~Pros and Cons~

Still not sure if the Quaker is the bird for you? Well here are a few pros and cons that will hopefully help you with your decision.

Quakers have a great talking ability, most begin speaking at about six months of age. Their average vocabulary is from 100-200 words, but they can learn more. I have heard of a budgie that knew 1,200 words, so really, size doesnt matter.
Quakers are playful, loyal, curious and very smart.
Quakers can be great little companions.
Most quaker parrots are one-person birds. In the wild, quakers choose a mate and bond for life. In the same way, quakers will easily bond to "their" person.
Quakers can be "potty-trained" much more easily than some birds.

Cons:

Quakers can be jealous and greatly protective of a person or a territory, acting aggressively towards other people or animals they consider a threat or are jealous of. However, quakers that have been raised from a young age and have been properly socialized often have no conflicts.
Quakers go through a "terrible-twos" stage of development- between 18 and 30 months.With some mood swings, nipping, and a little aggressiveness, this stage is very similar to human adolescence- they are testing their limits. Again, however, in properly socialized quakers this stage is often hardly noticeable.
They can nip/bite and probably will, eventually. However, using the "no bite" or "no" commands and some patience commands, you can train them not to. Also, NEVER EVER hit a bird- even a simple tap on the beak could be felt as a threat and make the bird fearful of you.
Quakers can be very noisy, having a very distinctive sound, though not half as noisy as larger birds. It is possible, with proper training, to avoid screaming behaviors so that they may be suitable for an apartment setting.