Quaker Parrot FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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by Shelly Lane FAQ is an acronym that stands for Frequently Asked Questions. In 1995, the online bird community asked me to write this document answering some of the questions that people ask the most about Quakers. More than 10 years later, the Quaker Parrot FAQ is still the most popular article at QuakerParrots.com. |
Table of Contents
- I Introduction
- II What do Quakers look like?
- III How long do they live? Are they prone to any health problems?
- IV How much do they cost?
- V What is their personality? Are they good pets?
- VI Are Quakers noisy? Are they talented talkers?
- VII What are their requirements for housing and diet?
- VIII Is it true that they build nests?
- IX What about breeding?
- X Is it true that Quakers are illegal in some states? Why?
- XI Where can I find more info about Quakers?
- XII About this Document
I Introduction
Welcome to the Quaker Parakeet FAQ. The purpose of this document is to introduce you to the charming, lovable little parrot called the Quaker Parakeet, also often referred to as the Quaker Parrot. The Quaker is also sometimes known as the Monk or Grey-Breasted Parakeet and originally its native territory was extreme south eastern Brazil through Uruguay to north eastern Argentina. Categorized within the genus "Myiopsitta", "M. monachus monachus" is the most commonly available subspecies, and it is this parrot that we will take a look at now.
II What do Quakers look like?
The Quaker is a small parrot, reaching 11 to 12 inches in length. As a comparison, the Quaker is a bird similar in length to a Cockatiel, but the Quaker's body is heavier and more substantial with an average weight of 90 to 120 grams.
The overall color of the Quaker is green, with pale grey on the forehead, cheeks, throat and extending down to the chest. On the chest, the grey feathers are white-tipped, giving a scalloped effect. Some blue can be found in the tail and flight feathers. The eyes are a dark brown, and the bill is horn colored. Young birds look much the same except the colors are not as bright as on adult Quakers. The sex of the bird cannot be determined by its physical appearance but only by DNA or surgical sexing.
There are several color mutations in the Quaker, although many color varieties are not yet commonly available. The blue mutation has become more established in this country, and many blue Quaker Parrots are now being kept as treasured companions. Lutinos, pieds, albinos, cinnamons and cinnamon-blues are less common.
III How long do they live? Are they prone to any health problems?
Quakers can live to be 25 to 30 years of age and perhaps even longer. They are very hardy birds. In fact, there are wild colonies of Quakers in many of the eastern as well as the southern states. They appear to thrive in even the coldest climates! For some very interesting facts concerning feral Quakers, please read the section that discusses legal issues.
I have heard that Quakers are prone to Fatty Liver Disease. To ensure that your Quaker has the longest lifespan possible, do not allow him/her to become overweight and make sure you stay away from all-seed diets and other high fat foods.
Feather plucking is another problem that is sometimes seen in Quakers. There can be both physical and behavioral causes for this disorder, so an examination by an avian vet is strongly recommended. In a few rare cases, Quakers have been known to self-mutilate, chewing into their skin instead of just chewing on or pulling their feathers. This is often referred to as Quaker Mutilation Syndrome or QMS. Obviously, this is much more serious, and the bird must be cared for by a vet specializing in avian medicine.
IV How much do they cost?
Due to the fact that Quakers are prolific and easy breeders, they are very reasonable in price. Handfed babies can be purchased for $50 to $200. This price is for the normal green Quaker. For those who may be interested, a blue Quaker can be purchased for around $400. The prices may vary somewhat depending on where you are located and whether you purchase from a breeder or pet store.
V What is their personality? Are they good pets?
Quakers are intelligent, comical and engaging birds. They have a wonderful zest for life that I find contagious. Their personalities are always "on", and they never seem to wake up on the wrong side of the perch, so to speak.
I know of several Quakers that are little escape artists - they actually figured out how to open their cage doors. I'm not at all surprised to find other Quakers that are mechanically inclined. I gave my first Quaker, Alex, one of those puzzle toys, and it took her only moments to figure out how to get the treats out. I guess she decided it was too easy, because the very next day I found she had completely dismantled the thing, removing the screw and the guts of the toy to get to the treats!
