Quaker’s and Parrots

[KeirstynA]

I’m in a bit of a pickle here. I’ll be attending college as a freshman next year in Pennsylvania, and I want to bring my Quaker with me; she is my everything. While Quaker’s aren’t illegal in Virginia (where I live currently) they are invasive species in PA and will be euthanized if discovered. I’m aware PA has permits for an exotic wildlife possession, but they require both state residency and two years of experience with the designated species, which is pretty hard to find in my state but I’m still on the lookout for opportunities. A user EllenD stayed there’s a permit that allows you to posses them by claiming them as a source of income, but I have yet to come across it. Could anybody direct me towards this permit or suggest other solutions? She could stay back home during my first two semesters but I’m certain she would be miserable, same with boarding her at our local bird shop.

 

[Ira7]

I can’t believe they’re still going after Quakers. Are you 100% sure about the consequences?

 

[Ira7]

Call an avian vet (CAV) in Pennsylvania and ask him/her.

 

[KeirstynA]

Yeah I’m pretty sure. The research that Quaker’s are agricultural pests is often completely unfounded. I want to play it safe than risking her life. PA is a no exception state, so if she’s seized she’s gone.

 

[Owlet]

I live in Colorado and we have similar laws regarding Quakers. However unless someone specifically reports you it's very unlikely anything will happen. I see them being sold or re homed all the time here. Heck we even have someone in the mountains that breeds them with no repercussions. I do recommend going the safer route and getting the permit though. I wish you the best of luck.

 

[Scott]

Found an article that may be of help. Apparently the subject quaker was not immediately euthanized and returned to owner via court order. However, initial law enforcement actions may vary by jurisdiction and not offer much leeway. You'd be taking a chance unless granted a written exemption. Seems the issue is proliferation should the bird escape.
https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/02/da_agrees_to_return_seized_par.html

Good luck, let us know of your decision and whether a waiver is possible!

 

[Cardinal]

Yeah I’m pretty sure. The research that Quaker’s are agricultural pests is often completely unfounded. I want to play it safe than risking her life. PA is a no exception state, so if she’s seized she’s gone.

Quakers may or may not be an agricultural pest but they can be an invasive species. Not sure about mainland United States, but they are causing problems in places like Puerto Rico, Mexico etc.

 

[Owlet]

Yeah I’m pretty sure. The research that Quaker’s are agricultural pests is often completely unfounded. I want to play it safe than risking her life. PA is a no exception state, so if she’s seized she’s gone.

Quakers may or may not be an agricultural pest but they can be an invasive species. Not sure about mainland United States, but they are causing problems in places like Puerto Rico, Mexico etc.

Quakers are considered bests in the states largely because they can build their giant community nests (that even non quakers will inhabit sometimes) on power lines and other such dangerous places. And due to the weight of the nest this can cause the power lines to break and possibly start a fire which wouldn't be good. Or that's what I've been told

 

[KeirstynA]

Thanks. The school I’m attending is okay with me bringing her as my ESA so she’d be allowed to be kept in my dorm. Luckily for my dorm mates she’s exceptionally quiet for a Quaker (which has concerned me at times). I think the main issue is just the legality for her species in PA. I think for now it’s best that she’ll stay home until I can acquire the permit to bring her in.

 

[KeirstynA]

UPDATE:
Good news! I contacted the PA game commission. Since my Quaker is also my ESA they will issue me a permit free of charge that will allow me to bring her along with me to college. Thank you all for your help and suggestions.

 

[Ira7]

UPDATE:
Good news! I contacted the PA game commission. Since my Quaker is also my ESA they will issue me a permit free of charge that will allow me to bring her along with me to college. Thank you all for your help and suggestions.

Mazel Tov! But remember...

Just because she’s quiet now doesn’t mean she’ll be quiet THEN!

But she probably will be.