First-time bird owner in Pickering — help!
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130 posts · since Jul 2026
Hi all! I just adopted a Quaker parrot and I'm already head over heels but also completely overwhelmed. So many questions: what pellets do you recommend? How do I know if they're sick? Is it normal for them to sneeze? How do I get them to trust me? I've been googling non-stop but real owner experiences are worth way more. Thanks in advance for any guidance!
BudgieMom_TOJul 27, 2026
149 posts · since Jul 2026
Reading this hit home. My Quaker parrot went through the same phase around the same age. What helped us was switching to stainless steel water bowls and changing water twice daily. Also just accepting that birds are gonna bird, you know?
RescueBirdRitaJul 27, 2026
99 posts · since Jul 2026
Hang in there! It gets better. My Quaker parrot went through this too.
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