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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:46:38 GMT -5
jaytee Adv Member Members 4,380 posts 0 warning points Gender:Male Location:S. E. Fl. Country:U S Posted 06 March 2012 - 11:35 PM Welcome to you, and Bandit.  If you haven't yet, make sure that Bandit has something that will come home with him. Something familiar will help with the transition to a new home.  It can be anything simple: a toy, perch, snuggle bunny, blanket (washcloth),........ As far as getting another, baby steps ....... Get to know Bandit, and he, you. Be sure the world of quaker is for you. Bringing another fid (Feathered, Finned Furred, Fuzzy kID... FID) into the flock is always a crap shoot, they may tolerate each other, they may be bestest buds, they may want to kill each other. Posted Image If you decide that YOU want another bird, go for it, but DON'T get an other bird for your bird. Edited by jaytee, 06 March 2012 - 11:35 PM. 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 22:47:11 GMT -5
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Should I be bringing a quaker into my home?
You need to know the serious care that a parrot requires first. Educate yourself about the pet breeding industry and use your money to support responsible and caring breeders only! Better yet, adopt and foster the unfortunate ones who were dumped by their owners when they realized the huge commitment. A note about the money - If you are trying to find a deal to buy a parrot then its probably not the pet for you. It's not easy or cheap to have a bird. You have to be responsible for their well being like a parent is for a human baby. They need attention, proper nutrition and supervision when out of cage. Vet visits and tests can really add up fast! They live a long time. The lifespan of a quaker parrot can be up to 30-40 years. Boarding is expensive and friends don't usually like caring for a noisy bird while you are away. Proper food, vet exams, meds, cages and toys are all things they usually require and they can be expensive. Birds are not just decoration and definitely are not a convenient pet. They are noisy, they chew just about everything and they poop a lot. You have to watch them constantly while out of cage to ensure they are not destroying your computer cords, paintings, electrical devices, any important papers you may have left out, mouse pads, plants, books, and I could really just about list everything in your house down to the mini blinds. Not to mention the illness and death that can come to them from chewing on these things. The personal distress you will experience when and if this happens is huge! They work their way deep into your heart and losing them is like losing a person. Only it's usually something you could have prevented if you had just known.
There are many hazards in the home that can cause tragedy for a well meaning person. These are outside animals that deserve to fly in a flock and be happy but because of being raised by humans cannot survive in the wild. They require more than just seeds and water in a cage. Birds are good at hiding illness and one day you rush them in because they are sick and next thing you know they have died and you beat yourself up endlessly because you may have killed your wonderful little friend before his time. I know this is intense. But I am so distraught after losing my first bird. It was before her time. She had an infection and I didn't catch it. I should have been weighing them every week because it's the earliest way to tell if they are sick. I've spent over a thousand dollars on making sure it doesn't happen to my three other birds. More money will be spent because one of the three is seriously ill right now. I'm angry that these animals were so carelessly bred in captivity in the first place. I bought one bird in a pet store to keep my first one company and I regret supporting such an industry even that one time. The rest are adopted because their owners couldn't or didn't want to care for them anymore. They are rewarding if you can make the commitment but you really need to think about how much effort, time and money you are willing to give because they require lots of all three.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:47:47 GMT -5
msdani1981 Love My Pets Senior Forum Manager 3,285 posts 0 warning points Gender:Female Location:Bellingham, Washington Country:United States Posted 19 August 2012 - 01:16 PM This question has been coming up on the forum a lot lately, so I'll post the answer here. "I just got a Quaker and it keeps biting me! Why is it doing this and how can I make it stop??" Stop trying to handle it, your bird is telling you "No, I don't like this.". The key word here is "just". If you just got a Quaker, no matter what age it is, you need to give it time to adjust to its new environment before you try to handle it too much. Quakers have the intelligence of a 3-4 year old human child, so just imagine what a toddler would do if it was suddlenly torn away from everything it knew and put with strangers who kept trying to handle it. You have to give it time. How much time depends on the bird. It could take a week, or it could take six months to a year, if the bird is older or has trust issues. Like people, some birds are cuddly and some are more distant. Wait three days before you try to touch it at all. In those three days change the food, water and papers (or whatever is in the bottom of the cage), spend lots of time talking to your bird, sit next to the cage and read books aloud, sing if you want. Get your bird used to your voice. You can also play games with your bird. Human babies generally love games where you look at them and as soon as eye contact is made, you turn your head away quickly. Parrots love that game too. A variation of that game is blinking. You make eye contact with your bird and blink. If he's comfortable, he'll blink back at you. My Cockatiel's favorite game is the tapping game. He'll tap on something (his cage bars, a perch, the coffee table, the wall...once he even tapped my head when he was up there! - anything that makes noise (well, my head didn't really make noise but I could feel it, LOL) - with his beak and I tap back to him. Then you can start giving healthy treats through the cage bars. Some healthy treats would be peanuts or sunflower seeds (not too many of these, because they're high in fat), plain popcorn (no salt or butter), pieces of fresh fruit (dried is good too, as long as it doesn't have added sugar), small amounts of whole wheat bread (I just learned that toasted is better for them), and veggies. Once your bird will take treats from you and eat them (not just drop or throw them), you can open the cage and LET THE BIRD COME OUT ON ITS OWN. This is extremely important. Don't reach in and try to get the bird out on your hand yet. If the bird wants to come out, it will. If it wants to come hang out on you, it will. If it bites, don't yell or say "Ouch" or anything, parrots are drama kings and queens. If you react loudly the bird will most likely bite again to get the same reaction. Calmly put the bird back on or in the cage. I hope this helps. If anyone wants to add anything, please do! Dani DaniNewSiggy.gif Dani and Zach Birds: Taz (Cockatiel) and Chewy (Quaker) Dog: Bilbo Cat: Diablo Aquarium Friends: Mr. Newt, Fish, Mantis Shrimp Horse: Camelia (Cami) Rehomed: Mickey the pigeon, Gypsy the horse, and 4 of the Jackson 5 (Diamond Doves) RIP Arnie, Sammy, Conan, Ms. Praying Mantis, Petey and Tito Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:48:16 GMT -5
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Posted 27 September 2012 - 05:34 PM
Hi im new here and really searching for advise.
