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How do you tame a parrot?

Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
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Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.

Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD

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It's best to start with a very young bird and frequent (daily is recommended) gentle handling.

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How do you teach a bird to talk?

Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
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Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.

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Firstly, it has to be a breed known to talk, and then secondly, it takes a lot of repetition/talking to the bird with simple single words.

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Can a bird be potty trained?

Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
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Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.

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No, it is not really possible to potty train your bird. However, there are other ways to train your bird.

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Can you train a wild bird?

Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
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Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.

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You may be able to, but your success depends on the species and the age of the bird.

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