Post by solo on Jun 21, 2012 12:48:34 GMT -8
hi all 
this thread is all about one of my favorite kinds of parrot. i must admit it wasn't love at first sight but after almost 2 years i am definitely in love
I'm going to start with the species as a whole and then my personal experience
life span: 30 years- so make sure you are committed to your choice
as pets: The Indian Ring neck is a very intelligent bird and does make an entertaining pet. They can be taught to speak, whistle, perform tricks and mimic other sounds (both sexes seem just as good at this), however they can be very vocal and quite loud, so not best suited to an apartment or flat. Indian Ringnecks have stable personalities and can cope with minimal attention during busy times, but this does not mean they are content to be left alone. These birds have a reputation of being difficult to keep and breeders or pet store owners who have had little experience with tamed Ringnecks are usually quick to point out that Indian Ringnecks make unsuitable pets. This is not entirely true, although they can be more challenging than the more common types of pet parrots. The Indian Ring neck must be handled consistently in order to remain tame. Through constant interaction they can become as tame as any other parrot species, but may quickly revert to their wild behavior if ignored or deprived of human contact for extended periods. In general, Indian Ringnecks are not affectionate by nature and as mentioned do not form strong partner bonds. During the breeding season they do become affectionate and demand it in return. They are not as affectionate as some well known pet parrots, however there are always those individuals that are an exception to the rule. It is important to understand that these parrots have personalities much like humans and every bird is an individual. Even though it is said that Indian Ringnecks do not like being petted, they do still need and crave social interaction other than petting, such as communication, training, playing games and so on. (http://toetallybirds.webs.com/indianringneckinfo.htm)
bluffing:This is one of the most important notes to read before buying an Indian Ring neck. Bluffing is when the bird goes through a period of aggression. This stage is natural and is a critical learning period for your Indian Ring neck. There are three main suggestions for this behavior. One is that the young bird is experiencing a surge of hormones that causes aggression. Another is that it helps the young bird to learn what is safe and what is dangerous. The last is that it helps prevent inbreeding (as mentioned they are not monogamous birds). Bluffing can last from a couple of days up to several months, however it sometimes does not occur at all and is often reported more in females than males (this does not mean that males make better pets than females as females often form stronger bonds with their owner, are more loyal and often like to be patted and cuddled!). It usually occurs after the bird has been weaned and sometimes occurs within days or weeks of entering their new home. Often you will see their eyes pin (when the pupil constricts to a tiny dot) and you may receive nasty bites. The best way to deal with bluffing is to interact with the bird like you would normally do
(http://toetallybirds.webs.com/indianringneckinfo.htm)
now for my personal experience
my Indian ringneck is like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. he will give me love and talk to me and them turn around and take a chunk out of my hand arm or finger. When he is loving he is very very loving , he will talk to me , give kisses and even let me hug him sometimes but he does throw major tantrums when he doesn't have his way. he will scream and run around biting and having a real fit like a spoiled child. he is also very emotional you can hurt his feelings really easily - sounds silly but its true. he is also jealous sometimes. he is like a 2 year old with a can opener on his face. he knows just how to butter me up when I'm mad at him and he knows how to get his way. he is my nutty professor he is very serious but also very funny. he is a mommys boy and a big sissy.
so i kind of rambled on a bit but i hoped it helped and if you have any questions feel free to ask
jess and the flock
this thread is all about one of my favorite kinds of parrot. i must admit it wasn't love at first sight but after almost 2 years i am definitely in love
I'm going to start with the species as a whole and then my personal experience
life span: 30 years- so make sure you are committed to your choice
as pets: The Indian Ring neck is a very intelligent bird and does make an entertaining pet. They can be taught to speak, whistle, perform tricks and mimic other sounds (both sexes seem just as good at this), however they can be very vocal and quite loud, so not best suited to an apartment or flat. Indian Ringnecks have stable personalities and can cope with minimal attention during busy times, but this does not mean they are content to be left alone. These birds have a reputation of being difficult to keep and breeders or pet store owners who have had little experience with tamed Ringnecks are usually quick to point out that Indian Ringnecks make unsuitable pets. This is not entirely true, although they can be more challenging than the more common types of pet parrots. The Indian Ring neck must be handled consistently in order to remain tame. Through constant interaction they can become as tame as any other parrot species, but may quickly revert to their wild behavior if ignored or deprived of human contact for extended periods. In general, Indian Ringnecks are not affectionate by nature and as mentioned do not form strong partner bonds. During the breeding season they do become affectionate and demand it in return. They are not as affectionate as some well known pet parrots, however there are always those individuals that are an exception to the rule. It is important to understand that these parrots have personalities much like humans and every bird is an individual. Even though it is said that Indian Ringnecks do not like being petted, they do still need and crave social interaction other than petting, such as communication, training, playing games and so on. (http://toetallybirds.webs.com/indianringneckinfo.htm)
bluffing:This is one of the most important notes to read before buying an Indian Ring neck. Bluffing is when the bird goes through a period of aggression. This stage is natural and is a critical learning period for your Indian Ring neck. There are three main suggestions for this behavior. One is that the young bird is experiencing a surge of hormones that causes aggression. Another is that it helps the young bird to learn what is safe and what is dangerous. The last is that it helps prevent inbreeding (as mentioned they are not monogamous birds). Bluffing can last from a couple of days up to several months, however it sometimes does not occur at all and is often reported more in females than males (this does not mean that males make better pets than females as females often form stronger bonds with their owner, are more loyal and often like to be patted and cuddled!). It usually occurs after the bird has been weaned and sometimes occurs within days or weeks of entering their new home. Often you will see their eyes pin (when the pupil constricts to a tiny dot) and you may receive nasty bites. The best way to deal with bluffing is to interact with the bird like you would normally do
(http://toetallybirds.webs.com/indianringneckinfo.htm)
now for my personal experience
my Indian ringneck is like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. he will give me love and talk to me and them turn around and take a chunk out of my hand arm or finger. When he is loving he is very very loving , he will talk to me , give kisses and even let me hug him sometimes but he does throw major tantrums when he doesn't have his way. he will scream and run around biting and having a real fit like a spoiled child. he is also very emotional you can hurt his feelings really easily - sounds silly but its true. he is also jealous sometimes. he is like a 2 year old with a can opener on his face. he knows just how to butter me up when I'm mad at him and he knows how to get his way. he is my nutty professor he is very serious but also very funny. he is a mommys boy and a big sissy.
so i kind of rambled on a bit but i hoped it helped and if you have any questions feel free to ask
jess and the flock
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