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Post by ddpyogachick on May 6, 2015 9:26:12 GMT -5
Hello!
I am so excited! I have had birds before, including 2 quakers. However, I haven't had a bird in my life for a long time. I am finally at a good place and I am ready to become a birdy's mommy again! SO excited! I have talked to a breeder, and will be going to visit my little fella next week. He (or she?) is only 2 weeks old right now. I forgot to ask her, does anyone know when they are old enough to go to a new home?
Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.
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Post by easttex on May 6, 2015 10:19:28 GMT -5
Congratulations! It kind of depends on the breeder. They will usually want to make sure they are well weaned first, which normally happens around week 8-10, though it can vary. Some breeders will let them go before this, but it generally is not a good idea unless you have hand feeding skills already. By the way, that's quite a handle you have there, ddpyogachick!  |
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Post by Jan and Shah on May 6, 2015 16:23:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. It varies as to when breeders will release their birds. I got Shah at 5 months of age - he went from the breeder to the petshop and I got him the day after he arrived at the petshop. I know you wont have to wait that long. Ring the breeder back and ask them. That way you will be prepared for the baby when he/she arrives. If you have any questions about quakers, this forum is the place to ask them. We are all here to help and support each other.
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Post by cnyguy on May 6, 2015 19:31:49 GMT -5
Welcome, and congratulations on becoming a Quaker parront again! |
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Post by biteybird on May 6, 2015 23:06:32 GMT -5
Welcome! We brought our quaker home from the breeder when she was just a bit over 8 weeks old. She had just started to eat on her own a day or two before. She also flew for the first time after we got home with her. I would not recommend picking up your baby until he/she is at least 8 weeks old (maybe 9), unless you are willing to handfeed, which is really complicated for someone who's never done it before (but maybe you have).
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Post by aaron on May 8, 2015 9:15:09 GMT -5
Greetings and welcome to the forum! I'm sure the anticipation is intense! How exciting!
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Post by ddpyogachick on May 30, 2015 19:19:34 GMT -5
I'm anxiously waiting! Cage and toys are here, and baby is 5 1/2 weeks old. We are still waiting on the DNA test and I hope to bring him/her home in a few weeks!
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Post by aaron on May 30, 2015 22:05:13 GMT -5
Super exciting!
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Post by julianna on May 31, 2015 13:21:45 GMT -5
That is awesome. Welcome to the forum and I hope all goes well for you and the new baby.
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Post by ddpyogachick on Jun 3, 2015 19:09:04 GMT -5
I have pictures! I'm not sure how to add pictures though...He (or she) is about 6 weeks old and weaning good. Breeder says if all goes well, he/she will come home in 2-2 1/2 weeks. ![]() |
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Post by aaron on Jun 4, 2015 12:12:22 GMT -5
We would love to see photos... For uploading photos-- you will need to upload them to a site that can host them with a public link (facebook, photobucket, etc) and copy the link for the photo once it is uploaded. Then when you reply (you can't use the Quick Reply at the bottom, you need to go to the full-blown editor), there is a little button to insert an image... it will bring up a box when you click it that has a place to paste the link to the photo. Paste it in there and it will insert the photo into your message.
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