Why I Don't Think Quaker Parrots Make Good Beginner Parrots

[@VictoriaRyann]

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[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Well, I think Quaker's can be challenging for a 1st time bird owner but if you can find a young but fully weaned Quaker, this is a good opportunity to raise the bird w/the family & learn. I recommend having short play times w/the bird. Too much play time can be overwhelming & tiring for him. Keep the play time down to 5-10 minutes tops at a time w/at least 1 hour of rest in between. Remember it's still a baby bird & it will become exhausted pretty quickly. I think cockatiels and parakeets are probably the best family birds & the best 1st time bird owner's. Quaker's are lots of fun, when mine would get cranky it usually meant that he was trying to tell me something. Either he didn't like what we were doing, or he's tired or hungry or all of the above. When his mood suddenly changed I just returned him to his enclosure & left him alone. I would always leave his enclosure door open when I was home to give him the choice unless he was there for a timeout due to bad behavior.

[@VictoriaRyann]

I LOVE this Renee thank you!! You made some very good points. You're the bomb gf :)

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Hi Victoria, Popples was cracking me up while you were talking. He had a nut & kept teasing Yoshi w/it. They were doing this back & forth. My Eclectus & I are doing great. We really bonded quickly. I rescued him this last Father's Day. I think because he is young is the reason he bounced back so easily, he's close to being 17 months old now. He also adjusted quickly to a healthy diet. I sprout for him because he prefers it over chop veg. I sprout all of the veggie & legume seeds required for a healthy diet for the Eclectus. I also have a healthy organic pellet w/mixed organic, unsprouted seeds he likes, with a couple of different fruits plus a few almonds or pistachios for the day & he's really doing great. I weigh him every morning before he eats, he's at & is maintaining perfect weight now. He's also very sweet & gentle. He loves to play & is content just chilling on my shoulder. I resarched for a long time before I began to actively seek out the Eclectus because my lifestyle would best fit his characteristics & needs as an Eclectus. He has every true Eclectus characteristic. He's not loud, not destructive, he's very mellow, not hyperactive, he just started talking. I live alone & I'm retired now so he gets a lot of my time. Researching birds & their characteristics I think is hugely important. I don't reccomend anyone buying a bird out of impulse, that usually doesn't work out well for the bird or the owner/family.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe so glad all of you are doing good. You and your Eclectus are so lucky to have each other. You really put in the effort for him!!! It's so cool to hear about it. Thank you again Renee especially for all you do for your birds. You're one awesome bird mama. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

@@VictoriaRyann Awwwww thank you Victoria. I just recently got back to my birds because I'm retired now. My occupation didn't allow me to have my birds or a relationship w/anyone. Now I'm free, I put in my time. I've missed my birds so much. You helped bring me back to my baby's. I think Saint is Houdini reincarnated, I have to padlock his enclosure door. My little monster. Thanks for your great video's Victoria. ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜

[@Maddhands]

My Quaker gets along with everyone in my family. My conure bites everyone but me. If I can give anyone any advice its every single bird is different no matter what species that bird is. Period. So get the bird you want

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha isn't it crazy!? But yes you're so right. At the end of the day it all depends on the bird. But it does help having some general statements with the species to at least give some direction. Good luck to you and your birds!

[@bitchhp2973]

Although I agree with the every bird is different no matter the species....quakers are more likely to be very mouth oriented (biters) , territorial, and person specific. While Quaker tend to be quite the opposite. Yes it’ll change depending on the specific bird but it doesn’t mean that there is a general behavior they tend to follow. And the whole mindset of “get the bird you want” is part of the reason they are the most rehomes animal. Even parakeet with a 5 -10 year lifespans get rehomed 4+ times...WHICH IS INSANE! So the last thing I would advice is for someone to just go get the sun conure, African grey, or macaw that they say with no bird knowledge.

[@121006mike]

I agree my quakers went to everyone even strangers.

[@επιθετικόακτινιδιο]

That is exactly what you must not do. Period

[@goldmemberr]

@@121006mike why would you commit to a pet that you just give away? It’s so sad :( I mean as long as you find a forever home…..

[@richardstthomas9726]

I love how Popples scoots over and lets Yoshi have a bit of his food. He does that a lot. Even though his species supposed to be lil munstas, lol. He always offers it to Yoshi.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha he is such a sweety for sure ☺️ ❤️

[@roy-cm4wo]

My Quaker makes an alarm sound every single time It sees me even close my eyes for 30 seconds.

[@SublimeLyfeNow]

Oh now what an adorable turd haha something to keep in mind might happen when I get my first in a couple days

[@Loveofpets]

Glad you are sharing your experience with Quakers. I shared your video on my Facebook Page for others to see and decide if a Quaker is for them.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awee thanks girl that was super kind of you!!!! Hope you're enjoying your new baby 🥰🥰 it's a cutie

[@Loveofpets]

@@VictoriaRyann I am enjoying Kingsley, thank you

[@Christines_World1966]

My first parrot was a quaker, great pet.

[@VictoriaRyann]

So cool!!! Was there certain situations at times that you found was difficult or frustrating with having a Quaker as your first? Also, would you recommend one for a beginner?? Thanks girl!!

