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jletaz
Experienced flier
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 1282
Location: CA, USA |
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Originally posted by Cathy
I'm not sure, but the only reason I can think that caiques would cost more is becuz they are not quite as easy to come by.
I've always wondered why Caiques were the most expensive parrot for their size too... They're not really that rare. In fact, they're getting quite popular and they are still expensive. Demand? I don't know if they're one of the harder ones to breed? Then there are some species much less common than Caiques that are offered as pets from time to time that don't cost near as much as you'd think... less demand? That's the only reason I could think of.
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Lynzi Marie
Flying tumbler
Joined: 23 Aug 2006
Posts: 2052
Location: Utah |
oooh I love Caiques...I know a lady near by that breeds them....her asking price? $900!!!!!!
I've seen quite a few Caiques...they don't seem that rare to me....hmm. |
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Tuesday March 27, 2007 12:28 pm |
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Ag_86
Bappie
Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 77
Location: Mississauga, ON |
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From what I heard some breeders had trouble breeding caiques because not much was known about their breeding behaviour. I think this is why they have been more expensive then other birds their size. I would have to say caiques and cockatiels make good starter parrots.
Caiques are rarely aggressive and love to play. I have not met a single mean caique. They love to roll around on their back and play with foot toys. They also adapt well and tend to like anyone and everyone if you socialize them. They aren't too loud, but can turn it up if they want your attention. The are okay being in the cage during the day if they have lots of toys to entertain them. When you are home, they will want to be out the whole time! They also should get more fruits than most parrots because they eat more of them in the wild. They can learn whistles and a few short words as well. If you rub their ears they will start yawning until you stop. They are about as high energy as a lory!
Cockatiels are fairly quiet. Males tend to be more independant than females. Males are also more likely to mimic whistles and words. I knew a lady who had a male cockatiel which learned to whistle happy birthday! They come in a range of colours, but the colours don't make a difference in personality. With normal greys, cinnamons, fallows, whitefaces, and most luntinos you can tell the gender when the bird is young. With pearls, once they go through their first molt, around 6 months, the females will remain pearls and males will loose most to all their pearl pattern. Pieds and albinos are practically impossible to sex visually. Cockatiels, like caiques, don't usually pair bond and will enjoy the company of everyone in the family, though they may have a favourite person  . Cockatiels are also calmer than caiques. They are okay with being in the cage when you're not home, but will like to be out with out when you are home. Cockatiels tend to be more dusty than caiques, but since they're smaller it isn't too noticeable. Cockatiels don't have a very hard bite and even when agitated will not bite very hard. I have only been bitten hard by one cockatiel and a budgie's bite is much worse then this.
Both would make very good pets. In the end, it depends on which one you find better suits you. |
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Wednesday March 28, 2007 8:46 pm |
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Ag_86
Bappie
Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 77
Location: Mississauga, ON |
Oh and female cockatiels tend to be more cuddly and affectionate. |
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Wednesday March 28, 2007 8:49 pm |
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Sunnys Mom
Just hatched
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 35
Location: Michigan |
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Originally posted by Caique_lover
Yeah was thinking of this breeder http://www.dentonparrots.co.uk.....echick.htm
Can you tell me what you think, good, bad? What about the diet they are feeding the babies?
They are only 1.5 hours away may go and visit  They have Monk parakeets, senegals, Caiques and the blue crowned conure!! 
Quakers are great birds I have one |
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Monday September 17, 2007 11:32 pm |
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Sunnys Mom
Just hatched
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 35
Location: Michigan |
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Originally posted by Caique_lover
Hahaha im smiling right now, they seem very adorable, but i guess its how you raise them and socialize them eh?
I had budgies in the past, one in particular who thought she was a human, we got her at an early age and she was parent reared which i felt was strange as how she turned out in the long run She died 3 years later with a tumour on her back. Still to this day i miss her very much 
Do Quaker parakeets and Caiques have the same personality roughly as a senegal? I heard quakers are prone to fatty liver disease and feather plucking more than the above. Never heard a bad thing about a Caique though, are they cuddly, Here in Scotland Caiques are rare and expensive compared to Senegals £340 for a baby sennie and £495 for a baby Caique, quakers are £150.
Sorry to be a pain.
I have A Quaker and yes I think all birds are proned to something, Quakers are sweet and cuddly and they will steal your heart, I also have a IndianRingNeck she is a nice bird to but not as cuddly as my Quaker |
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Monday September 17, 2007 11:48 pm |
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Sunnys Mom
Just hatched
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 35
Location: Michigan |
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Originally posted by daisysis
I just adore my Bue crown conure PETE.. He was my first Parrot..
he has become the love of my life and my best parrot friend maybe even people friend 
You can't go wrong with these little guys..
u have a very nice home page , I live in Michigan to Wayne, Mi I also have a Quaker and was wondering what the personality of a Blue crown conure is .wer are thinking of aquiring another bird I also have a IRN |
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Tuesday September 18, 2007 12:03 am |
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sqwarky
Flutterer
Joined: 13 Jul 2007
Posts: 159
Location: UK, Brighton |
i say go for a senegal! they have such good personalitys and can be trained (im training my squarky rite now lol) and i love them so much im getting another next year! |
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Wednesday September 19, 2007 5:06 pm |
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Sunnys Mom
Just hatched
Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 35
Location: Michigan |
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do Senegals talk? I have heard blue crown conures talk but I have also heard they can make alot of noise, one of my friends told me to get a Green cheeeked conure eeekkkkkkkkkk decissions decissions |
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Monday September 24, 2007 4:58 am |
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SparkeysDad
Bappie
Joined: 21 Aug 2007
Posts: 60
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if u want a bird that will bond with u, get a grey but,they need a lot of attention or they will pluck their feathers |
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Sunday October 7, 2007 1:08 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10061
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Is talking very important for you? There is no guarantee that any bird will talk but you can only increase chances. |
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Tuesday October 9, 2007 1:05 pm |
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