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Ringneck newbi
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Hello new to indian ringnecks and the site!

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Hello my name is Edgar. I Purchased what looks like two indian ringnecks from a woman who had enough of them. The male is white and the female is like yellow with white? I hope they are ringnecks! I have a couple of questions thanks.

1) Should i clip there wings? If so will they still be able to get around the house if i let them out of their cage?

2) What diet do they need? The lady gave us half a bag of parrot formula.

3) Can i keep them both in one cage? Its a large bird cage.

4) One more thing! They are shy or scared of me, what should i do for them to bond with me?

If you could give me answers to these questions i appreciate it! Thanks!
:D
bec
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Post by bec »

welcome ringneck newbi
in answer to your questions
1:there are alot of reasons both for and against clipping wings
i personally choose against it because of other pets we have (cats)
but others have clipped their wings & still had the mange to maover around fine
2:seeds a good start but they also need plenty of fruit & veges ther is a brilliiant post in diet & housing
keep away from onions mushrooms &avacado (all toxic to birds) look at the list of safe foods & playaround the birds will let you know their favourites
3: if its the cage they have always been in i cant see a problem if they have always been together they would probably want to stay that way
4:give them time. how long have you had them? they need to adjust to a new home &new faces put the cage where they can watch you when your not watching them eg; near computor or where you watch telly they will slowly come around talk to them & give them treats also eat in front of them (if they are out of the cage only bird friendly food as they are likely to try & pilfer it off you) for some reason eating seems to calm them
and might i also add your birds sound beautiful!!! can we see pics? :D
Ringneck newbi
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Post by Ringneck newbi »

bec wrote:welcome ringneck newbi
in answer to your questions
1:there are alot of reasons both for and against clipping wings
i personally choose against it because of other pets we have (cats)
but others have clipped their wings & still had the mange to maover around fine
2:seeds a good start but they also need plenty of fruit & veges ther is a brilliiant post in diet & housing
keep away from onions mushrooms &avacado (all toxic to birds) look at the list of safe foods & playaround the birds will let you know their favourites
3: if its the cage they have always been in i cant see a problem if they have always been together they would probably want to stay that way
4:give them time. how long have you had them? they need to adjust to a new home &new faces put the cage where they can watch you when your not watching them eg; near computor or where you watch telly they will slowly come around talk to them & give them treats also eat in front of them (if they are out of the cage only bird friendly food as they are likely to try & pilfer it off you) for some reason eating seems to calm them
and might i also add your birds sound beautiful!!! can we see pics? :D
Thanks for the reply! I appreciate it! You have helped dearly! I have had them since yesturday! Sorry for the pic but its the only way of taking pics for now my camera broke!

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Post by julie »

Hi and welcome 8) it looks like you have an albino (white) and creamino (yellow with white).
Ringneck newbi
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Post by Ringneck newbi »

julie wrote:Hi and welcome 8) it looks like you have an albino (white) and creamino (yellow with white).
Thanks for the warm welcome! It feels great to be a part of this forum! :D
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Post by pinkdevil »

Hi Ringneck newbi, welcome. :D

Very nice birds.
Ringneck newbi
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pinkdevil wrote:Hi Ringneck newbi, welcome. :D

Very nice birds.
Thank you!
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welcome here! Gorgeous birdies! Mine are in my siggy. Skye is the turquoise and Anakin is the lutino. Very funny birdies. Can't wait to see more pics.
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pretty!

Post by skittles »

Hello,
You have some beautiful birdies! I have a cinnamon blue, trying to get more pictures here soon, as she is growing and changing color slightly. This is a great site and full of wonderful info! Any time I have a question, I just come here and search!
Skittles and her mommy
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Ringneck newbi
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Post by Ringneck newbi »

Thank you skybaby and skittles! As soon as i get a camera i will post more pics! Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone!
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Re: Hello new to indian ringnecks and the site!

Post by facelessmale »

Hi everybody,
I'm Kasa from Malaysia a bird lover. Like to know IRN and hope to get it ASAP. Still looking an info. Is anybody from Malaysia? :D
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Re: Hello new to indian ringnecks and the site!

Post by pinkdevil »

Hi Kasa, welcome to the forum as well :)
I am in Australia but I think there are a few people from Malaysia. From all over the globe here. :D
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