Hello I have read your article on Qauker Parrot and I found it really intresting and informative for me because I own one and right now started to say his name . When I bought this bird it was of only 15 days and hand fedded it myself.It is actually a very good pet, entertaining, and knows how to be loved and appriciated. It is 8 monts old now but says only a couple of words which are PAULI (which is its name) and CEJCA (which means food), what do you think about it, will it speak more words or is it because it is a lasy talker. For me it will stay allways my favourite pet. regard IVAN

My husband was outside (we live in Florida) and a quaker parott flew on top of the fence, he quickly called me and i approached the parott shaking a bottle of parott food, the quaker followed me along the fence and then ate for at least an 1/2. the quaker allowed me to touch his tail feathers and even did a dance getting so close to my face I thought he was going to give me kisses. I then choose to sit about 25 feet away and he started to squawk at me. i called to him "come on" a few times and he flew landing on the back of my chair. It was late in the evening and he was getting tired after eating and cleaning himself and I decided to leave. The quacker flew away squawking. I will check for him tomorrow. In your opinion, is this normal behavior for a wild quaker?

Very interesting FAQ. I 'inherited' Willie from my sister in law, who received him (im guessing Willie is actually a her) as a gift for her son. Willie was very antisocial to start with but we bonded, and now I am the only one who can handle him (her). So, now Willie lives with me and my wife. Willie is VERY vocal and leaves no doubt that attention is required and desired. I never thought of myself as a 'bird' person, but Willie is now an irreplacible part of our family. Thanks again for the information.

I purchased a 2 yr old quaker from a breeder she said the quaker said 1 or 2 words i have never heard the bird talk what should i do help

can you tell me what states do not allow quaker parrots..

I am thinking of buying a handfed quaker and I am wondering if he will probably bond with me when I bring him home. I am sure he will bond with the owner of the pet store since she is raising him, but will that bond be transferred to me?

I have ayoung quaker who is eating the sheetrock off of my walls. Besides keeping the bird inher cage all the time, what types of things can I do to help. Could this be a diet deficiency, or just boredom?

My Quaker (Mickey) loves me and no one else. Yet he doesn't say many words and he screams quite often. I work from home and he is with me all day long. I thought he would be talking a lot by now, especially because I talk to him so much. What am I doing wrong?

I just got a new baby quaker, it's a baby, handfed. The store where we purchased it from had blue babies and green babies. We bought a green one but love it so much we want to go back and buy a blue one as well. If these babies are from the same clutch and just happen to be male and female, would they be able to breed? if yes what colors would we expect?

tomorrow morning i am getting aquaker that is about 3 years old. the owner who is getting a divorce says its not very nice. any suggestions on how to break this habit, and any other tips would be greatly appreciated

We purchased our quaker under the same circumstances you describe. We left her in the cage a full 24 hours before approaching her or interacting with her. The second day we started our routine with feeding, watering, and cage cleaning when we got up in the morning. We then covered her in the afternoon for about an hour. Bedtime was precedeed with goodnights all around and covering up. My youngest daughter was the least afraid so she handled Ollie first. It feels bad chasing them around in the cage at first but within a few days she was on her food bowl waiting to come with to change feed. It takes routine, confidence and lots of face to face cuddling time. We began by putting a washcloth over her from behind and gripped securely around her wings then holding her to our chest and just cooing and talking quietly, repeating words and commands you'll want to use in the future. Then releasing her into her cage. I believe your bird will bond with anyone that takes the time and repition to forge a bond. Ollie has been here six months and is the center of our days.Remember you'll have her for 20 years far longer than the breeder ever had. Barb

I just got my first baby Quaker its about 8 weeks old. When hes on my finger or in the cage he trys to fly (wings are clipped) to go to another perch or trys to fly off my finger. Was woundering if there was any addvice someone could give. Im still trying to wean him over also. I was also told to wean him over on cockatiel pellets, is this a good choice? He dont seem to move much in his cage, he stays up in a corner for the most part.

i need help my quaker parrots eyes were stuck together does anyone know what causes this and what to do

Hi , I have a wonderful quaker for 10 years, and patty, has bonded with a love bird Squeaky. Patty has in the past never been friendly with any of my birds, a cockatiel, another, Ring neck Parakeet etc.

Yesterday I came home and I was flabbergatested! In my cage in a water bowl, I was dumbfounded, A EGG SIZE OF A STRAWBERRY… FOR YEARS I THOUGHT PATTY WAS A MALE? The lve bird is a male ,Very colorful in feathers.

She has bonded with a love bird each bird feedind and pruning each other….Amazing !

My bird is my best friend, Patty has been all over the USA, traveling with me in my rv, traving by Plane etc. I love my patty

HE?SHE will lay on her back, sucking her talon like a baby wathchin tv with me. WHAT a wonder ful bird… to be continued

I just got a baby monk parakeet, around a month years old and i was wondering if she could be depressed by her self, or do i need another bird to keep her company?

I was just wondering, is there any difference in the capacity or capability of speech between males and females? Are females less or more likely to talk, or is there really no difference?

I have Six Quakers. I love them to death. They take a lot of my time but it is all worth it. When I bought Grace the fifth parrot, my husband, who loves quakers too, said laughingly he was going to run away from home. Grace is soooo much fun and very active and I mean none stop all day. I spent about $50.00 in toys every week and she would destroy then in no time. She still got bored and started picking her feathers under her wing. I did not want her to do that because she is less than a year old. I could not believe that I was telling myself she needs a friend to play with. Well, I went out and bought Lucky who is the oppesite of Grace. He/She is very calm and cute. She fell in love with him but wanted to attack him all the time. I left them alone for about three weeks close but in seperate cages. After about a month I cut them loose on the floor and she was running after him and trying to preen him. He allowed her and every day I would let them play together a little longer. The fought alot but then the quite. Now they are in the same cage together and Love each other a lot. Grace' fethers have grown completely and she is very Happy. I think your bird would love another companion but you have to introduce them to eachother slowly so they do not hurt each other. Good Luck

hey there, i live in australia, and i just got my first quaker parrot today! He is now best friends with my Rainbow lorikeet which i was very suprised at! they got along almost instantly! I didnt take him home in a cage he sat on my knee or at the back window of the car just looking around! my new car buddy!

Hi im from florida and my question is how can i get some information other than DNA testing on my parrot i will like to know some diferences on the male and female green quaker paroot please help. thanks alot

hello,
we are new to the quacker world.
we bought a pair of quackers who turned out to be very mean and bite, but as it turns out they were making babies.
the pair has calmed down alot now and we also have 2 babies in the box along with 2 more eggs can someone give me information on handfeeding–when do i take the babies from the nest-what is the best to feed them- PLEASE HELP—

hey milly,
I just got a green and blue monk parakeet(quaker)
that's about a year old and the owner of the bird said that if you want your bird to bond to you that there only needs to be her or him.She said that if there's two the birds will bond to each other and they might not ever bond to you.Also she said that you need to make sure the bird is entertained and knows that you love it.

hey I dont have a quaker yet but im geting one next week what should I buy him\her befor his\her arivel (i will name him kiwi)

I got a Quaker Parrot from my landlord. She has had her for about one year. She feeds her nothing but birdseed for a month and then a more fortified mixture the next month. She has had her in front of a window. I have read, not to put them in front of a window and to feed them pellets. I want to do this right and feel that my bird, "cookie" has to be trained from the beginning, but I am lost at where to start. should continue having her in in front of a window and continue her diet? Or should I slowly change her diet. I figure she is approx 18 months old. Very quiet. Is there a book from A-Z on everything about training this bird and taking care of it. I kind of want someone to "hold my hand" in the beginning. Please help!!

Thanks - Merry

I have 3 quaker parrots, all well-behaved (most of the time) and I have found that the best toys for them, the ones that they play with the most are the ones made out of trash. I use hemp rope and punch holes in bottle caps, cut up toilet paper rolls and find shells with wholes in them and put them on the ropes and hang them from the cage. The birds love them, they also love to just play with loose bottle caps and enjoy tearing the paper labels off of water bottles, napkins make good toys too. The only problem is that novelty often scares them so the toys must be introduced slowly and carefully so the birds don't freak and fly into the window.
For those with weaning questions, I found that my baby was reluctant to wean because the pellets are too hard, his beak still isn't strong enough but he can't still be hand fed. So instead I give him fresh fruits and veggies everyday with a little bit of weaning pellets so he has the choice when he's ready. He loves carrots, snap peas, bell peppers, broccoli, peaches, strawberries and apple. So if your parrot wont wean, start him out slow with fresh produce! And don't forget to leave out the apple seeds, they are poison to birds.
Good luck!

