If you have tips on the care, and supplies I should consider, or can you tell me anything about quaker parrots, such as their habits or characteristics...
2006-08-24 04:48:38 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa T 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Go to
http://www.quakerville.com/
It is an excellent website about Quakers. They are wonderful little guys, and extremely intelligent. They have a huge personality packed in a little body.
Have you considered adopting a quaker that needs a home?
Phoenix Landing is a rescue group that might have a Quaker who would be a good fit with you. They are a non-profit organization that rescues and rehomes birds in need.
http://www.phoenixlanding.org/
There are other rescue groups across the country that would be helpful to you as well.
I adopted my Quaker from a woman who became allergic and couldn't keep him. Neo is wonderful.
Of my 3 birds, 2 African Greys and a Quaker, the Quaker and one Grey are adopted.
Please consider adoption before purchasing.
But above all, please think very carefully about havimg a parrot in your life. They are not for everyone. Do your research and learn as much as you can before you make this serious decision.
2006-08-24 05:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a vet tech at an animal and bird hospitial. Quakers are good birds. They are indepent, but still love human companionship. The best thing to feed your quaker is pellets like Harrison's or Zupreem. Seed is very bad for parrots. It would be equivalent to people eating fast food everyday for every meal. Vegetables are great for birds too and some fruit. Also, avoid avocados... which can be toxic to birds and also peanuts. Peanuts are actually not nuts, they are legumes and they can carry a bacteria that can be very harmful to birds. Other nuts are ok, but high in fat, so use them sparingly. You also should have several different sized perches in its cage because this keeps them from getting sore spots on the undersides of their feet. Cement perches are better than sandpaper perches because some birds can consume the sandpaper and will become ill. I also like the cloth perches that are bendable. They are very handy. Anyway... I hope this helps. You can email me with anymore questions. Airnchick@yahoo.com
2006-08-24 05:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by airnchick 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a Quaker. He was an awesome Bird. They pick up and mimic alot of sounds. Great talkers so watch what words you use around your birds. You dont want an uncanny bird. He was very loving when i got him. He later picked up the bad habits of my other bird and i had to get rid of them both. My other bird was a Nanday Conure. Quakers are quick learners. Watch, some states they are illegal. I believe there are 10. Work with them and they will love you forever. They need plenty of toys like larger birds. VERY distructive. I used to get leather toys from pet shop. Toys were expensive but well worth it.
2006-08-24 05:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by bashfullyours1973 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quaker or Monk Parrot and sometimes called Quaker Parakeet. Be prepared for lots of noise! I loved my little Quaker but she could be very very noisy and vocal! They can learn to speak. Mine had a very limited vocabulary but loved to whistle music. I taught her The Andry Griffith Theme and the theme to Leave it To Beaver but she would also make up her own songs. She was easy to care for. Her diet consisted of bird seeds of course but she dearly loved chicken, tuna, basically any meat as in the wild they do subsist, not only on seeds but on insects. Also be sure to provide a place for it to bathe as they dearly love to take a bath. They can be trained to potty in certain areas but I understand this is a painstaking procedure. Provide with lots of toys, bells, sticks to chew, etc. They tend to take to only one person. They can be very mischevious little birds but can provide you with a lot of entertainment as well. Oh and watch out..they can bite! Good luck with your Quaker. Also..make sure they are legal in your area...some states and other countries have banned them as they can get loose and breed..can cause problems for farmers.
2006-08-24 05:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by Shar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What on earth is a Quaker Parrot?
Food is easily prescribed: Quaker Oats,...lo!
Housing: In Pennsylvania
Characteristics: Pacifist - will not bite. Will suddenly fall silent for an hour.
2006-08-24 04:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by RebelBlood 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
get a book from your local library and read it before you purchase the bird. I just aquired an amazon parrot, due to a death in the family, I had lots to learn, its like having a baby in the house, they require alot of attention. they make wonderful pets, but you have to have the time to devote to them........
2006-08-24 05:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by Dixie_in_Bama_f 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is that even real
2006-08-24 04:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by Brandon911 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