think some people who are really concerened about their parrot talking probably got a parrot for that specific reason  |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 2:48 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
Seems like the very first thing people ask when first meeting Manu is "does he talk?" 
Granted, it is cute to hear them talk, but they're SO darn cute anyway, no matter what  !
My mom really drives me crazy with this issue! "Cathy, I see birds on TV all the time that carry on conversations! Manu, what's wrong with you, you should be talking!"  Finally I just had to tell her that Manu doesn't need to talk - she talks enough for the BOTH of them |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 2:55 pm |
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shirin
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That was a really funny comeback to your Mom Its true, that's usually the fist question people ask me too when I tell them I have a parrot Next time I should say, yes she talks, but she speaks very little English  She's fluent in lovebird though |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 3:02 pm |
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NakedDogMom
Fledgeling
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 312
Location: Ohio |
quote:
Originally posted by shirin
She's fluent in lovebird though
Cute!!!! |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 3:20 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
quote:
Originally posted by shirin
Next time I should say, yes she talks, but she speaks very little English She's fluent in lovebird though
There you go LoLoLoL |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 3:28 pm |
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Yupra
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Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
quote:
Originally posted by Cathy
quote:
Originally posted by shirin
Next time I should say, yes she talks, but she speaks very little English She's fluent in lovebird though
There you go LoLoLoL
Very cute! I'll have to remember that  |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 5:55 pm |
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Sue
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Yeah that's true isn't it? Most people find talking an eminent thing.  I always get the question 'do they talk' (Like you Cathy!) and if I'm really annoyed I'll just say no..
You know, over here there is a parrot store that will allow you to trade your parrot in if it won't talk! And believe me, people use this service.
I once worked with someone who would do this.
I think talking is cute, but how about their own language? Misty used to chatter in her own language which was sooo cute!  |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 10:46 pm |
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shirin
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Location: Canada, Toronto |
Over here you get to trade in your canary if it doesn't sing... I wonder what happens to the ones that were returned |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 10:48 pm |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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They're resold. Over here at least. It's ridiculous to trade in a bird!!!  |
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Sunday February 4, 2007 11:00 pm |
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Peanuts
Bappie
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Posts: 52
Location: Sweden |
Yes, itīs the same here in Sweden. When I tell people that I have parrots their first question always is "do they talk?". Some people here buy a parrot because they think itīs cool to have a talking parrot, and then sell it becase it didnīt talk.  |
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Monday February 5, 2007 11:59 am |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
It just seems thats one of the outstanding features of parrots.. like everyone assumes a dog can do tricks?? I find it sad too that people want to buy and have a parrot just for its talking abilities.. they're more than just voiceboxes! |
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Monday February 5, 2007 6:17 pm |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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quote:
Originally posted by Peanuts
Yes, itīs the same here in Sweden. When I tell people that I have parrots their first question always is "do they talk?". Some people here buy a parrot because they think itīs cool to have a talking parrot, and then sell it becase it didnīt talk.
GRRRR! They could better buy a toy parrot that records your own voice and plays it off.  |
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Monday February 5, 2007 10:10 pm |
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jletaz
Experienced flier
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 1286
Location: CA, USA |
quote:
Originally posted by Fluffy Sue
You know, over here there is a parrot store that will allow you to trade your parrot in if it won't talk! And believe me, people use this service. I once worked with someone who would do this.
   Really? I can't believe they advertise that! Also the store Shirin said about trading in your canaries that don't sing! They're probably females Actually if you look at it this way, it is maybe good... it gets stupid people to turn in their parrots so they have a chance of going to a good loving home instead, with someone who doesn't care if it talks!
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Sunday April 29, 2007 6:04 pm |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Yeah that's right.. It gives them a second chance. However, I think those people should read about it first, and find out that a parrot isn't a programmed thing. |
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Monday April 30, 2007 8:51 am |
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