Hi,
i have just bought a baby quaker,3-4 months old, he was hand reard in the pet shop and is very loveable and loves cuddles,his name is charlie,we say he,but we dont know his sex. we also have a baby love bird,4-5 months old which we bought a month before charlie,and he sits on my hand and likes to be stroked.a couple of days after bringing the quaker home, we had him out on the perch on his play stand and the love bird flew over to him.they had a little peck at each other but then sat side by side for about an hour.we have had the quaker about 5 days now,and loves to sit on my shoulder around the house.the two birds are ok together on the play stand but still have little arguments and still chase each other,if the quaker sees the love bird playing with his toys he chases him around the table, then the love bird turns and throw the toy at him, its really funny to watch.Do you think they will eventually get on,as they only met each other a few days ago, and i would,nt go out and leave them together just in case, and at night they are in their own cage.They are not actually fighting, just a little beak pecking now and then,but they seem to play games against each other,pulling their toys around Any advice,

illegal to own or to sell in California, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Hawaii, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wyoming. They are legal to own, but illegal to sell or breed in Connecticut. They are legal to own with registration and banding in New York, and legal to own with breeder or seller registration in Virginia. This list was assembled from information provided with great difficulty by Jeff Sofa, Linda Greeson, and Theresa Jordan

that came from a different part of this site. I live in TN myself, and its been hard to find a quaker. Best of luck to you.

I purchased a hand fed quaker that was born on 4/20/07. I was told I could teach him to talk. Is this correct? We love his comical antics. This is my first, so please let me know anything you can. He loves for me to rub his head and quietly talk to him as "my baby'.

I was wondering if anyone could please reply and let me know the answer to my question heres the story my mom was cleaning the bird cage outside on her deck and they were two of my quakers in the cage one got away by accident. Do they do ok in the heat or not because its been really hot here im in Virginia im soo upset I just really want to know hes ok we tried to catch him but they were never hand tamed someone have them to me and will his mate be ok without him?

Why does my quaker occasionally eat his own droppings?

Hello,

We have a quaker named Kiwi who we believe to be a male. We have had him for a little over a year now. Last week we just got him a play mate that we nammed Apple. Apple is only 10 weeks old and is hand feed formula twice a day. I took kiwi with me to the store to make sure they were compatible and it took a few minutes but they were. Kiwi is just verry insisting in trying to clean Apple's feet and feathers which Apple isn't to sure about, that is when they start bickering at each other. Kiwi doesn't want to take no for an answer so I end up splitting them appart. For now they have their own cage and they have seperate play time on the perch. Hopefully they will become best friends and if we are lucky Apple will be a mate and maybe give us some babies…
I have only one little concern, Kiwi's feet are so different then Apple is there somewhere I can get information with picture on how normal feet should look like?
Thanks again for any information you may provide,

Hello,
wow thats amazing!!! you shoul really put a nesting box in the cage, she may have more eggs in there & it coul cause her to become ill! so jsut put a box in the cage at about the same level as her perches, make sure the box is about 8 X 8 inches ans about 6-8 inches deep & fill it with wood chips!!! You may have just started a very amazing new breed!!! wow!!!!
Please keep us updated on this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stacey

This is a reply for stu Davidson, about his bird who had an eggs with the other bird, Your bird named patty! I left another reponce just 2 mins ago, about a nesting box, put one in the cage, if she has more eggs in her she will get sick if she does not lay them soon! so the box should be up high in the cage, just use twist ties to attach it to the bars, thats what I use, the box should be abour 8X8 inches and 6-8inches deep! put wood chips in it & your bird will do the rest! you have just started a whole new brred of bird! I would love to see them, is she lays anymore!!!
Stacey

I don't know anything about these birds , but I have 5 of them that come to my bird feeders just about every day. I don;t know where they are coming from. They are full grown in appearance and stay around for 30 minutes or so in the morning and again in the afternoon.Is this unusual?

I need some help here. I'm dead set on getting a quaker. I'm in Love with both their appearance and how affectionate they are. But While shopping for cages I got a little nervous. The bar spacing always seemed too big for a quaker. Exactly how far apart do the bars have to be on a cage for a quaker?

Thanks
Abby V-

Another thing I should probably add. The cage I really like has a bar spacing of 5/8. Is this appropriate?

As a general rule of thumb, you should buy a bird of the opposite sex. However, in some rare cases this is not true. If a bird is really attracted to you, you will know it. I once had a male bird that bonded with my son. I was told my son resembled the grandson of the breeder and the grandson spent a lot of time with the birds.

Stu Davidson:
Did you actually see your bird in the act with the 'other bird'? A bird does not have to be bred to lay eggs. The eggs come (ovulation) and IF they are fertilized at the right time, chicks will develop inside the egg. If they are fertilized, you can see a dark spot inside the egg with a 'candler.'

What is the reason for my quaker(female)having pinkish/redish-orange droppings? Thanks in advance for prompt response. Maria

I'm getting a quaker that is being hand fed by a breeder, and in about a week will be weened and ready for my to buy (i have it on layaway)she has three babies from 1 clutch and she thinks mine is a girl. my concerns are if it is going to be attached to the breeder and when i get it it will be mean and bite or be afraid and not come out of its cage….will it bond with me? please help!

lol probably baby blue

I am kinda lost though will see what happens from here, I live in Texas. I have seen what appears to be 3-4 Quakers that are living in the community. At my job I see these Quakers in the backyard they go from one yard to the other and make a lot of noise. I quess my question is since they have been living freely are they able to be fed or will they even come to you? What do they eat is thre something I can feed them or place out that they might eat? I work with a youth and they are fascinated by the birds as well and want to learn more about them. Any help would greatly be appreciated

My Quaker Parrot is named Oatee and I adore her!

She repeats just about everything she hears..I ahve taught her songs like "your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock and roll" and "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener" She will say hello when the phone rings, Good morning and night - night..she says bull**** and she will yell for the kitty cat..here kitty, kitty ,kitty…..she is so cute!!! She is the one of the best pets I have ever had.

Just wanted to let you know!

I too have a Quaker named Lucky. He's been the most amazing companion. I could watch him preen and play all day long. He talks all the time but only when he thinks no one is home (3catch him talking outside the door). He says good morning, come here;what are you doing, and more. I tried to teach him to sing "Good Night, Sweetheart, but after years of trying all he gets is "good" although he does put it in the right place. He also does a routine where he says "give me kiss", he give a loud kiss, says thank you and then "what a pretty, pretty bird". He is already 14 and I just love him. Quakers Rock!

I am A PROUD owner of a quaker,we actually started by baby sitting her and she eventually became ours.WE FELL IN LOVE!!she is great intertainment,for you who ask will they ever speak oh,yes eventually repeating everthing if not to much..ours goes as far as singing with the radio,or tv,she laugh just like you do,calls for the cat,says all the kids names,dogs names as well,she says(boow,chicka wowo)commercial on tv,she loves her treats,gives kisses,she lays on her back pretending to be dead,the ask for alot of attention in my eyes cause i also have cockitiels that are not so needy,if we eat macadoo,she eats(thats her name)she says it too,so dont give up keep talking and eventually you will wish them to shhhhh good luck

how long do baby quackers have to be hand feed? i would say my baby is a couple of months old? eats once in the morning and once about 7 at night. during the day eats seeds, apples, oranges and other friuts and veg. i have to go away on a business trip for two days. do you think he will be fine by himself? i have no one to watch him/her. please help

i was wondering what to due with my quaker….he is only 2 months old and the first few weeks of having him i could get him on my hand by saying step up…..but now he holds to everuthing in his cage not too get out……he holds with his beek then his feet,,,,,,,and if i stay with him for longer to be stuborn of course i eventually get him on my hand, is this normal…..is it cause he is happy in his cage wth all his toys……..when i walk by him he does come closer to the front but to open the door he stays on his perch and i give him a head massage and neck, lol but he still wont come easy…..grrrr……thanks for your help….i have a somewhat routine in the am, change his water, food and greeting him, talk for a few min and try to take him out before i leave for the day but i am so confused why he takes forever to get out of the cage…..thanks again sheilla

This is normal with almost every bird I have had not just quakers. The key is consistancy. Don't try to pick him up unless you have the time to follow through. If your in a hurry and give up before you get him on your hand it will be harder to re-trin him to step up.

My baby quaker, Kiwi, is going through the same thing right now. It's just a matter of not giving up until she does what I want her to. Once she steps up I prise her and give her a few sunflower seeds as a treat. It took about 2 weeks but now she is coming along nicely.

Good Luck!

Mike,
There are many many quakers that live in the wild. I'm not sure where you live, but in Florida we have a lot of them. They are really fun to watch them interacting with other birds. Debbie

I work with a lot of unsocialized birds in my rescue center. I have had the most luck with socializing the bird by taking it out of its cage in a towel. The birds don't like the towel, but it is for your protection and does not hurt the birds. Gently grab the bird from behind the back of the head and the back with the towel. It is always best to socialize a bird outside of its territory, so remove the bird to a room that does not contain its cage. Place a towel across your chest and shoulder and place the bird gently on it, keeping the bird covered with the other towel. Start training it by gently stroking the area on the bird that is not covered by the towel. Slowly making your way up to the head, you can stroke the bird through the towel the first several times to get it used to you. After about a week to two weeks, once you feel more secure with the bird and the bird is secure with you, you can take the bird out with the towel, but let the towel go after you place it on your chest and just stroke the bird with your hand. Do not be surprised if you get bit once or twice, just watch how the bird reacts to you, it will usually give signals of its intentions and don't react harshly to the bite.

