Hello all! Just joined this great website last night. Got my first Quaker a couple of months ago. She (I think 'she') is a year old. Got her from a couple who had 2 cats, so she's coming out of her shell now that she's in a cat-free home. Sweet, sweet bird though. I'm already thinking about getting a second one. Do you more experienced fellow QP owners have any thoughts on the matter? Please let me know!
Andrej
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Welcome to the most addicting place on the internet! 
We would love to see some pictures of Sarafina!
Many people on here have more than one Quaker so they can give you some advice on that one, personally I love the bond that I have with Casey and I wouldn't want another Quaker to take that away. 
Plus there is always the added chance that they hate each other. 
Again, Welcome! And feel free to jump in anytime!
We would love to see some pictures of Sarafina!
Many people on here have more than one Quaker so they can give you some advice on that one, personally I love the bond that I have with Casey and I wouldn't want another Quaker to take that away. Plus there is always the added chance that they hate each other. Again, Welcome! And feel free to jump in anytime!
Welcome! If I had the time/space and more money, I'd get a second one too. Oddly enough, it seems that adding birds one at a time to your house multiplies chores and one-on-one time necessary with the birds by a factor of 10 for each added bird. Weird how the math works out. But if you have the extra time/space, etc. I say enjoy! I'd have an entire house full of birds if I could. I love them all. Glad to have you join! What's your QP's name? Do you have pics?
Just want to say welcome to the site and remember pictures.
Hello and welcome to the flock!
Where in minnesota are you?
Just remember as mbs (multiple bird syndrome) hits you that two will mean twice the work. If your up for it then go for it
Where in minnesota are you?
Just remember as mbs (multiple bird syndrome) hits you that two will mean twice the work. If your up for it then go for it
It also equates to three times the noise,
From some one who obviously does have a house full of birds...If you really want to have another bird...go for it...But get it because YOU want it and not because you think you current feathered friend needs a buddy... Or that it will lessen the amount of time you need to spend with the current one cuz he'll have a buddy...It doesn't work that way.
Its twice the amount of time needed to keep them properly socialized And also look into the future and think of how your lifestyle might change in a few years. Only you know your current situation...and No one knows what the future has in store for us. But are you gonna have the time or the interest in 2 years 5 years, 10 years down the road as you do right now?
You owe it to yourself...not just the birds to ask yourself those questions and then make the the correct choice that's right for YOU!.
We see on here all the time that this big game of life has a lot of tendencies to throw us a hard curve ball every now and then and two kinds of creatures end up paying the price in emotional upset.
I'm not trying to encourage or discourage, I just want you to look at the BIG picture. Its always a good thing to LOOK before you Leap!
I know each and everyone of my birds holds a special yet different place in my heart..and I'd be hard pressed to make the decisions of who would have to go first if something unforeseen should require me to do so.
Since you've only had this little one a couple months, I think if it were me, knowing what I know now, I'd hold off a couple months at least...Wait till the "Honeymoon Period" is over for the both of you..(Until the new wears off) And if you are still thinking about another bird and have done the soul searching you need...Then go for it. Remember though, more birds are purchased because of impulse buying than you can imagine and its mostly the bird who ends up suffering because it wasn't the right choice.
From some one who obviously does have a house full of birds...If you really want to have another bird...go for it...But get it because YOU want it and not because you think you current feathered friend needs a buddy... Or that it will lessen the amount of time you need to spend with the current one cuz he'll have a buddy...It doesn't work that way.
Its twice the amount of time needed to keep them properly socialized And also look into the future and think of how your lifestyle might change in a few years. Only you know your current situation...and No one knows what the future has in store for us. But are you gonna have the time or the interest in 2 years 5 years, 10 years down the road as you do right now?
You owe it to yourself...not just the birds to ask yourself those questions and then make the the correct choice that's right for YOU!.
We see on here all the time that this big game of life has a lot of tendencies to throw us a hard curve ball every now and then and two kinds of creatures end up paying the price in emotional upset.
I'm not trying to encourage or discourage, I just want you to look at the BIG picture. Its always a good thing to LOOK before you Leap!
I know each and everyone of my birds holds a special yet different place in my heart..and I'd be hard pressed to make the decisions of who would have to go first if something unforeseen should require me to do so.
Since you've only had this little one a couple months, I think if it were me, knowing what I know now, I'd hold off a couple months at least...Wait till the "Honeymoon Period" is over for the both of you..(Until the new wears off) And if you are still thinking about another bird and have done the soul searching you need...Then go for it. Remember though, more birds are purchased because of impulse buying than you can imagine and its mostly the bird who ends up suffering because it wasn't the right choice.
Welcome to the forum!
Welcome to the forum as well.
I have 6 but there is a lot of the time that i wish i had less. I love them all and that is what makes it hard to think about getting rid of any..but still it was never my intention to have more than one it just kinda happened. That is a story in itself. But i guess what im saying is tha t there is big avantages to having just one. You really need to consider your time, space, money, vacations, holidays. vet bills. Its pretty simple to take one along but 2 or more ,,well its harder to where nobody gets to go. They are addictive. just take time to think about it so maybe you never have to think,,if i only had one.
