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Chick
To get a chick that is healthy and intelligent, questioning a breeder and requesting pictures is important.
Many owners and some studies suggest that these birds don't just mimic but can use words learned in new combinations to convey new wants, needs and desires. There is a famous bird, Alex, that has been studied for years by Dr. Irene Pepperberg, invented the term "long yellow" to express his desire for more corn on the cob.
To get a chick that is healthy and intelligent, questioning a breeder and requesting pictures is important.
To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!
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Chick -
breeder, pictures
These birds learn not only separate words but also phrases. Thus they are not limited to imitating speech. Phones, microwaves ovens, answering machines, other birds and chain saws (in the African jungle) have all been documented as part of their repertoire. To get a chick that is healthy and intelligent, questioning a breeder and requesting pictures is important.
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