You were so right about talking!

[Azzie]

Cleo is now 1 year and 10 months old. About 6 months ago she started practicing her speech, saying "quack quack" and "hello". Then after a month of that it suddenly stopped, and not a peep from her since, so I figured she CAN talk, but just doesn't want to.

 

Until 4 days ago that was....

Now it is constant word practice, hello, quack quack, some form of peekaboo, what what, and the other day as I was dozing in bed listening to her 6am chatter session, I heard her say water, clear as a bell. She just does not stop practicing, just like people here said would happen. She still sounds like a little robot, with a very mechanical sounding voice, but I'm so proud of my little girl. I cheer her on each time she speaks, and it really appears she seeks the approval, as she looks over at me after she has said something.

[Luvparrots]

Way to go Cleo!!!!! Video when you get a chance, please!!!!!

[judygram]

Sometimes we have to be careful of what we wish for but it does happen that way sometimes and now that she has started she probably won't stop, way to go Cleo.

[Guest]

Awww! So happy for you! It's very exciting hearing those first words and sounds! Very happy for you!

[danmcq]

That's GreYt!!

 

I ditto wanting to see videos.

[jessdecutie18]

Awesome Azzie

 

Yoshi started talking at about 1 year old, but hasn't said anything new in about 2 months. Hopefully she starts up again lol. Sometimes these last two weeks she goes a whole day without using any words, even if I talk and talk to her. I feel the same, like she knows how but just isn't that interested. Yoshi is now 1 year and 5 months.

[Elvenking]

It is nice to know that they may start up at any time. Issac is about 10 months now. I occasionally hear what sound like attempts at talking but nothing clear yet. Tons of sounds beeps and whoops but no words yet. I keep crossing my fingers. I so want to hear my baby talk.

[Guest]

Elevenking,

 

When you hear Isaac do what sounds like attempts at words, make sure and reward him with praise and attention. I believe that my girl became such a good talker and imitator of sounds because I noticed that when and if I responded to her sounds and words, I'd pay her some attention either by going over to the cage, or imitating her imitation, or looking over at her and saying a few words. And once that neural pathway is formed, look out! It gets used more and more, making it better and better at being formed, and the cycle continues.

 

I had a TAG years ago who was not a big talker or imitator of sounds but I still loved him and admired him and learned from him. Regardless of whether our birdies ever talk, they are still magnificent companions. (But I know, it really is thrilling when they mimic so well.)

[Elvenking]

Ohh I always praise him good for making talking attempts. He mostly tries when he is sitting on the shower curtain rod in the morning. I probably use a little more water than I should...listening to him. I will keep it up. I always talk to him and associate things. I am mostly alone with him so when I am talking, it's always to him. He definitely knows verbal cues. He gives kisses when I ask by making a kissy noise, he goes absolutely nuts when he hears, "Wanna Eat?" or "Want Noodles?".

[Ray P]

Never give up hope Corky was 2 years old befor she said her first word and after that wow.

[animalINSPIRED]

Aww! Averi's favorite word at the moment is "good morning!". I think this is because when I get her out of her night cage, I always say "Good morning!". Now she says"Good Morning!" etremely loud and clear when she's ready to get out of her cage!

 

Averi started talking about 3 months ago. And for the two months after she said her first word she stuck only with that word. Though, in the last six weeks she's picked up at least a dozen new phrases. I also noticed she practices most while I'm showering and she's sitting on the rod!

Edited September 22, 2010 by animalINSPIRED