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Congratulations! Quakers are fantastic little parrots!

You really should start researching parrot care, training and behaviour, as well as information specific to Quakers. There is so much info avaliable out there, there simply isnt enough time to write it all down on this site!

Quakers should be fed a varied diet, including pellets, seed, fresh fruit and veggies, and sprouts (sprouts are my Quaker's favorite!) parrots also enjoy eating whatever you are eating- provided it is not something toxic to birds (chocolate, avocado, etc) and it isnt unhealthy. I usually let my birds have a bite of my meals, one piece of cereal each morning, etc.

All parrots are different, and like different toys. There are a heap of fantastic handmade toys on the market- whether you buy them from websites or off ebay. I would look for toys that have been handmade with safe materials that are designed for parrots by parrot enthusiasts.

My Quaker loves toys she can rip apart (these are called preening toys) but each bird is different, some will enjoy puzzles, foot toys, noisy toys, chew toys, etc. Once you have had your bird for a while you will start to understand what it likes the best. Generally- any toy that is destroyed quickly is a toy they enjoy!

Exercise? A handreared parrot should be allowed outside the cage for at least 4 hours each day. This shouldnt be difficult if you are at home during the day- I just leave the cage door open, and let them do what they want to do. If you have a large cage, then exercise shouldnt be a big problem- as long as they are active, get plenty of attention, and have a heap of toys to play with they usually keep themselves pretty well. One thing to watch out for- only change the seed bowl when it is empty- otherwise they will just eat the fattiest seeds first and ignore the others- which can easily lead to weight gain.

Quakers are great little birds- full of character. They can be tempremental, but as long as you handle your pet daily, and give it all the attention and love it deserves, you will be rewarded for your efforts. Quakers are very loving little birds- not as affectionate as some other species, but still enjoy attention from you.

Quaker parrot's diet should consist of 40 percent pellets, 40 percent fresh fruits & veggies, 15 percent healthy humans foods such as pasta, bits of meat, eggs, beans and more, and 5 percent seeds.

All parrots love toys. Remember to provide them with appropriately sized toys, and plenty of them! All toys should be changed every month, but you can leave their favorite toy in there if they'd like. ;)

All birds need exercise (besides finches, canaries)! Parrots should be out of their cage all the time as long as someone is there to watch them. They should only be in the cage when no one is home, and when you are asleep. Parrots are highly social creatures that need plenty of attention and stimulation.

Remember to loud your brain with info before you get a bird! Birds are prone to many illnesses, so bring your bird to the vet as soon as you notice anything different (no noise making, sleep all the time, drooling, different colored stool, watery stool, acting different, and more. Remember to bring your bird to the vet at least one time a year, but every six months would be the best!

Go to your local library or book store and get a book called "the simple guide to bird care & training". It's an awesome book with a lot of info! Another book is "the parrot companion, the guide to caring for budgies, cockatiels, macaws, parrots, and more." Also a great book with lots of info!

Birds are not simple animals, that's for sure! :)