My partner and I have been talking about bringing a Quaker into our lives for a few years now,
We have an appointment next week to meet some babies, im both nervous and excited!! but wondered if anyone had any advise for first time owners?
This isnt something we are entering in to lightly and so all info is valuable.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:48:43 GMT -5
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Hi, a few questions to put on here
Is there such a thing as a too big cage? Also there are the cages that are shaped kind of bumpy on top, but the bars are the same distance apart. Are these ok?
Can cage aggression ever go away completely?
What behaviors can pop up with a new bird when adjusting?
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:49:56 GMT -5
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I want to get Oliver out of his cage... I know he is adjusting, but he looks sad Posted Image and when I handled him at the breeder and a little when we got home he was all loving and seemed happy. Ah the transistion stage, still trying to gather the best advice on what to do, leave him be for a day (not take him out of the cage, i will be talking and paying him attention) or start on letting him out late afternoon, evening like he will when we are on schedule. Also, to keep him in the room with Rio (cockatiel) and Perry (budgie) or keep him in another for a while... I didnt really think of that until reading others posts since he has been in the building with several other birds at the breeders since he went down to once a day feedings. And he has been weaned for over a week now.... what to do?
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:50:26 GMT -5
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I am going to rescue a Quaker. I have had many birds in the past the largest being a cockatiel. My gramma always had cockatoos and macaws so I got experience with them. My questions are;
*Is rescuing too much different then buying a bird?
*I am rescuing from Rainbow Feathers bird club, has anyone adopted from there and have any personal reviews about the club or the quality of it's birds?
*I have 4 budgies, how do you think they would get along if they were together during their free flight time?
*Do they form VERY good bonds with their owners even if there are other birds around? Even of another species?
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 1, 2014 22:51:01 GMT -5
msdani1981 Love My Pets Senior Forum Manager 3,285 posts 0 warning points Gender:Female Location:Bellingham, Washington Country:United States Posted 05 January 2014 - 05:48 PM Hi Pitbulls! Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new (future) addition! Hopefully someone else can pitch in with this, but I'll do my best to answer some of your questions. *Is rescuing too much different then buying a bird? It depends on the situation the bird is coming from, the bird's age, and the amount (and quality) of handling it has had throughout its lifetime. When you bring your "baby" home, talk softly to it whenever you're feeding, changing water and bedding. Talk softly when you pass by the cage, basically telling your new friend that you know it's scared and confused, but that you love it and it will be okay. It's amazing what Quakers can comprehend. *I am rescuing from Rainbow Feathers bird club, has anyone adopted from there and have any personal reviews about the club or the quality of it's birds? I've never heard of them, I'm sorry. Maybe someone else has...what area do you live in? *I have 4 budgies, how do you think they would get along if they were together during their free flight time? It depends on the birds. I would suggest at least a two-week quarantine period at first, as a precaution (don't want the new bird to potentially bring in some sort of illness to your current flock), and then you can introduce the birds to each other, with supervision. Some birds immediately bond and others hate each other for life. I would always supervise, though. A Quaker's beak can do a lot of damage to a little budgie. *Do they form VERY good bonds with their owners even if there are other birds around? Even of another species? That depends on the amount of time and effort you put into your relationship with your bird, and it also depends on the bird's personality. Chewy LOVES talking to me, and having me talk to him but I can't touch him. Zach is his person, and yeah...he is very devoted to Zach (of course, he's a parrot and Zach does get bitten once in awhile). Chewy's cage is next to Taz's, and the birds are out together, but Taz is "top bird" in our flock and Chewy knows it, so he doesn't mess with him. I hope this helps! DaniNewSiggy.gif Dani and Zach Birds: Taz (Cockatiel) and Chewy (Quaker) Dog: Bilbo Cat: Diablo Aquarium Friends: Mr. Newt, Fish, Mantis Shrimp Horse: Camelia (Cami) Rehomed: Mickey the pigeon, Gypsy the horse, and 4 of the Jackson 5 (Diamond Doves) RIP Arnie, Sammy, Conan, Ms. Praying Mantis, Petey and Tito Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report |
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Post by my husband got a quaker on Aug 14, 2014 22:25:28 GMT -5
