The Quaker parrot is also known as the monk parakeet, and it is one of the world-famous parrots, and beloved among breeders.

The Quaker parrot is widespread in some Arab countries, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt… On the other hand, it is not widely available in some other Arab countries, such as North Africa, such as Morocco and Algeria, so there is a lot they do not know about in these countries.

With this topic, we will try to present a comprehensive article, containing all the information you may need about the monk parrot, such as methods of raising, care, and reproduction…

Information about the Quaker parrot.

In some Western countries, the Quaker parrot or monk parrot is known by another name, which is the harlequin parrot. He got this nickname because of his funny, comedic personality, as he makes active movements that make you laugh.

The Quaker parrot originates from South America, specifically the region of Argentina and the surrounding countries.

It is classified as a medium-sized parrot. The demand for this type of parrot has begun to increase due to its love and great activity.

Quaker parrot features.

The monk parrot has many features, the most important of which we will mention…

He has a unique and fun personality.
His voice is not loud, and not annoying .
He has great activity and energy.
It can live for long periods of up to 35 years.
The Quaker parrot can speak better than most medium-sized parrots.
It is distinguished by its special colors that distinguish it from other types.
The monk parakeet is a social species.
He quickly gets used to his caregiver.
He can strengthen the bond with his breeder and get to know him.
It adapts to hot and dry areas, as well as to cold areas.

Cons of the monk parrot.

There are some positives that we mentioned that may be negatives for you, such as …

High activity and energy, which may be a problem for you because he will keep moving a lot if he is not inside the cage.
He is characterized by courage, and this may be harmful to him, as he can easily be stolen by anyone, or attacked by another animal or insect.
He doesn’t like to be alone for a long time.
It may make loud noises sometimes if you neglect it.
It’s not easy to deal with him.

Quaker parrot species.

The original Quaker parrot is only green in color, and there are no other types of it… but now it is available in many colors such as (albino Quaker, Latino, blue, yellow, as well as gray and cyan …)

Quaker parrot breeding.

The Quaker parrot needs experience in raising, because it is one of the parrots that is not easy to handle, especially if you intend to train it, or for breeding.

But in general, the needs of this parrot do not differ from the needs of other species, such as the Dorra parrot, or the Rosella parrot… It needs a quiet and healthy place, and the most important thing is that the place be not cramped and not dark.

You can also raise it outside the cage as a pet, which is to buy a specialized tree to be placed in the middle of the house where the bird stands, and it has a place to put food and water as well. You can also put a light chain about two meters long on your bird’s leg, because the Quaker parrot is a feisty and messy bird.

Quaker parrot food.

As for the food of the monk parrot, it does not differ from other species. It also eats millet, oats, and dried fruits, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables… but according to our experience, it loves fresh fruits and vegetables, and buds more.

If you want more details about the diet of birds in general, you can visit this topic .

Does the quaker parrot talk?

The Quaker parrot is known as one of the species that is good at learning to pronounce words. It can learn single words in addition to short sentences consisting of approximately 3 words.

The more time you give to train your bird to speak, the more valuable it will become, as well as the better and stronger your bond with it will become.

If the Quaker parrot does not learn to speak, it will start making different, quiet sounds and songs, which it will often hear from the television or mobile phone rings, or through the environment surrounding it… In general, there is no problem in raising it inside an apartment because it is not annoying like the Amazon parrot, for example.

Quaker parrot training.

Training a Quaker parrot requires patience and experience in dealing with parrots… A Quaker parrot can learn to pronounce words, as well as make some movements.

The best age to start training a Quaker parrot is when it is weaned and has begun to rely on itself slightly.

The best way to train it is through food… In general, if you have experience with another type of parrot, you will not find any problem in training it.

The difference between a male and a female Quaker parrot.

The monk parrot is one of the difficult parrots to determine the sex of, such as the casco parrot, the macaw…

The best way to know which male and female is by taking them to the veterinarian, so he can examine the DNA of your birds . After an examination, he identifies the female and the male for you, then gives you papers showing who is the male and who is the female, which will also help you in case you want to sell them.

Mating and breeding Quaker parrot.

The Quaker parrot becomes ready to breed at approximately 3 years of age. After mating, the female lays approximately 2 to 7 eggs, and then the eggs hatch approximately 24 days later.

The father helps feed the young chicks, so that they are ready to leave the nest after approximately 7 weeks, so they can begin to learn to eat and depend on themselves.

As for if you intend to produce a Quaker parrot, you must have the appropriate conditions for its production.

The cage must be of a large size suitable for production, with dimensions no less than 1.5 meters high, 0.7 meters wide, and one meter long.

The place where you place the cage must also be suitable, that is, not dark, with ventilation and sun, as well as far from humans and other animals, such as cats and dogs.

Quaker bird price.

The Quaker parrot varies depending on condition, health and training, as well as whether it is adapted to people or feral…

There is also a large difference in Quaker mutations, there is the normal or original, which is green, then Latino and albino…

But in general, the price of a Quaker starts at $200 , if it is without a ring, not domesticated with humans, without training, normal color, but in good health condition.

As for the prices of young chicks at the age of one to two months, they start from $400 , and this is for normal colors such as green and blue… As for the reason for their high price, it is because many people like to raise Quaker parrots from this young age to train them in a good way, because the smaller the parrot it is, the better it will be. Training is good and easier.

As for other mutations, such as the yellow, white, and red-eyed, it may reach more than $500 , if it is tame, with a ring, and in good health.