Welcome! Don't be nervous. I have been coming here for close to a year now! Wow, I did not realize it has been that long. You will find that there are a lot of people that will post once or twice with a problem, a big section on breeding and genetics, and then a bunch of very friendly people (not that the others are not friendly
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) who want nothing more but to learn about their birds, learn from others, and provide suggestions and possibilities for anyone having an issue with their bird. And please do not hesitate to jump in with ideas. Many of us have had Ringnecks for just a couple of years so many of us are new. You may have read something that we have yet to come across. I was quite surprised how helpful people said I was, even if it was just moral support. Or at east that is what they told me.
You will also find that a number of us 'regulars' have our own unique sense of humour. But it is all in good fun! We also sometimes disappear when life gets crazy so please do not feel bad or ignored if you do not get a quick reply. I have been in/out sporadically. I also tell myself I am going to have a quick peek and then 1-2 hours goes by in an instant!
Hopefully you have come across articles expressing the need to find a good certified avian vet BEFORE your bird is ill. A wellness exam is always recommended especially if this is your first bird. Take in lots of questions that you have written down in advance but it sounds like you may already know this.
I'll look forward to hearing more about your bird and seeing pictures next time I pop in! and, Congratulations! These birds can be a little quirky at times but they have fantastic personalities if you spend the time with them they deserve. So, have some fun!