It is best to start handfeeding at about 14 days old. I would recommend that you visit your local bird store and get handfeeding bird formula for the babies. You can either try feeding them with a spoon, which can be messy or with a syringe/eye dropper. You should always feed your bird from the side of the mouth ask you bird store to demonstrate the technique or there are several web sites available that will show you.

****JJ Pankratz @ 9:10 pm:
I purchased a hand fed quaker that was born on 4/20/07. I was told I could teach him to talk. Is this correct? We love his comical antics. This is my first, so please let me know anything you can. He loves for me to rub his head and quietly talk to him as "my baby'.******

IN REPLY TO ABOVE QUESTION…YES IT WILL LEARN TO TALK IT STARTS OFF LIKE A MUMBLE THEN EVENTUALLY TAKES OFF QUICK.
I HAVE HAD MINE FOR 10 YRS NOW AND HE TALKS LIKE THE KIDS DO AND ARGUES AND MEOWS AT THE CATS(LOL) HE ALSO IS VERY ATTACHED TO MY DAUGHTER THEY WAS ONLY A MONTH APART WHEN I GOT HIM SO THEY GREW UP TOGATHER AND HE YELLS FOR HER FOR SCHOOL EVERY MORNING AND MISSES HER WHILE SHES AT SCHOOL SAYING HER NAME THEN SAYS "SHE'LL BE BACK " ITS ADORABLE …HE EVEN HAS HIS OWN PERSONALITY LIKE A SMALL CHILD…HOPE THIS HELPS….THE MORE IT IS IN A ROOM WITH YOU AND CAN SEE YOU THE MORE IT WILL LEARN AND BECOME ATTACHED TO U AND URE FAMILY

Hi, We have a quaker parakeet that was hatched July 20, 2007. The store where we purchased him told us to feed him pellet food with seeds as a treat. He was still being hand fed formula when we got him. The problem is he won't eat the pellet. I have tried not giving him the seeds for several days and he still will not eat the pellets. He does love his fruits and vegetables daily. I have also tried soaking the pellet food in fruit juice to no avail. Ay suggestions? the pellet food is kaytee rainbow and the seed food is kaytee parrot.

I'm wanting to get a quaker, but my mom is a smoker. I'm wondering if that would have a bad effect on the bird, because I want to keep it in the living room so it will be able to interact with everyone. I think it will get too lonely in my bedroom. I'm moving out of the house in July but I don't really want to wait until then to get the bird. I don't know what to do or if it would even affect it.

For Laura: You should try the weaning diet that Kaytee makes. It is for the birds switching from hand fed baby food to pellets. The kaytee rainbow is a great diet for quakers, you should just switch the food slowly. Also, it takes quakers a long time to adjust to new things, whether it be toys or food or whatever. So be patient and keep trying. But I would try the weaning formula pellets first.

For Tracie: Smoking is not good for any bird, their respiratory systems are fragile, and it could be bad for the bird, I wouldn't risk it.

Hi, I have a tame green-cheeked conure and i really want to purchase a quaker. Is it correct that these species are incompatible with each other?

try talking to him more repeat words. Make or buy a cd and play it while you are gone. good luck

yes he will bond with you in no time usually. talk to him a lot and give treats.. good luck

I bought my green Quaker at a Petco on Sat. No one could tell me anything about him, (Jade). I can tell that he is young and hand raised. I realize that he may be a she but for some reason I am comfortable calling Jade a he.

In the above faq's, it mentions that the Quakers have gray on their heads above their beaks. Mine doesn't. In fact Jade just yesterday had a white outline around his beak that was not there Sat or Sun and only until then did his nostrils become exposed. Today the white is fading but still there and blending in with his beak. Is this an indication of the birds age? Can any one tell me how old they think Jade might be? I know that with Budgies, their age is determined by the stripes from its nose on back and the color on the nose. And what is wrong with having the cage by the window?

The day after I asked the above question…I noticed a hinge of gray showing above Jade's beak… now he has as much gray as most of the pictures that I see of Quaker Parrokeets (or is it actually Parrot).

Can any one help me on Jade's age?

just so you know, birds will lay eggs when they are sexually mature, but this does not necessarily mean that they are fertilized. it is highly unlikely that two very different breeds were able to mate.

I have been asked to adopt a green Quaker. His moter ate its toes off is this a baby that will need any special care otjer than what a normal quaker will will he be able to climb and play with toys? He has been hand raised and has just been weaned. He seems extremely loving and inquisitive.

My quacker has picked up biting for some reason. Please help and tell me how to get him to stop, I don't know why he is doing it? Thanks

what are fids?

what is the whole beek grinding thing? what does that mean? and what does it mean when my Penny starts to bob her head up and down quickly?

Hello all, we have a quaker that is extremely vocal saying almost as much as the tv does.His name is Yoda. We have only two problems with him,he screams sometimes constantly and he loves to bite me(Nathan).He bites so hard that it draws blood and i was wondering if anyone could explain how to get him to stop this.

need to know how to tell male quaker parrot from femail help

quaker parrots are greatt pets dont be afraid to own one

Hi I just acquired a quaker from a couple of guys in delaware who also had a couple of those little blue striped paraketes in a cage butted up to this birds cage. I asked if he is noisy,dose he make a mess,OH NO!!!,was the reply so I new they were not being on the level with me ,I noticed the cage was too full of toys some inapropriate but expensive ,my feeling was this was a step up from the smaller birds and he was not what they thought he was. So I said every bird I have ever had is messy and very loud. so the truth came out ,he sreechs,bites, flys around and attacks them by landing on their heads,they were overwhelmed.I asked to hold him and they looked at each other like-you do it no you do it ,and when the cage was opened and an attemp was made to grab him with a towel the bird just flew past them as they screeched louder than the bird,now the bird is circleing and screeching in unison and I was laughing and they were ducking with this towel held above them ,it was great! on the third time around the bird made for my head and I raised my finger in time for a perfect landing.They were amazed,wide eyed like deer in a headlight. I asked if the bird had a name one guy said no, the other said um poncho? well we never really got around to it.so I said sure I'll take him.they put him in a box becuase I have a jeep and had to put the cage on a rack. On the way home ponchochewed through the box and we used this time to get to know each other by the time he freed himself we were already friends as I was doing the finger scratch under his head feathers while he made his hole in the box. Poncho is very affectionate and loves to fly around and land on your head,the highest perch is all he wanted, he lands on my finger and his cage has been simplifiedand he seems to enjoy the extra room when i went to put the toy they said was his favorite in he got mad so I went and got him a golf ball now we roll it around on top and play back and forth he just wants to have attention and loves to be preened,the finger scratch-under his feathers on his head under his wings ,neck and back,he loves it when I cup my hand over his head as a trust and bonding thing he holds my finger in his beak to show his side of they deal, I trust him and he responds in kind I think we willgo for a motorcycle ride soon I had a nandy conure that loved to ride in my leather jacket and would peak out and crawl around inside ,he-eagles was my best friend and now poncho will be too.

Richard,
Not sure where in Texas you are, but a few months ago, I was at my mother's house here in Dallas, and looked out the window at the bird feeder and was shocked to see about 10 monk parrots there eating. I've since learned that there is a huge flock of them at White Rock Lake, not too far from where my mother lives. My husband and I have become regulars out there just watching and feeding them. I've never been able to get close to one, but watching them is great fun!

Hi, So I have had 2 birds be4 one was a parakeet that had health issues so it died a month or so after getting it. I was devastated when this happened because i absolutely love animals and was dead set against ever having a bird again. Years later i began warming up to the idea again and upon entering a pet store i fell in love with the most adorable Quaker but he was too expensive so i got a lovebird instead. She loved me but was very cage protective and refused to eat the food the store had told me to give her. She also died a few months after purchasing her and my mother is considering letting me buy a Quaker which judging by all the things i read about them; sounds perfect 4 me. I want one so much but i'll only get it if i'm sure i can handle it. I'm 15 and take excellent care of all my animals plus my mom, sisters, brother, and sometimes my dad are willing to help with my pets, a Quaker would be my only pet so i would dedicate my time to taking care of it. Would a quaker work for me? Sorry 4 such a long post =]

Dianna,
I am 30 and never ever dreamt that I would ever have a bird as a pet. A little over 3 years ago I met the man of my dreams (he is now my husband) and along with him came a Quaker parrot, Feddy, that he had had since she was a baby. Feddy is now 15 years old. I've been told that Quakers mate with one person for life. We had a few rough months when I first met her but now she likes me more than anyone else in her world. I would highly encourage you to get a Quaker but I think you should be aware of a few things. My Quaker is VERY needy! She has to be with me nearly all the time. If I leave the room she flies to me. If she can't get to me, she "screams." A Quaker can live for a long time so do take that into consideration. Are you going to want this pet in your life for the next 20-30years? Also, b/c they tend to cling to one person, be prepared for he/she to not be super friendly with other people. Also they can be quite loud. On the flipside, my Quaker is incredibly loving, sweet, talkative, and funny. I can't imagine not having Feddy in my life. Good luck to you as you decide!

