I am about to bring my new Senegal baby home, and I'm debating whether or not I'm going to teach him to talk. I know they aren't great talkers and I don't really care about imitation...I figure if he picks stuff up on his own that's fine, but I'd rather spend training time on other behaviors and tricks. But I would like to teach language if he will be able to really use it for communication.
My boyfriend's Sennie is exceptionally bright and talkative, and she uses language the way we do...to say something she wants to convey. For example, she asks for a specific toy or a treat if she wants it, or asks to go "nite-nite" if she wants to be put in her cage for a nap. I am told this is very rare for Senegals, though, so I don't know if it's worth making it an early priority when there is so much else I want my new baby to learn.
Does anybody here have another Sennie that uses language for specific communication? How did this evolve with your bird?