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They are very social and highly intelligent birds, which are enjoyed as pets, in part, due to their ability to have a fairly large vocabulary. If you talk to your bird often, he is more likely to pick up the language – learning up to 100 or more words and actually being able to attach meaning to most of them! They learn more through small talk than they do repetition (although they will learn this way also) and will pick up short songs and phrases. They have been reported to actually rival the African Grey in their ability to pick up speech. These birds can develop a very discouraging call, but that can be diminished in many of them by talking to them often.
While Parrots have a reputation for being “chewers,” this can be lessened, in Quakers, by providing them with nesting materials. They build their nests out of sticks, so providing them with small sticks, drinking straws or a similar material will keep them happy for hours. Be sure to also include, in their cage, bells, perches, other interactive toys, baths and a variety of different foods, including fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds. You'll want to be sure to have a cage large enough to house their many necessary "toys" and still give them room to move. Remember to make sure that the bars of the cage are close enough together that they are not able to get their head stuck as they climb.
These birds can bond very well. So well, in fact, that if they bond to one family member, they may attack others. It is best to make sure that everyone in the family interacts with the bird, as often as possible, to ensure that this does not happen. In addition, these birds have been known to live 20 to 25 years, so be sure that you are in it for a long-term friendship!