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I know screaming can be unbearable! Let me ask you a few questions before we tackle this problem because there are different alternatives for every situation. Is the bird bonded with you? When I ask this question, I mean not just standing on you. Does he try to escape from you while you are holding ...

We are happy to have you here! Yes, I agree with you! Indian Ringnecks are perfect parrots and have many great qualities. Not to mention their stealth appearance, this makes them such attractive birds. Did I mention they are very intelligent as well...I could keeping going…LoL..LoL Take care and wel...

Hey! Congratulations on your new family addition! Ringnecks make marvelous pets and are really fun to have around! Good job about keep the radio on daily! This is great as it allows the bird to feel more secure and less lonely. Keeping the cage in front of a window is great as well; just make sure d...

Aww, that’s really sad that they kept a chain around his neck! Poor thing! I wonder why the owner put a chain around his neck? I would image the bird hates the chain and I would get it removed by a vet! At least he is eating well. Make sure you give him a healthy diet of seeds, pellets, and fruits/v...

I moved it cause this question is more taming and behavior

Hello, Welcome to this board! Females Ringnecks do not get rings around their necks at all. Males acquire their rings at about 18 months of age, some up to 2 years. The female Ringneck looks much like a juvenile Ringneck; only difference is the eye color and beak up till a certain point. Females are...

Hello First, congrats on getting your Ringneck! The nails of the Ringneck are sharp! I have handfed many baby parrots and let me tell you, those Ringneck nails are SHARP! They feel like actual pins hitting your fingers, especially when they are young and uncoordinated. They just grasp anything—sharp...

Ringnecks are thin birds. If your Ringneck lets you hold him, take him gently in a towel and feel his breastbone. If its breastbone is sharp and there is little flesh, take him to a vet immediately. If your bird still holds his interest in food, which you said he did, everything might be alright. If...

Sorry for the late reply, been so busy! To answer your questions about the entrance of the nest box. The size of the hole does not matter. Ringnecks are not picky breeders and will breed in just about any box if it’s large enough. Some breeders use horizontal boxes, while others use boxes that are d...

Yes it’s a very good idea! A tame Ringneck can quickly become nippy if the wings are allowed to grow out. Keeping the wings trimmed gives the bird a new attitude adjustment. When the wings are clipped, the Ringneck becomes dependant on you for being carried to its play stand and out of cage time. No...

Aw, yes, screaming! To tackle this question lets look at why parrots scream. Parrots are very social creatures and need heaps of attention to maintain a healthy social life. Parrots are flock animals and spend large amounts of time with their partners or flock members. Constantly parrots are squawki...

Thank you. I really appreciate the comments. I really wanted a site dedicated to these fascinating parrots. It seems that these parrots are unexplored and left for aviary ornaments. They make great pets, to me, the more fascinating of the parrot world. They truly are marvelous parrots! While reading...

Housing Ringnecks with other parrots is not advised, as with most other parrots species. This can be disastrous, especially with a cockatiel. Cockatiels are soft tempered parrots with small beaks. Defending itself against a Ringneck would be impossible especially if it is a female Ringneck. If you p...

About your aviary, you picked a perfect size! I know there is speculation into having large cages when breed Ringnecks successfully; however, I have had really great results with smaller cages. I know many Ringneck owners might disagree with me, but I believe that breeding has very little to do with...

Hello Leanne, Welcome to this board! Excuse my late response, as usual, very busy. While reading your post, you mentioned that your Indian Ringneck is a female and is approximately three years of age. This implies that your Ringneck is in fact sexually mature. Female Ringnecks reach sexual maturity ...

A bird running to the shoulder is a common problem. Larger birds should be given great care when placed on a shoulder for real damage can incur. Birds are not vicious monsters, on the contrary, they are extremely affectionate; however, a scared bird is a bird inclined to bite. It only takes once to ...

Well from your previous post, you stated that Paco sits on your shoulder and just hangs out. What are his reactions when you take him from the cage? Does he willingly step on your finger/hand? I know many Ringnecks, most that were not socialized or have not been tamed, have a tendency to seek their ...

Don’t use egg food for them. I think they are finding that too much protein is very unhealthy for Asiatic parrots. They need a seed based diet supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables. I guess, if you can’t find food, an other alternative would be to just hold the babies daily while the mother ...

Sorry for the late reply, been so busy! Welcome to the board hishal Your birds are not taking but there could be many reasons for that. I am going to assume they are young, only six months of age. Ringnecks do not start to talk till about six to seven months. You might hear some strange sounds, whic...

If you want to pull the chicks, so you don’t have to use a brooder, remove them from their mother at about 22 days old. This is a perfect stage, the pin feathers are coming in at this stage and the babies can maintain warmth through snuggling. Just make sure you really socialize them by holding them...

Keep the chicks inside a brooder until they are about four weeks old. I know other breeders do not keep them inside a brooder that long. I however tend to keep them inside a brooder until the forth week, which assures me that everything is functioning perfectly. If it’s too cold for the chicks it sl...