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The Quaker Parrot is a medium-sized bird that makes an excellent pet. They are the best talkers of all medium-sized birds and are relatively inexpensive. Quakers do not require much time and dedication though.

Quaker parrots are native to South America. They are also known as Quaker Parakeets. They are found mainly in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Bolivia. However, today there are even Quakers living in the United States. The living wild in the United States escaped birds who settled there. There are many Quaker parrots living in Florida.

The Quaker average is about eleven inches long and weighs between 90 and 120 grams. They are about the size of a cockatiel, but are much more stocky. The predominant color of these birds is green, but other mutations such as albinos, Pied, cinnamon, lutino and blue-cinnamon are available. They also have beautiful feathers blue and green tail. Their bill is pale yellow or horn colored.

In some places, Quaker parrots are illegal, so make sure you you can have one before trying to make a home. They are prolific breeders and if the flight of birds, they can train people very important. This could become a problem, so this is why some states have laws against them. States where they are illegal including California, Tennessee, Kentucky, Wyoming, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Hawaii.

It is very important that you put your bird on a good diet to maintain their health. The basic diet should be pellets, not seeds. Other foods such as vegetables, fruits, breads and cereals must also be offered. Variety is always good in a diet. You should not eat too many seeds. Some things you should never eat are caffeine, chocolate, alcohol and avocado. They are toxic to all species of birds. Food and water must be in the cage at all times.

The minimum cage size for the Quakers is 18 inches long by 18 inches wide by 24 inches tall. Try to obtain more large cage that you can for your bird. Some Quakers tend to be territorial about their space, which is their cage. You can usually solve this problem having a bedroom "in the cage. A sleeping box works very well for this. You should also get many types of toys to keep your bird busy.

You will need to keep your bird's wings clipped and their nails trimmed. Almost all Quakers also loves baths. Simply fill in a dish with about one inch of water and let your bird take a bath. Try to provide bath water as often as you can. You should at least allow them to take a bath once a week. This will really help their skin and feathers, as well as provide entertainment for your bird.

Quakers are very sweet birds who want always be around you. They are very loyal to their owners and playful, but can be stubborn too. They have a great ability to speak and are Bird very funny.

Be informed before buying a Quaker parrot birds are noisy. They like the noise and this makes these good talkers. Talking is not their only sound though. They are often strong grinding noises that can be very annoying.

Quakers do best in households that spend much time with them. You need to know that these birds require a lot of love and attention. Make sure that this bird is this you want before you get it.

Michael Russell

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