Adopting??

[C3mommy]

Hello everyone-

I live in the US and I was wondering where everyone has adopted there Quaker from? Like a breeder that sales them. I am looking into getting another Quaker, so hopefully it will help with Gamora's loneliness. I will be going back to work sooner than I expected and my MIL won't do much with her, because she bites her. I don't understand why, unless it's because my MIL shows fear? Do they sense when you're scared of them?

 

[LordTriggs]

Gamora most likely is sensing the tension less so than fear. Perhaps for now have your MIL just drop treats in the cage whilst you stop offering the treats, they're very open to bribes so it often does help. Might be hard for your MIL to get to grips with it as she has already been bitten but try to remind her that Gamora is only a little thing and can't exactly cause any real damage, I've done worse to myself when chopping an onion and I'm sure most have hurt themselves with kitchen stuff yet we all go right back in.

I would never suggest getting a parrot for your current parrot, what if they hate each other and can never be trusted near each other? Then you're back where you are now except with double the problem and double the costs.

Like I said above try getting your MIL to roll right back and spend some off-hands time getting to know Gamora and gaining trust with some treats

 

[C3mommy]

Well I want the parrot, but not technically for her! I guess that's just what I thought might make it easier. So if they don't get along it'll be fine, I've dealt with birds that didn't like each other before, so we had to keep them separated by cages. It worked out ok.

 

[Laurasea]

C3MOMMY, adopting can make your first quaker very jealous, and start a huge problem. Just FYI. And now you have less time as you are splitting it between 2. I'm stay at home or I couldn't handle having 2 Quakers, so far Penny hasn't merged with the flock, abd she still needs a lot if one in one time. If you MIL is home all day, that provides some company for your bird, even if she can't touch her. She can still talk with her and work on words.

 

[Laurasea]

The money spent in a new parrot would be better spent on getting a larger cage for your first quaker... Take some more time before you think of adding a second parrot you have only had her for 2 months. I know you love parrots and you see many of us with several. But I had just one for ten years, then got a second. I would wait at least six months or a year before adding more. Plus the new one will make the noise level go up by at least a factor of three!!!! Two quakers is so much more loud than one!!! They try and out volume the other.

 

[C3mommy]

C3MOMMY, adopting can make your first quaker very jealous, and start a huge problem. Just FYI. And now you have less time as you are splitting it between 2. I'm stay at home or I couldn't handle having 2 Quakers, so far Penny hasn't merged with the flock, abd she still needs a lot if one in one time. If you MIL is home all day, that provides some company for your bird, even if she can't touch her. She can still talk with her and work on words.

My MIL isn't home all day, she also works. My FIL is home most of the time, but he sleeps. My bf would be awake for a few hours to spend with her and then he will sleep, because he works nights. I am not necessarily going to get another quaker, just want another bird

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[LeslieA]

I quickly scream that Adoption Saves Lives. I have been rescuing for decades. One thing I do know is that, while adoption may be great, never get a second of the same species. Even my budgies differ.

Even quakers raised together can become jealous enemies and you certainly don't want Gamora feeling replaced.

Several suggestions have been made. While I admire your wish to adopt, it must be done cautiously and wisely. Rescues and rehomes MAY take a VERY long time to trust and usually require more attention than you will have.

 

[C3mommy]

I was looking more into a conure or cockatiel.

I quickly scream that Adoption Saves Lives. I have been rescuing for decades. One thing I do know is that, while adoption may be great, never get a second of the same species. Even my budgies differ.

Even quakers raised together can become jealous enemies and you certainly don't want Gamora feeling replaced.

Several suggestions have been made. While I admire your wish to adopt, it must be done cautiously and wisely. Rescues and rehomes MAY take a VERY long time to trust and usually require more attention than you will have.

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[Laurasea]

I love your avatar pic! She/he so cute!

 

[C3mommy]

Avatar pic?

I love your avatar pic! She/he so cute!

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[Laurasea]

The pic next to your name, when you post. Nice pic!

 

[C3mommy]

Oh the pic of Gamora? [emoji16]

The pic next to your name, when you post. Nice pic!

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[Laurasea]

Yes yes

 

[C3mommy]

Yes yes

Well thanks!! She's a love [emoji180]

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[Laurasea]

I also forgot to clarify that Gamora can become jealous of any other parrot, and louder with any additional parrot. It doesn't matter if it is a quaker or not. If you want a second quaker, and meet both their needs I don't see a problem with that. After all I have two, one a boy and one unknown. Separate big cages for both, so far Neptune wants to be friends but Penny is afraid of all the birds, so it's a lot if extra time, and I'm still hoping they can all play together, and sit with me together.....but it's nit happening yet.