Looking for a hand raised Quaker parrot for sale in Sydney? Birdsville is at 684 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, servicing the Eastern Suburbs and Inner South Sydney. We’ve been looking after Sydney’s bird keepers for over 40 years. Our Quaker babies are hand raised and handled every day before they go home, so they arrive used to people, hands and household noise.

Quakers, also known as Monk Parakeets, are small South American parrots with a huge personality packed into a 30 cm body. They chatter, they play hard and they want to be wherever their people are. We’re a small business that does things in a big way. Nobody tells us how to run our shop, so we only stock birds and products we’d happily take home ourselves.

What You Need to Know About Quaker Parrots

Cage: Quakers are busy, active birds, so buy the biggest cage you can fit and afford. VCA Animal Hospitals recommends at least 60 x 60 x 90 cm (vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/quaker-or-monk-parakeets). Choose one with a lockable door, because Quakers are known escape artists that learn to open cage latches.

Diet: Feed a mix of quality seed, pellets, fresh greens and vegetables. Vets warn that Quakers fed mostly seed are prone to obesity and liver disease. Our top seed pick is Birdsville Blends Tropical Small Parrot (petsville.com.au/products/birdsville-blends-tropical-small-parrot-500g). It’s bagged fresh on site with a high turnover, so it never sits on a shelf for months. Steer clear of many chain store mixes, which are padded with low quality filler seed that affects a bird’s health and vitality.

Water: Give fresh water every day in a clean dish, and scrub the dish whenever you refill it.

Handling: A hand raised Quaker will step up onto your hand from day one. Get the whole family involved in handling so your bird doesn’t bond with just one person.

Our How to Care for Parrots guide (birdsville.net.au/pet-care-guides/how-to-care-for-parrots/) goes into much more detail, including the foods your Quaker must never eat and how to spot early signs of illness.

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Why You Should Get a Quaker Parrot

Quakers are some of the best talkers among the smaller parrots. Males and females both pick up words, phrases and everyday sounds like the microwave beeping or the phone ringing.

They’re natural entertainers. Give a Quaker a swing, a bell and something to chew and it will happily play, chirp and practise new sounds for hours.

Their size suits most homes. A Quaker needs far less room than a cockatoo or macaw, and its cage and food cost a fraction of what a large parrot needs.

They’re hardy little birds. With a good diet and a clean cage, Quakers tend to stay healthy and active well into old age.

A hand raised Quaker is affectionate and wants to be part of the action. Expect a bird that rides on your shoulder and follows you from room to room.

A Tip From Our Team

Our owner Ash has his own Quaker called Beeb, and Beeb runs the house. He flies confidently from room to room and makes sure he’s wherever people are, with your shoulder as his favourite seat. He often comes into the shop, so plenty of our customers have met him. Ash’s tip for a really tame baby: a little hand rearing formula at the end of the day makes a brilliant training treat for a weaned Quaker, because they love the taste. Even as an adult, Beeb still flies straight over when he sees baby birds being fed.

Why a Quaker Parrot Might Not Be Right for You

Quakers live 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. That’s a commitment that can outlast a dog or cat by well over a decade, so think about who would look after your bird if your plans change.

They have opinions and they voice them. A Quaker’s chatter and its morning and evening calls are louder than a budgie’s, and a bored Quaker can turn to screaming.

Quakers are the only parrot that builds stick nests in the wild. In a cage, that instinct can make some birds protective of their space, and a few may nip a hand that reaches in uninvited.

They need daily time out of the cage and fresh toys rotated regularly. A Quaker left alone all day with nothing to do may start screaming or plucking its feathers.

Quakers chew. Furniture edges, cords and window frames are all fair game when your bird is out, so supervise every session.

Are Quaker Parrots Good for Apartments?

They can suit apartment living if your building allows pets. A Quaker is noisier than a cockatiel but much quieter than a cockatoo or sun conure. If you rent or share walls, think about how your neighbours will feel about a bird that greets every sunrise. A house with more space gives a Quaker more room for supervised flying time.

Quaker Parrot Colours

The natural Quaker is bright green with a pale grey forehead, cheeks and chest. Blue Quakers have become hugely popular in Australia and are the colour most people ask us for. Rarer mutations such as lutino and albino do exist with specialist breeders, but they turn up far less often and cost more. Availability of every colour depends on that season’s breeding, so call us if you’re after something specific.

