Better talker Male or Female AG?

[myafricanqueen]

I was told by people that males are better talkers than females.

My breeder said that they both talk just as well, and make just as good of a companion.

Let me just say also that I didn't get Dalia JUST so I could have a bird that talks. As I know some never do.

 

I just want some opinions from the family here....

 

thanks everyone,

Cristen

[judygram]

In my humble opinion there is no difference in the talking ability of males versus female greys, I believe they are both capable of being good talkers. Now of course I have a female and have never had a male but I would be surprised if there is any evidence to support such a claim.

[myafricanqueen]

Thanks Judy. I am kinda insulted when people say that! I am defensive as my Dalia is trying to talk and I think she will be able to just as well as any other grey.

[Char]

I have a female CAG 17 months old. She already says about 30 different phrases clearly and distinctly. She has been averaging one new phrase a week for months now. Now when you consider that I work all day and she is alone, I live alone and she has noboby but me to talk to I think that is pretty amazing. I would be surprised if a male would talk better than that under the same circumstances.<br><br>Post edited by: Char, at: 2009/05/13 19:05

[myafricanqueen]

THANKS LADIES!

you are confirming what I already thought, but with ppl telling me different I wanted other opinions!

Now I have Proof! haha

[judygram]

Well obviously those "people" didn't know what they were talking about, but we do here, right gals!!!:whistle:

[Char]

Right!

[myafricanqueen]

You got is sister!

[savynurse]

i have a male who 6 months old and does not talk at all

linda

[danmcq]

Char wrote:

I would be surprised if a male would talk better than that under the same circumstances.<br><br>Post edited by: Char, at: 2009/05/13 19:05

 

Well, Dayo is home all day alone also, is a Male and picks up phrases and words in 2 - 3 days.

 

So it sounds like the sex does not matter. ;-) Which is what I advocate.

 

Most Greys on average do not start talking until close to a year of age and sometimes a little later than that.

 

I would not advise anyone to pick a specific gender based upon a "Hope" that it may speak sooner or better. :-)