QUAKER PARROT CAGE TOUR! Full Enclosure Walkthrough for Small Parrots
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- Опубліковано 31 сер 2018
- Java and Kerbey are doing fantastic, learning their first words, and gradually learning some manners to boot. They scream three times a day, every day, but they've gotten a lot better about biting and playing nice. They still chew on absolutely everything, though. In this video, you'll see exactly how I have my birds set up and we'll go over all of their fancy toys, perches, etc! While I wouldn't call this a comprehensive parrot care guide, it should be helpful to anyone considering a small bird like a quaker, cockatiel, or conure.
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I saw that on insta and loved it
I also have a rescued Quaker. She has many toys but her favorite are chopsticks. She can play and arrange them in her cage for hours!
@ForestofTooMuchFood it's not sad or overpriced
I've read those huts can be bad. They eat the fabric. Can kill the bird
my Quaker parrot is 18 year old... had him since he was 9 weeks old.
Wow what’s their diet
Just a warning... one of my conures died in one of those tents. I know it seems like a great idea, but he chewed through the bottom and got his foot stuck in it. then when he tried to break free he ended up breaking his neck. Saddest day of my life
I've heard lots about that, I'll keep my eye on things. Definitely don't want that.
So sad
I bought 2 of those snuggly tents but returned them after seeing the horror stories. They're busy lil buggars and catching a stray string hazard can be missed or never seen in time so I decided not to risk it. On another note, I have small rope perches outside of my Quaker cage just beside the door and that gives them something to step out on when they want to come out without them having to fly out or climb the wall. I adopted my Quakers over a yr and half ago and it's taken me a ton of patience because he was 9 and she was 3 and neither had been handled since they were babies so they were biting me every chance they got! The male will still bite me when he takes a notion that I need scolding.😒 and she will bite me when I'm filling or replacing their food bowls. They're Very territorial, especially over them vittles, Maw.😥😁 I love them sooo much tho, I often wonder what I did before they came into my life. My girl Coco is loving putty in my hands when she's away from the house but he still won't sit on my bare hand without biting my skin. I use a rag or a pillowcase folded up because he seems to have a little nervous issue to where he has to bite onto something to feel secure, which is what he does to whatever cloth I'm using. We're making progress tho and one day I hope to film and post videos with them soon. Good luck with your new feather babies🐦💘 ⚜
Drew Nieters omg so sad i also hate those beds
They eat the fibers and it actually encourages hormonal changes and nesting behaviours in the birds. I hate seeing these in ppls cages.
I love how you care so much for your birdies! Unfortunately there are quite a few things in this cage that are unsafe. As others have said, the happy hut is dangerous. I personally have had a bird die in one before. They can chew them apart and get there legs caught and can also swallow some of the strings that can cause crop compactions and death. A wooden nesting box is much safer but can incorage aggression. Unfortunately the rope perches are also unsafe for the same reasons as the happy hut. Any fabric toys are unsafe for birds. The filing perch is also unsafe as it can cause stomach upsets if ingested and can irritate their feet causing bumble foot. A good alternative is natural bird safe branches. They will do just as good a job and are completely safe. That's for reading! Good luck with your beautiful birdies
I love parrots
Such a joy and blessing to see your concern and care for these birds. Paulie Soprano is my 13 year old Quaker. This is his 3rd and permanent home. I love him dearly. He's chatty, does great impressions of various sounds... zippers, baseballs making contact with bats, sirens, sneezes, coughing, chickens ( which confuses my 2 pet hens) He is a wonderful alarm system ! I always know when the mail has been delivered. He gives kissing noises as he marches up my arm to perch on my shoulder expecting a kiss and armpit scratch. And when he sees spaghetti, those little birdie legs … he comes running. He also sings the theme songs from Green Acres and Duck Dynasty.
Love to all the birdies...…...
I commonly add one new thing at a time to my Quakers cages. They seem to respond better that way and can explore the new object on their terms. I feel it helps with stress. Love the set up looks great.
As a parrot keeper for over 50 years( yes I am old:), what an amazing JOB!!! Dear!!!!!!
I have two conures so it's nice to see you enjoying your Quakers. However, I'd like to warn you that the tents aren't good for parrots. They can cause the birds to become very territorial and hormonal and they will chew on it. There are lots of stories of people who's birds have died from getting tangled in the chewed cloth. I just wanted to let you know before it's too late
It was another commenter who encouraged me to buy the tent in the first place - I’ll continue to keep an eye on things. They’re sleeping in it now but haven’t started chewing on it. I reckon the moment they do I’ll take it out, unless there’s a way to modify it and make it safer.
