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Merry Christmas buddy! I hope you had a wonderful new year!

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IMRAN-C

Anything is likely. If the birds feel comfortable enough they will start to breed. Just provide them with a lot of food, privacy, and a nesting box.

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IMRAN-C

Welcome to this forum!

We are happy to have you here.

I have moved this over to the mutation section as we have amazing members that know more about this stuff!

We look forward to your posts!

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IMRAN-C

Welcome. I don't think the bird is nervous, rather he is not tame. That being said, the bird needs to be tamed -- how you approach this is totally up to you. I recommend a positive reinforcement program, but there are other ways to tame as well. Do a search on the other methods our members have used...

Yes. Hold tight! I'm working on it guys! Forgive me for all the spam!

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Imran

Welcome! This is a perfect place to be. We have almost a decade of knowledge here and the best people around! Welcome to the family!

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Imran

Firstly, Welcome to our Indian Ringneck forum. Let me start off by saying that I have lost one of my birds too. Earlier this year a pet-sitter accidentally released one of my beloved Indian ringnecks Devri. Though I know it was an accident, it hurt like hell, and I did everything I could to try to r...

Hello Michelle, Firstly, let me welcome you to our Indian Ringneck forum. We are a wonderful community and we strive to help the best we can. What makes this community so great is that we have all kinds of ringneck owners, and different opinions as to how a problem should be addressed. For this reas...

Do nothing. You're little fella will naturally shed away the tube feathers himself.

They will flake off by scratching, bathing, rubbing his head on his feathers while preening, etc.

It takes roughly about a month!

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IMRAN-C

High five! Firstly, welcome to our forum! I know you'll make wonderful friends here as we have the best ringneck family around. We are all so dedicated and we strive to answer as many posts as we can. Should a questions not get answered, please feel free to use the search function towards the right....

I think the ladies here said it perfect. These birds can be loud and it can be irritating. I have seven parrots and let me tell you it's a lot of noise. My neighbors are thankfully very cool about the noise, but even then I try to be as careful as possible. You can expect vocal calling morning, noon...

It all depends on the bird. Some start around 8 months but Archimedes took 15 or 18 months--i can't remember. If there is no ring by the third year it's a girl

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IMRAN-C

Wow, amazing! I can see the difference in the primary and tail feathers! Very interesting!

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IMRAN-C

Welcome to our forum! :OP I'll admit it's super exciting picking out a color, huh? I think it all depends on what you like. I know that when I bring Devri with me most people think she's not very pretty--or at least she does not get as much attention as my other birds -- I don't care though as to me...

Ha ha ha ha! That's so cute! While reading this is tugged at my heart. It's amazing how different these birdies are, huh? That's super cute! Give him an extra treat for us!

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IMRAN-C

Woot! Woot! Can't wait to see!

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IMRAN-C

Woot! Woot! We welcome you to our family! I bet you're so excited about your new baby! We can't wait to see photos! These are the most amazing creatures and I promise you're in for a treat!!!!!! Feel free to browse around and we have all kinds of information here! The cool thing is we all come from ...

He will always be remembered! He has been part of our family here for so many years--in fact, the both of you!

Imran

Looks amazing! I love the organic stuff! :OP

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IMRAN-C

Woot! Woot! Just wanted to give you a warm welcome! We have the best ringneck family around and so many knowledgeable individuals. We all come from different experiences and backgrounds that shape our ringneck handling techniques; however, that's a good thing there are so many points of view on this...

Okay!

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IMRAN-C

I must have missed this post, please forgive me. How is the taming coming along?

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OMG! I'm in shock!!!!!!! I just came across this and I can't believe it!!!! Melika i'm sooo sorry! I feel i've been punched in my gut right now!!! This is absolutely unbelievable, sad and crazy! :(( I'm so sorry, but i'm in shock! Please know that i'm here for you, okay!? I can only imagine how you ...

I have not tried them! Tell us how your bird like them if you do purchase them! :OP We'll be waiting!

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IMRAN-C

Hello, Welcome to our forum! Now, let's address the topic of biting. Before we get into answering how you can deal with the biting let's look at the world through your bird's eyes first. In your post you had said the bird had not been handled, so from this I'm going to assume the bird does not know ...

Hello, Welcome to our forum! Now, let's address the topic of biting. Before we get into answering how you can deal with the biting let's look at the world through your bird's eyes first. In your post you had said the bird had not been handled, so from this I'm going to assume the bird does not know ...

Hello Mujeeb, Hello and welcome to our Indian Ringneck forum! We have the nicest family around I promise. It's true many of us are super busy, but we all try to stop in to help any new members, such as yourself--we all strive to leave unanswered posts--this is a goal that can sometimes become tediou...

Hello Chris, Sorry for the late reply as I've been super busy! #:-s First of all, let me welcome you to our little space on the net. I can honestly say we have the most amazing ringneck family here! Though at times our forum might become slow, it usually picks up during the breeding season as many n...

Sorry for the late reply! I've been so busy working on another project! #:-s I just wanted to take the time to welcome you to our little place on the net. I know you'll find the forums very useful and we have the best family around. I can remember the first time I got my breeding pair of ringnecks! ...

I'm very pleased to hear you are evolving in your approach to bird handling and the advice you are putting out there. It is unfortunate that other sites appear to have copied your old article, and "taking" bites is still promoted on some ringneck social media groups. Even though there much more eff...

Reply coming soon! Have to be at a birthday party! :OP Welcome to the family!!!

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IMRAN-C

No, I am not saying that females don't bluff. I said every bird is different. Some bluff more than others. But, I do believe it tends to be stronger in females, but this could be due their matriarchal behavior. But, personally I have always respected my pets, never put them in the position where the...

Claire, I think you're nitpicking and looking for ways to disprove bluffing, but i know you don't believe in it. :) When I wrote that article, I centered it around the notion of captive Indian Ringnecks. For example, it's been proven that many parrots stop a behavior, then resume it once they adjust...

Reply coming soon! Sorry, have so much work on my desk! Welcome to the family!

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IMRAN-C

AJPeter,

Ha ha ha ha! I had to chime in!

Always the voice of reason!

We Need you!!!

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IMRAN-C

Sanjay’s Mummi, That’s quite okay. :) It’s okay to agree to disagree. You have to remember i’ve worked with so many ringnecks, and from my perspective and my research, it’s a reality. Besides, there is a reason these birds were deemed “not good pets” at one time. And there is a reason conures or oth...

I would get the cage that is flat on the top and I'll tell you why. Ringnecks are highly messy creatures. I found in the past when I had cages that had bars that crossed, mess easily accumulated and scrubbing was a chore. Not only that, the hinges also collected food particles, feces, and feathers. ...

That's an Indian Ringneck!

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IMRAN-C

MissK, I love watching these birds during late spring as these birds accumulate in large flocks--you have the juveniles and the parents interacting and it's an amazing phenomena. One time, I had showed up to a park and the birds were all over the benches and tables . I cannot believe how many ringne...

Claire, Could you imagine if we bred for personality rather then mutations! ? It's funny you mentioned about Nila's bloodline as I was writing about taming vs domestication for my book...I was reading an amazing study in Russia about scientists domesticating foxes -- it only took less than 50 years!...

Hello again, Welcome to our little space on the net. We have a great deal of information on ringneck handling, just simply do a search and you'll find literally hundreds of articles. Your Indian Ringneck Pretty is absolutely beautiful. :-bd There is nothing like a blue Ringneck as they often remind ...

AJPeter, Thanks for your input buddy! I know things got a little heated and wordy, but I think we were both trying to get our points across. =)) =)) You're always so laid-back and I we love that about you. B-) It's true you are one very knowledgeable individual! Always love reading your posts! B-) A...

Hello Claire, Claire, I think the difference between you and I comes down to both of our training styles. I can attribute this disagreement as two mothers bickering about how to raise a child correctly. As I've said, I'm a huge advocate for positive reinforcement training as I've seen remarkable res...

Ha ha ha ha! They are such amazing little monsters--I think we can all agree on that!

I think our passion comes through as we are all obsessed with our ringnecks!

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IMRAN-C

Firstly, I don't have anything against Barbara running her business as there is nothing wrong with that. My intentions were to clarify of my motive, and my love for these birds. I have done nothing but study their behaviors through breeding, watching feral ringnecks in Bakersfield, working with othe...

Did the eggs ever hatch?

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IMRAN-C

If the bird does not have feathers, keep in him/her warm to around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. As the bird feathers out gradually reduce the heat. Feed a hand feeding formula that's warm. If you cannot purchase any, rice cereal will work. Check this out: http://indianringneck.com/handfeed/ Also, check th...

Ha ha ha ha! These are such comical birds!

They sure love the be the center of attention!

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IMRAN-C

Hello Sunset, The most important thing to do during the bluffing stage is to incorporate your bird into your life. When the bird bites, pull your hand back and go about your business. Distract the bird and overtime, the bluffing will phase out..it's a night and day difference. Keep in mind that some...

Hello, I just came across this post and I have to politely disagree with both you, and Barbara Heidenreich's post as well. Firstly, I think Barbara is categorizing the behavior of all ringnecks under the umbrella of "typical" parrot behavior. This is something that irks me, as I strongly believe the...

You can only if the bird is under a year old.

If the bird is under a year and it's a normal green ringneck most will have sold black eyes. The feet will be grey and the tail will be shorter. After a year things get more difficult as all of them resemble mature females.

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IMRAN-C

Wow, sounds like you are off to a wonderful start!

I would start targeting outside the cage. This way they can become more confident with your hands before you coax them step onto your hand inside the cage! You are doing a great job!!!

Congrats on your efforts so far!

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IMRAN-C

Welcome to our forum! Things are a bit slow right now due to easter! :OP It's so exciting when they start talking, huh? Sounds like you have your hand full with all those little birdies! I absolutely love Green cheek Conures! They are such amazing little guys! :D Just wanted to wish you a warm welco...

If you live in Southern California--you can head over to Magnolia Bird Farm, the riverside location, and they have a huge aviary of them. Each bird costs about $120 I believe.

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IMRAN-C

Hello Andrearedmond, Welcome to our forum! :D It can be so exciting to hear your ringneck speak for the first time! I remember the first time Archimedes spoke. I was reading a story to my nephew and I heard Archimedes say, "good parrot!" Quite literally, I was floored and I thought I was hearing thi...

Hello Karan, Firstly, I want to welcome you to the forum. We have the most amazing members here. Everyone is so dedicated and they do their best to answer each post in a timely manner. A lot of the great contributors to this forum, and community, are dedicated ringneck owners that strive to enrich t...

Welcome Tracy, First, I want to welcome you to our Indian Ringneck forum. We have the best family around here. In fact, we have the largest database of questions and answers thanks to the wonderful members here. Honestly, you could spend hours and hours on end looking through all the past informatio...

Hello Anwar, It's so much hand feeding, eh? I absolutely love it! The feathers should start coming in pretty soon now, at five weeks the feathers should be at the pin stage--looks like a bunch of straws all over the bird. In the next two weeks those will open up and you'll see your beautiful bird in...

You are headed in the right direction! I love how you said you have 30 years together. \m/ Start a positive reinforcement program. Do a search on the subject on our forum. In no time you'll have the most amazing little fellow! These are such amazing creatures and everyday i feel like im a kid in a c...

Welcome to our little space on the net! :) I promise we have the most dedicated and amazing ringneck lovers here! Everyone is so friendly and willing to go the extra mile to ensure all problems are solved. Please feel free to search around the forum as we have years and years worth of data on ringne...

It's always exciting when they learn something new! I remember the first time Archimedes started talking--I could not believe it! Then, when Devri started talking I was amazed. These are such amazing creatures. Truly they have the gift of melting our hearts! :)) Awesome story! Best wishes, IMRAN-C

Thank you MissK...i missed your post

Hope all is well! :OP

First of all, welcome to our form. :D Let's address the feather issue first. :p Looking at the photos you have provided everything seems to be normal. Honestly, I would say the feathers fell out do to the cage. May I ask how large the cage is? Perhaps the sudden change from the box to the cage could...

Welcome to our little place on the net! Try to upload a photo so we may see the mutation so we may better help you. ;) We look forward to your contributions to the ringneck community. That being said, welcome to our site and feel free to look around. I've moved this post to the mutation section. Bes...

Sounds like something yummy for the parrots!

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IMRAN-C

Hello! Welcome to our little corner on the net! I promise we have the best parrot forum around. Usually everyone is so respectful of each other and we strive to help one another. Basically, we can all agree to disagree! I must say, you sound a lot like me though. I have a total of eight birds (one A...

My pleasure!

You're off to a wonderful journey!

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IMRAN-C

First of all, welcome to the forum! From your post, it sounds like your female ringneck is scared of humans in general. I don't know if she was hand fed, but it seems to be the she was parent raised. That being said, you want to back up a bit and reward her a lot with food. Also, when you find she g...

My female ringneck is quite choosy when it comes to who handles her. For example, my Devri will not tolerate anyone handling her but me. In fact, I don't let other people handle her as I don't trust her at the moment. She can easily bite and I know it will not be a pretty sight. Anyway, I don't want...

Wow! Love the name!

Can't wait to hear more stories about Indi as well as photos!

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IMRAN-C

Forum updated...now we have many new features...check things out..also, forum now loads perfect for tablets and mobile devices.

Sorry for the downtime all day!

I hit a critical error, but now it's fixed...if you have any errors--please report to my inbox...we are gunna beat that damn spam once and for all !

Thank you for being so patient with all the updates!

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IMRAN-C

Wow, firstly welcome to the ringneck world and our family! :OP Sorry for the late reply as our forum got hit with a lot of spam!!!! Anyway, do a search in the training area. We have so many wonderful posts on the topic!!! We look forward to hearing more about your new family member!!! 8) Best wishes...

Welcome to our family!!! Woot! Woot!

So sorry for the late reply! We got hit with a lot of spam so I guess our members missed your post! We look forward to your post!!!!!!

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IMRAN-C

Yes, the forum is different for now. I know we got hit with a lot of spam and I'm installing all kinds of stuff to combat it. Also, I'm overhauling the forum at the moment. Upgrades will be done on low traffic times. :D Don't be alarmed if you see things change a bit. There should be no down time wh...