[@ally4979]

Hi! I am a beginner parrot owner and I have a Quaker. I totally agree with everything you said. I was very stressed out when I first got her and bonding was really hard for me. I didn't quite understand how much time bonding took. But now we are strongly bonded after 3 months together!! Thank you so much for your videos!!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hey Ally thank you!!! It's nice hearing from another beginner parrot owners perspective and how everything is going. I'm so happy to hear you both have a super strong bond. Aren't they such sweethearts to the person they bonded with? 😫🥰❤️ Quakers are so special. Thanks again Ally!!!!!

[@ally4979]

Oh my goodness she's the sweetest ever. I really want to thank you for your videos because I love them so much! You and Popples' bond is really what made me want to get a Quaker. Also you were the only one who talked about "birbzilla", which was really important for a beginner to know about! Much love!!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awee thank you for even thinking about telling me this! I know this may sound silly but its comments like yours that make me keep trying and wanting to work harder. Thank you and its super cool having others that relate to that bond we have with our Quakers. Thanks again and best of luck to you and your birdy

[@JR-ky3vp]

Thanks for your great video and advice! My parents had a Quaker Parrot that was given to them from a co-worker who found her abandoned in a park. They named her Baby and raised her with an African Grey Parrot named Bob, that they have had since he was a baby. Baby eventually became a very sweet bird over time, but she was always a little cantankerous and loud, but she always made everyone laugh. Her energy and personality balanced well with Bob, who was so laid back but talkative. Baby died a few years ago and is not forgotten. Bob still loves watching videos like yours with Quaker Parrots because they remind him of Baby. Take Care and please keep making and educating the public about how wonderful birds can be when understood.

[@lilyelizabeth3310]

I purchased a blue Quaker Parrot online from Fly Babies Aviary, she was hand fed by a very kind couple, they hand feed all of their birds and have a wide variety of them, and I am forever grateful for Linda and Alan. I got very lucky with her (her name is Sunny by the way), she was completely tame when I got her, she has never once shown any cage aggression (which I know is very surprising for a Quaker Parrot), or bitten me or a family member to cause pain. She kind of is my first pet bird, my mom and dad had a bunch of finches, lovebirds, and parakeets when my sister and I were little, but they were never my responsibility to take care of. Sunny is one of the most gentlest creatures I have ever encountered. She became mine when she was almost 3 months old, she is around 5 months now, and she has already begun to talk. She says ‘hello’, ‘ow’, and (don’t come at me for this one) ‘what the poop’. She’s just a teddy bear, right now she’s sitting on my shoulder making kissy noises as she hides in my hair, and surprisingly duck noises. I have no idea where she picked that up. I love her with all my heart, and if anyone is looking to buy a Quaker or other pet bird, I recommend checking out Fly Babies Aviary.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Oh wow thank you so much for this Lily!!! I've actually heard some things about Fly Babies Aviary so it's nice to hear about someone's personal experience with them and especially it being a very positive one. Thank you again Lily I really appreciate you sharing this. Tell Sunny my flock and I says hiiii!!! 😊❤️

[@SublimeLyfeNow]

I was looking at their site today actually

[@rebeccaweymouth8738]

I think the duck noises are a quaker thing! Mine does them too.

[@jasonbreedlove495]

Love my little Odie, she's a 6yr old Quaker and definately a fun little monster. After being around them for many many years, the quicks they have by going sweet and lovey to GRENADE attack is just a part of it. Good vid.

[@cgindustrial1859]

Great video Victoria...funny...and Dewey was trying to jump onto the perch with Yoshi...it was hilarious. You are such a good communicator and very intelligent, I hope that you make some money from your videos, you certainly deserve it.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha Dewey and Yoshi together? The world is not ready for that 😂 I bet that was so cute watching him do that. Well thank you I appreciate that and you are hilarious to talk to! I love hearing stories about you and Dewey together I'm telling ya you need to write a book about it or something! Lol. "The Adventures of Dewey and the Crazy Canadian" see I even helped you pick a title and you don't even have to write me a check for that one you're welcome 😂😂😂

[@cgindustrial1859]

@@VictoriaRyann Hahahaha, thanks for the freebie! Yes, I wish we could share our daily events with the world, I'm pretty sure it would be amusing. I watch youtubers that are into trucks, tools and shop stuff like me but none of them have a tough little bird on their shoulder or on their toolbox or on a perch in front of the shop or on one of the many branches I have coming out of my shop walls or singing to the radio or helping steer a tractor, etc etc...yes we could kick butt but we think that being superstar celebs would cut into our slow paced lifestyle lol...Actually he just said "whataya doin?" (an actual phrase in his vocabulary), it's really funny when he says it as I'm fixing something or making a sandwich.

[@rhys3294]

This vid makes me want to get a quaker parrot more lol

[@PatchworkDragon]

My quaker, Apple, was my first parrot. He is very much the opposite of Popples - he is the extrovert to my introvert. He flies to all of my friends for love (or food... mostly food), loves being the center of attention, and is also a little love-bug. He does love to make noise - talking or otherwise - and he gets jealous of my other bird (a sun parakeet, Mango). They nit-pick at each other all of the time and fight over who gets to be on which shoulder. This is the problem with having two birds. Apple, for me, was a wonderful first bird.

[@yaremoralita9640]

Hi Victoria!!! Super like to your video!!! I’m watching your tutorials as i have a blue quaker parrot too. So that makes us both quaker parrot moms. Lol!!! 😂🤗👍

[@VictoriaRyann]

Aweee thanks girl!!! Yay blue quaker moms for life! haha I bet yours is adorable :)

[@bunnyjanie]

I find your videos on this topic so interesting . I work at a Zoo that has a flock of Quaker parrots but they’re more on the wild side since they don’t have any direct interactions with us . They’re so beautiful . I think I rather admire them from afar.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Oh thank you!!! That is so nice of you to say. That would have to be so cool to work at a zoo. Especially one that has Quakers ☺️ I agree they are so beautiful and so interesting to watch even if it's from afar.

[@heatherrue2655]

Walter, my Quaker brings me endless amusement and his grumpy grandpa attitude is why I picked him out at the bird rescue. I grew up with an Amazon parrot, so I kind of knew what I was getting into, but not really. I totally agree that Quakers are nothing like any other parrot and I think people should do their research on them whether they have one or are planning to get one. Great video!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe it's so funny you agree with the grumpy grandpa attitude they have as well 😂 super neat you grew up with an Amazon. I'd love one but not too sure they'd fit our lifestyle at the moment. Quakers are definitely special though ☺️ thank you for the compliment Heather and tell Walter I said hi ☺️☺️❤️🐦

[@theresaoconnel3362]

I would like to say Victoria you have helped myself and so many people understand birds. Thank you and keep working hard ❤️

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank youuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Anonymous-lx4ts]

I got a Quaker parrot yesterday- hes my first! I love him even if hes a struggle 😂 Edit : Hes only 2.5 months old and they can start to speak by 6 months if you teach them >:3

[@horrorstreet1920]

Is your Quaker talking yet?

[@Anonymous-lx4ts]

@@horrorstreet1920 slowly learning, but yup! He has learned lil clicks and how to say hi and such, really have to say the word over and over but its worth it 😂

[@bug9743]

•ㄚ丹れ刀モ尺モ• how is he doing?

[@southernillinoispota2481]

Would love an update!

[@willwighton6595]

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[@noe9409]

I just found your channel and absolutely loved it❤ I'm about to get my monk parrot later today from my grandpa who got stuck with it from a coworker that abandoned the bird with him. So he quickly called and asked if I wanted the bird and I naturally said yes (I've never owned a bird before in my life and I've been wanting one for years) so your videos have been super helpful and I thank you for that. E̶x̶c̶u̶s̶e̶ m̶y̶ e̶n̶g̶l̶i̶s̶h̶ i̶s̶ n̶o̶t̶ m̶y̶ f̶i̶r̶s̶t̶ l̶a̶n̶g̶u̶a̶g̶e̶.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

And are you happy with your bird? 🙂

[@somykt]

can a 4 months old quaker parrot be tamed? please let me know.

[@beautyslimes1799]

Is it wrong to only want your bird to bond to you like I’m kinda isolated from my family and is looking to get a Quaker parrot for emotional support animal bc of my anxiety and bipolar depression so I want him to bond to me and only me I want him to be in a situation that he picks to be with me first over anyone else

[@michellemeade3821]

your making me want a quaker parrot lol great video and loved the ending, they sure know how to take the spotlight, love from Australia :)

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha do it gf! Thank you so much as always ☺️ gosh they think they are little Brad Pitts over here it's ridiculous lol

[@michellemeade3821]

Victoria Ryann hahaha @ Brad Pitts!! have a great week mate :)

[@loveistheanswer5924]

How is the loudness of monk parakeets compared to a green cheek conure? And how is the loudness of a cockatiel compared to a green cheek conure? Is there a big difference? Thank you for the very helpful video! 🙂👍👍 Now I probably have to decide between a green cheek conure and a cockatiel. 🤔 I just don't like that cockatiels don't live that long.

[@theresaoconnel3362]

My mother had a Quaker when I was a child. She hated my brother and would only let my mom and I touch her. So yes I agree they are quite finicky birds and the desc. Of them being the pitbulls of the parrot world is so accurate when it comes to their unfortunate reputation. Raise em right and they will be your best companion spot on yet again Victoria!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thanks girl! Yeah they are an interesting species no doubt lol thanks for sharing your experience with Quakers. 😃

[@simlaibrahim626]

What should I do when my Quaker parrot does not get friendly with others?:(

[@lovelylenny13]

My quaker loves your voice he gets so noisey when he hears you. Its great xxx

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha that is so cute!!! Tell him I said thank u 😉💜🐦

[@zy8462]

Hey I really want a Quaker parrot, but I never owned a bird before and I live in an appartement. I also like green cheek conures. Wich one do you think I should go for? Would a Quacker work or I should go with a GCC?

