Pottys Mum 109 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 Merlin has gone mad over the past few weeks and new words and phrases are coming thick and fast: Where are you? Oh, there you are! Greeny-beanies! Hello, Piper! (a bit sad, that one) Mabel babe! I'm going for a bath! ...go to work! (Hasn't quite got the beginning...I've got to...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vikky 2 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 great isnt it.....alot of people think that the great talkers have been bombarded with repetitive words,ie.sit in front of them saying pretty boy..but ive found its not the case,most sounds,words and phrases are picked out of everyday life.....you can say hello to a bird a million times but he/she will say it if and when they decide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P-and-s 1 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 great isnt it.....alot of people think that the great talkers have been bombarded with repetitive words,ie.sit in front of them saying pretty boy..but ive found its not the case,most sounds,words and phrases are picked out of everyday life.....you can say hello to a bird a million times but he/she will say it if and when they decide Absolutely right Vikky, although both methods do work. Susie has been trying to teach Merlin to sing "Are you going to Scarborough Fair..." So far he just sits there going, " Are.... Are...Are..." but from past experience, one day he'll suddenly add the rest on perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adele1312 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 ive been trying to learn my greys to count, ive got as far as if i say one he says two, ive been trying on the number three for months, but with no avail the other day i couldnt belive my ears, when i left the room charley counted to seven!!!!!!!!!! the little sod ,apparently when i asked a former owner hes always been able to count,think he was trying to pull my leg! god these birds never cease to amaze me!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
