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Post by aropple on May 29, 2015 15:42:29 GMT -5
I have two bonded male quakers, ages 6 and 8. I know of a very nice quaker that is 1 yr old that is looking for a home. I have multiple birds now and could take him in, but don't want fights amidst my pair and/or an anxious love triangle. The 1yr old hasn't been gendertested yet. How would the gender impact the current pair? Thoughts welcome!
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Post by siobhan on May 29, 2015 15:49:10 GMT -5
My two Quakers are sworn enemies but mostly they just ignore each other. If you can handle a third bird, and if you're willing to be the baby's best buddy in case the two boys refuse to be friends, why not?
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Post by easttex on May 29, 2015 16:20:37 GMT -5
I can't answer your question, aropple, but I have to say it is very interesting. If the new one turns out to be female, I do wonder how that will affect the dynamics. Please keep us posted!  I always like to learn more about these creatures. |
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Post by aropple on May 29, 2015 20:29:12 GMT -5
I'm not too anxious to bring in another as I already have a bunch of birds, dogs, and cats. I feel for him, though -- someone bought him and brought him home for one night then returned him. He is a year old and seems gentle and in good health. Been in the shop for 6 months already, all alone. Sad.
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Post by easttex on May 30, 2015 8:17:04 GMT -5
Life in a pet store is a little sad. If you do get him, I would go with the assumption that the three will not get along, and ensure he has separate quarters. If you are able to successfully introduce him to the others, good.
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Post by siobhan on May 30, 2015 10:10:07 GMT -5
I have nine birds so I'm not the one to ask. LOL
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Post by aropple on May 30, 2015 14:57:47 GMT -5
Good points, all. I told the store that I couldn't take it without knowing it's gender, so the ball is in their court. I left my name and number as a last resort if they reallllly want to place it. Let fate take its course...!
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Post by Jan and Shah on May 30, 2015 21:23:52 GMT -5
Someone I know has 3 quakers - 2 boys and a girl. The boys do pick on the girl but they can get away from each other as they access to the whole house. They do share the cage (which is gigantic) but the door is never closed. One thing I might mention, however, is that the noise is frightful.
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Post by aaron on May 30, 2015 22:18:07 GMT -5
I would imagine the noise for three quakers would be absurd. Haha. But I'm someone who honestly can't imagine having to manage multiple birds. Cupcake already dominates our existence. |
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Post by aropple on May 31, 2015 11:29:18 GMT -5
Thanks -- good info! My two can be noisy but usually they are fine. With a third? Who knows. I also have a macaw, ekkie, and Grey, so someone is usually talking in my house at any one time (unless I'm sleeping - then they are silent. I love that!)
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on May 31, 2015 11:36:06 GMT -5
Hi. A word of caution, especially for a bird that comes from a pet shop setting...It is always a best practice to quarantine a new arrival from your flock for 30 days. I understand most people do not have the means to keep their new flock member totally isolated, but even if you have a separate room he can stay in, away from your other birds, that is better than nothing.
This not only helps protect your current birds, but also helps protect your new guy from picking up things that the haven't been exposed to.
Good luck!
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Post by julianna on May 31, 2015 13:05:21 GMT -5
I have only one quaker and I do not feel sad that he is alone because he really isn't as he has me almost 24/7. Sometimes I wish he had another playmate but I know that he would not be the same bird and I really do not want him to change his personality.
When Oscar goes to the sitters she has another quaker and they do not get along very well. The other one can fly so if Oscar picks on him he can always retreat.
Quakers are flock birds so you can for sure count on a lot of talking going on as they constantly check to make sure the others are okay.
Good luck for sure.
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I always like to learn more about these creatures.