Hi. I have a Quaker that is 3 years old. I was just kind of curious about something. Do these birds tend to get close to just one person in the house? Everytime I come home from work Duke, my Quaker, talks real high pitched and tells me he loves me and gives me kisses but when my other family members try to mess with him he doesn't really like them. He will tolerate them at times but I'm definitely his favorite. I was just wondering if that was normal?

My mom's quaker died yesterday. Can quakers have heart attacks, or be scared to death?

My JAY JAY talks mostly to me…he says Jay Jay dance, goodnight, goodbye, and give me a kiss with the sound effects….he bites anyone who tries to touch him…and has attacked any guests too. Needless to say he is only allowed out of the cage when I am home alone.

We have a 2 year old quaker "Gizzie" and i found the one article about them chasing the dog rather amusing because our quaker chases our 4 year old. They really are comical and great fun. Gizzie is so affectionate that he hangs out on our dogs blanket with her and tries to get as close as possible. Our dog is very lacksadaisy so this doesn't bother her in the least. If we leave Gizzie at his cage and retire to the livingroom you soon feel him climbing up your leg to reach your shoulder. Very affectionate indeed!

Chastity,
My experience is yes they do tend to bond to one person however, they will, given certain circumstances, bond with more than one person. My husband had our quaker for 12 years before he met me. For the past 2 and a half years I have been her primary care taker as my husband is in the military and has served some extensive time overseas. She is definitely "my bird" now. However, she does go to him right away when he returns from his deployments. (I was surprised she took to him right away after his recent 6 month deployment.) She knows him as he was her "first love" but she definitely is more fond of me these days. I think the key to having your quaker be more people friendly is for you to not be in the picture as much. This may or may not be possible. I also am quick to discipline my quaker with a stern "no" when she is mean to my husband. Like a child, this doesn't always work the best. Quakers definitely have a mind of their own.

How do I stop my Quaker (Kermit)from biting, and what is beak grinding, and how do I stop it?

In reply to this question I'd advise you not to let it be around the smoke. Quaker Parrots seem to be very sensitive to smoke just like some humans tend to be.

I got Ozzy from a woman 2 years ago and I was told Ozzy was a boy, well last week while cleaning Ozzy's cage, I found an egg!! I don't know what to do now? When can I expect Ozzy to lay more eggs, meaning how frequently does this happen? Should I give Ozzy stuff to make a nest out of, or should I buy one from the store. Do the eggs need to be fertizlied in order to hatch into baby birds? If so, how long until Ozzy will realize that the egg is dead? I've been looking around on the internet for answers, but all I find is info on breeding, and I'm not breeding her. I do have another bird in the house of a different bread, a Nanday Conure. The two are not friends, but tolerate one another. I'm not looking to keep the eggs, and I'm not sure how to handle the situation. Any help or suggestions, are greatly appreciated. Lisa :0)

Can somebody tell me why the beak from a perrot becomes brittle. I have two red head rosellas and I noticed that the beak from my female started to grow, I took her to the avian doctor and they told me it was very brittle. I am very concern and would like to know what to do to make her beak strong and not brittle. I feed them fresh vegetable, fruit, sprouts, almonds and a variaty of seeds and of course fresh filtered water, and they love their diet.

I found an Quaker at the local Petsmart and it has been siting there for about 6 months. The manager said it is mean and they have to wear gloves. Would this poor thing make a good pet if I rescued it for $200?
I have an eclectus female, two male lovies, and a green cheeked conure (sex unknown) Would the quaker fit in?
Help.

we had a quaker a couple years ago…we had him (Sugar) for just a couple of years and then my hubby got sick…and was in and out of the hospital 5 times…1 of the times he was gone for 2 weeks…that was a real stressful time on the whole family!!…but, anyways i had taken the kids up to see dad and when we got back home luckily i was the first one to go in…i realized i left his cage open…and we had two dogs in the house…it was not good news!!!…me and all 3 kids just huddled and cried together!!…i've been wanting to get another quaker shortly after that happened…they are great birds!!!…my sister has one and everytime i see or hear hers it reminds me of ours!!…except for ours was friendlier than hers ;)…i guess cause it was around more people. hers will bite my fingers off!! ouch!! mine was alot nicer to me and to others!!!

HELP…
I purchase a quakerparrot in February, I was told he was several months old. I set time aside daily to talk to him in a quiet room. He is with me as long as I am at home. We have breakfast together, watch movies, take the dog for walks.Yet he has not talk.I have read that quakers are talkers, so I am worried something is wrong with him.He does chirp…HELP What do you think the problem is?

I have a quaker that someone gave to me because she used to make a lot of squeaks and also used to come to the table to eat from their plates and they did not like that a bit…I find my quaker to be so smart…comes and cuddles next to me and other family members and likes to be fed by hand also likes nuts but prefers human food most of the time…

no there is no problem, however, it would help to leave him the radio on…he will listen and learned new words…they also sell cassettes tapes to teach your bird to talk….

i recently was given a pair of quackers, they previous owners told me which is male and which is female. but when they are breeding it is the (supposed) female doing the work. and she is always feeding the ( supposed male) is their a chance that they have the birds sex confused

Please do not think that I am an expert on feeding quakers. Chattabird also has a constant supply of parrot food, minus the corn, which end up on the floor if not removed. He loves the pumpkin seeds which he eats first. When Chatta gets a food he really likes, we always get a smack and a long sweetheart from him. He wakes me every morn with good morning We talk back & forth all day & at bedtime he says ready to go night night, & night night. Anyway just show them you love them & I think I have bragging rights on my special Chattabird.

Yes, I had a similar experience. We live in Miami, Florida where Quakers are seen everywhere. My husband had the front door open and a Quaker came into the house. I gave it some cut up apples then put it back outside. He stayed in the yard for a long time so I invited him to sit on my shoulder which he quickly did.

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG APART DO THE EGGS OF A QUAKER PARROT HATCTH? NEED THE INFO FOR MY SISTER IN-LAW.

How can you stop a Quaker from biting toes? A friend of mine, her dad got her a quaker (green) he is a great talkere and miomics everything. He is about 7 to 9 months old. Maggie can do just about everything with him "GABE" but he makes it a point to bite her dads toes and he is about to give it up. HELP please.

I bought a 5 month old cinnamon quaker in November. He has been a delight to have for most of the time. In the last 3 days he is constantly tipping his water and food bowls over and has bit my husband so hard that it drew blood. The bird especially enjoys my autistic son, David, but he is starting to nip him too. This is my first bird and i just want to know what to do.

I have a quaker parrot who seem to be in heat. When I give him/her (I dont know if it's male of female) he kinda rubs him bottom on my finger. Can anyone tell me by this information if it's a male of female, so that I can buy the other sex? Thanks

I just got my Quaker from a friend said that the bird was really nice. but when i try to let it out the cage he turn mean. but i like the Quaker but am scare of the bird now. i still feed him or she. i don't know if is a female or male

Hi Jeri,

my little guy 'went grey' like that at about 5-6 months old. The grey cap seemed to get slowly bigger for about the next six months after that.

i have a quaker i love it so much he or/she is 6 month old i name it eli lol

I have a 7 year old male quaker and I have noticed that he is masterbating on anything and everything in or on his cage. Is this something he goes thru or is there something to be alarmed about? He does this about 4 or 5 times a day.

Can anyone help me??? I have been admiring Quakers for some time now. I also have been searching for the right bird. I walk into this pet store today and this Quaker Parrot "Bill" which is a she fell in love with me. The owner said that she hasn't done this to anyone else. Does thing mean she's attached to me and would like for me to be her owner? Please help any info would help me out!!!

I just got my quaker. i love him. his name is chicken litle. He is 3 years old. He does not like kids. I have three that i take care of. So today he wan't let me have anything to do with him. He wan't even talk. Do you have any anwers?

Someone just gave me a Quaker, his/her name is Tati, I dont know anything about its background but it let itself out of the cage and hangs out on top of it.
I keep the door open and it goes in and out on its' own.
Tati's cage is next to another with 6 parakeets I bought about 2-3 onths ago.
Thank you everyone who have shared their experiences with Quakers as I am learning about them.
I look forward to the day when I can have Tati on my finger and can touch him/her.

i have a breeding pair of quakers she has laid 4 eggs but she doesnt seem to sit on them does this meen they are not fertilised

I have a baby quaker who has been hand fed, has most of his feathers —how do I know when she can be safely weaned?

My quaker has been pulling his feathers out for the past 6 months. He gets a lot of attention and now, his feathers arent coming back. Is this because he/she wants a mate? I dont know the sex yet.. and ive had him for a year and a half

My Quaker {Izzy} is about 3 years old. I currently live in CO at about 5K feet above sea level. He does very well at this altitude. But I am about to accept a job, and move higher into the mountains at about 8500 feet. My problem is I am concerned about the high altitude and his health. Will the high altitude harm him?

try soaking it in fruit juice and warming it. if this doesn't work put some in hand feeding formula mking it alittle thin and warm it. good luck

Make a recording of some of the things you want your bird to say. Perch him on your finger or a perch daily and play the recording for him. If you see him blink his eye when he hears the word he will learn to say it. If he don't blink remove the word and replace it with something else , they will not learn that word at this time. Also they like for you to call to them from the next room. I have got my bird to say Help, let me out by doing this. Good luck!