It happened to my conure...
@@drewnieters8983 I'm very sorry to hear that :(
I agree, not worth the heartache. Rather do without.
I feel it depends on the bird, my conure has been with me for 6 years and he’s never been territorial or had an attitude change because of his tent 🤷🏻♀️
Love it if there was a camera on these guys to watch all day
You did a magnificent job explaining everything. You definitely could be a television producer, you have the voice and
demeanor.
Thanks for the great vid. I just found a quaker parrot today, abandoned in the parking lot where I work. I will make an attempt to see if he was honestly lost but I doubt it. I work in the environmental department at my electric power plant and have seen way too many pets young and old get abandoned in the parking lot. Your video is teaching me a lot on how to make sure the little gut is entertained. It was love at first sight for me and I already had a huge cage on account of my rescued pet pigeon (who much prefers sleeping on top of doors)
Omg, I know this is way late, but any updates on the bird? 😭
@@OuasysI’d totally forgotten to check this account.
Yes! Never found the owner. I had George (that’s what I called her) for two years. But I knew she needed more than just me so I found her a family with another quaker parrot. She’s living her best life I miss her. She was a wonderful companion but I knew she needed more than just me.
I'm a 17-year Flock Leader of Quakers. Try giving them sticks to build with...screwer sticks and cut the sharp pointed edge off, and coffee stirring sticks. and then 100% cotton rope....and they will go nuts building. The females are not as good at it as the male quaker, but she is determined and WILL finally make her own nest.
Wow how do you keep up with all of these pets? Reptiles and birds AND school? Very impressive
MyWildBackyard he doesnt keep up with his pet
@@itzmaaark7620 proof?
There they are. I (obviously) love birds. I'm glad you have these two.
My first set-up video. Thanks for the info. My baby will be here Monday.
Hey. Just so you know those binder clips could be harmful to your birds. If they contain any zinc, which they likely do, your birds are at risk of zink poisoning from ingesting small amounts over time. Watch for mating behaviors in the little snuggly hammock too. If you see that it'll probably need to be removed. Seems like you're really giving these guys a proper home. Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing, bro ❤
I'm preparing everything in my apartment for a quacker bird! And your video is giving a a lot of great ideas! Thanks again!
I love Quaker's mine is such a little monster....but soooooo smart....and picks up new words so fast
Awesome dude!! I love that you love your birds so much and care for them so well.
I have a gorgeous 4 month old Quaker parrot. I adore the species. They are so smart and sweet! You’re doing an amazing job I would just recommend you add some fresh fruit and veggies daily to their diet. There are lots of good videos about making “chop” for parrots. Your birds are beautiful!
Awesome video my wife and I have just bought our first Quaker. Awesome tips, thanks 🙏
oh...your from Austin....it all makes sense now
They are adorable 😍
Great video! Love your cage setup! You gave me some more ideas. Frito loves his happy hut and sleeps in it every night. He never poos in it. Keep up the conservation work, the world needs more people like you!
You have some happy birds! You can tell they love theirs new "toys"
Thank you for that informative video ! I have 2 QuakerParrots and everything you said is 100% on point
I love your into ! And these beautiful birds 💖😍
Lol, my budgie went crazy as soon as he heard the so in of your birds. Great video!
I like this set up
Thank you for the very descriptive and thorough cage tour.
My Quaker parrot loved sticks from the yard the most . He would build a giant nest at the top of the inside of his cage then would test every stick to see if it was wedged right then rip it apart and start all over again amazing nests lots of hard work there great builders try it out .
Beautiful birds!
Thank you for your video it taught us a lot, I love the pacifiers, they love their new home.
they seem to like their new home very well after being in the wild and like you as their keeper. best of luck!
My Quaker has a plush tent that exact color! He absolutely loves it! The only negative thing is he is so territorial and protective of it that he gets too rowdy when he's in it. He also started pulling at it and eventually pulled the inside lining out! I had a big perch directly under it so he could rest on it if he happened to tear the bottom out of the tent... Which he has done. I'm not sure if it's good for him to be so protective of it.. But I love him and can't help but get him another one because he loves it so much!
