Things You'll Need
- White towel
- Recorded music
- Bird treats
Instructions
Cover your bird's cage with a white towel to eliminate any distractions. If your bird is distracted, he will learn more slowly, if at all.
Play a recording of the song you would like him to sing or sing the song repeatedly. Start with a simple song so your bird learns it more quickly. Once the bird's confidence builds, you can move on to longer or more difficult songs.
Repeat the song constantly for 15 minutes at a time up to four times a day. Repetition is the key to teaching your cockatiel to sing or any other tricks.
Offer treats to your cockatiel when he successfully repeats the song. In time, he will associate the song with positive reinforcement and be eager to sing it for you.