I would definitely get a second opinion as I highly doubt something is stuck inside his crop. In fact, if you look at the picking pattern it's under his chin all the way down to his breast. My Osiris is a feather mutilator and I have spent so much time trying to figure out what's causing the problem...

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can really do at the moment. When I used to breed some of my pairs would take up to three years to get it "right." How old are the pairs that you are breeding? If the birds are still very young I would dismiss this is nothing more than inexperience. Now, were thes...

It seems you're going the positive reinforcement route. For this reason, continue to offer the parrots food until they take it from the tips of the chopsticks. Once the birds build up enough confidence, start using your fingers to offer the birds the pieces of fruit. Once they confidently accept the...

It could be that he is rubbing his beak against the cage bars or is starting to molt. It can't be plucking due to the location. You should know that many ringneck's often have bare patches while molting. It doesn't look too bad, but I would give it a few weeks and im sure some feathers will grow in....

Take him to the vet if you can. Could be a parasitic infection. Please keep us updated.

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IMRAN-C

Absolutely, the bird's behavior can be changed. MissK really hit it on the head, but I do have a few things to add. Through positive reinforcement you should introduce her to others. For example, use a target stick and lead her to a family member and immediately reward her. Continue this until she f...

What an awesome little fellow! Congrats and welcome to our ringneck family!

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IMRAN-C

There is nothing to worry about.

We is getting is blue feathers that adult males showcase! Congrats!

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IMRAN-C

Welcome back!

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IMRAN-C

Those are blood feathers (new feathers growing out). In time the wings will grow back in.

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IMRAN-C

Welcome to our wonderful ringneck family!

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IMRAN-C

SkyeBerry,

Thanks so much for the reply and thank you for the link!

I have seen that page before! I love it! It has such great information. I think it's so sad they are trying to shut him down! That's just crazy!

Merry Christmas 2 you too!

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Wow, great news! It's amazing how finicky these birds can sometimes be, especially when they have a routine down, huh?

Love the family sleeping in the kitchen part!

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IMRAN-C

Beautiful!!!

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IMRAN-C

Wow, how are the babies doing? Got updated pix?

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IMRAN-C

MissK, Did you get Rocky to the vet? Perhaps a photo from far away? I'm really sorry this is happening to Rocky and you. Believe me, I thought it would NEVER happen to me either. We are here for ya! But inspite of all the hell Osiris and I have been through due to his plucking, I would not change it...

Yes, this is good news!

So sorry to hear that!

Hope Nila is doing better! I just love his videos on YouTube!

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IMRAN-C

Hello, I'm really sorry you're dealing with feather plucking. In fact, I too am dealing with the issue. I have made great progress so far; however, every bird is different. I don't mean to sound rude, but that cage is not large enough for your Indian Ringneck. Notice how his tail hits the cage floor...

the bird looks far from being in moult. the previous members gave good advice on isolating this bird..it may be infected with PBFD or Polyoma Virus...touch wood that it isnt ..and that I am wrong.. Molossus2 my friend, you took the words right out of my mouth! That bird is not having a normal molt!...

Hello hashford,

There is some wonderful information here! Would you be so kind my friend to add another photo with dry wings? Did you give your bird a bath?

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IMRAN-C

You should know this is my approach now that his collar is off. Here's an update on Osiris! His feather's look amazing! He had one small backslide, but I quickly put the collar on for three days and he stopped. I bet I'm going to have to do maintenance like this for the rest of his life. I did stumb...

I'm sorry for the site being down! We got hacked!

Anyway, it's up and running now thanks to my hosting company. Took a few days to get cleaned up.

So sorry!

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IMRAN-C

This is such a wonderful post! I'm pushing it over to my thoughts section. Been working on response.

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IMRAN-C

Donovan could u upload the photo again my friend?

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IMRAN-C

Aw, this is wonderful news!

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IMRAN-C

Claire I'm happy you brought this up. :wink: I'm going to do an official post on this topic via my "thoughts" section of the site. You wanna help me put together an article--it will be perfect! You can discuss how you believe it is "sexual" interaction and I'll discuss why i believe it's not sexual....

janey1960 how is your bird doing?

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IMRAN-C

GeveZe, Another great video GeveZe. :) InTheAir I don't believe that touching the bird along its body will stimulate any sexual response. I think this is another myth that's pushed along in the bird community. In fact, I was watching this one woman who insisted that touching under the wings, feet, a...

Wow, look at Rise go! He sure is adamant about undoing that knot! You're so right, a busy bird is a quiet bird.

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IMRAN-C

Yes, they can.