I would like to know the average amount of words in a quakers vocabulary. my quaker is almost three years old and he only knows about 4 or 5 word .

i read that a female 's first couple of eggs as a beginning pair will sometimes be un firtle

I have a quaker, I bought him/her from a pet shop. It came with the breeders certificate. In the shop it put its head down for a scratch and was lovely. I kept it in a separate cage for a few months and let it fly around with my conure. I then put them together. they get on very well. However, when the conure lands on me, the quaker does the same and proceeds to bite me. The quaker is obviously trying to protect the conure but this is spoiling my relationship with both birds.

Hi, I just got a quaker parrot yesterday. The breeder told me he/she was fully weaned. I got him/her a very nice cage some toys, and put food and water. He will not eat the food or water. Today my mom came over and we took him out, I cooked some brussel sprouts and let them cool. We hand fed him and he was hungry, big time. I feel bad, because she said he was born at the beginning of July, but he is having a hard time moving about his cage, and he obviously wants to be hand fed. I have pellets and grains for his food with a little bit of safflower seeds, plus fresh green veggies. I have seeds I can give him some, but know that should not be his diet. Should I keep hand feeding him until he can eat on his own. I did put some veggies in a dish in his cage, but he wouldnt eat them that way, only by hand. The breeder was only feeding them the zupreem mix. From what I have read, they should have a little bit of seed, no sunflower, oats, grains, and pellets. And fresh veggies. I dont know if this bird is ready yet or still needs some help, I just thought he/she would eat having the food in his cage. But he seems to only eat when fed to him. I want to make sure I am doing this right. Thank You

I want to get a quaker and i have never had one before…..will they always be friendly? like, at the pet shop one was a really nice and it was really friendly but will it always be like that?? Plus, do they like to be sprayed with water or swim in a little bowl and how often do they have to be bathed?

I know for a fact that the quaker you saw is not a wild one and if you would tell me where you live and description of the bird I might find out if it is mine cause I lost my quaker 2 monthes be for you saw it and it loves to eat and be love by people and if you are so kind as to grab her (she won't bite.)thanks
sweetheart

For those who wonder if your Quaker will talk, My Quaker is just over 2 and says about 100 words, amazing, and seems to know where to say the words. He loves oatmeal porridge, Is this good for them?

It should not matter whether or not your bird "talks". The problem could be that you do not spend enough time with it talking to it and giving it treats. It may not feel comfortable around you.

You should put him through a seclusion period were it is not handled or bothered to get use to being at a new home. It is a very important time for a bird. If he is hungry he will eat. Usually when a bird is not comfortable it will seem like it doesn't eat or drink or make sound. They need a week or so of alone time to adapt to their new environment.

hello i had just bought two baby Quakers i have only had them for 3days and they seem to be so scared when i approach there cage what can i do to have them trust me? also i have to toys in the cage for them they seem to be chewing the wood of one of there toys is that ok or should i remove the toy out of there cage?

hi i recently got a new quarker and he seem fine well behave and he call me back the same way he call me and for some reason he would not let me touch him he eat from my hand but would not stepup and my husband who only see him in the morning he step up on his hand i aslo have a baby he is 2months old he bit me really bad so could you give me some advice thank you

Can anyone tell me if quaker parrotts are still being imported into the US? I just received two quaker parrotts and they have the same type of band that my amazon has and he was imported from south of the border in the seventies. Just trying to esimate their age.

thanks for any information that can be supplied.

charlene

my quaker she is a female and she is loosing her feathers around her head and neck it is like she is molting is that norma?

I have a quaker named Ollie and was wandering if I get another and keep in it's own cage will they both stay tamed I don't want them to become bonded to each other and not me

I will be a brand new owner of a baby quaker in about a week. This is my first bird and I have been researching to find out all the info that I can tomake sure that I will be completely prepared for my baby to come home. In my house hold it consists of me, my husband, my duaghter 9yrs., and my son 5yrs. What is the best advise that can be given to a onwer of their first bird and making if fun for the whole family. I am so exited and can't wait to get him.

I recently got a quaker parrot given to me from a pet store due to the fact that it had pulled most of its feathers out because it was stressed about the store getting new baby birds in so it was recommended by there vet that they adopt it out. I was previously the owner of a quaker that died this past spring Ive only had this little guy for two days now but it seemsthat he is not eating or drinking…at last when Im around Any suggestions would be appreciated
thanks
April /buffalo ny

hello i am just wondering how long it takes for quakers to start talking good. by good i mean more than just hello or pretty bird? thankyou

I'm thinking about purchasing a Quaker or similar bird. I am still doing my research as I have never owned a bird. One question I have is which birds would affect my daughters allergies. She is fatally allergic to cats and I heard that some birds would have alot of dander. Is this true?

any hints how to put your quaker in a new cage when he is so used to his old one

talk to them a lot same stuff over and over again every day they will talk within 4 or 5 mos if you steadily repeat stuff

The only bird I've ever owned was a Cockatiel, and I know that they put off a LOT of dander. I kept a duster near his cage so that I could clean things off on a daily basis. From what I've read, Cockatiels and Cockatoos have the most dander. I don't think that many other birds are as problematic.

I miss my Quaker. Her name was Molly. She was very spoiled, everytime I left the room she would holler. She knew how to say over 10 phrases. I repeated phrases over and over for a few days and she picked up on them, not joking! She was more like my baby than my pet. She would want to eat whatever I was eating, and go wherever I go. I didn't mean to spoil her that much; she was just so impressive to me.
I would recommend them to anyone who loves animals, and could put up with noise.

Just place him into without any toys, then slowly introduce him to them.

RE: any hints how to put your quaker in a new cage when he is so used to his old one

I put the new cage near the old one. I left it there for several days. Then when I was cleaning the old cage and my Quaker came out of it to sit on top, I transferred most of the old perches and toys to the new cage. I started playing with her toys in the new cage and eventually she climbed in to see what was going on. I put one of her favorites just inside the entrance to lure her.

My Quaker takes a lot of time to warm up to new toys or perches. I find what works best when I change something is to have her see me touch them and then she sees that they are OK.

hello, i do not have a quaker at this time but very much interesting in them, i've heard lots of wonderful things about the parrot. and i know my kids will love them also. i have 2 questions? if you don't mind, this will be helpful to me Where do quakers come from? and Where do the migrate to?

Hi my name is dustin and i have had a quaker for about 2 months now. He is the sweetest bird except for his anoying squaking and screeching do u know how to stop this

how can i stop my 12week old quaker from screaming

I know this is a lot to ask but where can I can I get a Quaker for free ?

We have a quaker named Kiwi,he is 3 yrs old.He is a loving little nightmare that we love to death.He says goodmorning I love u,Hi my name is Kiwi and I'm a bad mother?????? rub my pecker(touch his beak)ohh baby.He says at least 50 different words.I'll kick your ???,I'll ???? u up,Kiwi go bye bye,Kiwi take a bath Kiwi go home.My favorite is when we take him in a store he will repeat over and over:It's okay don't be scared.He has brought so much joy to our lives.Kiwi has not been sexed yet.

Katie @ 9:55 am. Katie, try showering your bird in the mornings. It takes time to acclimate them to the shower but once they learn the process they begin to love them. Also does your quaker have toys in it's cage? I find that if they have toys regularly rotated in and out of the cage, they can occupy their time. Also are you spending enough time stimulating your bird outside of his cage. Quakers are very intelligent and need time outside of their cage.

I received 2 Quakers about 3 weeks ago. They have always been housed together I have been told. I believe the birds are 1 to 3 years old. The lady I got them from said once there was an egg. One talks a few words and is friendlier than the other. A hand in the cage is sure to get bitten even when delivering food.

I want to make these birds into good pets. My question is should I put them in separate cages?

Kevlyn

I think i would put them in separate cages but leave the cadges beside eachther then play it by ear. I think they will be more than fine as long as they are beside eachother at first. I have a 3yr old quaker that i just adoped the day befor thanksgiving, but i have plenty of bird experence

Hi,
I have a Quaker parrot named Gilber Davey. He has been with me 3 years thus oast may 2008. He flew out the door yesterday, Monday, dec. 8. I am hoping he will come home. Can you tell me if this is possible? Do Quakers have a sense of home or a homing instinct? I have called and walked over the grounds. I know from past experience a bird can hide under your nose(figure of speech) and you not see him. I miss my bird and the weather has been sort of cold. It is suppose to start raining. Is there a way I might find my bird? Thanks and I hope someone has had the experience where there is a way to find my Davey(parrot).

Dear Mary,
I'm so sorry to hear about your bird "flying the coop". I personally don't know if he will return home, but I was curious about the same thing. I got a Quaker yesterday, His name is Franklin. Yesterday and yesterday evening I enjoyed him very much and first thing this morning he took a warm bath. Anyway Mary, I hope you find your bird and you are in my prayers. God Bless You.

-Cindy

Hi,
I have a sun conure that i have had for all most a year. he is great, but i just bought a quaker that talked before i brought him home, but now that the two of them are in the same room my quaker dose not talk anymore.is it because he can hear my conuer, or is it because its a new house?

