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- Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:25 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: How old is my IRN?
- Replies: 2
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Re: How old is my IRN?
So I was able to actually contact the rescuer and verify the age. She told me he is about 2 years old. Also someone on the parrot forum saw my pics and was able to identify it as a African Ringneck! (or at least a hybrid). Now my question is how likely will he learn to talk at this age? this WILL NO...
- Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:05 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: How old is my IRN?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1518
How old is my IRN?
I rescued a IRN the other day and I was told by the rescuers that it was a baby... but after just a few minutes of research it is CLEARLY not. Maybe they meant it was young? I am not home to take a picture yet, but I can do my best to describe him. His beak is a dark red with a pretty large amount o...
- Sun Jul 12, 2015 8:14 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Taming a Rescue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1553
Re: Taming a Rescue
InTheAir wrote:Hi and welcome to the forum.
I have a parent raised ringneck I got at 12 weeks old and I followed this http://learningparrots.com/blog/trainin ... l-parrots/ to make friends with her. I think it's the best advice ever
WOW! Brilliant! Thank you
- Sun Jul 12, 2015 4:22 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Taming a Rescue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1553
Taming a Rescue
Yesterday I took home an adorable baby indian ringneck! He is completely untamed since he is a rescued baby. I would just like some tips on how to tame him and make him love me. Right now he very terrified of me. He will eat if I have my back turned to him but the moment I even glance at him he runs...
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:16 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Should I get a Ringneck?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3129
Re: Should I get a Ringneck?
I'd like to add that even though any particular cage may well be the "biggest you can afford", it might still not be big enough. Many times the "biggest cage you can afford" may morph into "the biggest cage you WANT to afford". Not the same thing. I've seen adverts for...
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:14 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Should I get a Ringneck?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3129
Re: Should I get a Ringneck?
If your ringneck has been aviary hatched and parent reared, taming will take longer, my Sanjay was both, they are independent, and less "needy" than some species, in that you can leave them to go shopping or work, and they don't start plucking feathers or self harming. That is Not to say ...
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:48 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Should I get a Ringneck?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3129
Should I get a Ringneck?
Hello everyone! I am new to this forum. :) I am looking to get a new parrot and right now Indian Ringnecks are at the top of my list. I was just wondering what some of the pros/cons are of this species. (Are they loud, cuddly/friendly, do they learn tricks easy, etc.) I know they are amazing talkers...