Indian Ringneck Will Not Return To Cage

Hello Jane, Congratulations on adopting your Indian Ringneck! It’s heartwarming to hear that you’ve given Teddy a loving home. Parrots, especially Indian Ringnecks, can bring so much joy and enrichment to our lives with their intelligence and vibrant personalities. It sounds like there was a bit of a mix-up with Teddy’s age. If he’s just … Read more

Sunny: Blue Wild Ringneck

Hi … Thats “Sunny” he showed up at our houses yard on my Moms Birthday last year… He came to the table where we feed Cardinals and other birds. He is beautiful and very funny. Talks up a storm up on the trees and mostly lives in a Sea Grape tree in our yard.  He … Read more

Pellets For My Indian Ringneck

Dear Anne, Thank you for your kind email and for updating me on Govinda’s progress. I appreciate your diligence in trying the Harrisons Adult Lifetime Small pellets, even though the transition has been challenging. It’s great to hear that you’re considering other options as well. Patience and persistence are key during this transition period, and … Read more

Determining the Sex of a Young Indian Ringneck

Based on the information you provided, it can be challenging to determine the sex of a juvenile Indian Ringneck just by looking at it. However, I can share some general indicators that might help you figure it out over time. From the photo of your Ringneck, it looks like a female; however, to be completely … Read more

Should I keep a ringneck as a pet?

Hello. I am Bill Patterson from Leesburg,FL. I am interested in adopting an Indian Ringneck, but I have had many different opinions about them. I am counting on you to set the record straight. Right now, I currently own a 27 yr old Senegal Parrot, and a 9 yr old Boston Terrier. I would of course … Read more

Egg-laying and sitting behavior

Hi, Gracie is my only bird – a 15 year old Indian Ringneck whom I have had for 4 years. For the past 3 years in the Spring she lays 3-4 eggs and wants to sit on them forever. Her favorite thing to do all year round is tear up cardboard boxes as if she’s … Read more

Adopting an Indian Ringneck

I have been looking to adopt a mature ringneck, one that needs to be rehomed. I have looked and looked, and right now there is none to be found. I have been around birds all my life. My gram raised them and sold them. Where do I look to find one? I’ve tried hoobly, where … Read more

Fruits and Vegetables for ringnecks

What fruit and vegetables can Indian ringnecks have? Can you please send me some information on this? Thank you – Anthony It gives me great pleasure to provide you with information about which fruits and vegetables Indian ringnecks enjoy. These birds have access to a wide range of fresh produce, which is necessary for a diet … Read more

Unfertilzed eggs

Hi, I have a question for you about my Indian ringneck Twinkle. She laid two eggs back in February, one on the 2nd and the last one on the 5th. The eggs have yet to hatch. Is there something wrong? Also, would Twinkle know if her embryos are alive or not? I included a short … Read more