Quaker Question??

[Hope Riddle]

I know Quaker Parrots are Illegal in some states. Does anyone know which states? Or how can I find out if they are illegal in Tennessee???

 

[GG.]

There is a sticky here in the Quaker forum with a list of states

http://forums.avianavenue.com/quake...-legal-illegal-restricted-states-listing.html

and it says they are "illegal to own or sell, no expcetions" in Tennessee

were you thinking of getting one?

 

[Jadesmom]

Thats too bad if you were interested in one. I have 3 and they are smart, funny, loving, just delightful little feather faces.

 

[Hope Riddle]

I was listening to the local swap and shop this morning, this man came on and said he had a parrot for sale with cage for $100. Naturally I had to call. He told me it was a Quaker. I asked him "aren't those illegal in the state of Tennessee?" He said n'mam their not. You could tell he was ready to get off of the phone. I think he knew they were illegal, and thought he could get rid of it to someone who didn't know better. I was just wondering, what they would do to you if they found out you had one?? And what about $100 for one I don't know how much they are but it sounded cheap to me.

 

[GG.]

You would have to check with the Tenn Dept of Wildlife for specifics
but I would imagine they would confiscate the bird and possibly fine the person who had it

here is a link to the TN Wildlife Resource Agency where there may be more info


TWRA

 

[Hope Riddle]

You would have to check with the Tenn Dept of Wildlife for specifics
but I would imagine they would confiscate the bird and possibly fine the person who had it

here is a link to the TN Wildlife Resource Agency where there may be more info

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

I wouldn't turn him in, because I would be afraid they would kill the poor birdie. I was just thinking if I got him what would happen if I got caught. We live right on the Alabama state line so maybe someone from there will adopt it.

 

[TikiBird]

Yep they are illegal in Tennessee. They take the bird and euthanize so it's not a good idea for him to be advertising that.
They are legal in Alabama. I think all surrounding states they are illegal.