[@clarazeitkin3197]

I have a quaker parrot and he is my first pet. He is not terrotorial at all with my husband and myself. He lets us do whatever we like with his cage and food. He has no interest in toys as he prefers to stay near us and play with us directly and chew on our clothes. Very low maintainance and calm. He would only call for us when we leave the room or at morning and that caused us waking up each day at around 7am. Theefore, we thought that if he sleeps in our bedroom as he can see us he would then not need to call for us and it worked. He would wake up each day comfortable and eat quitley :) He is unique and his personality is not a lot like other quakers as he is laid back, relatively quite with few chatters a day, and not distructive. To me, he is the joy of my life

[@Karuban93]

Your birds are like this is my video now

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha oh yeah they think it's all about them all the time 😂😂 hope you can come in the stream to play some games with me tonight!!! 😎

[@handydandycrafts]

What kind of birds do you have?

[@diamondemerald116]

im having such a hard time deciding between a quaker and a conure: in my opinion conures look prettier but quakers tend to actually talk more and talk better than conures

[@Thepateisgreat]

Where did you get your Quaker from and how old was he? :)

[@xf4876]

Thank you SO MUCH for not being judgey and shaming me for getting my bird. It's too late! He's not going anywhere lol. I want whats best for him and I feel that a lot of the bird people out there don't love them as much as they say or they would be more forthcoming with advice.. Like you!!

[@121006mike]

I am on my 2nd quaker parrot and the only thing you said right was thet are loud. Both my quakers went to everyone in my family as well as friends. I would highly recommend them ad a first time parrot owner.

[@WolfRealtorVeniceFL]

Hi Victoria, I have a male blue Quaker, his name is Stormy. He has seizures, wondering if you know anything about seizures in Quakers or in birds in general? Thanks, love your channel.

[@TheShamrockPixie]

I just received a Quaker parrot on July 5,2019. He is 11 years old and has been super neglected. They didn’t know how to take care of him and thought he was supposed to be in his cage all the time and eat wild bird seed. This is my first bird. My hubby grow up with all kinds of birds and knows how to take care of him and is teaching me. My Quaker is all about me. Both of us are healing together. He is out 98% of the time during the day which he is not used to. He is a lover but is also very grumpy if I do not come to him when he calls. I do verbally respond to him at the times I can in the middle of something. I think for me personally I needed him more than and he needed me. Lol but comes on my KZbin channel with me a lot and is a KZbin junkie now lol thank you for your videos. They help me understand him a little more each day. ☘️🍀💚💚🍀☘️

[@VictoriaRyann]

Aweee I love that he sounds like a sweetheart. Glad you're giving him a better life and a better home. It is crazy though how much affect us and make such a huge impact on our lives. Thank you for sharing and I hope you continue to make videos with your Quaker in them 😊😊🥰😊

[@TheShamrockPixie]

@@VictoriaRyann I will, WIth him being a youtube junkie and always wanting to go live with me. He is really funny. We do not know the first 5 years of his history but we do know that last 6 years. I call him Mr. grumpy or grumpy pants when he gets grumpy with no youtube. lol His name is Mr. Pickles and he tries so hard to say, I am Mr. Pickles. He has done so much in the last few weeks that we have had him then I think he has his whole life. I will be doing updates with him as time go to show how much he has gotten better.

[@VictoriaRyann]

haha Mr. Pickles was born to be a star and he knows it lolol yes definitely do updates! He is a cutie and what you've done for him takes a big heart and a lot of patience and understanding. You're an awesome person :)

[@TheShamrockPixie]

Victoria Ryann 🍀☘️💚💚☘️🍀 He bring nothing but joy even when grumpy. Thank you

[@sambrown4133]

I have green cheek concure I have learn alot from victoria ryan thank you now I want a quaker parrot more than ever

[@milashk1099]

Thank you so much that's changed my plan completely

[@senadpasic7871]

Ringneck or Quaker.. Which is more loud and noisy?

[@ArtInsanity37]

I'm getting a blue quaker parrot like Popples 🙂. He is only 3 weeks old and being handfed but ready to come home in 4-6 weeks

[@roundmaster2418]

How do I know if my quaker is getting sleep? She’s very mean and territorial, and I think one of the reasons is that she’s sleep deprived

[@NC-ns5se]

RoundMaster what is their sleeping environment like? I had a similar situation with my Quaker and then I started putting her in a separate (smaller) cage that was in a room that is completely dark and noiseless so she can sleep uninterrupted and then I put her back in her normal cage in the morning. So far the aggression has diminished.

[@stephanieengle1799]

I tried putting mines in a smaller cage in my guest room he lost his shit when i pulled the cage out

[@priscillaanderson3306]

Cinnamon Greek cheek & Quaker owner new to this but so far loving it. My Quaker baby is less sociable my green cheek is more adaptable to others in the home. Totally different personality & love them both. 20-30 years of learning each other looking forward to this adventure.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

You mean you have a green cheek conure? Are they very loud? I live in an apartment and thinking about getting one. Are they suitable for an apartment? I can't decide between a cockatiel and a green cheek conure! 🤔 Who is louder and is there a big difference in loudness between these two? 🙂

[@megz527]

Thank you for doing this I'm doing research so I can get one. But this is not my first bird I've owned

[@ashleyowens5231]

love the pay it forward mentality!

