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Post by zim on Apr 29, 2016 23:09:41 GMT -5
Welcome! He sure is a cute little fella!
Be sure to let us know what name you decide on!
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Post by aaron on Apr 30, 2016 0:36:08 GMT -5
Welcome Penelope and your little boy!
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Post by Caseysmom on Apr 30, 2016 19:22:30 GMT -5
Welcome Penelope! Glad you are enjoying the forum so far!
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Post by cnyguy on Apr 30, 2016 19:34:06 GMT -5
Welcome, Penelope, and your new QP!  |
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Post by biteybird on May 1, 2016 0:18:25 GMT -5
Welcome to you and your master, Penelope. We hope you enjoy the forum. If you have any questions please ask and, meanwhile, enjoy trawling through all the threads on this Forum. |
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Post by Jan and Shah on May 1, 2016 4:20:27 GMT -5
Hi Penelope, welcome to you and your baby. There are few Aussies on the forum so it is good to have someone from NZ. You can ask us anything you like - we are a very friendly bunch of quaker slaves.
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Post by julianna on May 1, 2016 15:51:54 GMT -5
Howdy Penelope... I am happy you are enjoying the forum. I absolutely love this forum as it has helped me in sooooo many ways.
You mentioned your little fellas favorite foods... I am just wondering... is he eating his pellets? They are so very important to keep him healthy... and I know how easy it is to give them other food because it is fun to watch them enjoy it... but maybe not as healthy.
My little fella Oscar is a fatso... and on a diet... lol... so far so good. He is now enjoying his pellets very much but I still add the fresh fruit and vegetables... washed and peeled.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions or concerns you might have. Happy to have you on board.
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Post by msdani1981 on May 6, 2016 18:48:27 GMT -5
Wowee! Boy, am I late to the party; I'm sorry, everybirdy! WELCOME to all of our new, and some not so new, Quaker Parronts! Penelope, I'm so happy that you're enjoying the forum! If you have any questions or want to contribute to a thread, PLEASE feel free to jump on in! If there's anything at all that I can help you with, don't hesitate to send me a message. Welcome! |
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Post by trumpandterry on May 23, 2016 10:51:43 GMT -5
Glad to join this forum. We have had Trump (he was named before He started for presidency) for about 2 years now and we think Trump is 4 years old.
We had an issue with him about plucking his feathers out so we had to take him to an Aviary Veterinarian. We are here to learn more about quakers, their needs, sociology, etc. so we can give him the best care possible.
Terry and Carl
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Post by aaron on May 23, 2016 12:26:32 GMT -5
Welcome Terry, Carl and Trump! You've come to the right place if you want to talk Quakers! Please feel free to ask any questions you might have! We are all happy to help.
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Post by biteybird on May 24, 2016 5:31:35 GMT -5
Welcome to you and Trump (love the name!).  |
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Post by cnyguy on May 24, 2016 20:45:08 GMT -5
Welcome to you and Trump. Even though it's not your parrot who is seeking office, the idea of a QP running for president is intriguing-- it would liven things up in ways even the other Trump couldn't.  |
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Post by lilywhite on Jun 25, 2016 4:10:49 GMT -5
Hi all. I'm new to the forum and also a new bird owner. I have a 12 wk old quaker called Kiwi and the whole family have fell in love with her. She has an infectious personality!. If it is OK would it be possible for a little advice from the experts? When i got her she was on a white sunflower mix. I am attempting to wean her off the sunflowers onto pellets, is this too soon, is it possible to get advice on how to do this? Also how much do fellow quaker owners feed them? Thankyou in advance for any advice given.
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Post by easttex on Jun 25, 2016 13:50:10 GMT -5
It's never too soon to get a parrot off a sunflower diet. It's best to do it now, while he's more amenable to change than he will be later. Introducing veggies now would also be an excellent thing to do. This article from the main site should give you some ideas: www.quakerparrots.com/diet/convert-parrots-to-pellets/I prefer Harrison's pellets, but any reputable brand will be better than the seeds. |
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Post by cnyguy on Jun 25, 2016 20:03:17 GMT -5
Welcome! Along with the Harrison's pellets that easttex suggested, some Quakers like ZuPreem Fruit Blend, Roudybush or Higgins InTune pellets. Sometimes it's necessary to experiment with different ones to see which your parrot likes best. Parrots not used to eating pellets often will eat softened ones more readily than dry pellets. Soak some in water or unsweetened fruit juice and offer some to Kiwi once they've softened. Dry pellets can be made available at all times, but the soaked ones shouldn't be left sitting around too long uneaten, to avoid bacterial growth. |
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