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If you require an absolutely quiet home, then parakeets are not the bird for you. You’re never going to prevent noise. They chatter, sing, and even talk for a good part of the day, though they do have their quiet moments. Fortunately, parakeets aren’t loud, but they are persistently noisy. Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, loudness is in the ear of the hearer. Some people aren’t bothered at all by parakeet noise, while others may be annoyed by the constant chirruping.

A healthy and happy parakeet is quite noisy. Beware the silent bird — it may not be feeling well. Birds tend to hide signs of illness very well, so being quieter than usual is definitely cause for concern.

Parakeets are excellent talkers. They can even out-talk some of the larger bird species. Parakeets can learn hundreds of words and phrases and say them clearly and interchangeably. Cocks (male birds) are more apt to talk earlier and more frequently, but hens (female birds) have been known to do their share of chatting as well.