Azzie Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Yesterday morning I woke up to a strange sound. I couldn't place it initially, then I realised it was Cleo saying "What ya doing, what ya doing", over and over in a sort of alien type voice. She sounds very manly, with a deep gravelly voice, and of course she wouldn't stop, saying the same thing for about 4 hours. It was fantastic to listening to. Sometimes she forgot half the words and just ended up saying "what what what". She is 2 weeks shy of her first hatch day, and I am much looking forward to many interesting conversations with my girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congratulations on Cleo's talking. Its fascinating to hear the words they pick up and decide to retain! Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Don't be surprised if in the coming weeks and months her vocabulary gets bigger and bigger, she is learning her voice and soon the words and phrases will spill out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 The flood gates have opened.I bet Cleo will be saying all sorts soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiesmum Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congratulations!!! I can only imagine how exciting this is B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 That's great news! I can't wait to see if Harvey talks properly - he says hello when he feels like it - when he thinks nobody is looking!! How exciting - you'll have to watch your Ps and Qs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congratulations!! That first word or phrase is always very exciting. :-) She will calibrate the words and voice until she is fully pleased with how well it matches the source. This is done by practicing over and over and over....and breaking down a phrase and saying the individual words is also normal. As she learns more words and gets the full meaning of "Each" word. YOu will find she will start creating her own new phrases and normally in the right context. But, thats down the road. :-) Looking forward to more updates on this new speech ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congrats on Cleo's first words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzie Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for the positive reactions guys! You all manage to make this so much more exciting than what it already is! Any theories on why Cleo decided to use that phrase to start with, as it's not something I use overly much with her. I love you, Pretty girl and Hello are much more used in front of her. The other thing that surprises me a little is that she does not copy any household noises, such as the phone or microwave. She does however have the whole lorikeet noise thing down to a fine art, including the cute little sneezes that sound like "chi chi chi". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Congratulations! Those first words are so precious:kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 They choose what they wish to say first and also which sounds that appeal to them and they wish to produce themselves. You would probably be surprised at what words and sounds she mumbles and practices out of earshot. You will continue to hear things that will just pop out as time progresses. But, in the beginning it's is slow compared to a year down the road when it seems like they can pick up a phrase in a day or two or a new sound. :-)<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2009/12/18 16:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrettyPax Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 THat's so funny, Azzie! Interestingly enough, Pax's first word was also "what?" . Of course when she says it, it's in a very high pitched indignant sounding tone. Just like her mommy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 What fun you must be having, it must feel something like listening to a miracle in the making as your baby bird grows up and starts making conversation with you. I am so happy for you and Cleo and look forward to hearing more about her talking and other antics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzie Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Dan is so right! Today she was saying "doing doing doing" over and over, except it didn't sound like do-ing. It rhymed with the word "boing". She also accidentally said hello today, in the same manly voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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