Hey I am going to purchase a baby quaker parrot this spring and hand feed it. Is this a good idea?

Or should I buy a already hand fed quaker?

My 5 month old Quaker Parrot likes to eat paper. Is this ok? Or will it hurt him or be harmful to his health?

Hi,
I am interested in getting a male Quaker parrot and I can't find anything in Richmond VA area. Was wondering if you know of anyone that breeds Quaker parrots in VA area at all?
I went to a store and they had some there but there prices were a little to high for me.
I really loved this bird.
I went to a pet store and this man that owns the store was selling this one Quaker for over $300 and I thought that was high cause I had to get a cage that was suitable for him and toys and food for him too and he would not come down in price.
Seeing its Christmas time I know he proberly can get someone to proberly pay that price and I really fell in love with that bird. He didn't know if its a boy or girl.
Hope to hear from you and hope you can help me out here.
Thank you,
Ann Maire

Mary, I have heard that many "hand fed" quakers, return home in 2-5 days. Good Luck!!! I hope he returns. Just a quick note; "IT IS HIGHLY RECOMENDED THAT ALL PET BIRDS HAVE THEIR WINGS CLIPPED".

hello,

I have a four month old Quaker named Archie. He is an awesome bird. Never bites or becomes agressive. He is just a joy to be around. My question is about bathing. Is is necessary to bath him? How should I approach this for the first time?

i have a quaker for about 2 yrs a male .I just bought another quaker , i put them in the same cage but the female would attack the male at night ..is it because i just got her and she is not use or is she just afraid ? will this stop ?

I had a quaker parrot that just passed away this Sat. She, or should I say he, was a little over 20 years old. We loved him and he was never intimadated by our cats. I'm not sure what happened but he just started to flap around on the bottom on his cage. I picked him up and it seemed like he was having some sort of a sezure. I held him and talked to him, and he seemed to be ok for a few minutes and then he would turn his head again and start the sezure again. After about the 4th one, and frantic calls trying to find someone (bird wise) we could get him to, he died. I'm very upset and don't know what happened. He has always been a great bird. I'm heart broken. Do you know if this is something that is normal before they go? I've heard they can live for a long time, but is 20 years around an average age?

how do i get my parrot to quit screaming?

I have a green quaker he has been part of my family for 11 years now, I do not know how old he was when I got him, recently he has this annoying habit in the morning of bobbing up and down and side to side just as he does when he is trying to swollow bread, then moments later with what sounds like a sneeze, he ejects this long string of white pflegm from his mouth. What is this and is he okay?

I JUST GOT A QUAKER PARROT A WEEK AGO & HE WAS VERY TEMID.NOW WE HAS COME AROUND SOME (GAINING TRUST)HOWEVER NOW HE IS BITING HARD. EVERYONE!!!! I DON'T KNOW WHY.MY CONURE DID THE SAME THING BUT HE'S BETTER . I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I LET THEM FREE ALL DAY LONG AND THEY GOT TO BOLD.IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO TO HELP ANY EXPERIENCE IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

WE PUT A LITTLE WATER IN THE BATHROOM SINK A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK. MY CONURE LOVES IT & OUR QP IS GETTING THERE. I READ IT IS GOOD A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK.HOPE IT HELPS.IT'S FUN TO WATCH. THEIR LIKE YOUR CHILDREN BUT THEY DO ALL THE WORK & YOU GET TO JUST WATCH.

I have a 8 mo.old quaker parrot. He/she still doesn't talk i have a training talking cd and still doesn't talk . when are they supposed to start talking? thanks.

~Lucille…
Quakers all start talking at dif. times, try some of these things….
1. Put the cd aside 4 now…, try talking to him yorself
2. Take him in the shower w/you… mine loves that! wen u r iin there, repeat words u want him to learn over, and over.

just repetively say the words, even dance around, entertain him.
GOOD LUCK!!!!

We got our Green Quaker (Cha-Cha) in May. My wife wanted it, and frankly, I wasn't thrilled as I'd never been a "bird person." I've always thought of birds as dirty.

I was wrong. Having Cha-Cha has been great fun! And her vocabulary is really pretty remarkable.

"Good girl, Cha-Cha!"
"Peek-a-BOO!"
"Pooki, come HERE!" (picked up from hearing my wife call our Maltese)

I've noticed something, though, and I wonder if it's common. She (He? We still don't really know.) talks and talks so long as we aren't near her. Then when we approach her cage to play with her, she clams up. It's almost as if she talks to get our attention, then once she has it, she sees no need to talk anymore.

Is this normal?

Ed

your bird is exersizing his wings its like us sitting around all day and then getting on a treadmill if we sat around all day and did not use our legs would get stiff and weak.

we got our quaker in september of 08'. she(he?) has been doing really great…but we noticed for the past couple of weeks that she is sheding a lot of feathers and we dont no if it means shes lonely and needs a mate or its normal.

do you know what materials dont monk(quaker) parakeets destroy or like ? for a bird house im doing a project.

I have one sitting on my shoulder right now that I found outside this morning. He is tame and very lovable. I live in a small neighborhood so I am looking for his owner.

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I would like to know how to petition a state that has "Outlawed" those evil evil little birds. Actually I think we have no right to outlaw or ban any wild animal. Who gave us the right. I'm sure it wasn't a higher being. Maybe we should be outlawed. "Kill those evil birds". Come on get a life. We have no right to do this. Let's band together and undo these laws. Anyone have any ideas?

RE: having a quaker parrot at 8,500 foot level… I did that and it was fine. The parrot adjusted without problem. I don't know if all of them would do as well, but can only share my own experience.

Good luck.

hi!!
I write from mexico.
I have a Quaker parrot, but has a yellow head, and wanted to know if true? or if someone pinto heads?
thanks

I NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!
I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD QUAKER PARROT.
I CAME HOME FROM WORK TO DAY AND HE IS TRYING TO LAY AN EGG.
HE IS VERY SWOLLEN AND I CAN SEE A WHITE EGG. I FELT AROUND IT AND IT FEELS LIKE AN EGG. BUT HE CAN'T SEEM TO PASS IT. HE PUSHES AND PUSHES AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING.
I HAVE SPRAYED THE AREA WITH WARM WATER THINKING THAT MAYBE THAT WOULD HELP. I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT TO DO.
CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME HELP.

THANKS SO MUCH. JACOB IS MY BABY!!

Jacobsmom:

Well it's probably too late now as you posted on the 9th and I'm seeing this on the 12th, but I had a bird that used to get "egg-bound" frequently. Try mineral oil instead of warm water. It sort of lubricates things down there. :-)

I adopted a conure & a cockatiel from our animal shelter. They told me if you called & let them know you want to get or adopt a bird they will keep your name on file and call you when someone turns in a bird. Hope this helps!

Hi I am a proud owner of a quacker, She have been with us for about 4 years now, she is pretty loud and mouthy at times, and yes she does use her vocabulary when is needed and acordingly with the situation, examples, if she is screaming I call aloud her name and she replies "que" means what is spanish, she calls me Ma as the kids do, she whistle when we are dressed up and she immitate the coqui sound and songs as well, I lover even when she has become very agressive. It is amazing their ability to repeat sound alike words, etc.

my son has had a quaker parrot for almost 5 years. we thought it was a male. last week it laid an egg on monday and then laid another one on wednesday. my question is why has this bird waited so long to lay eggs? is this normal? i know these eggs are not fertile so what should we do about this?

my birs is 3 and he knows about…8 words and 3 songs soo probably about 10 or 20 words

I recently married. My wife ownes a one legged Quaker named Jade. this fella can yap it up like no ones business. Last week we purchased a wonderful little two year old Quaker named Roxi. Althogh she is the younger, smaller of the two, she is the more dominant of the two. Jade, who due to his handicap is a very territorial bird when it comes to humans. Roxi, as the "Queen" of the castle (cage) has under no terms from us has taken up ownership making poor peg leg jade to retreat into his happy hut. they tolerate each other in the same cage but not on the same perch. This is much better than a week ago. Now the trick is to have jade the yapper teach Queen Roxi to talk. I am sure it will happen, i just hope that he teaches her good grammer.

….And I live in Anchorage Alaska. The Quakers are making there concerted effort to take over the World.

how do i stop my quaker parrot , Robert, from getting out of his own cage and going into the other bird's cage ?

