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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:36:02 GMT -5
nelladeya Newbie New Members 2 posts 0 warning points Country:Greece Posted 09 July 2010 - 12:53 AM thank you!  I need to think seriously if I`ll buy or not the cute bird that charmed me from a pet-shop`s cage is not the space the problem, but my IRN is verry shy Like This Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:36:24 GMT -5
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When you bring a newly weened quaker home, do you need to make sure that there are more perches closer to the ground? At that young age, are they climbing and able to balance well or do I need to make sure that everything is lower until he or she gets a little older. Also, what would be a good thing or the best thing to take to the breeder that the little girl could get use to so it could come home with her for more security? Do they like stuffed animals to cuddle with or is that a no no? Thanks in advance for answering all the questions I have. New to forum....thankful for it and should have my new baby home in about 4 more weeks. YEAH!!!
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:37:24 GMT -5
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Is 8 years old too young for a quaker?
My daughter has been begging for quite a while and her 8th bday is soon.
My husband and I have already devoted our foyer to the "atrium style" cage as we don't use our front entrance and it offers plenty of light, has no vents, and is centered in the most active part of our home. I feel like I have done my homework on what to expect with the other pets in the home, and making the new bird a homey spot, but I am wondering what the temperment of these birds is like. I have already found one that I am quite attached to, but I don't want the bird or my daughter to be uncomfortable around one another.
They have not yet been introduced, as this is a surprise.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:38:02 GMT -5
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 09:16 AM
'Marghala', on 03 Sept 2010 - 07:53 AM, said:
When you bring a newly weened quaker home, do you need to make sure that there are more perches closer to the ground? At that young age, are they climbing and able to balance well or do I need to make sure that everything is lower until he or she gets a little older. Also, what would be a good thing or the best thing to take to the breeder that the little girl could get use to so it could come home with her for more security? Do they like stuffed animals to cuddle with or is that a no no? Thanks in advance for answering all the questions I have. New to forum....thankful for it and should have my new baby home in about 4 more weeks. YEAH!!!
Depending on how the bird is moving when it leaves the breeder, depends on if you should have the perches closer to the ground. Some birds are able to move around their cage with no difficulties, while others are still adjusting to perches and cage bars. So ask your breeder if your bird is able to move around the cage/perches with confidence.
You could take a 'birdie buddy'...a piece of fabric that is found in most bird stores. Or a teddy that has no eyes, or buttons, or things the QP might be able to chew off. The danger with this, is that they might bond with it as they grow older and that could lead to behavioral issues.
'marla76', on 20 Sept 2010 - 2:42 PM, said:
Is 8 years old too young for a quaker?
My daughter has been begging for quite a while and her 8th bday is soon.
My husband and I have already devoted our foyer to the "atrium style" cage as we don't use our front entrance and it offers plenty of light, has no vents, and is centered in the most active part of our home. I feel like I have done my homework on what to expect with the other pets in the home, and making the new bird a homey spot, but I am wondering what the temperment of these birds is like. I have already found one that I am quite attached to, but I don't want the bird or my daughter to be uncomfortable around one another.
They have not yet been introduced, as this is a surprise.
Personally, depending on how responsible the child is, I don't think 8 is too young. My youngest son was 8 when we got our first Quaker. However, you have to make sure that you take on the responsibility of making sure your daughter is doing the feeding/watering/changing cage papers every day. If you start getting too involved in the Quaker, or if she loses interest, the bird may quickly decide to bond with someone else, leaving your daughter without any Quaker love. We had this happen in our house about 3 to 5 months after we brought Max home and my boys were heartbroken when Max started to lunch at them and try to bite them. My 8 year old quickly gave up, as the bites DO hurt and he wanted none of that, while my 10 year old stuck to it and endured the bites (many of them bloody) and eventually won back Max's love.
Now if your daughter just wants a bird, then I may suggest starting with a Cockatiel or a Lineolated Parakeet (awesome little birds!!). They are more easy to handle, and bond fairly well to any one who will give them some attention.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:38:52 GMT -5
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'Carrie~Anne', on 25 Jan 2010 - 2:19 PM, said:
What are some books that I might want to read prior to bringing home my first bird?