[@FezzikJr]

Woohoo! Another birb video! Also, #EarlyBirb!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha thanks Fezzy!!

[@30quaker]

How old is Popples? He looks just like my little teddy bear/birbzilla Blu

[@VictoriaRyann]

He actually just turned a year old! 🥰 Omg I bet yours is so cute then 😫😍🥰 they do look like fluffy blue teddy bears

[@30quaker]

@@VictoriaRyann Awww, he's just a little baby man! 🥰 My little dude is almost 4 now. If you ever have some time to check it out I have a few videos of him. Love your videos. ❤

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha oh yes definitely is!! Sorry if I'm late but Happy 4th birthday to your little dude!!! I will definitely be checking out your videos thank you ☺️

[@ivygrace1263]

Haha! Very true! My turquoise conure is just starting to get used to my new Quaker parrot that is sure a handful 😂

[@papalosehd]

so Victoria.. I have a 4 to 6 month old plaid blue Quaker parrot just like Popples.. Dorey is her or his name.. Dorey is super friendly to me and likes playing with me , she is a bit aggressive with others in the family.. am trying to get them used to eveyone in household and not bite .. Will she ever become nicer lol? What tips do you have for me Thanks.

[@lizzyc4386]

The quakers are soooo different from my Jenday and my green cheek, I brought Bella home last week and she’s so much harder to read than my conures. She’s a baby now and she’s soooo timid. I love your videos because they have helped me so much with what to expect with Buddy (my royal grumpy butt of a green cheek) I just adopted Bella from Texas she was a feral baby that they rehabilitated and adopted out.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

You mean you have a green cheek conure? Are they very loud? I live in an apartment and thinking about getting one. Are they suitable for an apartment (because of their loudness) ? I can't decide between a cockatiel and a green cheek conure! 🤔 Who is louder and is there a big difference in loudness between these two? 🙂

[@futured8060]

I just got my Quaker and he is my 5th bird! All the birds I have owned before him are budgies though. I have tow budgies at the moment!

[@mtichofilms6503]

🐦🐦Beautiful❤❤

[@eirrinalee]

I recommend keeping the food bowl close to the door to limit bowl aggression. the less time your hand is in their space, the better. I also recommend feeding chop outside the cage and keeping pellets inside the cage, to help curb these instincts.

[@paytonanthony9251]

I’m a kid that owns a quacker parrot. She’s super sweet and kind and my profile is actually her 😂 she doesn’t take kindly to strangers or some of my family but she is very sweet when she warms up to you.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe that's great!! You should be so proud of yourself for being so young and able to love and care for a Quaker properly. You're awesome!

[@paytonanthony9251]

Victoria Ryann thank you! You are too!

[@Andrea-fx4uf]

How old was Popples when you got him?

[@VictoriaRyann]

A little over 3 months

[@NorthernParrots]

Interesting information.

[@OG_LIZZARD_JUICE]

I have two quaker parrots and they just want to scream like crazy all day long even they are with me

[@sawyerstribley2074]

Just adopted my new Lutino Quaker yesterday (not my first parrot). Very excited

[@VictoriaRyann]

Ohhhh those are hard to find at least in my area. Super cool let me know how everything goes! Best of luck to you two ❤️

[@Jo-eh7ux]

Hi I have two Quaker parrots Mango is blue and Casper is green, both boys and are in the same cage. Mando is full on and can say over 30 words and whistles. Casper is lay back lazy , he can talk a little but chooses not too. Mango is like he has ADHD and never keeps still but Casper just wants to sleep on my shoulder. Quarters are lots of fun but very messy and loud and pain in the butt lol. I am very proud of my baby boys and couldn't live without theses lovely little souls.

[@piacche82]

I have a Quaker and i had a Ringneck...I suppose that they see at hour hands like an other, different "living" being. So they see them like separate from us.

[@squaretriangle9208]

Yoshi got really upset when you gushed about Popples he totally understood

[@bojanveljkovic4651]

How you feed your parrots? And love your videos ❣️ i learned so much and i am getting green cheek conure( thank youuuu)=for so your videos ❤️❤️

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hey I love the name Bojan!!! It all depends cause I switch it up for them all the time. But generally, in the morning (at no specific time) I give them each a tablespoon of fruit veggies mixture I prepare every week along with some pellets. Same for dinner but with some added nuts and seeds. Throughout the day I'll give them some treats like a nutriberry for training purposes or dried chili peppers ☺️. Thank you so much for the compliments that's so nice!!! Excited for you on getting a gcc. Do you have a name picked out? Also what color mutation do you plan on getting? Thank you!!!!!

[@qwertasdfg813]

Ejj Bojane i ja sam sa balkana...Kako ti ide sa papagajom,kako ga hranis i sve,koliko ti je trebalo da ga pripitomis i igra li se cesto,jesi li nabavio green cheek conure ili nekog drugog,i ja razmislj o green cheek conure pa pitam

[@mitchsafranek1652]

I just bought a Quaker parrot and I’m going to pick it up March second since I’m going on a cruise. This is my beginner bird but my dad has had one in the past and this video helps a lot for knowing what can happen Btw it’s ice blue

[@FatalDevotee1]

I have three of these guys. They are a lot of fun.

