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Bird Talk? My African Grey is just 7 months old and not yet talking. She garbles a lot and whistles?

in the same tune I say things to her. For example, I say “I love you” and she makes a bird whistle sound that mimics my words. Is that how they begin talking? Is her garbeling her way of practicing or do all parrots do that. I want desperately to hear her speak, how much longer do you think I’ll have to wait???
I didn’t buy her because I wanted a talking bird, but if she is capable, I’d really like to hear her voice. If she never spoke I would love her all the same, she’s precious to me. My question is primarily about the sounds she makes, is it normal before speech or is it just bird stuff?
Sara, she sure does love to sit on my shoulder and cover me with kisses. I have a bird halter for her so she can go outside with me. Although her wings are clipped I would never want to take a chance. I’m soooo sorry you lost your bird. I hope one day you’ll get another.

I have two Congo African Greys. One I’ve had since she was a chick with no feathers (about 6 wks old), that I handfed and raised. The other I took on as a rescue about 5 months after getting the first one. The both of them appear to be about the same age, size, etc. Both are females.

The one I hand-raised made lots of non-sensical sounds for about two years. I was seriously concerned that she would never talk. When she became about 2-1/2 years old, she started talking and has been non-stop since. She will be 4 years old on Valentine’s day.

The other, can speak, but rarely does…. and usually when she does it’s very faint. You have to really be listening to hear her words, but she does say some things. She talks nothing like the other, however.

So not all Greys are created equal. Some will talk and some won’t. Some will start earlier than others. Mine started at 2-1/2 years old and talks all the time. She even makes up her own sentences and asks for things for other pets in the household. She’s a real hoot! Then I have one that would prefer to squeak & squawk than talk. I am still in hopes that she will one day talk too… but I’m not pushing on her. I love her whether she talks or not.

Talking to your bird is most important. Even after they start talking… The more you talk to them, the more they learn and the more they will give back to you.

Good luck!
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