The most often recommended book by members of QuakerParrots.com is Guide To The Quaker Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan. This is an inexpensive book and a great resource for any one who owns a Quaker parrot. A couple other books that are great for information are:
1) Guide To A Well-Behaved Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan
2) Guide To Companion Parrot behavior by Mattie Sue Athan
3) Birds for Dummies by Gina Spadafori and Dr. Brian L. Speer
4) Quaker Parrots Made Easy by Shelly Lane (Click~Here for link)
I bought and read Quaker Parrots made easy by Shelly Lane. Great book!!! So much information and so easy to understand for beginners!
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:41:29 GMT -5
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I just brought home my 6 week old Blue Quaker yesterday. She doesn't seem interested in eating or drinking. She is not moving around much at all. Is this unusual? Our green Quaker was 3 months old when we brought her home and din't notice any of this. Thank you.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:42:13 GMT -5
jaytee Adv Member Members 4,380 posts 0 warning points Gender:Male Location:S. E. Fl. Country:U S Posted 10 July 2011 - 10:00 PM If your baby is only 6 weeks, she needs Hand Feeding. Do you know how to hand feed? If not, she needs to go back to the breeder, until weaned. If you do know how tho hand feed, She just moved into a whole new world.  It's common for a a bird to not eat, play, be active in a new home, for a day or so.  If you need help feeding your baby, contact your breeder, or an Avian Vet Immediately. Like This Posted Image Never tell your Quaker anything, you don't want others to know. Posted Image 1 Blue Quaker, SMOOCHES 1/15/'08 jaytee's QUAKER PARROTS.com Florida's Wild Parrots.com Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:42:38 GMT -5
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I just bought a new Quaker Parrot that is 3 and 1/2 months old......should i be holding him the first couple of days or let him get used to his surroundings??Also I was ging to put him in my room....is that a bad idea??
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:43:04 GMT -5
Kimberly1985 Adv Member Members 195 posts 0 warning points Country:United States Posted 20 August 2011 - 09:06 PM 'quakerbaby3', on 20 Aug 2011 - 7:18 PM, said: I just bought a new Quaker Parrot that is 3 and 1/2 months old......should i be holding him the first couple of days or let him get used to his surroundings??Also I was ging to put him in my room....is that a bad idea?? It really depends if he's tame or not...I began handling Yoshi right away because he begged to come out of his cage to hang out on my shoulder. With Zazu, I left him in his cage a couple days. (He still is untamed though) With Gracie, she was 7 weeks old and still on handfeeding formula so I had to handle her regularly right away. But I'd give him at least 3 days to settle in before handling him. Everything is so new to him, new house, new cage, new toys, new people, new noises, etc. Talk to him even if you feel silly doing it. Give him praise or a treat for any progress he makes. Like This Posted Image Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:43:28 GMT -5
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Hello, I am a new owner of 2 quaker parrots that were used for breeding in the past. I am told they are around 2 years of age and have never talked. My question is: Are they now too old to be taught? When we brought them home we seporated them and took away the breeding box. Can they ever be tamed enough to be pets rater than breeders? I give them time to play together outside their cages and when they are together they get mean. I have managed to get them to step up but it is on their terms. Please any advise is welcome.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:43:54 GMT -5
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Hey, I am getting a quaker in the next few weeks and was just wondering roughly how long they feed three times a day before dropping down to only two? (I know that all birds are different so im just looking for an estimate)
The answer of this question is really the deciding factor to how soon my Quaker can come home (:
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:44:41 GMT -5
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 03:51 AM
Depending on the age of the bird how old is it ?
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:45:09 GMT -5
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They actually hatched on christmas
Im just kind of looking for a rough like "oh mine dropped down to two feedings at 5 weeks" or something along those lines.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:45:35 GMT -5
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About 3/4 small feeds at 5 weeks.one week is to soon I would rather wait cos so young you have to do feeds at roughly 9 pm 12am and 3am in the morning as well like a baby..
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:46:01 GMT -5
katking Newbie New Members 1 posts 0 warning points Country:australia Posted 06 March 2012 - 10:44 PM hi there, i am new to this site and the quaker parrot world. i have just purchased a blue quaker parrot that is 9 weeks old, he is fully weaned and hand rared. i collect him in 5 days . his breeder is a very well known bird breeder of 40 yrs.. im wondering if its advisable to get another one in say 6 months, as i have been offered a green one too.. will this effect the talking and behaviour of my first bird, which we have named " bandit " .. cheers , katherine Like This Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report |
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It's common for a a bird to not eat, play, be active in a new home, for a day or so. 
If you need help feeding your baby, contact your breeder, or an Avian Vet Immediately.