Hi I have a quaker that is about 10 months old and is very very loved he is soooo rotten his name is gringo we basicaly rescued him he had went through 6 homes before we found him to add to our family he is also 1 of the smartest birds i have ever seen he is smarter than my greays and talks better than them as well i tought he 4 news words since i have gotten him 1 of them is good morning but trust me he says a whole lot more but for the last 2 days he hasnt said much does anyone know why this is i miss him talking and grawling at me he still kisses he has a very healthy diet great cage could it be the greys i have a pair and they r in the same room please some one just help me thanks i MISS MY GRINGO

Nikki, Is the general health of your quaker alright? Is he eating and drinking good? As strange as it sounds, do you know to look at thier droppings also if you suspect a health problem? I say all of this only if you suspect that your quaker is sick. There is one more thing that I was unaware of myself until I called some professional bird caregivers today to ask about my quaker and they mentioned that it is spring and birds are going into breeding behavior. This of course would be accompanied with other symptoms. I would still be making sure that he is eating well and his droppings look normal and that he is not losing his vitality and strength along with his recent shyness. I'll pray for the sweet thing.

hello, i still seem to be having a problem stopping my 8 month old quaker to stop sceaming for my or anyone in my familys attention. he talks lovely we have had him since he was 8 weeks old i have tried showering him but it doesnt last for long and at exactly 7pm you have to put a cover on him to go to bed or his screaming is uncontrolable. he is so affectionate but just wants to be stroked,kissed talked to all day… or else.please help no one seems to know what to do (katie from england)

I found a quaker parrot that has been flying around my house for a few days in the northern Cincinnati area. I took it to an avian vet who will look after it. If you lost a quaker, call Dr. Bob Dalhausen.

I use to have that problem when I first got my Quaker Parrot Hudini, you should try to lour him over with some trats…. try putting the treats in your hand and calling the birds name, if he doesent come, then leave for 5 minutes and come back. And, in no time, your quaker parrot will be siiting on your finger… chewin on his treats.

Hi, I have had my quaker for the past 11 years. He doesn't say much, although he was in my middle school classroom for over two years. Now, my problem. Two days ago I found an egg in the cage. How is this possible? He is the only bird in there and never is let out. If anyone knows what I need to do or how this is possible, then please let me know. I would greatly appreciate. Very confused.

unless you have had your bird sexed,you really don,t no.They don,t have to be around a male bird.the male fall,s into place by fertelizing the this mean,s that your bird lays egg,s they are not good.She will work her self till she,s blue in the face.
hope this help,s.

Tabbsbaby

What ever you do DONOT interbereed, you will get babies with poor immune system, defects, and not very good birds.

i have 2 birds and one of them is very mean the other one is veryloveable, talks lets me hold him , my question is i think he thinks i am his mate i am the only one who can hold him touch his cage. the bird even puts his back to me and puts up his tail fethers for me to rub his butt. does he think i am his mate,i found out the other day i cant even hold my 5 month old when i have him on my sholder cuz he went after her acting like he was going to bite he so no more of that please let me know. also is it odd for them to like other breeds of birds yesterday i found him on the cage with my cocktiels and he was up there grooming one of them.

Does picking feathers have anything to do with breeding season one of my quakers Tiki is doing that and he does want to breed he does his Happy Dance breeding thing I think it's so cute but recently for the 1st time about a month ago he started picking some of his feathers my other quaker is a female (Quakey) and she gets a little bit of not always wanting to share type of thing they are male and female I'd love for them to maybe have little ones what can I do got any suggestions on that? they do play togther a little bit at times though and all like that

I have a 3 year old healthy quaker, who is very intelligent. I spend a lot of time with him every day. He is acting very normal exept when he is starting to molt. He is picking the feathers only on his left foot until he is bleeding. This last for about one week and then he acts again fine. What makes him do that and is this normal? What do I need to do so he don't bite himself while picking his feathers?
Thank you for your answer.

some reasons why your bird is picking his feathers is probaly of the heat or because "something" is irratating him on his leg. this also happened to my quaker in winter when the heat was on and that caused him to pluck his feathers. she would want to take off her feathers until she bleed and i would distract her by giving her attention and telling her no. she would keep doing this and then stop for a week then start again but now shes fine and doesnt do this no more.

I have a female cockatiel. Two days ago I was given a Quaker Parrot. My question is: Will they be ok in the same room although in separate cages? Or should they be in separate rooms? I thought they might be company for each other….

ruthann, I think you both should give them some time to know each other but caged inside because you never know what can happen, for example my quaker doesnt get along with birds so i know that if i ever get a bird she will try to bite or kill… she almost kiled my budgie….give your quaker to get to know him and put them inside the same room but caged inside and give them some days.
I know that quakers can get agreesive when meeting a bird.hope this helped.

thankyou..I noticed this afternoon that when I let the quaker out, he went to the other cage and sat on the top of it—didn't get agressive toward the cockatiel, but I will watch him very closely….

no problem.

i have had birds a long time and i got a quaker and hve no idea wht to feed her my parrots re cocktooos nd maccaws each parrot and i thought she would to then i also have cockteils and parkeets and thought maybe there food nope wrong so please help me

help me find food for my quaker she doesnt like parrot and doesnt like cockteilfood

Hi i bought a hand fed quaker at about 3 mnths old and he had no trouble bonding with me.

My Quaker wont eat any fruit or vegetables. Ive had him for almost three years. How can I get him to eat fruit or vegetables?

hi

i was just wondering if a quaker parrot would be good for a house hold with cats would it stick up for itsself
i am debating wether to get a quaker or a princess parrot what would be your opinion?

Please Help!!

A couple of years ago I got a quaker for free…she was bdly neglected. Her and I have become quite close and I now have her talking more as well as playing with toys. But now she has began laying EGGS. I realize that this is normal behavior but in reading other articles i have more questions than answers. Some Articles say only 8 hrs of light…i have only two choices then! 1) leave her covered all day and uncover for only five hours at night or 2) Cover her the minute i get home and no socializing with her. I'm beginning to wonder if there is another option such as cage placement within our home. NOT socializing does NOT seem like an option nor does only having her uncovered for five hours. PLEASE HELP!! I do not want to punish my baby girl cuz of egg laying. Any advice from anyone would be appreciated.

Michelle and her loving baby girl "D"

hey yes my quaker parrot has chosen me as it's favorite im the only person in the house it will let hold but now he is even biting me now but he still let's me hold him does anyone know what's wrong with him or what i have done =( plz and thank you

I'm thinking about getting a quaker.. I have had parrotlets in the past… I loved them.. I've also lived in a loft in brooklyn with two conures.. which were very loud.. I would only get one… and i work from home.. are they very loud the minute they don't have your complete attention or leave the room? Or are they just a little loud.. I know they are going to make noise.. but is it loud like a conure? thanks Dwight in New Orleans

My quaker parrot is sitting on eggs and I noticed when I let her out she headed for my plants to eat dirt. Would anyone know why? Is she lacking something in her diet?

A tenant has left two quaker birds with eggs after she moved. I have no idea how to take care of them. I change the water daily however, i guess do to the eggs the both try to bite you. Do we leave the mail and female together and what do I do when the eggs hatch. Will the birds take care of them?

Robin

Hi. Found an abandoned quaker parrot left in a small cage in a shopping bag on a street corner in NYC. Need to find it a home. I brought it home and can tell you that it has a very sweet temperment. Not finger trained but likes being on my shoulder. I feel like this bird is in desperate need of a tender loving home with someone who can give it lots of love and attention. He has clearly been neglected and it breaks my heart. Anyone know anyone who is looking to give a little abandoned quaker a great home?

Hi Michelle, I read your post as to looking for a home for the abandoned quaker parrot. I would be interested in hearing more and possibly would be interested in giving him a good home. Please contact me.

Hi Michelle I will love to received that quaker as a gift to my stepdaughter I have one that she loves dearly and I wanted to get another one, and I believe God almighty has directed my attention to the one you have found…please let me know if you still have it, God Bless….

Robin, leave the eggs alone unless they really stink, then you will have to remove them, for they are no longer any good, also check with the closes Pet Shop on the proper food and all, if you feel you want to keep one and give the other one up let me know I am a parrot lover, I love Quacker Parrots as I already owe one….God Bless You Robin…..

Kay, something I do when I am not at home is that I leave the radio on to my favorite spanish station and my Quaker has tried to mimic some spanish songs….it really does help, try it and let me know if it works for you…..God bless you Kay.

I am getting a new baby blue quaker and pineapple conure that were hatched, weaned, and handfed together by a very caring breeder I found. So I have been reading as much as I can about these birds before they arrive in our home sometime in next week or two; including every word on this webpage: FAQ and reader replies alike.

I handfed a green quaker I had for some years (before an ex left the door open and he flew away.. with me following him through the neighborhood from tree to tree before he finally was gone) and he was the best little companion ever. He had flown away once before but someone had put a poster up in a local convenience store window asking, "Have you lost your feathered friend?" and thankfully I was able to retrieve him. And he was SO happy to see me again! I don't know who was happier; me or him!

But this story of yours really moved me to write something. I am thrilled at your good fortune (and you little Poncho's!) that you were able to find each other. Best luck to you both! It sounds like he is in very capable hands.

P.S. sorry that was directed to: January 4, 2008 keith @ 2:57 am:

Hello, December 22, 2008 Robin @ 9:00 pm!

The Quaker I had for many years as a teen used to love just getting in the shower with me! We had a towel bar in there that he would perch on, and then simply dive under the shower stream while I was shampooing or shaving on his own. Also, sometimes I would simply run some lukewarm water in the sink and he would enjoy running in and out of the stream. Hope this helps!

Sorry this was to Andrew..

Bread ties on the door should solve the problem lol. But i wouldn't be surprised if they figured out that little puzzle too!

I am just starting off breeding IRNs. While I was cleaning my cages a blue quaker flew in and I have kept it. My question, is it possible to breed the two species. If so it would make for a beutiful bird.

