Blue Quaker Parrot for Sale

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Description

Blue Quaker Parrot for Sale

 

Blue Quaker Parrot for Sale,blue Quaker Parrot is a variety of the Quaker Parrots that has become available through the selective breeding of captive birds. With the exception of their color, they are very similar to the original Quaker Parrots. They are fun-loving birds that enjoy socialization and make great avian companions.

Blue Quaker Parrots are a color variation of the Quaker Parrot, whose scientific name is Myiopsitta monachus. There are 4 subspecies within their general range. They are small, companion parrots that are also commonly referred to as Blue Monk Parakeets or Blue Monk Parrots. The Blue Quaker is not classified as a separate species.

Blue Quakers are about 11 inches (28 cm) in length. The Blues weigh about 3.5 ounces (100 grams), which is slightly less than the original green variety. They have blue backs and wings, a grey breast, black eyes with a white eye ring and an orange-yellow beak. There are no discernible physical differences between male and female birds, so DNA testing is required for gender identification.

Like many parrot species, Quaker parrots can enjoy a particularly long lifespan in captivity. Their average lifespan is between 20 and 30 years. But with quality care, some Quaker parrots can live for more than 30 years.

 

Personality of Blue Quaker parrot

 

Blue Quaker parrots are high energy birds that love to play in and around their cage. They love chew toys, but are fairly destructive with them, so be prepared to regularly replace their playthings. Quakers also get bored more quickly than some other parrots, again necessitating the rotation of a good supply of toys to keep them happy. They also like puzzle toys and are very mechanically inclined, will often build nests with found items in the home.

They enjoy interacting with the humans in the house and are not exceptionally prone to becoming one-person birds if given the opportunity to socialize with multiple people. These birds are not shy and they seem to not care that they are small when interacting with other creatures. This characteristic should cause caution if considering a Quaker for a family with small children. Your parrot may see the child as someone it can dominate and cause problems with biting.

Quakers are known as very confident birds that act as if they were much larger. This quality is part of their allure as pets. They have a large personality in a relatively compact package. They have very engaging personalities and are often thought of as comical due to their playful behavior. Blue Quakers are small, sleek birds and have long tail feathers.

In the wild these parrots make lots of screeching calls and are known to chatter incessantly while feeding. They are not particularly quiet birds and like to copy loud voices and sounds. Quakers have a great capacity for mimicking human language and can be taught to talk at a very young age of about six months old. Here is a video of a Blue Quaker swinging and talking.

 

Caring For Your Blue Quaker Parrot

 

Quakers are comfortable in temperatures from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. They can tolerate colder weather in the wild as seen in the wild flocks in some U.S. states where the temperatures can get quite cold.

Quaker parrots diet should be pellet based with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Some seeds can be offered, but should only be a small part of their dining options. They can get bored with the same food every day, so variety is recommended.

The minimum size cage for your Quaker is 18x18x18 inches with 5/8 inch bar spacing. A larger cage is better as you can put in more toys and perches to keep your bird stimulated.

Blue Quaker Parrot for sale generally have a major molt at the same time each year and may have several smaller molts in between. While molting, your bird should have the opportunity to bathe daily and misting them often helps soothe them during this trying time.

Even when not molting, water for bathing should be offered frequently. As with other small parrots, proper placement of cement perches can reduce or eliminate the need to have the bird’s nails clipped. If they do become overgrown, then have your vet trim them or show you how to do it yourself.

 

Blue Quaker parrot Talking Ability

Blue Quakers are chatterboxes who will learn language quickly after moving into a new home (a day or two if they are old enough). While they may not have a large vocabulary like Green Quakers, they can nevertheless communicate a lot. Even better, many of their words are timely, demonstrating their intelligence and communication skills.

If Smooches, a Green Quaker, is tired of perching and wants to go into his cage, he might say “we go beddie bye” or “can we go to bed?”

The good news is that Blue Quaker Parrots can also communicate in this fashion, but with fewer words or phrases.

 

How Much Are Blue Quakers?

A baby hand-raised Blue Quaker will cost around $400 if they are legal in your area. You should also consider purchasing a large cage, toys, and accessories. Because these birds will go through numerous toys, either chewing them up or becoming tired with them, this is a big budget consideration that should be factored into your decision to share your home with a Blue Quaker. Fresh foods, as well as the odd vet visit, will increase the overall expense of their care.

 

Can Quaker Parrots Can Live for a Very Long Time

Like many parrot species, quaker parrots can enjoy a particularly long lifespan in captivity. Their average lifespan is between 20 and 30 years. But with quality care, some quaker parrots can live for more than 30 years.

If you’re considering a quaker, ensure that you have a plan to care for the bird for its entire life. Quakers are a very social species, bonding closely with their owners.

Additional information

SEX

Male, Female, Pair

AGE

4-8 Months, 9 Months – 1 Year, 2-5 Years

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