Are Quakers noisy? Are they talented talkers?
Most Quaker Parakeets are very vocal. I’m sure there are very few Quaker owners who consider them quiet birds. My Quaker can entertain herself for hours practicing her chirps, whistles and human vocalizations. The level of these vocalizations, for the most part, is moderate and is not disturbing to me or my neighbors. In fact, I really enjoy listening to her chatter. While many Quaker owners report having the same experiences with their birds, a few have birds they consider extremely noisy. Apparently some Quakers feel the need to vocalize at a level that causes their owners’ ears to ring and can be heard outside the home for some distance away. These very loud vocalizations appear to be limited to short periods of time during the day. Covering the Quaker’s cage for a few minutes usually helps to quiet the bird. Also, if you house more than one parrot in the same room, you can expect a higher level of noise. We currently have 3 pet and 2 breeder Quakers, so it gets pretty noisy in our