Quakers are also fearless birds. I have heard of Quakers chasing after dogs and cats. Before I brought Alex home, she would sometimes chase the breeder's black lab if she happened to fly to the floor - this huge dog was sent running out of the room by this little fluff of green feathers! Just be aware of this tendency in Quakers, and be ready to step in to protect your feathered friend if necessary.
Purchasing a handfed, well-socialized baby is a sure way to get a terrific pet Quaker. Even so, it is my opinion that with patience, just about any Quaker can be a great pet. You should realize, however, that if you purchase an older bird or one that was raised by its parents, it may take some time and a lot of work to make this bird into a good companion. When you hear those sweet squeals of pure joy when you walk in the door (especially after a tough day at work), you will know that it was worth the effort!
VI Are Quakers noisy? Are they talented talkers?
Most Quaker Parakeets are very vocal. I'm sure there are very few Quaker owners who consider them quiet birds. My Quakers can entertain themselves for hours practicing their chirps, whistles and human vocalizations. The level of these vocalizations, for the most part, is moderate and is not disturbing to me or my neighbors. In fact, I really enjoy listening to their chatter.
While many Quaker owners report having the same experiences with their birds, a few have birds they consider extremely noisy. Apparently some Quakers feel the need to vocalize at a level that causes their owners' ears to ring and can be heard outside the home for some distance away. These very loud vocalizations appear to be limited to short periods of time during the day.
Also, if you house more than one parrot in the same room, you can expect a higher level of noise. We currently have 4 pet and 4 breeder Quakers, so it gets pretty noisy in our home at times. Tips for minimizing the noise include covering the cage for a few minutes, giving baths (not as a punishment but as a way to release pent-up energy), whispering to the bird and providing a special treat - especially one that takes some time and effort to eat.
It is more effective to anticipate when your Quaker is going to be noisy and take steps to prevent it than to wait until it is in "overload" mode. For example, if you are going to watch a movie and actually want to be able to hear the actors, give your Quaker a drenching bath and 3-4 Lafeber Nutriberries just before the show starts. By the time it's done eating the treats and preening out all of those wet feathers, it will have much less interest in having a volume contest with the tv.
As far as talking ability, Quakers have an amazing capacity to imitate both sounds and human speech. In a June 1995 article, Bird Talk magazine placed the Quaker Parakeet on its top ten list of the best talking birds. While their speech doesn't equal the quality that is found in African Greys and some of the Amazons, it is definitely good enough to be clearly heard and understood. And the intelligent creatures that they are, they often use their large vocabularies of sounds and words at the most appropriate times.
Most Quakers start talking at 6 months or so, although many start even earlier than that. My Quaker, Alex, was in my home for only 5 days before she mastered my laugh. That was at the age of 8 weeks! She said her first words, "Good Boy", at the age of 3 months. After DNA sexing results showed that she was a female, it only took her a week to begin saying "Good Girl". Alex is several years old now and continues to learn new words and phrases, usually using her vocabulary at appropriate times. When I ask her to give me a kiss, she makes 2 little kissing sounds. And when I put on my coat and get ready to walk out the door, she says "Bye-Bye. Bye-Bye. Love you." followed by a perfect imitation of our squeaky door opening.
I think the most amazing thing I've heard out of one of my Quakers is something Gator said in July 1997. We were watching the fireworks display on the television to celebrate Independence Day. He told us, "Shelly! Be quiet!. C'mon. Time to go night-night." It was past his bedtime, and he let us know we were disturbing him in no uncertain terms. We were impressed that he was able to take 4 separate words/phrases that he knew and combine them on his own to get his point across.
VII What are the requirements for housing and diet?
Because pet birds generally spend much of their time in cages, it makes sense to purchase the largest cage that your budget allows for your new little friend. Bar spacing of up to 5/8" is suitable. Cage dimensions of 18"w x 18"d should be considered the minimum. The largest cage you can find that would be suitable for a cockatiel or a small conure would be a great choice for a Quaker.
