Instructions
Provide your Quaker parrot with a flight cage. This cage is large enough for the bird to fly around and exercise. Make sure the bars are less than ½ inch apart.
Add perches to the cage that are about ½- to ¾-inch around and at least 4 inches long. The longer the perches and the more you can provide, the better.
Add bird cage paper, available at pet supply stores, to the droppings tray in the bottom of the cage. Put a metal grate over the paper so your Quaker parrot doesn't step in the droppings. The paper should be cleaned and all cage items disinfected weekly.
Feed your Quaker parrot a pellet diet made especially for this breed. Pellets should make up 60 to 70 percent of your parrot's diet. The rest should be fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, carrots, leafy greens and broccoli. Cut these items up very small for your parrot.
Give your Quaker parrot fresh water every day. The water needs to be free of chlorine.
Mist your Quaker parrot with non-chlorinated water every week. Consult with your veterinarian before misting your parrot for the first time.
Take your Quaker parrot out of its cage every single day. This type of bird is highly intelligent and needs mental stimulation each day. Do not get a Quaker parrot unless you can offer adequate play time.
Rotate the perches and parrot-approved toys in your Quaker parrot's cage.
Care of Quaker Parrots
A Quaker parrot can make a suitable pet; however, parrots can be difficult and time-consuming to care for. Take the commitment of purchasing a Quaker parrot and bringing it home as seriously as you would take the responsibility of adopting a new cat or dog. Your Quaker parrot will become a member of the family, and it's important for everyone in the house to learn how to properly care for the animal.