Why parrots stop talking is not always the problem. Some people long for their parrots to stop talking, simply because they talk incessantly once they have learned a few phrases. Parrots are very sociable, and want to communicate with other members of their “flock” – which means the people with whom they live. So a talking parrot is probably more common.
There are times, however, when parrots stop talking, and then the worried owner wants to know why parrots stop talking.
Reasons Why Parrots Stop Talking
There are several reasons why parrots stop talking. We cannot give a complete list here, but one of the following may apply to your parrot.
1. Some talking parrots stop talking for a few days when they arrive in a new home. They are adjusting to the change. They find themselves suddenly with a new “flock” in a new environment. Even a talking parrot will take time to sort things out in its mind before it feels comfortable.
2. Sometimes talking parrots stop talking when they are feeling ill. If your parrot has been talking, and stops with no apparent reason, consider health issues. You may need to take it to an avian veterinarian.
3. Talking parrots will “pout” and stop talking when they are unhappy with a change you have made. It may be you have moved the furniture in the room where the parrot spends most of its time. Maybe you are wearing an article of clothing the parrot does not like.
4. Another reason talking parrots may stop talking is the introduction of a new family member, either human or another pet. The parrot must work through the change, and stops talking while adjusting.
5. Sometimes a talking parrot has been frightened, perhaps by a prey animal. The animal may be outside, but visible from the parrot’s cage.
6. Finally, a talking parrot may stop talking if it becomes bored with its own chatter, and hears few words from you. Remember that your parrot talks to communicate with you. It is in a “foreign” land, away from those that speak its language, and is trying to learn your language to communicate.
What to Do When Parrots Stop Talking
There are several things you can do to encourage a talking parrot that has stopped talking.
If your talking parrot is in new surroundings, make it as comfortable as possible. Give it time to adjust, but while it’s adjusting, talk to it gently and frequently. As soon as it decides the new surroundings are safe, it will probably begin talking again.
If you suspect your talking parrot’s sudden silence is an early sign of illness, look at its eyes and feathers. If you detect dullness in either, you may need to have an avian (bird) veterinarian check your parrot.
Sometimes the answer is as simple as finding a change you have made in the previous few days or week. Did you move a vase that used to reflect the light? Did you move the parrot’s cage a few feet one way or another? Try to remember what may have changed and put it back the way it was. Your talking parrot may quickly speak up to thank you.
Check for predators, even though you know they cannot reach the parrot. A large, predatory bird flying past the window, or sitting in a tree outside can be the reason a talking parrot stops talking.
The best solution to helping a talking parrot find its tongue is to spend more time talking to and around the bird. Take it into other rooms with you and the family so it will feel like being a part of the conversation.
Talk to your bird as much as you would talk to a family member or very good friend, and before long, it should begin talking again.
About the Author
Anna Hart. An avid reader and researcher, Anna explores many parrot species, and offers other interesting parrot information at www.parrots-of-the-world.com If you would like to learn more about how to train your parrot, you won’t want to miss Anna’s advice.
my parrot stopped talking because i got a new dyson will she start to talk when she gets used to it
Yes she should once she is use to the new noise start to be herself again it takes them a while to get use to any new noise and they can be funny for a while, im sure she will be back to normal soon 🙂
Paula
my rescue a g murtle is 6 and she doesnt talk, tho she does whistle, will she talk at some point, I talk to her all the time, even from another room.
hi my parrit is 10 years old i have had him for about 6 mouths now but he still will not talk a lot he says a few words but not alot i talk to him all the time what am i doing wrong please help thankyou susan
My baby has been very quiet for about a week. She injured herself. She has been seen by a vet and he assures me she isnt “ill” and when examining her she created when he touched her upper thigh on her ring leg so it looks like its bruised and sore. But she is silent. She was really chatty. Can it be that she has had a fright with whatever happened to her (we think she had a fall) or she hurt her throat when she must have screamed when she injured herself? She does worry me … shes 10 months old.
Jane Im not sure about that but may be due to a fright or her sore leg. My grey Ive had from 10 weeks. Shes turning 6 years in October. She spoke fluently up until 1-2 months ago. She also hurt her leg on the bars around her ovel cage and around then is when she stoped talking. She has started to say a word or two this week, so hopefuly she feeling beter. She eats all her food looks bright and happy. The only other problem it could be is about the same time she stoped talking these Cape Eagle Owls started nesting on my property may be it could be that. Not that they bother any of the other 14 rescues I have. Hope your baby gets beter soon.
My parrot stop talking..for a few weeks.his not sick.his eating.dancing,drinking his water.but we are moving..some furniture are already gone??I’m so worried..his 15years old…
MY BIRD TALKED VERY WELL SAID A LOT OF THINGS ALL THE TIME MY GRAND-DAUGHTER PUT HER FINGER CLOSE TO HIM AND HE BIT HER SHE SCREAMED i SCREAMED AND SHE HAS NOT TALKED AT NOW FOR TWO WEEKS i AM SO WORRIED