[@bendettakreutzer1684]

I so want a companion bird for my GCC and believe your comments about quakers are true. Could you clone Popples. I live alone with my birds. What other species would you recommend? BooBoo is completely bonded to me meaning I can’t go to the bathroom without her calling or “screaming “ for me. Help I want her to be content with out me in her sight at all times. Always, thank you 🙏

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha I'd love to clone Popples Bendetta!!! I think Quakers are near a perfect match for gccs not just because I've had an awesome experience. Especially since majority of the time Quakers are more mellow than gccs. So they don't get each other wired up like you would have if it was two gccs together. But with that being said, I would recommend another species of conure as a companion. I absolutely adore dusky conures and they tend to be a little more mellow and quiet of the conures. I've seen green cheeks and a lovebird do well together but lovebirds are generally a little feisty sometimes so I'd be leery and try to make sure both personalities match well. Suns and jendays would do well too but of course they are louder. So you'd possibly have them competing with the noise levels lol booboo loves you thats for sure haha! Hope you find the right companion and thank you Bendetta!!! Let me know which birdy you end up choosing!!!

[@jennaheavin]

This makes me feel really sad cause im getting one and you just told me all the bad stuff and not telling me how to deal with it 🙁

[@anqni]

But when their head is all puffed up is rlly cute!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Ugh I agree 😫😍🥰❤️🐦

[@bintesyedmoizali7560]

I have a quaker parrot some times he become crazy and bite me though he want to live always with me .ilove him

[@thegamemixer2008]

Ok well I have a Quaker parrot and I got him when he was 3 so I think the original owners were mean to it because it's very skid ish with new things and just have a few more questions that I feel like I need to know more. And ps this is my first bird so far I'm teaching okay needs work but a few weird questions about them so if I can ask them that would be great.

[@pavexa]

They are so cute!!!!

[@VictoriaRyann]

You are so cute!!! Haha hope you're having a good weekend Anna :)

[@pavexa]

@@VictoriaRyann Thank you!! That's what people think when they think of the word parrot But that's what I think: Loud,Attack helicopter,fruit muncher,playful,cute,jealous,bird and colourful Also I found a cage for my birb (i'll get one) filled with toys and it's very good quality!!! 140 euro!!!

[@Shaz-gq7pv]

I'm a complete introvert with social anxiety. I live by myself and stay away from people I hate socialising and have no interest in spending time with people. I'm a huge animal lover but recently moved into a house where landlord doesn't allow cats or dogs though he's fine with birds or small caged pets. I work from home selling on line and never leave house and want a pet thats intelligent and trainable and gets very attached and affectionate I've been thinking about a quaker parrot for a while the one person thing is fine because no one else is in the house but me and I never go out so have full time to commit to a quaker. My only worry is I've heard they are so loud and I'm worried about complaints from neighbours.

[@SublimeLyfeNow]

Your comment is so just like my life so much that I could have written it myself lol let's be new parrot parent friends ❤ I have severe anxiety and hardly leave my house my business is online so I work from home (I'm an herbalist practitioner and make my own herbal medicine I'm also a RN/BSN so I combine my western medicine knowledge with my eastern medicine practice) I'm ordering a Quaker in 3 days I'm excited but after watching 6 videos saying how terrible it is to get one as your first bird I'm honestly nervous but committed and I'm sure I'll work through whatever comes our way.

[@hillarytinney2936]

I don't know about Quakers but I love your shirt! 💆😅

[@VictoriaRyann]

Lol thanks girl 😅

[@matthewmcsherry7458]

What do you think about a Peach fronted conure as a starter bird?

[@VictoriaRyann]

I think it's a great idea! They remind me a lot of gccs. Typically quiet natured but they do have the potential to be loud with the loud shreiks. Playful and goofy but can also be quite ornery. I think whoever is willing to work with their dennis the menace type of demeanor they will be a great companion 😊 I've noticed at least for my area at least... They are kind of hard to find. Have you noticed this where you are?

[@matthewmcsherry7458]

@@VictoriaRyann I've been trying to look around my area.There is a couple of shops near by which i am thinking of going to but I think buying online from some where else in the country is not an option i am a firm believer in the bird picking the person.

[@VictoriaRyann]

@@matthewmcsherry7458 I totally understand ☺️ you definitely have a higher chance of finding the 'right' bird this way. Good luck with your search I hope you find one. Let me know if you do and how everything is going!! I don't know too many people that actually have one so that would pretty neat.

[@gustavoulguim]

I’m a ringneck owner(he is about 5 months) and i’m having almost all this “problems”

[@jessicalopez4636]

1st bird I got was a green Quaker, now I have 4 quakers lmao. It's a pain in the ass but I love them🤪🤪🤪

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hahahaha 😂 oh dang I can only imagine what your home is like raising four Quakers lol you will be in my prayers Jessica 😂😂

[@ellaalpha979]

How did introducing the second Quaker parrot to your first one go? Did they get along well?

