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Post by lewis352 on Dec 14, 2014 14:15:45 GMT -5
Hi, I am new to this forum, I have 2 green cheek. I am planning to get a new bird, at first I have planned to get an Amazon but my friend told me that Quaker is smart (although not as smart as Amazon ) but much cheaper than Amazon.
I do some research about quarter from the Internet ( bird forum, yahoo, bird channel ) , so most of them speak the same thing - Quaker is a good pet : smart, interact with human, like being handle. The only thing I got confused is their noise level, some said they are quiet, other said they are loud. What is their noise level comparing to green cheek. Do you guys recommend me to get one or a pair.
thanks for reading
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Post by julianna on Dec 14, 2014 16:03:58 GMT -5
They can be very noisy when they want something and they can also purrrr like a kitten. Their voice is their way of speaking to you so pay careful attention to the tones. Not all quakers are same as it depends how they have been raised since hatchlings. They might be terrified of you so be very sure the one you get is from a reputable person. A pair versus only one I would think is a personal decision. I do know that they are not the same towards people if they are in a pair as they have each other and do not need you as much. Sometimes I wish I had two so that mine had a playmate but hey.... not all birds gets along so there would be no way I could be assured that my bird would like the other bird.
I highly recommend that you read many posts on this site because the advice given comes from very knowledgeable people. I have learned so much about my quaker on here and the advice I received was excellent.
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Post by cnyguy on Dec 14, 2014 20:56:31 GMT -5
Quaker is smart (although not as smart as Amazon ) In my experience (40 years with an Amazon and nearly 5 years with a Quaker parrot), Quakers are every bit as smart as Amazons-- but aren't as good at mimicry. The noise level of any Quaker parrot depends on that parrot's individual personality and character. My QP Ralph is on the quiet side, but there are QPs who can outscreech any Sun Conure or outshout a Cockatoo. |
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Post by easttex on Dec 15, 2014 6:37:19 GMT -5
I have a quaker and a grey, and while my grey is capable of more noise at a higher decibel, she channels more of her vocals into whistles, electronic sounds, and mimicking wild birds. Peppy Quaker does a lot of contact calling, which is not especially melodious.  When I first got him, it struck me as pretty loud and frequent, but less so now. I think as he has learned the routine and integrated into the household, he is doing it less. If you're trying to nap in the same room, it's loud. Otherwise, not too bad. I agree with julianna on the one or two question. You have to decide what kind of relationship you want to have. If you can spend quite a bit of time with a single bird and can provide lots of mental stimulation, you can develop a stronger bond with one. If you can't or don't want to, it's kinder to keep them in pairs. |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Dec 15, 2014 8:36:41 GMT -5
I have to pipe in my 2 cents, I've had both amazons and quakers and I think quakers are every bit (if not more so) as smart as an amazon!
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When I first got him, it struck me as pretty loud and frequent, but less so now. I think as he has learned the routine and integrated into the household, he is doing it less. If you're trying to nap in the same room, it's loud. Otherwise, not too bad.