Training Parakeets to Sing a Certain Song

With proper training, you can teach your parakeet to sing a certain song of your choice. Parrots are intelligent birds and can mimic sounds and words. Some species are more talkative than others, which makes it easier for them to learn songs. You may have to work a little harder if you're training a parrot that isn't on the talkative side. However, with the use of various training methods, your pet parrot will be singing that special song in no time.

Things You'll Need

  • Towel
  • Tape recorder/CD player
  • Tape or CD
  • Treats
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Instructions

    • 1

      Train your parakeet to sing at an early age. Start your training in the mornings when the bird's brain is well rested. Before removing the parakeet from the cage in the morning, cover the cage with a towel at least a half an hour before removing it.

    • 2

      Start playing or singing the song to your parakeet while the towel is still covering the cage. Play a verse of the song, then rewind the tape and play it again. Do this two to three times, then move on to the other verses using the same pattern.

    • 3

      Remove the towel from the cage and take the parakeet out of the cage. Put the parakeet so that it's facing you. Play the tape and sing along with the tune. Rewind the tape after each verse, making sure to practice only five minutes at a time to avoid loss of interest.

    • 4

      Repeat your training each day until you see progress. Increase the amount of verses that you play each time. Reward your parakeet with treats whenever it makes any type of progress.