What should I do?

[Kateykat]

Hi guys, you might remember that I said a little while ago we had decided to add another bird to our household. And that we had decided on a cockatiel. Well here is the thing. Hubby (and myself too I guess) have always really wanted a Quaker and we have been offered a little green guy by a friend of ours who is moving and doesn't want to take her fid with herr. He/she is sooo sweet, but we had already made our minds up for a cockatiel. I told her that I would have to think about it first. What do you think?

[ParrotletLover]

First I would recommend you study up on Quakers. They are known to be potentially loud and territorial. They are also very good talkers and great companions.

If you feel you are ready (and your family, together, makes this decision), meet the bird and give it a trial run. If it doesn't work out, you can still go with the cockatiel. If it does, you found your new companion.

The best of luck to you in your quest for a new feathered friend.

[Kateykat]

Originally Posted by ParrotletLover

First I would recommend you study up on Quakers. They are known to be potentially loud and territorial. They are also very good talkers and great companions.

If you feel you are ready (and your family, together, makes this decision), meet the bird and give it a trial run. If it doesn't work out, you can still go with the cockatiel. If it does, you found your new companion.

The best of luck to you in your quest for a new feathered friend.

Hi Blake,
Before we got Mojo (our gcc) I was all set to get a Qauker, but I saw a picture of a green cheek and that changed everything. I have a couple of Quaker books around here somewhere. My main concern is mostly that s/he is a second home bird. Yes she is a sweetheart ( I have played with her a few times) but how much will she miss her current owner and household? S/he is only a year I think. The Quaker was in an only bird household and the lady is the only one that spends time with her. How tramatic is it going from one person to another household do you think?

[ParrotletLover]

Allow the Quaker to get used to you and your family by visiting frequently, bringing treats and toys, and being positive. When you finally bring her home, she isn't amongst strangers. She will take time to adjust, but she should be fine.

If she has been vet checked and is healthy, and your Mojo is as well, you can slowly introduce them. I doubt there will be problems, other than getting used to each other and the Quaker getting used to his new family.

[The Outlaw]

I am a real fan of Quaker parrots. I know that some get reputations of being noisy and nippy, but my little Quaker isn't loud (of course, in the company of greys, amazons and macaws who would even notice) and is only nippy with others. She's fine with me. I think Quakers are the funniest little parrots on Earth and are little treasures. The other plus is that they don't produce feather dust which can be a problem with folks suffering from sinus problems, respiratory problems and certainly asthma.

I don't have any tiels (asthma) but I think they are super too. Why not try the Quaker? At one year, she'll easily rebond. And, since all of the birds you are talking about are quite small, you may still decide a cockatiel would be fun, too.

[Kateykat]

Originally Posted by The Outlaw

I am a real fan of Quaker parrots. I know that some get reputations of being noisy and nippy, but my little Quaker isn't loud (of course, in the company of greys, amazons and macaws who would even notice) and is only nippy with others. She's fine with me. I think Quakers are the funniest little parrots on Earth and are little treasures. The other plus is that they don't produce feather dust which can be a problem with folks suffering from sinus problems, respiratory problems and certainly asthma.

I don't have any tiels (asthma) but I think they are super too. Why not try the Quaker? At one year, she'll easily rebond. And, since all of the birds you are talking about are quite small, you may still decide a cockatiel would be fun, too.

I kinda think we've already made up our minds to take her. I think I am trying to fool myself into thinking I have to make the choice. lol.

[Monica]

Sounds like she is already yours since you already know her! Go on and take her home! She may need to adjust, though just talk to her and tell her why she is coming to live with you, and that you hope that she will be spending the rest of her life with you guys! If after you take her in, and don't quite feel like the flock is 'complete', you can then look for a tiel to fit in somewhere!

If though after taking the quaker in and she is not enjoying the new place after a few months, you can decide if you would rather or not keep her. If things just don't seem to be turning out, I'm sure you could probably find her a loving home where she'd fit in!

[Tiki]

Katey, I can personally vouch for quakers as being sweet. lovable little birds. You wouldn't regret taking this little girl in, she sounds like a real sweetie. Hey there is always room for one more, you can still have a tiel too! I have 9 tiels and a quaker and am looking at Princess parrots now!

Welcome to birdaholics anonymous!

[Kateykat]

Just had to come back and post this. Hubby has been on me for the last hour (well it seems like an hour!). We have offically decided to add her to our house. Yeah! Now we have a flock! Got off the phone with my friend and agreed to have her with us. Just finished purchasing a spiffy new cage, which is the same as Mojo's only black, will be booking a vet check for her on Monday, she won't be comming home before she has seen the vet and been given the all clear. Whooo hooo very exciting.

[ParrotletLover]

Congratulations, Katie!