[@priscillaanderson3306]

Right how is that working as far as them getting alone

[@andrewoldham4462]

I find that the people that newbie bash are normally the ones that didn't do there own research back in the day but now because they have gained all there experience automatically expect others to know everything. I am not tearing everyone with experience with the same brush but these people are out there and are so very judgemental

[@MrThecorleone85]

Dear Victoria This is my first bird that im planning to have at home and im really confused to choose between conure and qauker, both looks amazing however i want to choose the more friendly ones who spent most of their time out of the cage Please advise 😊

[@ROSE-ku1pz]

Cockatiels are really friendly and perfect for beginners! But between the two, I would recommend a conure for a first bird

[@SublimeLyfeNow]

Im a glorified shut in recluse I own my home and I know ppl say don't get a Quaker as your first bird but I really want one mess and attitude be damned I can't even help myself. My kids are 8 and 17 boys so no little tiny kids which is good plus im totally uninterested in dating like period (been gloriously happy being single since my 8 year old was born no interest in changing that) so that's not an issue either I hope I make a great birb momzie❤

[@ravenmatcha]

I think my two Quaker parrots are relatively more gentle. they do have different personalities （so it’s probably nature but I found they can change habits and learn skills easily with teaching by other parrots and human They shit a lot @@ mischievous and clever. Still adorable for asking for petting haha

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha it is so cool to see the differences in personality for sure! Oh I totally agree with being mischievous and clever. Mine is so sneaky and resourceful it's crazy. Well good luck to you and your birds and have a good week!!!!!!

[@lettuceforlife4827]

I’m ace and a shut in. This is the perfect bird for meeee.

[@zenfiretrading3848]

I did have a quaker charm me when I was a kid working at petsmart. He only liked me and attacked everyone else lol. I thought maybe it was just my irresistible charm at the time. But it seems they are adorable little destruction demons hahaaha. I still reminiscence about that little quaker I named oatmeal. He used to sit on my shoulder when I would clean all the animal cages ha

[@ravenmatcha]

I just have one blue and one green for about 2 months

[@VictoriaRyann]

You have both a blue one and a green one?!?! LUCKY!! haha

[@johnmunch1]

My Angel Quaker parrot is already 16 years old and your video exactly describes Angel if their behavior of everything. I only know having a boy isn't my thing but we only found out after the 9 years that it was a boy. I had a girl before Angel and it was ever so friendly and nice. So I agree to everything you said about Quakers and yes it can be challenging at times. Angel sometimes has a hard time flying because of his liver issue disease but will walk and find me around the house if I disappear from his sight. So he has ladders to his cages to climb down and walk up to me. So I have to constantly watch out where he is on the floor when he does this. And yes there are times he is so loving and when I am very depressed will comfort me.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Oh wow 16?! Happy 16 yrs to Angel 😊 is that him as your KZbin pic thingy? He's a cutie. It's so interesting how they pick up on things like that and how they can tell we are depressed. They are a lot of work and can definitely be overwhelming at times but like you said, they can be so friendly and loving. Thank you for sharing your experience with Quakers I really think it will help someone! Hope Angels liver issues pass and he gets through it. Thank you again John 😊

[@johnmunch1]

Angel and I can talk to each other with his noises chirps he tells me he wants a drink of my water, when he wants to take a bath (he goes crazy flying around and bugging me) when he wants to go to bed and also if I am to late in giving him medicine, he reminds something is wrong I am late. So we learn to talk each other language. It is amazing. He feels like a 5 year old to me. I have the best Hospital here and 2 doctors that take care of his liver disease and being Angel is a stubborn little boy always pulls through another year and another year. He doesn't want to leave me and survive surgery on his shoulder to which we thought was cancer but wasn't, it some sort of puss and bandage his wing for like 8 weeks so I was his UBER driver until he learn to fly 2 weeks after the bandage remove. The medicine helps him as much as it can because it won't fix it but like I said Angel has a very strong soul and so stubborn he doesn't want to leave this world. Yes that is Angel on KZbin. We have our ups and downs but I will do anything in my power to keep him happy and healthy. Oh, I am also his mate he chose me after I retired in 2012 24/7 wants to be near me. You are a very good resource of information for birds so keep them coming. Cynthia M.

[@VictoriaRyann]

@@johnmunch1 he is such a sweetheart! I loved reading this thank you for sharing yours and Angels story ☺️ he is quite the fighter and you are such an incredible person for fighting along with him. Sounds like you two have made so many memories that you'll cherish for the rest of your lives ☺️ 💗 thank you again Cynthia sorry I got your name wrong! Please please keep me updated on how you two are doing and best wishes for your stubborn yet sweet boy ☺️

[@johnmunch1]

Johnmunch is just my screen name to use, no apologizes needed. Yes sometimes he is a Angel when he wants to be and I would fight to keep him happy and healthy best that I can with the doctors' help. They always pull him through the difficult times when he has them. And Angel is certainly a trooper!! I will keep you posted, thank you! And thank you again for your information provided. I do understand people compulsion to want a bird though they really need to understand what it takes to care for their little guys, they are so intelligent in their own ways and I really feel so sorry for the ones for the birds who punish themselves with pulling feathers out and such because suddenly nobody loves them. It pains my heart so very much people do that to them. I cry. Even though Angel will punish me here and there I know it is his way of saying I have feelings too don't leave me alone and don't punish me because I just want to love you back. I will always love, cherish him like I have all my birds who pass over the Rainbow Bridge and hopefully I will be reunited with all my little children once again and we will all be so happy!!

