Quaker or Conure?

[ScubeyTBD]

Hi All Bird-Lovers

I'm new to the Board and don't have my bird... yet! I've been researching and visiting the local bird store for a few months now, trying to figure out the best one for me, and for my side-kick...Wrigley, a cockerspaniel, age 6.

I am considering a Blue Quaker or a Green-Cheeked (yellow sided) Conure, which the store has now, each bird is about 10 weeks old. This conure is a spit-fire hellion and spunky... The quaker is timid and standoffish, at least at this young age.

I would like a bird that is not shy and that is cuddly, fun, and interactive. Ideally, I would like the bird not to be afraid of my dog, and would prefer that my dog be intimidated by the bird, which is a likely potential as he's a sweet, mild-mannered dog.

Could you all give me some key comparisons and things to know as between these 2 specific breeds? If another type seems more appropriate and stands out to you, please tell me. I don't want to go big though, i.e. over 10-12".

Thanks!!

[birdsnthings]

I have found the Blue Quakers to be more independent in raising them. They are generally very sweet and I have noticed not as vocal as the Green Quaker but then you just never know once they get a little older.
The Conures can be a little on the "spunky" side, argumentative but sweet.
Quakers can be argumentative as well and their temper tantrums are funny from what I have seen particularly in the Green Quaker.
This is a hard decision as they both can be very nice pets. I personally would lean toward the "spunky" one. I really enjoy the conures in particular.
Alice

[denmor55]

I have Greencheeks, Blue Quakers and Green Quakers. and would not part with any of them. If you want one that is not shy and that is cuddly, fun, and interactive. The conure is the best bet. If you want a very smart bird that can become a great talker and bully almost any dog the Quaker may be the way to go. My self I would get both :)