Hello and Welcome to Quirky Quakers Bird site.
Quakers are a fun and quirky bird and will grow on you,you just have to Love them with all their antic's. Plus they are good talkers and great with kids.
You need to own one yourself to see how playful and loving they are.
Here's some helpful information on them:
Common Names: Quaker Parrot, Quaker Parakeet, Monk Parakeet.
Origin: South America, with feral colonies established in parts of the United States.
Size: Medium, about 12 inches in length from beak to tail, weighing between 80 and 150 grams.
Average Lifespan: 20 - 30 years in captivity, depending on quality of care.
Temperament: Quakers are very confident and social birds. They love to interact with their "flock" and are known around the world for their exceptional talking ability. In captivity, they tend to bond very closely with one person, and are known for their loyal nature. Most hand fed Quakers are quite gentle and many make wonderful pets for younger bird owners.
Colors: The normal colors of an adult Quaker are a vivid green on the head, wings, and back, with a splash of whitish-grey on the face and chest. They have gorgeous blue flight feathers and a lighter green tinge on the underside of their tails. Captive breeding programs have also produced a variety of beautiful color mutations in Quakers.
Feeding: Quakers are known to be extremely good eaters. They thrive on fresh fruits and vegetables, and do well in captivity when this diet is supplemented with quality commercial pellets and seed. Some quakers tend to become overweight if allowed to indulge in too many fattening nuts and seed treats, so be sure to offer your Quaker fresh greens, legumes, pasta, and other vegetables as a main food source.
Exercise: Quakers are very active birds, and need to have an adequate amount of space in which to play. Provide your Quaker with plenty of toys, playgyms as "exercise equipment", and time outside of the cage to ensure that your pet stays happy and physically fit.
