Is The Quaker known to have health issues?
The most common health problems with the Quaker Parrots are, Feather Plucking/Self Mutilation, and Fatty Liver Disease (FLD). Fatty Liver Disease is caused from excess fat. A mainly seed diet has too much fat for your fid. Stick to a mainly pellet diet, supplemented with fresh fruits, and vegies. Don’t leave fresh foods in the bowl much more than an hour. Food goes bad, then, so does your bird. Your little bundle of feathers should have fresh water daily. Quakers are not vegetarians, they also eat meat. All meats should be cooked “well”, and low-no fat. Try to avoid spices. Salt is a bad thing!!!! See my List of Healthy Foods. Feather Plucking can come from a variety of sources. The most common, being boredom, but other serious health issues can also cause the plucking. Start by adding/changing toys. Spend more time with your fid. Sometimes, relocating the cage is the answer. Extreme plucking can become “self mutilation”. This is where the bird starts tearing into it’s own flesh. Somet