Hello I was camping with the kids when I found out my husband brought home a quaker. Well he really likes birds but they make me nervous so Im learning with the quaker. He bite me on the neck the first night I had him on my shoulder.For now I will be wearing a hoodie sweat shirt. We are learning he really needs to be worked with he wont step up and he doesn't play with his toys. Hes about 2 years old. I gave him sunflower seeds earlier and he came to me easier. Funny thing is when Im in the room he only wants me and not my husband. Do U guys suggest giving baby food on a spoon for the kids to get him use to them? I want him to be good with the whole family. Also how do we start him playing with his toys and how to get him to step up. We have to put our shoulder up to him to get him to come on to us. Thanks everyone Im not giving up on him but I think we have our hands full.
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Post by easttex on Aug 15, 2014 15:42:20 GMT -5
Hi, and welcome to the wonderful world of Quakers! (Though you do sound unconvinced of the wonderfulness of it so far.  As one of the old timers on this board usually mentions in his greeting to newbies, getting a good book on parrots is a good place to start. They're not like dogs or cats, and a little insight into their inner workings can go a long way. There is also some good information in this, and other, threads. First off, I wouldn't allow him on my shoulder yet. That is best left as a reward for good behavior, and I would certainly wait until he is better trained before allowing him up there. Too many vulnerable spots within his beak reach. I don't know how long you've had him, but he needs time to adjust to his new surroundings before you put too much pressure on him. Let him get to know you and learn to trust you before trying to handle him a lot. How old are your children? Some birds are more tolerant of boisterous little people than others. If the kids are too small to understand and respect the bird's fears and needs, or are not able to be very calm and kind even with a bird that may bite, I wouldn't encourage them to interact too closely. Food on a spoon should be fine, if it doesn't scare him. Many birds do enjoy being hand fed this way. In all your interactions with him, try to be calm and deliberate, and don't move too quickly. They usually respond best to someone who appears confident and kind, even if the confidence part takes a little acting. ** Dani - would it be possible to move this and the previous post to its own thread? If you think that makes sense, of course. |
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Post by RON B on Jun 21, 2015 7:24:37 GMT -5
Posted 13 January 2010 - 05:03 PM i just brought my bird home yesterday and he's not eating/vocalizing/moving around very much. help! any new addition to your home needs time to settle in. his whole world has just been turned upside down. ----------------------------------------------------------- Very true excellent advice. How is the bird doing now today? Much adjusted i bet. |
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Post by jenh on Jul 25, 2016 15:59:38 GMT -5
Can someone please tell me if Quacker parrots good with a family? Or do they get attached to one person and nasty with others?
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Post by jenh on Jul 25, 2016 16:01:27 GMT -5
Can someone please tell me if Quacker parrots good with a family? Or do they get attached to one person and nasty with others?
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Post by Angie on Dec 5, 2019 13:17:28 GMT -5
I just brought home a 4 month old blue boy Quaker last night. He is a sweetheart however I’m concerned as he is staying fluffed up. He currently has his head tucked in his back and maybe he didn’t sleep last night? I’m worried he could be sick as we have had Budgies do this and pass away. Any suggestions?
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Post by cnyguy on Dec 5, 2019 21:51:48 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum. It's possible that your new QP was catching up on lost sleep. Has he been active at other times? It's not unusual for a new parrot to be a little subdued, but it isn't typical for one to sleep all the time. My best suggestion is to find a veterinarian-- either avian certified or at least experienced in caring for parrots-- and schedule a checkup for yout new feathered friend. It's usually recommended to do that within the first two weeks of bringing the parrot home, but if there are immediate health concerns, sooner is better than later.
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If you haven't yet, make sure that Bandit has something that will come home with him. Something familiar will help with the transition to a new home. 
It can be anything simple: a toy, perch, snuggle bunny, blanket (washcloth),........ As far as getting another, baby steps 
As one of the old timers on this board usually mentions in his greeting to newbies, getting a good book on parrots is a good place to start. They're not like dogs or cats, and a little insight into their inner workings can go a long way. There is also some good information in this, and other, threads.
