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| | | From: Phyliss (Original Message) | Sent: 1/3/2007 4:39 PM |
I adopted 2-6 month olds. The lady that had them had to hand raise them because momma kicked them out of the nest. She was unable to give them the love and attention they needed and she knows I adopt and rescure. They are so sweet, however, they do not know how to get up on fingers. One of them when you take it out of the cage immediately rolls over and plays dead. It is so funny. Any advice on how to raise these two would be appreciated. I have been told they need to be seperated if we want them to talk. |
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Just my opinion: The first thing to do, in my opinion, is to quarantine them, of course, away from any other birds you have for 30-60 days. And, during that period I think they should be vet-checked. There just might be a reason why the momma bird kicked them out of the nest and it might be a physical ailment. Quakers are not known for their talking ability so I think it would be unusual if you got either one of them to talk. If they were my birds, I would keep them in large separate cages right next to each other, if I didn't know their gender, but otherwise I would house them together in a really giant cage. It makes it a bit more difficult to get results with them but I would enjoy watching their interactions more than I would worry about their talking ~ until they become sexually mature. Since they've never been taught the Step Up command, it's obviously up to you to teach them and train them and socialize them. It takes time and patience and love to earn the trust of a bird, as I'm sure you already know from previous adoptions and rescues. I would recommend the little book Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan as a good guide to understanding and overcoming various avian behaviors. You can use that information with all of your birds. Good luck and do keep us posted on their progress. We love to hear all about them. Photos? |
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You must go see this. Cutest thing I ever saw. Be sure to watch Chickety China and The Quaker Song. Laugh your head off. I saved it to my pc and watch it often. Annie |
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| | From:  momnoah | Sent: 1/5/2007 1:12 AM |
Annie, Thank you! I love those clips! Phyliss, I have often heard that many Quakers could talk well and were clowns as well. I've talked to several people who have talking Quakers. Some talk well, some just say a few things. Although they can be noisy, they love them. As in any species, they are all individuals and only time and patience will tell. If it were me, I would cage them seperately as I've had far better luck working with singles (in cockatiels mostly) than I have when they were caged together with one or more others. You also might consider clipping their wings at least while you are training them if they aren't already. Time enough later to decide whether to keep them clipped or let them grow depending on your household etc... A good, varied diet of pellets, some seed, fruits & veggies, etc... helps as well. |
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While I can't speak from experience, the Quaker is one parrot that deserves much respect! Sheeeesh.....it is outlawed in several States due to their ability to survive in most environments! We have many areas throughout Washington and Oregon that are home to these little green wonders. Below are a couple of photos that I took on a day trip to visit my father who lives in Washington State. These are just two of the dozens of nests I observed! The flocks we saw contained over 50 plus birds each. Amazing. Crystal |
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| | | From: Dunduey | Sent: 1/5/2007 7:47 AM |
My Charlie was a quaker. He knew over 300 word's. He talked in sentences and would ask questions. I got caught in the rain one day. When i came in the house Charlie ask me ,if i had taken a bath. He was outside in his outsides cage when a dog came up. Charlie ask me if the "bugger bear" was going to get him. I guess i will always miss and grieve for him. |
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"If you don't learn something new every day, you're probably dead." (My Mother used to tell me that.) I stand corrected on the Quaker's speaking ability. How strange that I had never, in all of these years, heard that before. |
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I surely didn't mean to make you feel bad, birdlady. I had just found that Pluto site recently and knew everyone would love it. I think Dunduey's stories about her little Charlie, was why I knew Quakers could talk. I think Skeeter had a talker at one time, too. Love your Mother's phrase. Annie |
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| | | From: Phyliss | Sent: 1/8/2007 10:44 AM |
Thank you all for you responses. First to let you all know, the reason the mother bird kicked them out is she did that witha ll her young. Seemed she liked to make babies, not take care of them.LOL They have started to immitate some of the sounds my teilsmake. It is really funny. Especially the kissing sounds. I will keep you all posted. |
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I Hhad a quaker named Cricket who was a very good talker. He word assocoiated very well also. I could pick up my keys to go to work and he would say "Mommy go work?? Bye bye" If I was in the kitchen and he heard the pots or the microwave he asked--"you making my dinner" lol . He had quite a large vocabulary. I now have a senegal who is talking quite well--I taught him to say Merry Christmas-- now its christmas every day lol-- he learned it in about 4 days |
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Quakers in the news! GO QUAKERS! Crystal |
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In Bird Talk magazine the quakers are on the top 10 talking birds. |
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hello, I am new to this site and just finally got a chance to read some of the posts. My name is Tanya I have an african grey (tag) Paco and a quaker parrot...his name is big bird Big Bird is 3 and Paco is 2. The quaker actually says more words than my timneh does...only b/c the timney has to complety perfect them before he will say them in front of people. Big Bird (quaker) is not shy..will say anything you tell him...sings row row your boat, says hello when you walk in the room and by by when you pick up your keys to leave. he aske for bites and crackers, and tells the other bird to shut up..he calls the dog and tells her to lay down. I have never really counted his words...but he will say step up any time I am working with Paco...but you get the stick out for him to step up and he is all over the house...will not step up...just his thing...so he gets toweled daily. It is very nice to meet you all...I am from Parkersburg WV...wondering if any other bird lovers in my area? thanks for having me Tanya |
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I agree about the talking ability of the Quakers as they have a vast vocabulary... Even when kept in pairs they pick up words and sounds very quickly. |
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Ooops Tanya... meant to say Bird Brainz welcomed you in another post... not too long ago I believe  |
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