Rochelle R writes
I purchased a 3-month-old Quaker parrot, suspecting it was a female. I was told she was hand-fed. I’ve had her for over a month now. But she is petrified of hands.
I’ve been placing my hand (palm down) to hold a treat near her cage door, she usually takes it.
Why is it so important to understand the differences between bird species?
I’m not ashamed to say we get more deliveries from Amazon (like most Americans) then we care to talk about.
This week a new Amazon driver “Patrick” handed off an envelope then said “I’ve never been here before – this place looks cool.”
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Are ionized air purifiers safe for my lovebird?
Absolutely not! (MitchR)
Although marketed as being able to “scrub the air”, these “ionizers” do not remove airborne dust to a significant degree but do generate ozone, an unstable oxygen molecule (O3). Read more: (more…)
Lynn H writes
Hi. First of all, thank you much for all of your valuable information.
It is greatly appreciated.
RE: Do You Think That Birds Are Unhappy in a Bird Cage?
I have had a total of three birds: a cockatiel, a quaker parakeet, and a Senegal parrot since 1990.
Quaker parrots a.k.a. monk parakeets are unique little birds.
Feathered factoid – Quakers are the only parrot that builds a nest.
Not just any nest – a condominium nest.
Quaker parakeets nests are so large that they accommodate dozens of birds who share body warmth enabling them to endure the harshness of winters in Chicago and other major cities around the country.
Katie L. Asks
Is there ever a chance my Quaker Parrot Blu will warm up to my other birds?
He just turned 1, I’ve had him since he was a baby.
We got Winnie the Cockatiel as a baby about 6 months after Blu and just a few weeks ago Chip the parakeet joined our flock.
Blu isn’t as aggressive w/Winnie at this point, but he used to stalk her.
He loved pulling a feather or biting her toes and as a result, Winnie is scared of Blu and little baby Chip.
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Yet these three species come in close to a combined 100 flavors.
Major Mitchell cockatoos are not loud, and not necessarily cuddly
Bare eyed cockatoos are all but demure
Noble macaws are only 12 to 14 inches long.
Hyacinth macaws are up to 44 inches long – 4 times the size of a noble macaw.
You can’t compare the two just because the are macaws.
From Ria
Subject: Quaker parrot advice
Message: Hello
I’m probably going to type a lot, but I figure the more details the better when asking for advice.
I hope you don’t mind!
I have a Quaker parrot.
He is 13 years old and DNA proven male.
I got him when he was a baby, and I was a teenager.
