Interesting facts about quaker parrots

The Quaker Parrot is also known as Myiopsitta monachus. They are also called quaker parakeets, monk parrots, or monk parakeets. 

Some people attribute the quaker's name to the bird’s distinctive “quaking” motions. Even baby Quakers often quake when they’re begging for food.

If you are considering taking a quaker for a pet, make sure you have a plan to take care of the bird for its entire life. They are a very social species who bond closely with their owners hence it is difficult for them to deal with being bounced from home to home when people have to give them up.

They have an extraordinary ability to mimic human speech, they learn a diverse vocabulary of words and sounds and also tend to speak very clearly like rival larger parrot species in terms of the clarity of voices.

Generally, Quakers are little chatterboxes when it comes to mimicking, as well as their natural calls. They have an extraordinary ability to mimic human speech, they learn a diverse vocabulary of words and sounds and also tend to speak very clearly like rival larger parrot species in terms of the clarity of voices.

Quaker Parrotlet Food

Quakers are to be fed on quality pellets and given fresh fruit and vegetables daily. You can feed your Quaker fruits like apples, carrots, beans, peas, corn, broccoli, and spinach. Their food should not be left in the cage for too long because spoilt fruit can gather bacteria and yeasts and result in your bird getting ill. However, ensure you never feed your Quaker lettuce, avocado, or apple seeds.

We have a collection of Quaker Parrotlet Food you could order here.

Quaker Parrotlet Toys

Without playing or engaging in some sort of activity, a Quaker parrot can become bored, depressed, and may eventually get ill. To keep this from happening, give your bird toys that it can use to entertain itself when you are not home and spend quality time entertaining it yourself every day.

For your Quaker to be entertained, you need to supply it with toys. At Scarlette, we have a wide variety of toys that are available for Quaker parrotlet. This includes rope toys they can climb, ladders, swings, bells, and chewable toys. All these and more can be gotten here.

Quaker Parrotlet Perches

Perches serve as a Quaker parrot's version of furniture. It serves as a place for them to relax, feed and drink water and sometimes even sleep. It also contributes to your bird's foot health. Because perches are such an important part of your Quaker parrot's life, you'll need to invest some effort into choosing the best ones.

We have some comfortable perches for your parrotlet here.

Quaker/Parrotlet Healthcare

As a new parrotlet owner, it is up to you to ensure its needs are satisfied and met. Some of the health problems parrots experience includes destructive behaviours, such as plucking out feathers, and fatty liver disease

As a new owner, you should ensure you take them to the veterinarian about once every year for a thorough check-up.

They will also need vitamins, disinfectants, Immune Boosters, and other healthcare items that can be found here

In conclusion, check state laws before you acquire or sell a quaker and click here to get other Quaker/Parrotlet Accessories for you

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