Fellow Quaker Parrot Lovers:

My live in boyfriend and I bought a 2-month old Quaker Parrot this past summer. We both loved the bird, however he bonded with only one of us, that being me. My boyfriend relentlessly teased my Parrot. I don't think that my boyfriend actually realized that what he was doing was not playing with the bird, but was actual teasing. Therefore, my Quaker viciously attacked him every chance he got. After many months of this, my Quaker would reach out to attack and try to bite anyone who came into our home who simply walked past his cage. Myself included upon occasion.

Recently, my live in boyfriend became my ex boyfriend when he displaced me from my home. He kept my Quaker Parrot and was not planning on giving him back to me, the bonded owner. I had heard through a mutual friend that there was some talk of Jack being taken to a Parrot Rescue Shelter. I was devastated.

I have a slight physical disability and cannot always walk around very well. So my family came to my aid & drove me partway across the country to attempt to retrieve my bird, with the help of the Police. When I got Jack back, his water was "thick", rancid & had an odor to it. The only food in my bird's cage were a few old whole in shell peanuts. I feel that I was lucky to have gotten there "in the nick of time" to retrieve my bonded Parrot. We had been apart for four weeks.

I am very happy to say that after such a horrible displacement, my Quaker Parrot Jack & me are back together. After a very long drive home, I got Jack out of the travel box. I held Jack for an hour, perched on my index finger. He held his beak tightly up against my nose & just sat there, letting me "pet" the top of his head & neck area.

This is just day 3 of Jack & I being reunited. Yesterday, he sat on my shoulder & "preened my face" for 40 minutes. He is eating very well now and always has clean water. I am incorporating a lot of fresh fruit into his diet to see what he likes, as he seems to have an extended moult. I don't know if this is from the stress or a poor diet or both. As soon as I am able, I will take him into an avian vet for a full check up.

Since Jack has come back to me, he has been exposed to several other people who walk past his cage daily. I am very proud to say that Jack has not once even attempted to "hiss, bite or attack" anybody here! Yay!

I was so worried about my Jack's seemingly "mean" personality before. I thought my bird had a behavior issue. I was truly worried, because I knew how kind Jack could be with me, yet saw how vicious he was with everyone else. But now that he is in a very loving home and is never teased, he appears to be calming down drastically. He is acting like the very loving bird I've always experienced. In fact, he is doing fun things now, like hanging upside down and other silly things, making me both smile and laugh. He is allowed to go in & out of his cage as he pleases with supervision. He enjoys this type of "supervised freedom". He is happily playing with all of his new toys now. Whereas where we lived before, he would just "hide behind" one toy (a wooden bear) & hiss from behind it.

Thank you all for reading my story. I have had a few birds in my life in the past. I have even had the pleasure of the company of a rescued Quaker for a short time, long ago. The Quaker this story is about, "Jack", sure has a lot of love to receive and give. I cannot wait until he starts talking. I am so very pleased that my potentially bad story has a happy ending for now. I cannot wait to keep on bragging to you all about my favorite bird in the whole world, Jack.

Captain Jack

Welcome to you and to Jack and what a wonderful story with a happy ending. Boy..your ex sure was a jerk!! So glad you and Jack were reunited and can't wait to hear more about Captain Jack!!

Your story made my eyes rain! When I read what that little fellow went through it stabbed my heart! God bless you for loving that bird so much, and your family for taking you to get him back. God bless little Jack most of all....he suffered.
He's got a good mommy and I'm so glad the two of you are back together....and please, please please, if the ex b/f calls, hang up, don't even listen to him to give him another chance. Don't give him another chance at that bird!!!! People who are not good to God's little animals are not good to God's people either. You must be a very special lady. Be haapy!!!

Welcome to you and the rescued JACK!!! So glad to hear a happy ending for the both of you!!! We would like to see more pictures of Captain Jack when you get the chance!
JA

What a wonderful but sad story... I am glad it had a happy ending, you two where obviously meant to be together, welcome to you and Jack, and I wish you many more years of happiness together.

I am so glad that you got Jack back. It makes me sick to think of anyone abusing any type of animal but now he will be well taken care of. You are truly a wonderful person

So glad this story has a happy ending and that Jack is back where he belongs. Welcome and I look forward to hearing more stories about you and Jack.

Welcome back! Wishing you and Jack a happy, healthy future together!

I am so very happy to hear that you retrieved Jack! I am positive he is just delighted to be back with you, and you two will have a lifetime of love and bonding together!

YEAHHHHH !! The girl triumphs! Maybe you should use Jack as a good-guy-meter ... He obviously saw your ex was a jerk. We could all use our animal's intuition once in a while. (I still have a hard time believing how ugly some people can be ...) I'm so glad you're not with that guy anymore.
Godspeed!

awww welcome back Jack

I'm so glad that you got your little guy back!

Man, that was pretty tough, being without Jack and knowing how he would be treated. Good on you for persisting. I wouldn't have been able to live with that either.

I like berlie's "good guy meter" idea! Instead of biting you could train him to hold up those number cards like they do on "Idol". Nothing below a perfect 10 from now on!

Loved the story and look forward to hearing from you about Captain Jack's exploits.

So very glad that this was a happy ending for you and Jack. By the way......we absolutely love pictures...LOL

I'm so happy that you got Jack back!

I am really happy for you, thank goodness for your family, ya know they say animals can read people and tell if they are good or not, so let Jack pick your next boyfriend..and you will live happily ever after..Jack is very lucky to have you..keep us updated..and welcome !!!

I'm so glad to hear that you and Jack have been reunited! What a wonderful outcome!

I'm so glad to hear that you and Jack have been reunited! What a wonderful outcome!

I love your story! Its so moving and has a happy ending to it. Jack sure is lucky to have you as his bonded mama!