DO NOT get him another. They are have been many casualties with these 'tents'. You said he is chewing: One of 2 things can happen or both:either birds chews and swallows some of the material and damages their crop or they can get their feet stuck in it the material and get caught hanging and die. AND to top it all off these stupid tents are not even necessary,at all. You say you love your bird,then i'm sure you don't want that to happen.
Love quaker parrots..can't wait to hear them talk. I have a baby parrotlet. His name is Polu. He has an obsession with one of his toys. I often sprinkle chia seeds on it, and he forages them. Then he will hang out, or play with that toy for much of the day. At night he cuddles up next to it. It's the strangest, cutest, funniest thing. I kinda feel a bit jealous of this toy at times, lol.
Sanday Sunday one of my absolute favorite breeds!
@@teresatanasi5143 Thanks, they are so fun , and I've really been enjoying it! 😊
Dear (I am an old lady😂, that is why I call you Dear:) How do you like parrotlets? I was considering getting one, BUT I have a very possessive U-2, and I understand they are a bossy parrot;) I would love to hear your experience!!
@@teresatanasi5143 I would say make sure you get a hand fed bird from a breeder with a good reputation, and maybe watch Flock Talk's channel. She offers a lot of good insights into all the various aspects of parrotlets as well as some great training tutorials. They can be bossy, but by respecting them, and handling them with lots of love, toys, and training, I think they make a very enjoyable pet. I think they love training sessions bc they love being active. Hence, why they love good foraging toys. And you can even make your own. Imo they do require dedicated attention. Maybe not as much as a cockatoo but consistency is key. If you handle them every night before bed, for example, they will expect it, and get hurt if you ignore them. Of course, they will let you know it, bc they get into cute little fits when they want things. Basically what you put into them equals what you'll get out of them. If they are unattended much of the day, day after day, then they may become a fussy, territorial, unhappy bird. Parrotlets, are totally worth the efforts though. They are not loud birds. Are very playful, and are full of character and charm. Hope this helps some. If you keep getting perspectives from various people it should help you decide if a parrotlets is the bird for you. 😊
Sanday Sunday Thanks so so very much!!! Yes, indeed. You offered wonderful info!!! Could not ask for more!! Grand job!!! 😀
Awesome video, Monk Parakeets are great! (I'm the owner of the field herping discord server btw). I went and saw the established population in New York this April.
Ok I'm new to your Chanel and I find you to be an increadably gental soul :) thanks for caring and educating :) keep up the amazing work :)
No idea if you still have these two but they should be on a fresh chop diet too! The pellets are great but the chop should be accompanying it ^~^ also dowel perches are not recommended much at all. You do have a big variety of perches but they should be placed somewhere the birds aren’t sitting on it all the time. Should definitely get better foraging toys as well. Heat lamps also aren’t really needed for birds lmao. Unless you live in a really cold area or you don’t have heat in your house it’s not necessary.
That's what I want I will be in touch with this
great video keep it up!
Love you channel love wild life keep it up
He's got such a righteous mop.
Somehow I didn't know you had Quakers! I have a 6yr old male Quaker 😘
Cool berds
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Your awesome
I love that you keep then flighted. How they should be kept. They're so pretty.
Constructive Criticism: Watch out for their feet, cause those pedi/nail filing perches can rub off the protective skin off their soles. And since dry seeds are so fatty try sprouted seeds, much more nutritious.
Sprouts do sound like a great idea. I’ll keep an eye on their feet, but I tried to position those perches so they wouldn’t get constant foot traffic
Cool
cute birbs
Sir I too am a Quaker owner I would love to buy that style of cage for my Quakers. Could you please let me know the make and model of your giant Quaker cage?
Same I would really like to know
i bought one similiar... just google "68 inch bird cage"
Wow, my brother has one parakeet and he get VERY loud during the day so I can’t imagine how loud those two get, lol
Thanks for your video! I have one question, if you don't mind. Can Quackers live comfortably if I'm going to travel with my pet often?
Can you give me a link where you bought the cage and light from?
Hello D, Carter , love your content , in this video we see that you have your heat light next to a blanket at the top of your setup , we have had a number of birds and with a heat light/light there is a potential for fire so please be careful. we always look forward to your videos, thank you for sharing all the helpful information.
I've been careful to keep the two apart but I'll be looking for a better cover
I love your videos, i watch them everytime. Im from Argentina and that kind of quaker parrots are very common in the area where i live, i see them every time i go outside, flying or hanging out in giant trees. Try to give them a bigger cage (i know its complicated because of the space) to let them fly a little bit. Just an opinion. Keep going with your channel! Despite of this i love it
I try and give them a good amount of time outside the cage every day and talk to them every time I'm in the room, but my goal is to have them in an outdoor flight cage within a few years.
