Is anyone away from their quaker 8 hours a day?

[Blueboi]

I've been researching different species for a few months now, and really think I want to get a quaker, but I work 8 hours a day and have no kids.
Does anyone have a quaker that is away most of the day, and how does the quaker handle it?
I dont want to stress the bird out by being away. If this would absolutely not work, is there another smaller type parrot you would recommend?
Thanks..

 

[RainbowFlo]

Bump! Interested to see...

 

[Imogena]

Maybe if you got two...

 

[Blueboi]

Maybe in time..I dont think I would want two to begin with..

 

[Imogena]

If they were two of them they could keep each other company. But I understand you may not feel ready just yet.

 

[fidsmom]

I work 12 hour shifts, but I have 8 birds, so they keep each other company, Do you keep a radio on for your bird ? They do love music I also suggest buying some foraging toys to keep your bird busy .

 

[macawpower58]

I am gone 9 hours a day.
When I get home all of my birds, 2 in one room, 1 in the Livingroom, are all napping.
It seems with a quiet house they just kick back, but once I open that door, everyone gets busy and noisy!

 

[Blueboi]

She seems to be doing well with me being gone. I do have a budgie that is in another cage close by, so I'm sure they talk through the day. I leave the TV on with low volume for her when I leave. When I'm home she's out of her cage..