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Quaker male vs female

When looking for a pet quaker what are your recommendations as far as which sex is better. And are female as likely to talk as males?

Hi Kathy,

For pet quality and talking, there is not a significant difference between the male and female Quakers like there is with parakeets & cockatiels. Both are just as likely to talk and make sure pets when hand raised. Do be sure to make sure they are legal in your area. Because they are so adaptable, they are banned in many states because they escape and end up forming colonies which can harm the native bird population and local agriculture.

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda