$10,000 Quaker parrot?

[CrazyBirdChick]

I mean, it is extremely cute but, really?

Quaker Parrot #178769 for sale in Valrico, FL

The ad says this color Quaker can produce black Quaker babies. I've never in my life heard of or seen a black Quaker before. Is that really a thing?

 

[faislaq]

I've never heard of white, grey or black, though I admittedly don't know much about quakers. I'm very leery of their claim. I suppose there are white individuals that occur in nearly every species, and quakers do have grey, so it's not far-fetched, but black?

 

[JLcribber]

The only thing worse than a parasite is a greedy parasite.

 

[Mizzely]

White and grey are for sure available. Black would be super far fetched. If anyone wants greys I've seen them for about $2k

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

I know I've seen greys and whites before. But to claim it's possible to breed a black just seems like an outright lie. I'd love to see black ones one day though!
Thanks for the confirmation everyone!

 

[faislaq]

The only thing worse than a parasite is a greedy parasite.

 

[Mockinbirdiva]

Oooo... free shipping! What a bargain!

 

[Lupen]

Maybe they consider this black.. though it’s listed as “grey blue” by a pet store in Houston.

Gorgeous bird for sure but 10k for the grey one seems ... insane. I’ve seen it before on that site and all I can say is good luck with that.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

Oooo... free shipping! What a bargain!

I know! How generous!

Maybe they consider this black.. though it’s listed as “grey blue” by a pet store in Houston.

Gorgeous bird for sure but 10k for the grey one seems ... insane. I’ve seen it before on that site and all I can say is good luck with that.

Maybe! But I think of black more like how a crow or a black lorie would look. That is a very cute Quaker too though!

 

[Serin]

Unbelievable. And it says unsexed... I'd hope a bird worth that much as a breeder would be DNA sexed.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

Unbelievable. And it says unsexed... I'd hope a bird worth that much as a breeder would be DNA sexed.

Right? And if it really produces "black" show us a black Quaker

 

[Lupen]

Maybe! But I think of black more like how a crow or a black lorie would look. That is a very cute Quaker too though!

Yeah that’d be a sight to see but have a hard time believing it’s even possible. who knows though.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

I couldn't resist messaging her. I will let you guys know what she says

 

[taxidermynerd]

I especially like the part where it says "Age: Born"! Got a good laugh out of that one.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

This is the reply -

Hello


Thank you for your reply. Yes when paired with a white will produce black babies. Babies will be white, black and grey also.


Free shipping (Saving you $175 in Shipping) Also, it’s good to know that no bird has ever died during shipping. Quakers handle the trip very nicely.


Please go to this link to view pictures and order your Quaker.


Here is the link: Quakers – Fly Babies Aviary


Thank you.

 

[AkasyaEllric]

What I find weird is that they don't even label it a bird guarantee, they label it parrotlet.



Also, there is a youtube. . .FlyBabies123 - YouTube

 

[Lupen]

I just don't get what the difference is between the 10k grey and.. this grey Quaker?

Handfeeding Quaker parrots in Indiana

Or this one that appears grey as well though hard to see

Quaker Parrot #179066 for sale in Arlington Heights, IL

And those two are arguably prettier.. but I guess there's possibly some intricate genetics explanations ... or just a scam.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

What I find weird is that they don't even label it a bird guarantee, they label it parrotlet.

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Also, there is a youtube. . .FlyBabies123 - YouTube

Somewhere on the birdbreeder site I read that quakers and parrotlets have a 3 year guarantee. I have no idea either

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

I just don't get what the difference is between the 10k grey and.. this grey Quaker?

Handfeeding Quaker parrots in Indiana

Or this one that appears grey as well though hard to see

Quaker Parrot #179066 for sale in Arlington Heights, IL

And those two are arguably prettier.. but I guess there's possibly some intricate genetics explanations ... or just a scam.

It's just a scam. That baby is not one of a kind

 

[Lupen]

Just don't get what they are even thinking posting it? I hope no one is dumb enough. But then again... lol.