There are many different schools of thought concerning the best diet for Quaker Parrots, but most would agree that a seed-only diet does not provide complete nutrition for birds. Pellets are developed to meet the nutritional needs of birds, so they should be a part of a bird's diet whenever possible. I believe it is also prudent to provide healthy, fresh foods such as veggies and fruits on a regular basis, and since my birds truly relish the fresh foods, it would be impossible for me to deny them their fresh foods. Fresh water should be provided on a daily basis.
Another important item in a Quaker's cage is toys. Most birds enjoy toys, but with Quakers this seems to be especially true. Quakers are intelligent and curious birds, and if toys are not provided for entertainment, a Quaker may find less than desirable ways to relieve boredom such as screaming or feather plucking. Toys made for cockatiels and small conures would also be suitable for a Quaker. Keep two to three toys in the cage at a time. Rotating the toys on a regular basis with others you have on hand will keep your Quaker happy and entertained.
VIII Is it true that they build nests?
A really interesting fact about Quakers is that they are the only parrot species that build nests. The nest actually consists of 3 areas. You could say that one area is a bedroom, another is a living room and the third is a front porch area. Eggs are laid and incubated in the back bedroom. When the chicks are about a month old, they are moved to the living room, and more eggs may then be laid in the bedroom area. The parents then use the porch area to guard their eggs and babies. A pair of Quakers prefer to attach their nest to other existing Quaker nests, creating an "apartment building" of sorts. In the wild, these nests can be huge and quite heavy.
IX What about breeding?
Quakers are prolific and easy breeders. These birds are sexually mature at 1-2 years of age, although it's usually closer to the latter. The average clutch size is four to eight eggs, and a second clutch is usually started when the first is about 4 weeks old.
Incubation time is 23-26 days, and babies fledge at six to eight weeks of age. Handfed babies wean at eight to ten weeks of age, although some Quakers wean earlier or later. Materials for nest building appear to be much appreciated by the pair, but are not absolutely essential for a pair to go to nest.
X Is it true that Quakers are illegal in some states? Why?
The Quaker is a very hardy bird. They appear to thrive in even the coldest of climates. Colonies of free-flying Quakers exist in many of the eastern states. It is for this reason that several states have laws that either prohibit or in some way make it difficult to own Quakers. Many believe that Quakers, being both hardy and prolific breeders, can quickly grow into very large colonies that can take over wide-spread areas, destroying crops and other vegetation in the process.
This reasoning, however, may be faulty. Studies of wild Quakers have shown that when the babies fledge, they very rarely go any further than 500 yards from their parents nest site to set up their own nests. In cases where an entire nest site is destroyed, the displaced Quakers never settle more than several hundred yards away from the original site. It is also very unusual for Quakers to build a standalone nest as they prefer to attach their nests to a nest structure that is already existing. Therefore, it is virtually impossible for Quakers to take over large tracts of land, destroying all vegetation in their paths as many people fear, due to the instincts that govern their nesting habits.
If you are unsure if Quakers are allowed in your state, you can check with your state's fish and wildlife department. Local pet shops may also be able to provide this information.
XI Where can I find more info about Quakers?
Since originally writing these FAQ's, information on Quakers has become much easier to find. There are books available now, plus Bird Talk publishes regular articles about Quakers in their magazine. There are also many informative internet web sites devoted to Quakers.
BOOKS
"Guide to the Quaker Parrot" by Mattie Sue Athan. Can be found in book stores and pet shops for $9.95 and can be purchased from barnesandnoble.com at a discount. Highly recommended.
INTERNET RESOURCES
The Quaker Parrot Forum is a friendly and helpful community for Quaker lovers. To join the forum, visit http://www.quakerparrots.com/forum .
The Quaker Parakeet Mailing List. To join, send a blank email to "listserv@lists.whathelps.com or visit the mailing list web site at http://www.quakerparrots.com/quaker-links/qplist/ .
