How to Train Your Bird to Sing a Song

Owning a bird can bring many unusual pleasures not associated with more common pets such as dogs and cats. Although birds are not generally considered as smart as dogs, they do have special properties that make them unique, such as their ability to speak and sing. Many species of birds mimic sounds they hear such as speech and music lyrics. Although there is no specific way to directly train your bird to sing, there are several activities you can try that will help bring out your bird's vocal ability.

Things You'll Need

  • Recorded music compilations
  • Treats
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Instructions

    • 1

      Talk to your bird regularly and repeat common everyday phrases often. This will develop the bird's speech capabilities and allow for a greater vocabulary down the road.

    • 2

      Reward your bird with treats whenever it learns a new word or phrase.

    • 3

      Play a few minutes of music several times a day. Choose a piece that emphasizes words with very clear speech. This will make it easier for the bird to pick up the words.

    • 4

      Sing along with the music to speed up the learning process. Birds tend to lose focus quickly, so provide distractions such as rest breaks or toys to alleviate boredom.

    • 5

      Make up and sing your own song instead of playing a piece of music. This will eliminate distracting music and get your bird to focus on singing the words. Try this method if your bird has not made significant progress.