Great, good luck with that! Your little ones look very social too! They are very pretty. You’re doing an amazing job with all your animals, i wish i had at least a half of them but its very complocated in my country to keep exotic animals. Thanks for your answer daniel!
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What brand cage and cage name? I am very impressed with your setup and im sure your Quakers are as well 😁
Is there anyway how you can tell how old they are ? I brought one the lady said that it's 6 months old and I think it's older ?
Would you consider doing a complete care guide for them? I've been researching birds as a potential pet for a while now and I would love to learn more about they're care and temperament
I find budgies and cockatiels to be easier in my oppinion they make great pets.
Thank you! Good to know! I think cockatiels could be a great option, they have such cute little personalities!!
I have a baby Quaker he/she is 3 weeks old any tips?
Do need to keep lock type things for your reptile cages? I wanted to get some type of bird (havnt decided what yet) but since they are smart i was wondering if they could open any of my reptile cages.
So far they haven't figured out how to open any, but they do land on top sometimes. I try and supervise all their time outside the cage regardless
I have 2 avairys outside for 6 hours a day
Did you rescue/adopt these cuties?
Hi I have 2 queckers parrot but am having trouble with the food because they don't like it I bout the pure fun and also the Natural and the vital seeds what you recoment or suggest.will appreciate thank you
Where do you get them? ...... I'm assuming a shop or expo
Where did you get that lamp
Hi i have a 4month old quaker he wasnt hand reared and hes terrified of hands have you got any advice
Where did you get their bird cage?
How wide is the bar spacing?
Where did you purchase the cage I’d love one like this but in white if possible? Plz?
It's always good to find another afro animal lover
I just purchased 2 Quaker Parrots approximately almost 2 yrs old supposedly 1 male, 1 female. I believe previous owner did not spend much time with them and possible never been out of their cage as not very friendly, scared, and they bite. I was wondering a few things. For sure gender, if should separate them and if could still train them and best way to do that and if they would learn to be able to talk? I had a Quaker but died on Christmas Eve and he was very friendly, did not bite and was just learning to talk. He was still a young bird and miss him very much so I bought these two from previous owner as did not have time for them. Can you help me on these issues.
I have a similar sized cage and only has 1 conure
Good for you. Most people have cages bigger than that for their birds. My cockatiel’s cage is probably a good size for an African grey. My blue crowned conure has a size good for a macaw. It just depends
Never mind the perch is good if nothing is flaking off
At my local bird store there are 2 gray quakers that have this dreadful squeak that they scream out when anyone goes within 5 feet of their cage.
I think I've become familiar with that
What cage is this? Struggle with finding a good LARGE cage!
I am the first to like and comment yay
Afroherpkeeper, do you use slate tiles to feed your snakes and if so how do you clean it?
I scrub with F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant and then rinse with water - I feel like you could also just run them through the dishwasher
I scrub with F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant and then rinse with water - I feel like you could also just run them through the dishwasher
Could they withstand the air conditioning.?
If your bird is by a window does it still need a UV light
I have a Quaker parrot but I want to find him a mate
They think your killing them with a new toy lol
What is the make and model of the cage?
Please grow tent 👏😀😀😀😀😀😀
White boy afro on point🤙
does anyone know where i can buy this cage?
9:02 that ball *is* a dog toy I have one for my dog but it’s green.
yeah, we sell those at my work too. :)
Use sisal its safer for borbs
I live in Austin... where can i get birds where u got em?
Austin Wildlife Rescue is the organization that raises and adopts them out
How much you spend monthly on food and toys for them?
Where did you get your cage from ? Only if you don't mind telling .
And sand perch
What brand is this cage ?
Can someone recommended a safe bird bed for my Quaker? I tried the sea grass one and he hated it. I bought him a fuzzy one and he loves it but chews on it. What else do you use and where can I buy it. Thank you for your help!
I did just notice that the link for the flat perches comes with one round wooden perch, and one flat perch. The one that I ordered had two of the flat perches, although I guess it doesn't hurt to have a variety of natural perches. I bought a pack of two so I can just replace the current one when it gets old and gross. Just FYI!
What cage do you have? As in the name of the cage and brand
Are these bird located far from your reptile room? Lol just curious
They are right smack dab in the middle of the reptile room