There are many web sites that have great Quaker information available. Listed below are some of the larger sites, and these all have links to other Quaker pages. I wish I could include all of the sites here, but there are simply too many!
Quakerparrots.com - http://www.quakerparrots.com
QuakerVille - http://www.quakerville.com
Quaker Parakeet Society - http://www.qp-society.com/
XII About This Document
Last Update: 12/3/2007
COPYRIGHT: 1995-2007 by Shelly Lane. This document may be distributed freely, provided you include this copyright notice. This document may not be sold for profit, nor may it be incorporated into commercial documents in all or part without the express written permission of the author. The original version of this document is located at http://www.quakerparrots.com/quaker-parrot-faq/ .
Any comments or suggestions concerning this FAQ may be directed to the author at shelly@quakerparrots.com.
99 Comments on Quaker Parrot FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions »
February 17, 2007
Ivan Azzopardi @ 2:16 am:
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
March 4, 2007
Dawn @ 12:00 am:
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?
April 5, 2007
Mike Mastridge @ 3:18 pm:
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.
April 19, 2007
lcarol @ 4:33 pm:
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
April 22, 2007
bobbi corbin @ 8:19 pm:
can you tell me what states do not allow quaker parrots..
May 2, 2007
Patricia Lackey @ 1:00 pm:
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?
May 9, 2007
Sissy @ 3:04 pm:
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?
Kay @ 5:52 pm:
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?
May 13, 2007
Bev B. @ 8:25 am:
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?
May 29, 2007
charlotte @ 5:11 pm:
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
June 2, 2007
Barbara Metz @ 3:54 am:
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
June 3, 2007
Trent @ 9:14 pm:
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.
June 6, 2007
pam @ 5:00 pm:
i need help my quaker parrots eyes were stuck together does anyone know what causes this and what to do
June 7, 2007
Stu Davidson @ 1:19 pm:
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
June 10, 2007
milly @ 2:14 pm:
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?
June 12, 2007
amity middleton @ 7:13 pm:
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?
June 13, 2007
Ban @ 9:13 pm:
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
tami @ 11:43 pm:
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!
June 14, 2007
Antonia @ 4:12 pm:
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
June 17, 2007
eloise @ 9:22 am:
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—
kristin @ 8:13 pm:
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.
June 21, 2007
cam @ 11:16 pm:
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)
June 23, 2007
Merry @ 11:19 am:
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
June 29, 2007
Kara @ 2:02 pm:
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!
July 10, 2007
janis @ 12:29 pm:
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,
July 11, 2007
cait @ 1:38 pm:
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.
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'.
July 12, 2007
SLW @ 3:55 pm:
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?
July 15, 2007
Debbie Rambo @ 9:16 am:
Why does my quaker occasionally eat his own droppings?
manon @ 12:16 pm:
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,
July 25, 2007
Stacey @ 7:29 pm:
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
Stacey @ 7:34 pm:
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
July 26, 2007
Mike @ 4:29 pm:
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?
July 27, 2007
Abby @ 11:20 am:
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-
Abby @ 11:35 am:
Another thing I should probably add. The cage I really like has a bar spacing of 5/8. Is this appropriate?
July 29, 2007
Harht @ 8:37 am:
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.
Harht @ 8:43 am:
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.'
August 18, 2007
Maria @ 3:59 pm:
What is the reason for my quaker(female)having pinkish/redish-orange droppings? Thanks in advance for prompt response. Maria
August 19, 2007
lenae @ 5:58 pm:
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!
August 23, 2007
Tarik Wardell @ 3:45 am:
lol probably baby blue
August 27, 2007
Richard @ 11:45 am:
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
September 11, 2007
Kim @ 4:15 pm:
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!
September 14, 2007
Andrea @ 8:50 pm:
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!
September 29, 2007
Kari @ 7:02 pm:
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
October 1, 2007
Stephanie @ 3:51 pm:
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
October 3, 2007
sheilla @ 8:24 pm:
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
October 7, 2007
Suzanne @ 12:47 pm:
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!
