Greytness Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Now that Maalik is officially one year old, he is suddenly talking in complete sentences. Up until now he's been practicing sounds and saying some words. But this week he's begun stringing together words in sentences that are being said in context! A light bulb has been switched on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That is an awesome switch to be activated. Malik has probably been practicing during his quiet time alone. He is comfortable with his home and ready to join his human flock in your language now. What an exciting time for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 What a wonderful hatchday present!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 It won`t be long and she will have complete control over you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Your bird is quick. GreycieMae is nearly two years old and just said her first sentence today: "step up. Good boy". Of course she heard me say it earlier to Rio. She has said both of those phrases independently for a while but she finally put them together today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 LOL, Ray. He already does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Sterlling, Sl, there's no stopping GreycieMae now! Time to buckle up for an amazing adventure! Looking forward to hearing all about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Way to go. Our greys are so amazing. Congrats to you for having such a smart little grey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That reminds me of when Megan learned to say "Step up" - I would try to get her to step up and she would refuse. I would say "Step up" in a normal voice. Then in a firmer tone. Then in the "mommy voice" appended by "right now" - they all know when I say "right now" it is no longer a request. (Most of the time, I don't make them step up if they don't want to but there are times when a step up is needed). Megan would perfectly imitate tone of voice and inflection - all in one go. "Step up, step up. Step up RIGHT NOW!" She even had the little growl in the mommy voice down pat. It's funny, she will substitute proper names in the command. But though she knows many nouns, she's never said "step up, apple" or "step up, chair." It's always a creature (sometimes Riley, lol - I want to see that one!). And "C'mere" also. I am in awe that she applies these only to proper names and knows when using them is appropriate. I am so amazed at how smart these birds can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That's so awesome! Soon he will be making demands and giving commands, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 It was very similar with my CAG Gracie. She said a few words here and there by 10 months, but that "switch" you referred to went on at 14 months and it has been non-stop ever since. I look forward to hearing more of you grey's linguistic progress. It is a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I love this!! Did it just knock your socks off or what? You two are going to have so much fun, and I'm really looking forward to new tales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Yes it did. Today he used 2 more sentences in context. Plus today he's making a kissing sound and then blowing, which is what I do to him: blow kisses! So fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 So happy for you! Greys are so smart. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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