Known for their charming, comical personalities and their willingness to learn human speech, the Quaker Parrot is an excellent choice for those who want all the fun of a large parrot in a smaller package. They adapt well to living in a "human flock" setting, and enjoy spending time with their owners.
Although it is easy to become enchanted with these sweet little birds, take caution before rushing out to get one -- because Quakers are able to adapt to living in different climates, they are illegal to keep in some parts of the U.S. In some places, particularly southern states, feral Quaker populations have established breeding colonies and pose a risk to crops and native bird species. A handful of these states will euthanize pet Quakers if they are found, so be sure to check your local laws to make sure that it is legal to keep a Quaker so that you (and your bird) stay out of trouble!
Known for their charming, comical personalities and their willingness to learn human speech, the Quaker Parrot is an excellent choice for those who want all the fun of a large parrot in a smaller package. They adapt well to living in a "human flock" setting, and enjoy spending time with their owners.
Although it is easy to become enchanted with these sweet little birds, take caution before rushing out to get one -- because Quakers are able to adapt to living in different climates, they are illegal to keep in some parts of the U.S. In some places, particularly southern states, feral Quaker populations have established breeding colonies and pose a risk to crops and native bird species. A handful of these states will euthanize pet Quakers if they are found, so be sure to check your local laws to make sure that it is legal to keep a Quaker so that you (and your bird) stay out of trouble!
Although it is easy to become enchanted with these sweet little birds, take caution before rushing out to get one -- because Quakers are able to adapt to living in different climates, they are illegal to keep in some parts of the U.S. In some places, particularly southern states, feral Quaker populations have established breeding colonies and pose a risk to crops and native bird species. A handful of these states will euthanize pet Quakers if they are found, so be sure to check your local laws to make sure that it is legal to keep a Quaker so that you (and your bird) stay out of trouble!