Guide to Owning a Quaker Parrot

Quaker parrots are one of America's most popular pet birds due to their beauty and relative ease to care for. Bird lovers often question what it would take to care for a Quaker parrot and are often overwhelmed with the idea of caring for a squawking pet bird. However, with some determination and skill, owing a Quaker parrot can be a great learning experience that will reap long term memories.

  1. Cage

    • Quaker parrots must reside in an aviary, and the aviary must meet the needs for your pet bird. When choosing an aviary, choose an aviary that is at least twice the width of the base of your bird with a height that is at least three times the height of your bird.

    Food

    • Quaker parrots are hardy birds and can survive perfectly fine on standardized bird feed. However, it is highly suggested that for optimal health and to stimulate your Quaker parrot, that you regularly feed your Quaker parrot nuts, fruit, eggs and vegetables. By doing this, you are providing valuable vitamins and minerals to your parrot as well as giving it intellectual stimulation.

    Play

    • Caring for a Quaker parrot also means not just placing it into your aviary and simply feeding it. You need to regularly let your bird outside of its aviary for at least two hours a day. To not would be like keeping a dog in a kennel and never taking it for a walk. When you take your parrot out on these 'walks,' play with it and encourage it to move around your home to give it a new environment to explore.

    Vet

    • Caring for a Quaker parrot means taking it to the vet at least once a year to ensure your bird is in optimal health. Quaker parrots are hardy birds, however several bird diseases are prevalent in the Quaker parrot population. These check ups are essential, as your Quaker parrot will instinctively hide any weakness or sickness until it is too late.