Description
The Quaker Parakeet gets it's name from the pattern of its facial feathering that has a gray bibbed pattern that resembles an old fashioned Quaker costume. Other than this they are mostly green except for 4 or 5 other varieties of slightly different colors and sizes
length: 11-12 inches.
weight: 90-120 grams.
lifespan: 25-40 years.
Diet
Always provide your parakeet with fresh water daily. Vitamin fortified pellets or seed labeled for cockatiels is the recommended staple for these birds. Fresh fruits and vegetables such as peas, carrots, tomatoes, apples, and bananas are also a welcome food supplement for your parakeet. Also include a cuttlebone, a beak block, and gravel with oyster shell to provide the proper trace elements and minerals. Items to avoid: avocado, grapefruit, green beans, all forms of cabbage, lemons, plums, raw and green potatoes, rhubarb, and dried fruits that have been treated with sulphur dioxide.
