How to Introduce Quaker Parrots

Quaker parrots are small hardy parrots that do well alone, but which may be kept in company. While they should not be kept with smaller birds, which they are inclined to bully, they maybe kept with other Quaker parrots and birds of a similar size so long as there are no personality conflicts. Some Quaker parrots will never take to other birds no matter how they are introduced, while other birds are much more social. Use the same process whether you are introducing Quaker parrots to members of their own species or to other birds.

Things You'll Need

  • Separate bird cages
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Instructions

    • 1

      House the two birds in separate cages.

    • 2

      Place the cages close to each other, but with at least 4 or 5 inches separating them. The key is to get the birds used to each other without allowing the Quaker parrot to reach over and bite the other bird's feet, which is common bullying behavior.

    • 3

      Watch for parallel behavior, where the birds start eating, sleeping, and playing at the same time. This shows that they are beginning to bond and become used to each other.

    • 4

      Bring the birds together outside of the cage when you have observed two to three days of the parallel behavior.

    • 5

      Observe how the birds behave. If they show agitation, put them back in their cages for a few days before trying again. The bonding process can take anywhere from three or four weeks up to six months, depending on the birds. When the birds preen each other and seem comfortable together, house them together in the same cage.