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IMRAN-C

I can't wait to see them feather out! :) One baby has red eyes! :) 8) 8) :mrgreen: I hear you about them growing so fast. I had to stop breeding because it killed me when I had to re-home my babies. I even turned a few people away cause I was not sure! I know, I can be crazy at times! :shock: :D Bes...

Woot! Woot! I can't believe they hatched already and how big they are. What a treat to log in and see this! :OP I'm so excited for you.

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IMRAN-C

Thanks for the notice Ellie

! I'm also very sorry for those that saw such pictures! As you all know, this forum is quite popular and the current spam filters keep getting bypassed. I'll see what I can do to keep it outta here! Also, please PM too!

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IMRAN-C

Yup, looks like a molt to me. I don't see feather damage. Besides, the feather loss that I see is around his beak and is a place that the bird cannot reach. Also, the first ringneck molt is usually light and seems to be on schedule. :wink: I would not worry, honestly. He looks normal thus far. I'll ...

Alright! I'll be waiting till October !

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IMRAN-C

First of all, let me tell you I love your bird room and all the toys you made for them. I love that you're very creative. Anyway, let's get to the problem you're facing. Territorial behavior is quite common in all birds. In fact, it's natural for all parrots to showcase this behavior. How I effectiv...

Whelp, my progress is great thus far! :) For those that happen to stumble upon this thread, here are my techniques. Remember, this is NOT a cure for feather plucking / mutilation. Rather, this is a way to MANAGE it until you can get to the bottom of the issue. The great thing about it is that Osiris...

Wow, well it's a well done bird room! I know what you're saying about our violets. I can't get my camera to take accurate pictures of her color either. It's almost a fluorescent tinge to the purple hue.. Really, it's spectacular. :wink: But, I'm almost sure Aya is a single factor too. :) Best Wishes...

Hello!

Welcome to our ringneck family!

We have the best family around and each and everyone here does our best to answer questions. Always try a search first as there are tons of posts here.

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IMRAN-C

Wow, thanks for the pix! This is crazy! I can't wait to hear what they have to say!

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IMRAN-C

I'm so sorry! Those pesky rats! :roll: It all depends, the most important thing you can do now is just give the birds lots of privacy. Hopefully the hen's instinct will be to try again. If she is spending a lot of time inside the nesting box then chances are good. If not, then you'll have to wait an...

Okay, first let me commend you for being so thoughtful in regards to your ringneck's feelings. I love the fact that you're trying to think on behalf of your bird and you're trying to ease his fearfulness . Really, it's quite touching. 8) I know that taming Cirrus, which I might add I love the name, ...

Deb I'm speechless--such beautiful babies you got there! Your mom look just like my Aya!

I can't wait to see the babies!

Are you going to hand feed them or let the parents raise them?

BTW! I love your bird room! Amazing much!

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IMRAN-C

Woot! Woot! That's amazing! I'm so excited for ya! I'm wishing you all the luck in the world!

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IMRAN-C

P.S. I can't wait to see photos!

SkyeBerry, also I'm so sorry your post got lost! I hope you do post it when you have time !:)

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IMRAN-C

Aw, Melika don't be mad. :wink: I always say text is a lot like a dagger it's how you catch it that matters. :) Ellie, I have to check the cotton thing too. Osiris is chewing his collar a lot, it's like he loves to roll the lint in his mouth. :/ Bird's can be so silly. Other than that he is making w...

That's wonderful!

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IMRAN-C

Welcome Pero! :) In my experience ringnecks make remarkable pets if worked with daily. I have four pet ringnecks, 2 Indian Ringnecks and 1 Alexandrine. They are remarkable, lovable and friendly if worked with. Mine are very cuddly and friendly, so much so, that they love being with me. I do get bit ...

Hey Sarah, It sounds like the babies are refusing to eat. Believe it or not, some babies are lazy eaters. This was the case with Archimedes, Anakin, and Regan. I would feed them more throughout the day rather than three large feedings. It really worked great! :wink: Another thing too, perhaps the ba...

Welcome SilverGull! It's a good thing you got him! He is very lucky to have you in his life. I love that you're trying to tame him and work with him. I have four ringnecks and I love them to death. They all have their own personalities and give nothing but endless love...truly, they are amazing crea...

SkyeBerry, I'm so sorry he picked his feathers out. Sometimes I can't understand what's in their minds, huh? At least he knew not to pull out his blood feathers. It's funny that you mentioned molting! I am currently shooting a video of Devri and Archimedes molting. I've been shooting it for about a ...

Hey Donovan,

Ha ha ha ha! I tried listerine and it did nothing. I tried it two times--he just continued...but i must say it killed his sweet berry smell.

I love the way Osiris smells...he smells so sweet.

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IMRAN-C

Okay, my apologies for not getting back sooner. Here is some background information on Osiris. When I got him, he was roughly two months old. The lady who hand fed him kept him isolated from the other Alexandrines. I don't know why she did this; however, I think this did more harm than good. Persona...

