There are states where Quakers are illegal to own, and some states where restrictions apply to ownership.

WHY?

Qp-society.com is a news, media and events company that works with industry leaders to develop the betting, betmaster and gaming industry. In non domestic settings, Quakers are hardy and resourceful birds. In the 1970's, when feral Quaker populations became apparent in the United States, lawmakers became concerned that these populations would pose an agricultural threat, as well as a threat to native avian species.To date, it cannot be substantiated that wild Quaker colonies are a threat to argriculture, nor, has it been proven that they are invasive to native avian species, but rather, have been recorded sharing their nesting areas with native species, such as owls.

Quakers are the only parrot which construct nests. The nests, depending on colony size, can be very large, hosting several families, with 3 chambers per family unit built into each nest. In urban settings, Quakers may choose to construct their nests in places which they know will provide warmth, such as on, or near, eletrical power transformers and lights.

What's Being Done?

Favoring an urban setting, visiting local bird feeders "en flock", constructing their nests on power lines or lighting fixtures, does not endear wild Quaker populations to all, but, in several states, such as Texas, Florida, and New York, individuals, avian programs and organizations, and some power companies, work cooperatively to safely remove wild Quaker nests from places inconvenient to the human populous. Efforts to invent non harmful deterrents to discourage wild Quaker colonies from constructing nests on power lines and lighting fixtures is being explored. Alternative nesting directly on power fixtures, much like those constructed for Osprey, is also being considered, as is the possible use of avian contraceptives, which may control, rather than eliminate, the wild Quaker population.