Ask anyone what makes companion birds so special, and their gift of gab is bound to be one of the top reasons. Although many parrot species have the ability to talk, not all choose to do so. It might take some dedication on your part to teach your bird that talking is fun, easy and a real attention getter! Here are five tips to get you and your bird started.
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