[@x2SIKxDelucious]

My family recently got a quaker parrot.. I played with him a bit each day and lord he attached himself to me instead of the person it was intended for 🤣 only complain is there bitting. Saw your video about it but but so far no luck.. And yes they love to chew chew chew anything especially our smart phones and remotes...

[@dudleyrome]

Best Definition of a quaker ...is to remember MINE MINE MINE DONT TOUCH

[@middleschooldrama8343]

I found a cage on amozon for 90 +shipping it is like a sale it is a 68 for my future gcc

[@VictoriaRyann]

No way!!! Can you put the link to it under your comment so others can check it out? Thank you! Are you still super pumped for your gcc?

[@middleschooldrama8343]

@@VictoriaRyann ya I cant wait but it is a long time and I don't know how to link the cage but if you go on Amazon.com and search bird cage 68 in you are going to see a age that says 2 in 1 it will be 61 in but then you switch it be 68in and 90$also I am ordering the cage aug 17 bc I have to do yard work and save up to get the cage and the birb but my dad will buy every thing else

[@lovebirdsrule9345]

I agree 💯 Quakers are fun but they are a lot of work more than typical parrot

[@VictoriaRyann]

Oh yes! But we love them anyway right?? 😁

[@CMDR_Birb]

@@VictoriaRyann Of course!

[@stephanieengle1799]

Mines bit me twice today to where he put bruises on my arm & one is swollen 😞

[@breesbrids4784]

My Quaker is a lovely boy. Loves kids.

[@penglets]

I didn't get the notification and I only just found the vid 😂

[@VictoriaRyann]

What the heck freaking YT you had one job...

[@penglets]

@@VictoriaRyann 😂

[@jenniferCastellano927]

My Quaker would make a great beginner bird. My Sun Conure is another story.

[@swan1879]

I feel bad because all of her Quaker videos have negative headlines.

[@calimatt24traxxas]

It takes a rocket scientist everyone....

[@ursulalink1392]

I am getting 1 in 2 months looking at the videos I am fricking out I don't no if I'm doing the right thing I have 3 dogs problem I am don't know nobody has anything nice to say about a Quaker

[@mw3goymw3goy]

Try ring necks very loud

[@humangecko]

Yes, quakers can be very finicky birds...if they are not socialised properly. They have massive personalities and their own opinions about things, for example the quaker that I adopted from a young family who didn't know what they were getting themselves into now absolutely loves teenagers and adults, but hates kids. He is the sweetest, gentlest parrot in the world but as soon as a child gets near him he transforms into a small turquoise velociraptor and it's the only time he has EVER bitten with the intent to hurt/defend himself. I'm 100% sure that the reason why this happens is because his previous 12/13 year old owners knew nothing about bird body language and did not respect his physical boundaries, plus they were very nervous around him and apparently dropped him a lot or pulled their hands away when he was about to step up. (cue hatred and distrust in children) So generally, yes, I agree that quakers are not 'beginner birds'. However, I also don't think that ANY birds are 'beginner birds'. The reality is you have to do research and get experience to be at least somewhat comfortable around birds before you can expect to raise and train one of your own, no matter what species it is. You need to know basic body language in order to properly communicate with your bird, and also have the maturity to respect any signals your bird is giving you when it needs some space. The bird is never the problem, it's the humans that have the ability to build up or ruin a bird.

[@cryoice2514]

They r sweet hearts (shows vids of popples trying to bite her)

[@VictoriaRyann]

Cryo listen we got that taken care of 😂

[@mfmayes]

Popples sounds a lot like my Tui, She destroys her toys, she will scream if i leave the room , and she will attack my hand when i touch her toys or food or water bottle. I think it all depends on the bird, not the species. Some conures are sweet, my bird is conure-zilla

[@VictoriaRyann]

Oh yes they definitely sound a lot alike!!! Conurezilla I love it 😂😂😂

[@mfmayes]

@@VictoriaRyann OH yea, she will throw her food if she doesn't like it, the princess only will eat what she likes, and the sad part is... I love her and put up with her attitude

[@vinodpardhe9516]

GM🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@VictoriaRyann]

AHHHH My fav Vinod of all time :) hope lifes going good for u!

[@mannymetal]

Her Thumbnail is beautiful

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe thank you that was sweet of you to say 🤗

[@squaretriangle9208]

I hope you are fine

[@tawfiqueahmed2741]

ls that easy to tame a quicker parrot

[@maynuss1939]

I got a quicker parrot 4 days ago, hes 4 months old and at first he was very scared but in the 3th day he just got on my hand and stuff so I would say its easy if theyre hand feeding :) I hope I helped youuuu

[@JuanGonzalez-ei8br]

Preach Lady, preach!