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My Ringneck parrot isn't talking. How can I teach it to speak?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

How to train Benz to talk he is ringing necked parrat? Actually i want a CD repeating any word where can I find it online for free

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2018

Though not all species of parrot are capable of talking, the Indian Ringneck parakeet is generally an excellent talker. Individual Ringnecks have been known to learn up to 250 words, making the breed an excellent choice for owners who want a talking bird. It is, however, important to understand that even though the species is quite capable of talking, not every Ringneck will learn to mimic human speech. For reasons that no one really understands, some parrots just never take to talking. the age is also a factor, they will usually not start talking until the age of 12 months, sometimes more. you will not be able to find a free CD to teach him how to talk but you can find many instructional videos on youtube.

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