Sexing & Refund Policy

Male and female Quakers look the same, so the sex of a bird can only be confirmed with a DNA test through an avian vet. We do not DNA sex our Quakers, and we can’t offer a refund, credit or exchange based on the sex of the bird. All our animals come with a health guarantee.

Quaker Parrot Availability

Quakers are seasonal breeders and raise their babies once a year, so our hand raised Quakers are usually weaned and ready around January. Outside that window we may have none in the shop at all. To lock in one of our next babies, call us and place a deposit. Get in touch if you’re after a particular colour, as some mutations take longer to come through.

We also rehome parrots through our Sydney Pet Bird Rescue program (birdsville.net.au/re-homing-parrot-adoption/), which is worth a look if you’d give an older bird a second chance.

Package Deals & In-Store Help

Our products are already competitively priced, but buy your Quaker together with its full setup and you’ll get a package discount, a bigger saving than buying everything separately. We regularly run bird and cage specials too. Cages are sold in-store, and buying your setup at the shop with your bird means no freight to pay on top of your discount.

You can browse the essentials on Petsville before you come in:

Birdsville Blends Cockatiel & Lovebird seed for older birds (petsville.com.au/products/birdsville-blends-cockatiel-lovebird-500g)
Vetafarm Parrot Maintenance Pellets (petsville.com.au/products/vetafarm-parrot-maintenance-pellets-350g)
Cuttlebone with stainless steel clip (petsville.com.au/products/avi-one-cuttlebone-with-stainless-steel-clip)
Natural Chew Toy (petsville.com.au/products/nat-island-natural-chew-toy-birds)
Avitrol Mite & Lice Spray (petsville.com.au/products/fidos-avitrol-bird-mite-and-lice-spray-125ml)

There’s plenty more in-store than we can list here, and our team will help you put together a full Quaker setup so nothing gets forgotten.

Taking Your New Quaker Parrot Home

Bring your Quaker home in a secure, well ventilated carrier. If you don’t have one, we sell carry cages in-store, or you can browse the Deluxe Parrot Carrier on Petsville (petsville.com.au/products/bono-fido-deluxe-parrot-carrier). Go straight home and keep the trip short.

Most of our babies go home in January, in the middle of a Sydney summer. Run the air conditioning, keep the carrier out of direct sun, and never leave your bird in a parked car, even for a few minutes.

A new baby may not eat much on its first day in a strange place. For the first week, scatter some food on the cage floor as well as in the dishes so it’s easy to find.

If you already have birds, keep your new Quaker in a separate cage for 4 to 6 weeks before any introductions. We recommend every new bird gets a check with an avian vet, and our team can tell you when your baby is due for its first worming.

 

Quaker Parrot for Sale Sydney: Frequently Asked Questions

Are Quaker parrots always in stock at Birdsville?

Not always. Quakers are seasonal breeders, so our hand raised babies are usually weaned and ready around January. Outside that window we may have none at all. The best way to secure one is to call us on (02) 9669 1766 and place a deposit on an upcoming baby.

Do Quaker parrots talk?

Yes, and they are among the best talkers of the smaller parrots. Both males and females can learn words, phrases and household sounds like phone ringtones or the microwave. Most hand raised Quakers start talking from around eight months old, and regular, patient repetition helps them build a bigger vocabulary.

Can I keep just one Quaker parrot, or should I get two?

One hand raised Quaker kept as a family pet will bond closely with its people, so a single bird is fine if someone is home and interacting daily. If you are out for long hours, a second bird can provide company, though two Quakers may bond with each other more than with you.

How long do Quaker parrots live?

With a good diet and regular care, a Quaker parrot commonly lives 20 to 30 years, and some live even longer. That makes buying one a serious long-term commitment. Before you bring one home, think about who would care for your bird if your work, housing or family circumstances change.

How noisy is a Quaker parrot?

Louder than a budgie or cockatiel, but far quieter than a cockatoo. Quakers chatter through the day and call loudest around sunrise and sunset. Plenty of toys, daily time out of the cage and company help keep the noise at a happy level instead of boredom screaming.

H3: Can you tell if a Quaker parrot is male or female?

Not by looking. Male and female Quakers look the same, so the only reliable way to know is a DNA test through an avian vet. Birdsville does not DNA sex its Quakers, and we cannot offer a refund, credit or exchange based on the sex of the bird.

Visit Birdsville for Your Quaker Parrot

Come and meet our birds at 684 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, on the corner of Gardeners Road and Botany Road. There’s parking out the front and on the street. We’re open 7 days, or call us on (02) 9669 1766 to ask about upcoming Quaker babies.