Hello Kimmi.Richo, All ringnecks have a breeding cycle that is usually during spring. In my area, the birds begin to breed around March. That being said, I don't think it has anything to do with the female not being interested. Most female ringnecks can be quite aggressive when not breeding. In fact...

Melika, I'm glad you enjoy this thread and I enjoyed your thread about plucking vs molting-- simply amazing! I love how you break things down for our members here. I did not know Hane plucked. I'm really sorry about that! :oops: This disease is so frustrating. I want to get to the bottom of this and...

Hey SkyeBerry, Thanks for the reply :D . This feather mutilation is quite the "demon" in my house so to speak. I want to pull my hair out trying to figure out what's causing the problem. You know, Osiris was making great progress with the collar; however, Osiris figured out how to curl his feathers ...

Hey SkyeBerry, Wow, thanks for the update. These creatures are so complex, huh? It's funny how one day they act normal then suddenly they change. I tend to wonder what goes on inside his head. I say go for the collar if you had success in the past. I look forward to all your updates as well. Have yo...

Are these birds foraging?

Mine are.

All seven of them. All have perfect feathering..it's just my little monster Osiris who seems to be the stinker.

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IMRAN-C

Hey SkyeBerry, Welcome back! It's so great to see you again. :D Yes, the collar is just felt. We have changed it twice on him. The first round he hated it. He was on the floor of his cage trying to remove it and rightly so! He did rough it up and chew it a bit, but he was never successful at removin...

Hello all, I just wanted to update my progress on Osiris. Whelp, I made the dive and put a collar on him. It was a really hard decision I must say. In fact, I was quite depressed about it for a week. After watching him through the baby monitor, it became apparent he flips his feathers as a pastime a...

Hey alia_sa13, Would you be so kind to upload more photos? I really can't tell from that picture. I can tell you though that it seems the tail is broken. This is quite typical of younger ringnecks as they are much more flighty. In my experience, they tend to crash into things or break their tails ea...

Melika you are amazing! Such a wonderful post!

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IMRAN-C

Melika is right! Your bird looks a bit patchy, but in a healthy way. I would not worry. Give your bird a few weeks and everything will be back to normal. Besides, I see feather loss on the back of the head--this is a place where his/her beak cannot get. :) I think it's pretty safe to say you're in g...

Hello jlw31133, Yes they can. :) My Aya is going through her first molt. Some ringnecks molt at totally different times of the year. For example, all my ringnecks usually molt during the hotter months of summer, while Anikin, Archimedes's brother, likes to molt right after Christmas. Odd, huh? Would...

Hey InTheAir,

That's what I'm thinking too. I am going to work on free flying Osiris. Perhaps this might be the culprit too. As of last week we are really getting down at recalling. I hope that will divert his energy elsewhere. He is one little stinker.

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GeveZe, Don't panic or make a big deal about it. Believe me, I feel your frustration :wink: . Sometimes I literally just have to get up and get out of the room. I refuse to let Osiris know that it bugs me :lol: . I kind of act like a bird and just go about my business. You are doing a great job with...

Whelp, here is some information about Osiris thus far. For now, I stopped all seeds and only give him Harrisons High Potency Fine Pellets. Plus, he gets organic fruits/ veggies throughout the day. My other ringnecks are on Zupreem and they love it. I also give him bentonite clay. A lot of parrots ea...

Hey Donovan,

That's what I'm thinking too. I'm trying to rework his thinking. I'm on the planning table right now, but I think i might have a few tricks up my sleeve...ha ha ha ha

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IMRAN-C

Hey GeveZe, Thanks for posting pictures! That's exactly how Osiris started and it started progressing over the months. I thought nothing of it, did not make a huge deal about it, nor did I question it too much. I just figured he had the odd feather or two that was sticking out. This sometimes happen...

Feather plucking is a heck of an elephant to swallow. There are so many myths and reasons as to why ringnecks pluck. I am always asked so many questions about the topic and I am dealing with it through Osiris (Alexandrine). He doesn't pluck his actual feathers, he just has a habit of flipping his fe...

What a great shot! I love African Ringnecks so much. They have a plum color to them. Very exotic looking indeed. Thanks for sharing the photo.

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IMRAN-C

Hello birdynamnam, There is no second bluffing stage. Bluffing usually happens right after the birds wean, which is roughly 13 weeks of age. From your description, it sounds like your female ringneck has bonded to your husband. They can be quite stubborn once they have chosen their "mate." This is q...

Hey valian9,

Most start breeding around two years. I personally would wait till the birds are three years. Some breeders have recorded instances of young males without their ring successfully mating and raising babies. I hope this helps.

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IMRAN-C

Hey ErnieisAwesome,

As exciting as it might be, the rings come in later--roughly 18 months to three years. Even females have a slight ring. My Devri looks as if she has a ring; however, she is a female. Hope this helps!