Welcome to the forum!!!
I agree about giving it a few months before adding another bird. You may find that you might not want another Quaker and that another bird might pique your interest. So I would hold off for now and just enjoy the time you have with your Quaker. The first 6 months are SO important as this is the time you are figuring one another out.
Besides, stick around this forum and before long you'll be asking questions about different species of birds
I agree about giving it a few months before adding another bird. You may find that you might not want another Quaker and that another bird might pique your interest. So I would hold off for now and just enjoy the time you have with your Quaker. The first 6 months are SO important as this is the time you are figuring one another out.
Besides, stick around this forum and before long you'll be asking questions about different species of birds
Wow! Thanks for all of the good feedback. Before I get hauled off to QP Rehab, I think I'll give it several months and see what happens. Very, very good advice - I knew you all would come through! And quickly!Pics... I will post them as soon as I'm able, promise! In the meantime, I'm watching Sarafina turn into a much more curious bird. She still isn't very interested in toys though. She's wary of new things and I've changed them, used a toilet paper core... Do they just pick up the play thing on their own?
I've done some passive play with her, like peek-a-boo. She gets that.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
Andrej & Sarafina
P.S. I'm in St Paul, MN, Imp.
Most fids have to be 'taught' how to play with their toys, but they catch on quick if Mom plays with it and seems to be having fun with it. Almost all new things are things that will EAT them! So it helps to have Mom show them what it's for and how much fun they can have with it.
So it helps to have Mom show them what it's for and how much fun they can have with it.
Welcome to the Forum and Congratulations...
QUOTE (QuakersHuman @ Jul 5 2007, 09:18 AM) 
Wow! Thanks for all of the good feedback. Before I get hauled off to QP Rehab, I think I'll give it several months and see what happens. Very, very good advice - I knew you all would come through! And quickly!Pics... I will post them as soon as I'm able, promise! In the meantime, I'm watching Sarafina turn into a much more curious bird. She still isn't very interested in toys though. She's wary of new things and I've changed them, used a toilet paper core... Do they just pick up the play thing on their own?
I've done some passive play with her, like peek-a-boo. She gets that.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
Andrej & Sarafina
P.S. I'm in St Paul, MN, Imp.
sometimes I play with it myself and then just put it down and soon their natural curiosity gets the best of them as they explore whatever it is I want them to play with.
Not sure why but I prefer st paul to mpls when I come down to the cities...probably because st paul has some of my fav restaurants like cristos and a better farmers market etc...
Welcome I'm in the same situation as you... I just got my QP a few weeks ago, and was already talking about getting another bird. But, I've decided to wait a few months, too... mostly to bond more with Red, plus I want to find the perfect bird for me.
I've decided that since I'm totally intrigued by birds now, that I'm going to go to MAARS (in the cities) and take their bird care class (Normally the 1st Saturday of each month)... it's only $20, and lasts like 3 hours or something. I have also talked with the coordinator there, and I'm going to set up a tour of the facilities after the class, so that hopefully I can become a volunteer (YAY!) I figured that would help me learn about all types of birds, and then when I am ready to add another fid to the family, I will be much more informed about what kind I want, and then I can adopt one from them
Since you are in the cities, if you want to take the class (I thought it'd be informative and fun, too!), maybe we could go the same day. Send me a message if you want, and let me know if you sign up. They don't have the signup for August on their website yet, so I have't registered. Maybe we'll see each other there
I'm in the same situation as you... I just got my QP a few weeks ago, and was already talking about getting another bird. But, I've decided to wait a few months, too... mostly to bond more with Red, plus I want to find the perfect bird for me. I've decided that since I'm totally intrigued by birds now, that I'm going to go to MAARS (in the cities) and take their bird care class (Normally the 1st Saturday of each month)... it's only $20, and lasts like 3 hours or something. I have also talked with the coordinator there, and I'm going to set up a tour of the facilities after the class, so that hopefully I can become a volunteer (YAY!) I figured that would help me learn about all types of birds, and then when I am ready to add another fid to the family, I will be much more informed about what kind I want, and then I can adopt one from them
Since you are in the cities, if you want to take the class (I thought it'd be informative and fun, too!), maybe we could go the same day. Send me a message if you want, and let me know if you sign up. They don't have the signup for August on their website yet, so I have't registered. Maybe we'll see each other there
Thanks Mrs Blank. I didn't know about MAARS. I will look them up. I've been going to Avalon Parrots in White Bear Lake, which is a rescue of sorts for fids, though I got my bird directly from a family. I'm thinking it might be interesting to see if a non-Quaker would eventually be the choice if it comes to that, though I guess I'll have to see what type of bird "shows up."
Again, thanks to everyone for your warm greetings!
Andrej
Again, thanks to everyone for your warm greetings!
Andrej
Welcome to the forum 
I would get another one if u put themin separate cages if you want to be close to your quaker like it knowing your you and bonding
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