I am planning to get a baby quaker parrot. I need to know if males and females both make good pets. Is it important to have the bird DNA sexed? I have heard about potential problems with egg-binding. Other than that, I don't have negative information on females. I just want a very interactive, fun and loving bird.
2007-09-21 04:11:26 · 6 answers · asked by Lou 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Most breeders will not get the chicks DNA tested.
It doesn't mater as both sexes are wonderful pets if they are hand reared. Just choose the one you like and give it all the love you can.
I breed and rear all sorts of birds for my pet store.
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2007-09-21 04:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a male, and we have never had a more loving bird.
He is also no more noisy than our Cockateils.
I really don't think the sex will be much of a factor, but if you are really worried about egg-binding then try to get a male.
If you would like directed to a good Yahoo group with lots of information on Quakers, just E-mail me.
2007-09-21 06:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by John P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Either sex that has been regularily handled make wonderful companions. I do find that the males pick up speech and talk more if that is something that is important to you. Egg binding can pose a problem in any female birds, but it does not happen often and should not deter you if you prefer a female. Trust your instincts and choose the baby that you feel is best for you.
2007-09-21 05:05:32 · answer #3 · answered by cameoanimals 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both male and female are good pets. Yes, egg binding and laying can become an issue. As long as your bird is on a healthy diet with plenty of excerise mental and physical your bird should be fine. It's not neccessary for a DNA test. Breeder's do not DNA sex the birds.
2007-09-21 04:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quakers are very noisy so you need to take that into consideration, also.
if you do a Yahoo search on Quaker Parrot you will find a lot of good advice, and information about this particular species.
take care.
2007-09-21 04:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a quaker that was a true love - and couldn't tell his sex, so I chose a name that I liked and that was his sex. He was a bit noisey at times, but not excessively so. great pet. He was very one person though, so don't expect him to be sweet to every body.
2007-09-21 13:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by kiwibarb11 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