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IMRAN-C

Wow, this is really good! Looks like it will make a wonderful home to a ringneck family! They sure love those deep nesting boxes!

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IMRAN-C

Aw, she sure loves those scratches.

What a cutie! Thanks for sharing!

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IMRAN-C

Welcome to our family!:) I swear we have the best ringneck family around. Most everyone puts their heart and soul into each post.

I know you'll enjoy it here!:)

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IMRAN-C

ha ha ha ha! I love this photo!

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Yikes, I better get started then!

I've spent so much time working on the pet aspect. I'm always amazed at the wonderful work and what it takes to breed new mutations. It's so amazing!

Imran

What a fascinating thread. Thank you all! I learned at lot. I gotta grasp genetics. It's amazing all the work done to develop new mutations. Left speechless! :0)

From my perspective your bird looks quite mature (Over 2 years). From the shape of the skull it looks to be femalish. The green cap on the head, to me, says she has had her full molt already. She has lost those baby soft feathers too from the looks of the photos. But i could be wrong--it's could be ...

Thanks all for the compliments. :O) Hey AjPeter, That is one of my breeder pairs. It's a male turquoise breeder, he's such a Don Juan with ladies. The female there is one of Archimedes' sisters though. Unfortunately, try as he might, my Archimedes has no game. Ha ha ha! He tries to impress Devri but...

pards007,

Awwwwwwwww! Those baby whimpers! Can it get any more cuter! Please stop torturing me!

What a cutie Storm is!

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I see the pros and cons for both sides. The most important thing to do is educate parrot owners before they purchase these little guys. All to often people buy on impulse and it's the bird that suffers. But I hear ya Miss K! I've seen so many birds damaged due to our irresponsibility. :roll: Best Wi...

Hey Dara999, Sounds like he is one amazing little guy, eh? I bet he just magnificent! I love cobalt ringnecks. Sounds like you're off to a great start with taming. I don't think you're little guy is bluffing, but rather just nippy at the moment. It should pass just as long as you ignore it and only ...

Kislanya,

I love her gaze at the camera. Very cute! I love female ringnecks. They develop such strong bonds. My Devri is my little love bug. She'll do anything for me.

What a beautiful green female. I love green female ringnecks.

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IMRAN-C

Kislanya, This is such a wonderful post! You are an Angel sent from the heavens. :O) These birds are such magnificent creatures. They have such personality, such character that at times I don't understand people's logic, "It's just a bird!" It gives me great comfort that these birds have found forev...

I'm gong to share this via facebook with roughly 8000 IRN lovers. Give me any information, links, etc...I'll start reporting this information via IndainRingneck.com and throughout all my social media channels...does anyone have a google doc account? I'm going to draft a report..perhaps we can all co...

Hello chrisada, Ringnecks can be quite funny at times. I often say that you can tell a ringneck's sex by its behavior; however, this is not always the case! In fact, there are some ringnecks who exhibit behaviors from both sexes so it can be confusing at times. One of our members here has a ringneck...

Hello hulkie123, Sounds like you have your hands full! It must be exciting to have all those birds live with you. I know I enjoy having my parrots around me. From your post, it seems like your grey Indian Ringneck has bonded to your father. This is typical behavior if the bird is matured. Does he ha...

Hello and welcome to our ringneck family. Sounds like you have your hands full, huh? Feeding two babies is a lot of work! :) I know firsthand how demanding and tedious the work is. You've asked some wonderful questions and I'd be glad to answer. :O) But before I get into your answers I highly recomm...

I filmed this last year but could not upload it due to so many events in my life. Anyway, I hope many people will come to see that parrots form such strong bonds. Enjoy.

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aw she is amazing. imo there is nothing like a green ringneck. green is my favorite color. :) btw from the photo, to me, by the skull shape, your ringneck looks to be femaleish. but like the others said the only way is through dna testing or waiting out the three years. but anyway she is one cute bi...

wow. so excited for you. yes you're 100% right. Once your baby settles in he'll be loud. ; 0) its such an illusion that they're quiet when they r babies. :0)

welcome to the ringneck family!

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p.s would love to see pix.

on my cell, sorry for quick reply. 1. when she bites pull hand back. ignore it. dont react or scold her. elle was right, rotate hand to distract her. 2. continue holding her. don't let her know that biting will control the situation. should she bite go about your business handling her. 3. I have pha...

Now that's some wonderful foot work:) ha ha ha ha !

Nice job!

First of all, welcome to our website. We have wonderful members here who put a lot of time helping Indian Ringneck owners. It really is a great place to learn about Indian Ringnecks in general. From your description it seems your Indian Ringneck is already tame. By "tame" I mean he sits with you and...

zentoucan wonderful post !

You have got this down to an art.

