QUAKERS PARAKEET

Description

These parakeets are generally quiet birds and their sweet disposition makes them exceptional pets. The Quaker Parakeet gets it’s name from the facial feathering that has a gray bibbed pattern, resembling an old fashioned Quaker costume.How ever we do breed different color mutations of Quaker ranging from Blue, green, pied and yellow.The young birds have a gray forehead with a green tinge. These birds grow to a length of 11-12″ (29-30 cm).The Quaker “Monk” Parakeets cheeks, throat, crown and lores are gray. It’s upper breast is gray with light edges, giving them a scalloped appearance and the lower breast is yellowish. The back of the head, neck, rump, wings and the rest of the under parts are green, and there can be some blue outer feathering. It has a long, pointed tail with a mixture of yellow and bluish green. The female is lighter in coloring than the male.These birds grow to a length of 11-12″

SOCIAL BEHAVIORS:

The Quaker Parakeet or Monk Parakeet is very charming! This inquisitive bird is a great talker, enjoys human interaction, head scratching and cuddling. They are hardy, adaptable, and easy to breed. With good socialization they can be very calm and peaceful, one of the best companions! Quaker “Monk” Parakeets are considered a very good “first” bird!
In the wild, these birds live in flocks and are very social. In captivity they have a peaceful, pleasant nature and will become very tame with attention and patience. However, if they are neglected, they can start screaming and become aggressive. They can also be very territorial about their cage. Hand-fed babies or a well trained older bird make the best pets.These are very energetic birds! Besides flying, which is important for all parakeets, these birds love to chew! Be sure you provide them with lots of assorted toys and wood chews, perches and swings.