October 8, 2007
Debbie @ 10:56 am:
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
October 29, 2007
Grace Armstrong @ 8:44 pm:
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.
Grace Armstrong @ 8:55 pm:
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.
November 4, 2007
peggy @ 4:25 pm:
****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
November 5, 2007
Laura @ 11:54 am:
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.
November 7, 2007
Tracie @ 5:29 pm:
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.
November 12, 2007
tazbatgirl @ 7:41 pm:
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.
November 14, 2007
Andrew @ 10:25 pm:
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?
November 24, 2007
carissa @ 5:50 pm:
try talking to him more repeat words. Make or buy a cd and play it while you are gone. good luck
carissa @ 5:51 pm:
yes he will bond with you in no time usually. talk to him a lot and give treats.. good luck
November 28, 2007
Jeri @ 11:49 pm:
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?
December 5, 2007
Jeri @ 3:23 pm:
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?
December 6, 2007
katelyn @ 8:22 pm:
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.
December 10, 2007
DAVID STEVENSON @ 9:13 pm:
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.
December 19, 2007
Stephanie @ 12:37 pm:
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
December 22, 2007
Terry @ 11:55 am:
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?
December 31, 2007
Nathan and Hagit @ 2:27 pm:
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.
January 1, 2008
carol @ 8:07 pm:
need to know how to tell male quaker parrot from femail help
carol @ 8:09 pm:
quaker parrots are greatt pets dont be afraid to own one
January 4, 2008
keith @ 2:57 am:
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.
January 21, 2008
Lisa @ 5:50 pm:
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!
January 23, 2008
Dianna @ 4:22 pm:
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 =]
January 29, 2008
Jenn @ 11:26 pm:
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!
January 31, 2008
Chastity @ 5:37 pm:
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?
February 1, 2008
Zena @ 5:01 am:
My mom's quaker died yesterday. Can quakers have heart attacks, or be scared to death?
deb @ 6:16 pm:
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.
February 6, 2008
Renee Hamilton @ 4:41 pm:
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!
February 8, 2008
Jenn @ 12:13 am:
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.
February 13, 2008
brisbee @ 3:11 pm:
How do I stop my Quaker (Kermit)from biting, and what is beak grinding, and how do I stop it?
February 24, 2008
Natalie @ 3:50 pm:
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.
March 21, 2008
lisaandozzy @ 10:37 am:
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)
March 24, 2008
Rachel @ 4:07 pm:
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.
March 30, 2008
Jean @ 11:40 am:
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.
May 20, 2008
Traci @ 7:09 pm:
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!!!
May 22, 2008
Diana @ 10:31 am:
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?
May 26, 2008
jose @ 4:22 pm:
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…
jose @ 4:24 pm:
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….
June 6, 2008
charles @ 12:45 pm:
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
June 10, 2008
Mary Cherry @ 2:34 pm:
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.
June 17, 2008
Nadine @ 4:54 pm:
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.
June 20, 2008
LILLIAN @ 6:51 pm:
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG APART DO THE EGGS OF A QUAKER PARROT HATCTH? NEED THE INFO FOR MY SISTER IN-LAW.
Linda Winfrey @ 10:54 pm:
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.
June 21, 2008
Karen @ 5:34 pm:
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.
June 23, 2008
Joyindjourney @ 1:27 pm:
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
June 26, 2008
SANDRA @ 7:13 pm:
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
June 27, 2008
Dorothea @ 1:49 am:
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.
June 30, 2008
sandy @ 12:03 am:
i have a quaker i love it so much he or/she is 6 month old i name it eli lol
Carol @ 4:00 pm:
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.
Tammy Stainbrook @ 4:17 pm:
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!!!
susan@6.00 @ 6:19 pm:
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?
July 4, 2008
Robert Amores @ 11:27 pm:
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.
July 5, 2008
midget @ 7:57 am:
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