It all depends on the size of the cage. If the cage is large, I would place heavy branches to ensure mating is successful. I would also take branches with leaves form fruit trees or eucalyptus and place them inside too. In most cases, just ensure there is a nice platform made of wood or wire for mat...

Cool can't wait!

Tyeman it is a good thing you got him back! I always keep my ringnecks wings clipped as I take them almost everywhere with me. Onetime I was in a canyon hiking with Devri and a huge dog came and scared the crap outta her--her response was to fly away. I spent almost 6 hours tracking her down. I had ...

I think white gloves are fine. In fact, it is something I recommend for larger parrots that are aggressive. One particular parrot I was dealing with was a lot like a lion. He would pounce on my fingers and bite the heck out of me! You know, like a lion attacking a wildebeest and tearing at its throa...

oh yes! coasters! Such a great idea. I have got to try that. but I have to get them used to them first or else my birds will chew them up. ha ha ha

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Hello, Welcome. I'm really sorry you lost your first ringneck. It can be a tough thing, huh? I too almost once lost Devri. But, I spent hours searching for her and I was lucky enough to get her back. It's amazing what can happen in the blink of an eye. It's still not 2 late to get your other ringnec...

Welcome to the family !:) So many wonderful members here. :D Taming is so much fun and it can be a slow or fast process, it all depends on the bird. But I think the other members nailed it. Do search, then if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. :wink: Best Wishes :wink: , IMRAN-C

Great videos! Crash sure loves that blueberry. I can almost see the smile on her face.

Thanks for sharing!

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IMRAN-C

Great news to hear! She is the best! I always tell people we have the best family members here. :OP Gosh, i love this little place on the net!

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Most start molting right after breeding, during the hot summer months--that's how it is in California. I believe it's the same there.

I moved this topic over to misc section.

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ha ha ha ha! That's so cool.

Hello, It sounds like she might be a young and nervous hen. Because you just purchased her, she might need more time settling in before she successfully reproduces. The only thing you can do is give her more privacy, ensure her diet is optimal, keep the cage in a higher location, and give her time. ...

Welcome to our forum. We have a wonderful set of ringneck owners here. Really, it's so touching to see so many people love their birds as much as we do. You're in for a wonderful treat if you tame your ringnecks. Just remember things might progress a little slower due to the fact you have two birds....

Shahar101, I believe you said your ringneck is 11 weeks old, correct? At 11 weeks he should be curious about his surroundings. In fact, he should not be so still. The good news is that you said his droppings look to be normal and he has a healthy appetite. There should not be a lot of liquid in his ...

Wow, Nicko and Meg look to be so happy. I love the setup. Very pretty ringnecks. How long does the tree last before you have to replace it? Also, i love the last photo when both ringnecks are in flight--amazing. Great cages! :OP

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Wow! Congrats. It's always worth the hard work, huh?

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She is just wonderful! I love green it's my favorite color. Thanks for sharing she is marvelous!

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Kimma great start!

Next they'll be ruling the world!

Bravo!

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IMRAN-C

Aw, they love it! :) They have such a great owner. You can see how much they enjoy the water. All my ringnecks take turns hopping in the shower with me. I have to watch Devri though cause she'll let the warm water run for 30 minutes. She it totally in love with warm water. :) BTW! Such amazing color...

Bamboo is fine.

You're play stand is marvelous. Such happy little birds you must have! :OP

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IMRAN-C

Aw, he is so cute! They are so much fun when they are babies. I bet right now all he wants to do is hide, huh? So typical of baby ringnecks. I love the color. They have such big feet.

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Hello, All my birds are potty trained. In fact, I trained Osiris, my Alexandrine, to poop when I set him down on the floor or before I remove him from his cage. It's wonderful. I don't have have to worry about poop on my shoulders. But at the same time, I have be the one to place him down every 15-2...

Heck yeah! It would be a lot of fun for them. Just be sure the sun flower is clean and has no pesticides on it. If I were you, I would take the flower off and soak it in the sink and bake it. This would ensure it's clean and safe. Using a whole sunflower is stimulating and enjoyable for the birds--m...

These "stations" are a lot like pointers. I think they are great. You could use the tip of a pen, drum stick, or other pointing device to lead the bird where you want it. I love it when people refine their craft. Makes taming so much more fun and efficient. I'm using a pointer to help Osiris hang up...

I know it can be exciting to breed but you'll have to be patient :wink: . If your ringnecks are young, chances are it will take them a while to get it "right." One pair that i had almost took three years before all eggs were fertile. The female would work the nest, mate, and the pair would feed each...

my pleasure my friend.

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IMRAN-C

Hey Mani99,

They seem to be on the right "track" so to speak. If they are mating just give them plenty of privacy and the hen will lay her eggs. Some ringnecks take longer to lay their eggs. Just give her time.

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IMRAN-C

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