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 Oct 16 2009, 11:32 PM
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 Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 16-October 09 Member No.: 12,602 Country: USA  |
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This is Sally and Daniel ! We are the proud parronts of our Quaker Parrot Sweet Pea, he's awesome. We liked the forum when we first got him back in March, he was about 6 mos old at the time we came here and read a lot on the site. I kept checking back now and then so I signed us up. Figured Why not. Seen some pretty birds on here too. Birds are really cool pets this is our first bird and I could'nt be more pleased. I don't think enough people know how cool birds are. Later, Sally & Daniel This post has been edited by sweetpeas-parronts: Oct 16 2009, 11:37 PM |
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Oct 16 2009, 11:43 PM
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 "Love Me...Love My Fids!!!!  Group: Section Manager Posts: 20,187 Joined: 14-January 05 Member No.: 321 Country: USA |
Welcome to the Forum. Your bird sounds so very sweet....I have been owned by my quaker, Mr. Kiwi for almost 10 yrs. He is the "Utmost" sweetheart" He still does have his moments....LOL. but overall we love each other and tolerate each other...ha ha. When I first got Kiwi, we did NO research as my Hubby was looking for a bird to occupy my mind and time after the death of my son. Mr. Kiwi definitely did both....and he has for almost 10 yrs.......
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Oct 18 2009, 11:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 16-October 09 Member No.: 12,602 Country: USA |
Well Thanks for the welcome to the forum Sandi Kiwis Mom
 (I think you might be the only one who knows we are here) Is the green cheeked a quaker as well or ? And a lil More about sweetpea he loves mcd's french fries, he has tried cottage cheese, macaroni and beef, ms. schuberts yeast rolls, mnm ice cream cookies, cheezits he likes a lot his favorite drink is capri sun pacific cooler. He loves to laugh and does so at the strangest times so cute ! And he likes a lot of different things but he's not extremely fond of the colors yellow and red, I've noticed that. Is the green cheeked a quaker as well or ? Best, Sally & Daniel |
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Oct 18 2009, 11:53 PM
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"Love Me...Love My Fids!!!! Group: Section Manager Posts: 20,187 Joined: 14-January 05 Member No.: 321 Country: USA |
No, the green cheek is a conure, quite different then a quaker. By the way, you want to be careful feeding your bird "the fast food stuff" it contains too much fat and alot of other things that are not good for our birds. I learned the hard way. I was feeding Kiwi seed and pellets the first four years of his life and he started acting strange so I took him to my Vet. She ran some tests and he had a high liver enzyme count, which could lead to liver disease. I immediately took him off of seed....He is ok now....
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Oct 19 2009, 01:13 AM
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 Marion aka Majj Group: Section Manager Posts: 12,578 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Australia East Coast Member No.: 437 Country: Australia |
Hi and WELCOME to a great group..I agree not many people out side bird Parronts realise how super cool, birds can be...
This is a great group , check out all the forums and don`t be shy join in , specially check out the health and diet forum and see whats healthy and whay are No No `s to keep your little sweet Pea nice and healthy.... Share photos too welove to see them ... Once again welcome from me and the boys Sunny and buddy from downunder...
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Oct 20 2009, 07:58 AM
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 Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 10-August 09 From: Baytown, Texas Member No.: 12,276 Country: United States |
welcome to the forum,, this is a really great place and the ppl are super nice and are awsome supporters...
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Oct 20 2009, 10:25 AM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 17-October 09 Member No.: 12,607 Country: USA |
Hi,
I am new to Quakers too and don't you just love them! Only regret is waiting so long to get one! Glad to meet you! Lily |
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Oct 20 2009, 10:37 AM
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 Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 9-September 08 From: Texas Member No.: 10,464 Country: USA |
Hi there and welcome! I don't post a whole lot, but I'm always here reading. It is a great community where I've gained a lot of knowledge.
Quaker parrots ARE so cool and I'm always surprised when people say they've never heard of them. They are surely missing out. Nancy Oh, btw, those Schuster rolls your Sweetpea likes are my absolute favorite rolls of all time! |
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Oct 20 2009, 07:52 PM
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 Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 3,172 Joined: 13-October 07 From: USA Member No.: 8,058 Country: USA |
Welcome to the forum.
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Oct 20 2009, 10:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 4-August 09 From: Milwaukee,WI Member No.: 12,247 Country: Usa |
Welcome to the forum
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Oct 20 2009, 10:19 PM
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 Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 4,128 Joined: 11-July 07 Member No.: 7,311 Country: USA |
Welcome to the forum. I'm so glad you are loving your bird! Be careful with anything sweet and anything salty as well as dairy products.
Plain yogurt and cottage cheese are OK for birds because the lactose is broken down in them. Ice cream has two faults, the sugar and the dairy product. There are so many good foods you CAN give them. There is a list on the forum somewhere. Maybe someone could direct you to it. Everyone should have a bird for a month and then they'd know what we know. They'd know how great, how sweet and how very entertaining they can be (and how hard they CAN bite!)  We're looking forward to pictures. OK? |
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Oct 21 2009, 01:37 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 20-October 09 Member No.: 12,624 Country: usa |
QUOTE (equineRtist @ Oct 20 2009, 11:19 PM)  Welcome to the forum. I'm so glad you are loving your bird! Be careful with anything sweet and anything salty as well as dairy products. Plain yogurt and cottage cheese are OK for birds because the lactose is broken down in them. Ice cream has two faults, the sugar and the dairy product. There are so many good foods you CAN give them. There is a list on the forum somewhere. Maybe someone could direct you to it. Everyone should have a bird for a month and then they'd know what we know. They'd know how great, how sweet and how very entertaining they can be (and how hard they CAN bite!) We're looking forward to pictures. OK? I can definitely vouch on the biting thing. Who new such a small thing had a bite like a pitbull:) |
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Oct 21 2009, 08:53 AM
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 Adv Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 15-November 08 Member No.: 10,905 Country: United States |
Welcome! Yes, I had no idea how much fun a bird could be - or how much work! Go easy on the dairy, sugar, and salt so your baby will be around a long time.
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Oct 31 2009, 07:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 16-October 09 Member No.: 12,602 Country: USA |
Thanks all for the welcome. Appreciate it. So many pretty birds here. We know we shouldnt feed them excess of these salty items and so on, He loves them though! He only gets a little bit here and there! If it makes him happy then we are happy!
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Nov 2 2009, 12:33 AM
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 Quaker Parrot Mama Group: Members Posts: 2,392 Joined: 1-August 08 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 10,160 Country: USA |
Welcome to the forum! Sorry for such a late welcome!
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