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Post by sweet on Dec 23, 2014 18:18:04 GMT -5
I know I've bought a quaker a couple of days researched up people saying that they say that they are the quietest of the parrot spiecies thinking I've done enough research .... soo far the parrot be great lovely but until it made its calling flocking noise which u could hear through out the house my concern is that the neighbours could complain and daughter was sensitive to the high pitch noise do they make this noise all the time as this could become a problem for me I've had the parrot 2 days and it's only done it once .... know I'm gunan get some shit for this
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Post by easttex on Dec 23, 2014 19:06:23 GMT -5
I don't know who would tell you that quakers are the quietest of the parrots - probably no one who has actually lived with one.  My quaker was definitely most vocal when I first adopted him. Once he learned the routine and got more comfortable, he called out less frequently. Also, I probably got more accustomed to it. Perhaps your daughter will, too. But I wouldn't expect him to stop entirely. They're very social and want to stay in touch. Do you keep him where he can be a part of what is going on? They do a lot less calling when they are right there with their flock. |
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 23, 2014 19:23:10 GMT -5
Quakers are definitely NOT the quietest of the parrots. I can tell you that everyone here is VERY nice, and I can promise that you won't be attacked for this. If I see an attack it will be dealt with. Everyone makes mistakes. That being said, if you're thinking that you made a mistake you should consider taking the baby back where you got it, and possibly trading for something else, or rehoming him. Let's see...a good choice for a parrot that you can handle, and is relatively quiet...maybe a budgie, parrotlet (their voices can be high-pitched, though), um.....Bourke's might be a good choice...or a Pionus. I hope this helps some! |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Dec 23, 2014 21:15:19 GMT -5
I have a pionus and a quaker. The quaker mimics the sound that the pionus makes perfectly. The only way I can tell the difference when I'm not looking at them is because the quaker imitating the pionus is 25x louder than the real pionus. I was going to say what Easttex said, whoever told you quakers were among the most quiet of parrots apparently did not live with one The pionus IS what I would call a quiet parrot. As to what to do, that I can't advise you except there is a chance that the quaker will have fewer loud moments but he will never be a quieter kinda parrot, unless of course, you are comparing him to a macaw or a cockatoo |
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Post by cnyguy on Dec 23, 2014 22:21:42 GMT -5
Sorry that things aren't going the way you'd hoped with your QP. There are quieter Quakers-- I have one-- but there are also Quakers who can rival a Cockatoo or Macaw in noisiness. If you have the patience and time, most any parrot can be taught to substitute a pleasanter sound for a screeching flock call. When your parrot squawks a flock call, respond in the same way each time-- you might whistle a few notes, make a clicking sound, or simply say "I'm here." With repetition, in time the parrot will typically substitute the sound or phrase you repeat for the squawk when flock calling. I'd suggest you try that for a while before choosing to rehome your QP.
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 23, 2014 22:49:02 GMT -5
Gary is right, there are things that you can (and should) try before you decide to rehome your baby. My thought was that it may be better to rehome the bird before it forms an attachment to you.
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Post by biteybird on Dec 29, 2014 2:07:28 GMT -5
Hi Sweet, how are things going? I, too, wouldn't rush into rehoming yet. If you've had your quaker for just a few days/weeks, it's early days and it can take awhile for a quaker (particularly if it's a baby) to feel safe and reassured. Let us know how you are doing and please ask any questions you want, as there are lots of very experienced quaker 'parronts' on this forum!
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Post by M on Dec 29, 2014 18:26:47 GMT -5
Hello. My quaker is 2.5 years old. Up until recently, she has been fiesty, yet fun. I was warned that Quakers can develop attitude and should be trained consistently and firmly and so I have worked with her to train her to be social and kind. Lately, she has begun screaming A LOT and biting really hard. i have looked at my own behavior to try to figure out how this all started, but I have not changed anything. My bird resources here say it is due sexual maturity. i have no idea how to change this behavior--have watched youtube videos, contacted bird rescues for advice....
I can live with some of the screaming(i'm used to this), but the biting has made me protective of my hands and fearful of her mood. I cannot live with a pet that is kind one moment and making me bleed the next. it really seems like she knows what she is doing, in fact several times she has bitten me, then shouted OUCH!
Any suggestions?
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Post by biteybird on Dec 29, 2014 21:01:37 GMT -5
Hi M, my quaker, Bonnie, often nips my ear or finger, then says "OW". It is a great game for her. Luckily she doesn't make me bleed. If she starts nipping too hard I pick her up, look into her eyes and say "no biting". Then I put her back in her cage for 5 minutes (whilst completely ignoring her). This isn't ideal, as I don't want her to see her cage as a punishment, but I've found that if I do this straight away she seems to understand why she's there and tries not to nip too hard when I let her out again. I think the key is to remain calm, try not to flinch (hard, I know!) and have an immediate consequence for the unwanted behaviour. And always speak softly & calmly and be gentle with your bird. Hope this helps & good luck.
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Post by easttex on Dec 30, 2014 8:06:56 GMT -5
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Post by M on Jan 3, 2015 7:52:24 GMT -5
Thank you for your insightful help. I have begun to carry a little seed or green bean with me when it is time to have her step up. This tasty distraction is helpful and her mood is more stable. It turns out that my daughter has been trying to be helpful in putting my bird away for the evening when I am not home on time and the bird hates her. My daughter wears a glove and tries to be kind, but the glove just allows for more serious biting and that was translated to ME. I asked my daughter to follow the training advised(she chooses not to, yet again) or just leave the bird in her living room play area and I will put her away for the night as I always do. This seems to have my bird back to her original, fiesty, funny self, without the blood-letting.
Thanks again.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 3, 2015 14:39:37 GMT -5
I'm glad you've figured out what the problem was! Many parrots (birds in general, really) are afraid of gloves. Welcome to the forum, and I hope you'll consider joining as a member, and keep us updated! |
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