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judyann
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Found Quaker Parrot Jul 30, 2018 13:14:43 GMT -5

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Post by judyann on Jul 30, 2018 13:14:43 GMT -5

Hi, I have a Quaker parrot coming to my yard bird feeders for about three months, almost daily. Through friends who own parrots, we have contacted websites, called exotic bird stores, Parrot 911, neighborhood websites, just about aything we can think of.
The ladies have loaned me a parrot cage: we have everything a parrot could possibly want/need in my back yard.
Unfortunately, we haven't been successful in luring him down out the trees. I talk to him whenever he's here. He lets me know when he shows up and hangs around but will fly off if I try to approach him.
Back story, I heard from someone who said it was their bird, but they didn't seem to want him back. No further contact from them.
I am getting very concern about what will happen to him with fall and winter coming on here in Indiana. Any suggestions?

cnyguy
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Found Quaker Parrot Jul 30, 2018 20:24:13 GMT -5

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Post by cnyguy on Jul 30, 2018 20:24:13 GMT -5

I think that if you just sit and talk with your visiting QP as often as you can, he may become accustomed enough to you that he'll be more willing to approach you. After a while, you could try offering him treats by hand and see if he might come to get them. You could try some plain popcorn or even something that's not the best or most nutritious food for a parrot, but that may be enticing-- a piece of donut or cheese or a potato chip. If you can gain his trust before cold weather sets in, you might be able to catch him and bring him indoors.

Sheri
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Married 38yrs

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Found Quaker Parrot Jul 30, 2018 20:35:07 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by Sheri on Jul 30, 2018 20:35:07 GMT -5

Oh wow. That is how I ended up with my Polly many years ago. Lucky for me I already had Georgie. The people called me cause I was the only one around that have a "green bird". I went to look first and it was a Quaker. Sat there a little watching it. Then I had an idea. I went home put Georgie in his tiny cage that he came with and went back. Took an old gym create with me also. In case I was able to get him.
When I got there I place the cage with Georgie on the trunk.. guess I was lucky.. they went to sounding off and Polly came to Georgie.. so from then own i had 2 Quakers.
Just an idea to throw out there.

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dinucci
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Found Quaker Parrot Jul 31, 2018 0:47:15 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by dinucci on Jul 31, 2018 0:47:15 GMT -5

Judianne..hope you're able to lure him to safety soon..we have wild quakers here in chicago that manage to winter over..new York and new Jersey also have them..cold places..as well as other warmer states. The biggest problem is that they're easy prey as Indiana has plenty of hawks like we do.
The suggestions above sound like winners.
The people who don't want him back,if true,are pathetic uncaring losers that shouldn't have had a bird in the first place. Turning a pet loose to fend for its self,if the case. Plenty of options to re home an unwanted pet.
Good luck!