A conure’s first words should be short, about 1 or 2 syllables.
Saying the same word to your bird every day can get boring. However, you need to be consistent if you want the bird to learn to talk! The more repetition, the more likely your bird is to repeat it. While there’s no specific amount of time you should talk to your bird, the more you do it, the better! Constant interaction will encourage them to talk back to you.
Using positive reinforcement is the most effective way of training any bird. Trying to use punishment will only damage your relationship with a bird, and will make them less likely to follow commands in the future. Clicker training is a great way to reinforce positive behavior. Whenever your bird exhibits good behavior, click a clicker and give it a treat. Eventually, your bird will come to associate the sound of the clicker with good behavior and a reward.
This can be very helpful if you are going to leave town for a while and your conure will be in the care of someone else. Don’t want to record your voice? Look up parrot training videos on YouTube. You can find a handful of videos with short, simple phrases that loop for hours.
Try teaching your bird to say “I love you,” “I’m pretty,” or “How are you?” These are fun sayings that may be enjoyable to hear your bird say.
Conures are known for their loud screaming voices, especially at dusk. [7] X Research source
Taking good care of your conure is essential for their health and happiness.
Keeping your bird in a cage that’s too small could make them depressed, which makes them much less likely to talk.
If a conure is bored, they’re sure to let you know—they might develop bad habits like chewing or screaming. Try scratching your conure’s head or softly tossing foot toys (balls or woven ropes) to keep them occupied.
Feed the conure treats by hand. This will show the bird that you are friendly and that you will give it things it likes.
