A few weeks back, I got a new baby Quaker from Carol. I have a quaker who is about a year, his name is Mizzo. I found Carol and she babysat him while we got married and went on vacations. When I brought him home, it seemed as if he missed being around the other birds. I really thought he would enjoy having a companion and a friend around when we arent home. Well unfortunately for me - Mizzo hates the baby. We have had the baby about 6 weeks and he despises her. I cant walk near her or talk to her - Mizzo gets mad and screams and bites. He has never ever been a biter or a mean bird. I have found a new side to my precious Quaker!

So, I am so sad that I might have to get rid of the new baby. She is so sweet and she loves to play. I just refuse to have her bullied by my other QP. They dont share a cage but you can see clearly they dont get along. The new baby is Vegas and she wants attention and to be with Mizzo - and Mizzo wants nothing of it.

Its so frustrating to see my old QP be so angry and upset and I cant have that! Nor can I have the new one being ingored because of the temper of Mizzo. So, I am possibly looking to re home the baby "Vegas." I believe she is a girl - but have not have her DNA tested.

I live in Phoenix Arizona. I want to find a forever home for this precious little baby! Please let me know if anyone is interested in re-homing this little one. I wish I could keep her. I am going to try and give them another week or two to see if they can make amends.

Sorry this is so long, but I am so upset that it has possibly come to giving up my new one! And I wanted to put up a story behind her - she is truly so sweet!!!

I am so very sorry to hear of your situation! You have come to the right place ... I know we have members in AZ and hopefully one of them will be able to help!

If you could post some more info, such as what is included with the bird (pics are always a plus), and what you are seeking in a rehoming fee, if any, it would be helpful.

Also, include whether you are willing to ship your little Vegas.

Best of luck, and please do not hesitate to post with any questions or any help you may need!

I think before you re-home the new baby you should try moving the new bird into a different room or find a temp sitter for her.
There may be other reasons for you older birds behavior and giving up your new bird may not make a difference.

I am curious how long you were away from Mizzo? Vacations and marriage and such....Also was there a quarantine period? It kind of sounds like all of a sudden Mizzo was not the only bird and then his Momma left him and Mizzo had alot to deal with and now his Momma is back and she is dividing time between 2 birds. I think that you need to get BOTH birds on a routine and now that you are back Mizzo is testing the waters per say. I personally don't think you should give up so easily. I think Mizzo is ticked at you for leaving, even tho it couldn't be helped. Just my opinion

You could be right about us being gone. But we were gone about 5 days and then home for a month, and then gone one day and home for 2 weeks before we brought the new baby home. Im trying really hard to not give up - I just hate to see Mizzo so upset and mean. He, after all, was here first and he was such a great/sweet bird. Now he has turned into a monster 50% of the time.

Its hard to make this decision - so Im waiting a few more days/weeks until I make sure its right. I was just wondering if anyone in my area might have interest. I couldnt give the baby to just anyone - Id have to feel really good about the person who takes her, and everyone on here is so great!

Maybe some more time will help. Bringing home a new fid is a big adjustment for everyone. I hope it all works out for you.

wondering about your new hubby........your hubby now is there 100% of the time, is that different then before. Maybe there are new things in the house? Just curious.

Just checking back for an update. Hope all is well.

I think more time should be given too...

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I can't help but try to figure out what is going through the birds mind... looking at the camera and thinking or saying to you re: the cat... "you're just going to let him do that?!"

lol

I agree with Sandi. Perhaps putting the new bird in a different room for a while....did you do quarantine? If not, it might be a good idea as it will give both you and the new bird and time for Mizzo to get used to the sounds of Vegas from afar.

Also, make sure that you are going to Mizzo first. That means greeting him first, feeding/watering him first. Everything must be a first, so he knows he is still number 1.

This is a perfect example of why you should never buy a bird for a bird...you just never know if they are going to get along. It's one of the main reasons why I would never add another Quaker. Max hates all the new birds that come into our house, I doubt another Quaker would be any different

Anyways, I do hope you give it some more time. It just isn't fair to rehome one bird simply because the other doesn't like him. If you can figure out a way to let Mizzo know he is still loved, then you should be fine. The two don't need to play together to be happy, that's what they have you for

I know you posted this last September, so your baby may have already found a new home. I am looking for a Quaker and just recently found this web site. I live in the Phoenix area. Please let me know if you still need to find a home for you littler one. Thank you, Ellen