where can i buy a Quaker Parrot?

Question

i need all the info i can get price, care, and all that good stuff

I live in Oklahoma i hope these birds are legal here

Answer 1

Well if there is a petco near you, they might have one. I work at one in Indiana and we just got a Quaker in. They will have care sheets there and depending on how long he has been there, you could probably talk them down on the price!

Answer 2

Quaker Parrot Care Sheet

Answer 3

I agree with the people who say do not go to Petco. I have owned birds for years and every time I have to go into Petco for something, I look at the birds and they look awful (pale, shaking, etc.) and they are nasty because no one spends time with them except customers and the occaisional employee to change the cage. Petco orders their birds (and fish and other animals) from big companies that don't care about how well raised your pet is. They also don't really care if one dies once in a while because it's just lost inventory. I've also had the people who work at Petco tell me some pretty ridiculous things (for example, one girl told me indian ringnecks are never friendly with people and they are more of a bird just to look at- imagine the girl's face when I said, really, mine sits on my shoulder and talks to me!) A sign of a good source--> the birds are out of their cages on a play gym or something like that. Also, a real breeder will tell you all the good things and bad things about a particular pet. They won't try to push an animal on you. Buy a baby (the ones at Petco are not babies) from a reputable breeder. Check your newspaper. I don't know where you live, but if you are in the western NY area, there is a bird store that just specializes in birds in Rochester NY. It is called Birds Unlimited. The guy has been in business for like 30 something years-www.birdsunltd.com Also, make sure you check your state laws before you buy a Quaker- they are illegal in 10 states because of their adaptability to the environment. Also, a bird from a breeder should not cost you any more than one from Petco (their prices are very high on animals), and it will be better socialized. A good source for training you parakeet (Quakers are actually parakeets) is a book called "Guide to a well behaved parrot"- you can get it at Barnes and Noble. It has a picture of a blue hyacinth macaw on the cover. Good luck and I hope you find the right bird for you!

Answer 4

Quaker parrots are legal with no restrictions in Oklahoma. Call around some vet offices for reputable breeders that tamed and weened their chicks. These birds with good care can live up to 30 years, they are intelligent and are relatively good talkers. They tend to be noisy and tend to bond with one owner though with work can socialize well with others. They take training, socialization, attention so it is a commitment. I feed mine a good pellet food, 10%seeds and 10% fresh fruits and veggies. Mine has a large cage and is let out often. He will be potty trained soon. All seed diets can lead to fatty liver disease and obesity. Mine was taught how to enjoy a warm bath 2 times a week which helps with molting. There are foods that are toxic to these birds (avocado, grape seeds, egg plant, and chocolate) Thorough cage cleaning is necessary once a week. They need foraging toys like wrapped treats in pieces of wax paper, food stuffed into cholla wood, I even use empty aspirin boxes filled with fruit or veggies and discard after 4 hours to avoid bacterial contamination. A great avian vet is essential. There are many sites you can visit. Just put Quaker parrot in your search engine. There is a lot to know and it really is a commitment. Good luck and These birds do have a blue version mutation that I know of. The typical Quaker costs 100-250 dollars. Most bad habits they acquire can be dealt with efficiently.

Answer 5

DON'T BUY FROM PETCO!!!

Go to a reputable breeder, or a pet shop that has birds that come from reputable breeders. You'll know you've found the right place when you see the people there playing with the birds, all cages are clean, there's plenty of toys in the cages...they won't release babies to new owners until they're weaned...

The average price for a Quaker that I've seen is between 200-400 US. If you're near Michigan, Preuss Pets in Lansing is awesome. The people who run it are awesome, the girls who work in the bird department are fantastic, and they won't let you leave the store without being 100 percent sure that you know everything you need to know for a happy life with your bird.

For a cage, plan on spending another 100 bucks on that. You'll want probably a taller cage, something that sits up a little. I wouldn't go for anything less than 2 foot wide and three foot high.

You'll want toys. An occupied bird is a happy bird. Plan on spending another 50 bucks on toys before you leave there.

With food, it depends. You can get a decent sized bag of Zupreem pellets for about 12 bucks. For your small guy, it'll last you about a month. (a good sized bag for my macaws lasts a week and a half....they're pigs!)

When you go to the store, sit somewhere near the cages. Watch the personalities of the birds. Go close to the cages, and talk to them. Let the bird pick you. You'll be happy you did it that way...when a bird picks you, it's almost always a win-win situation for both of you.

Preuss has an online site. I can ask if they ship, I'm not sure if Debbie would or not...some people are funny about shipping birds. (I'd never ship my macaws, but only because I know them enough that I know they would completely spaz out.)

If you want, I can totally check everything out for you if you don't have a breeder nearby. I go there every day anyway, and I normally take my camera with me.

If you want to see my birds, you can see my slideshow on my myspace. Address: http://www.myspace.com/undecidedordecided

Let me know what I can do to help. I'm going in around 5pm tonight. I can take some pictures for you if you want.

Answer 6

go on line to the Quaker list and you can get all the answers you need. I found working with breeders and not pet stores is the best way to go. You will have a hand fed baby that is loved by the breeder and wants a great home for the bird.

Answer 7

The wholesaler does not have quaker's at this time. Put an ad in the paper. The prices run from $75 to $300 so shop well.

Answer 8

Here we are able to go to a 1st Monday like a largeeeeeee flea market and they have bird sellers there. You can spend about 175 on one there if not cheaper. Just look at the bird carefully to make sure it looks very healthy before you buy one look at allll thier birds to make sure all are healthy.

Answer 9

have you asked any Quakers where these birds might be found ?
Certainly the Quakers know everything and now they have a parrot named after them , wow, they must be very honored .

Answer 10

I have one that I would sell you if you live near me. Hes a good bird I just don't have the time to spend with him, and I feel guilty that he is left alone.