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How long did your ringneck bluffing last for?

Well, unfortunately I can't answer that yet! So far it has been about 4 months. Ringneck - how long did your female's bluffing last? I know you said it was worse than your male but I would like to think that this stage is nearly over - she has been REALLY naughty this week!!!

well not yet either,l do remember Lielow who has passed away bluffed about 11-12 months of age though Lielow was a female.(not that there is anything wrong with that )

Pardon my english but don't understand the word "bluffing"!! Well, if somebody says to me: Don't do it! He's bluffing! then I might understand but related to birds I don't understand. Can someone please explane??

It like when they are "könsmogna" in swedish

*mia* wrote:It like when they are "könsmogna" in swedish

Thanx Mia!!

Fortunatley, I got my bird when he was a year and 1/2 so I didn't have to go through that. As I understand it they get real mean and bite alot when they start puberty.

newman was a hand raised baby and he has always been very, very sweet. BUT he did go through bluffing and i would say for a good two months. he became very territorial of his cage and it became difficult to get him out with out getting nipped. we had to bribe him to come out with treats. we got through it though. we didn't give in to the "bites" just acted normal and as soon as he would step up nicely and come out, we praised the crap out of him. NOW before he even let's us take him out of his cage, he wants a good pet/scratch and then he'll step up. what a little butt! he's definitely got us wrapped around his....errr...ummm wing?