They would be able to breed, but the offspring would be imbred and probably have health issues. I dont recomend doing that…

Thanks for the advise Christina

I have just been given a Quaker Parrot by my daughter. SweetPea is 4 years old and appears to be very healthy and to my knowledge SweetPea has never been abused. I know they can be cage protective. Is there an easy way to get SweetPea out of the cage without biting. I sometimes leave his door open but usually will not come out. Any help you can give is appreciated.

Kay: I owned a quaker named Mickey. I lost him in 2005 :( did you happen to find him in pensacola area? I loved him a lot, and he escaped his cage.

but he was a wonderful companion and he talked a whole lot. He spoke wonders because I spoke to him with great enthusiasm. Birds love drama, so they will want to join in if you look impressed by something. say, "Wow! You're SUCH a pretty bird, Mickey!" or "BEAUTIFUL feathers!" when he sticks out his wings to groom them. Look enthused while eating some apple, and let him perch on the side of a plate of apple (sans the core, of course) and "flock" with you. It encourages closeness. Say, "Yummy APPLE." thus, he begins to associate words with experiences, tastes, sensations, like a two year old child does, and he'll start using words, then phrases, then sentences. Birds are very smart.

I have a green male quaker about 2yrs and i have had him for just over a year. He took a while to warm up to he was left in his cage ALL THE TIME by the previous owner so took a while for him to warm up to us. He did too, loves me and one of my daughters but charges my son, will go and chase him away. If he comes anywhere near him he tries (and usually succeeds) in biting him. He tolerates everyone else and still bites and charges too but never to me and rarely to my oldest daughter. If he does it to her its when hes sitting with me, but rarely. My husband he just flies away from, wont charge or bite- just flies away. Are parrots territorial over people? Do they choose who they like best and love only them?I've read thet choose a mate in a person for life and will not like others. Is this true? His name is Abraham, whats his deal? I love that he loves me but others want to love him too. My son just keeps trying and Abraham just keeps biting, sometimes a warning sometimes he draws blood. What do we do?

My partner has wanted to get a parrot for a while, and finally yesterday the pet shop came through with a blue quaker- around 6 weeks old. He looks very cute but is very loud when left alone. When we go outside and just stand there he's quiet, I dont even have to talk to him. I feel very sorry for the bird because he is left alone in his (large) cage all day while my partner is at work (he works 9am-10pm) and I wont play with the bird because the condition of his buying one was that its not my responsability, I wont hold him etc. I had a very bad experience with a cockatoo we had as a friendly pet when i was growing up. I understand all birds are not the same, and maybe in time I will warm to him.
But, in regards to keeping the animal busy and quiet (i spend a lot of time working from home a few days a week and even though the bird is kept outside i can still hear his chirping) what can we do?
I dont want my partner to get rid of the bird as it makes him happy, but I'm afraid our neighbours will begin to hate us!

A lot of the aggression and distructive behavior by these birds is due to bordom, they are very social and like to be interacted with regularly, and petted, they are also very smart, they seem to actually know what is going on. My moly only gets upset if she feels threatened or negelected otherwise she is quiet and loving, will even hunt me down from room to room. Watch out though, they also get very nervious with strangers around and can be very irrational and even mean, moly attacks my girlfried if she gets near me.

Penney, I understand that u had a bad experience but this little quaker is expressing his feelings. These are very affectionate birds and need lots of attention. U could try a perch inside ur house so that he feels more with ur family, i do realize this is ur partners bird and the responsibility is theirs, so make them clean and care and buy food but u can still love the bird. I promise these birds are more loyal than dogs. If i were u I'd get in there before this bird attatches to your partner and then rejects you and you being anywhere near your partner. It makes nosie because its lonely, and its a baby right now so talk to it. It might sound a little crazy but treat it like ahuman with feathers. My little quaker has bonded with me and my daughter, the only 2 people in this house who pay any attention to it. If anyone else tries to pet him, he bites and hes vey protective of me and my daughter. We are working on the bird to not bite the others in the household but its very difficult because they have no bond with this bird and the bird views them as a threat. Is there a reason why the bird is kept outside? If theier wings are clipped their good indoors and would feel more part of the family. This bird could love you alot, especially if your home during the day, it will look to you to keep it company. Thats all it really wants is attention. I promise youll love this bird if you let yourself.Good Luck!

Penney, could i ask what happened with the cockatoo? Did it hurt you? I had a dog for 18 years and really was quite miserable when she was gone, she was old, i got her when she was 8 weeks old ,spent more than half my life with her thought i would never love another animal like that again, until i discovered how cool birds were. I have 2 and their just like my children and bring me the greatest amount of joy. I think if you let yourself youll find an incredible bond with this bird. Keep in mind also that a quaker is smaller than a cockatoo and so is the beak (if the cockatoo hurt you) this is also a baby and if came from a pet store was handwaened and is used to the attention from people and will be gentle. Take advantage of it being a baby now so you can establish your dominance and trust with this bird so there is no competition for your partners affection later.Feel free to contact to chat ant time.

Penny, one last thing, they sell parrot gyms in the pet store that are not very expensive (about 30$ at petsmart)u could put this gym in the same room your working in and put your bird on the gym (if he has clipped wings hell stay there, if not get them clipped, the pet store should have done this for you) he will feel comfort just being in the same room with you. Establish a routine, your home working make a cup of coffee, get the bird put him on the gym you work hell amuse himself with the toys hes happy (and quiet) your happy!

i have a baby quaker it is not feeling well,i gave it to my g. dau.i raised from a baby. it it was fine now she said under its wings there was blood ,she said no one did anything to it so what could possibly be wrong??? my others are fine;;; what can i do for it?there are no bird drs near . please help::::::::me thanks sheryl

Wonderful article and very interesting, I'll definitely look into that book you mentioned near the end. I'm planning on having a blue Quaker at some point in the future. :)

My fiance just bought me/us a wauker parrot the pet store we got it from since we doing know the sex said it was hand fed and only weaned from its parents a few weeks ago. We went in only pondering whether or not to purchase a bird as we have 2 dogs and one stays inside most of the time. But as we walked around this quaker in a cage of about 8 would come to the door and make quiet little noises and would stick its beak through the cage. It would nibble lightly on my fainces finger and after he picked it out of the cage it climbed up to his neck and cuddled and cooooed. Now we have it home and she is biting the cage as well as not letting us near her. Should we just leave it alone for a few days to get acclamated to its new surroundings? My poodle got a little spooked by her i hope is is a her but he put his nose near the cage and the sat nose to nose for about 5 minutes until she gave him a kiss on the nose that i think was a little to hard as now he will not leave my side. Does anyone know how to stop her from biting as well as calm her down?

My husband and I have a quaker parrot named Earl. He is just over a year old and is the love of my life!! He says over 100 words already and imitates the doors creaking open and my husbands electric razor. When we first got him, I read in a book that a good way to bond with him was to shower with him. So, we bought a huge twisting rope that hangs from the ceiling in the shower and he literally showers with me every day. He sings "you r my sunshine" and talks the most when he's in the shower with me. I also have 3 dogs, and Earl knows all their names and is constantly saying "gotta go potty", "go lay down" and "you be easy"! He is a little comedian. I can't imagine my life without him.

I just purchased my first Quaker and named it Pickels. I am wondering if the bird is depressed being separated from it's cage mate for when I brought Pickel's home all he/she has done is fluffed up its feathers and sleep.

My quaker doll baby, Jingles, is 6 years old, and has developed a black circle of feathers around his beak. This has developed since he recovered from pneumonia in the Spring. The black feathers have just appeared in the past few weeks. Also, the poop is black, but his eating is fine.
I'm going to call the Vet Monday about the poop, but I just wondered if anyone else knows about this type of situation. Where did the black feathers on his face come from?

i got a hand-fed parrot too and it worked out fine

In Sept.Gigi my 6 yrs. old green/gray Quaker opened the cage door while on her daily sun bathing while I was cleaning the yard.She was as always calling me and verbalizing as I moved around her picking up debris. All of the sudden I did not hear her. I called her name and looked at the cage and could not see her. I ran to the cage. It was closed but Gigi was not in it.I called her over and over and trie to spot her on the many trees in my neighborhood of Westchester in Miami. I have talked to people in my neighborhood,in case she goes to any human since she's used to humans. I been waiting for her to return. I miss her very much. She is very smart and funny. She knows her name, mine and several words such as: Rico. dame, nite nite,bye bye,que pasa,love u, beso and few more. She's missing some of her nails from birth and the feathers aound her neck don't grow. Do anybody knows if Quakers know how to return home? She was a gift from a co-worker after after my beloved yorkie died. If anyone has found her please let me know.

Francia, I am so sorry! I know how a bird can be your life. I too have a quaker and until just recently (Oct 7) had a white faced cockatiel. She was my life, my little baby. She cuddled and loved me like noones business, I had a very unfortunate accident with her and it resulted in her death. I can imagine the pain your feeling! I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope you find her. You are in my prayers!!!And so is your little Gigi! Keep checking with your area vets in a 10 mile radius, sometimes they turn up because someone else found them. Keep checking so they remember who you are. god be with you.