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boxmaker40 asked in PetsBirds · 1 decade ago

I have a male and a female quaker, the female has been masterbating alot, and I didn't know they did that?

until a friend told me her bird does the same thing. She is almost 2.

The male will be 1 in a few months. We want to try to breed them, and I'm just wondering what the masterbation means, she didn't do it before we got the male. Is it a sign that she wants to breed, or is there more to it. Is there any danger if we put a nest in the cage if they are not ready, or will nature just take it's course. I rely on other bird lovers for some help cause books don't explain everything.

Thanks in advance.

Update:

We had DNA tests to make sure we do have a male and a female. We have certificates to prove it.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I breed quakers as a hobby. Masturbation is so common in quakers....not just males but females too. It is nature for birds to mate and breed, and when they can't they masturbate.

    Quakers normally are sexually mature at a year, but sometimes as early as 10 months. That is when I set my pairs up for breeding. It is the height of the season right now....so she is probably very ready. If your male is 10 months old I would go ahead and put a box up. They probably won't go right in anyway. It may or may not take a little time for them to check it out. And quakers like to chew and put up feathers and things around their boxes to make them comfy. They are the only parrot species to build their own nests in the wild. When I set a pair up I cut millet sprays and small twigs and tear up newspaper and put it in the bottom of the cage (and a little newspaper in the bottom of the box). This helps them get into the nesting routine.

    Source(s): My flock and breeders: quakers, conures, IRN's, parrotlets, lovebirds, cockatiels, ekkie's, finches
  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, masturbation is quite common with parrots. In my experience though, it's usually a male behavior much more than female. Unless you have had eggs in the past or a DNA test done, you might want to be sure about the gender. Assuming you definitely have one of each, they should be mature enough. The main thing is to be sure you have had them both on an excellent diet, including lots of calcium rich foods for several months before breeding, (hopefully). I say that because when they are ready, they will. Putting in a nest box will likely spur mating and laying so I would hold off on adding it until you know they have been on a good diet. If they are not eating lots of fruits, veggies, leafy greens, and other good foods, they may not be healthy enough for the process. I hope this helps.

    Source(s): Many years as a Parrot Behaviorist/Consultant
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