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by PeterHoward
Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Recommended Toys?
Replies: 1
Views: 787

Recommended Toys?

Just wondering what toys people have found their ringnecks like best. Sita has various staples (rope, mirror, ladder, numerous chewing options) but none have been a huge hit. Not that she doesn't like them, but she always wants to spend more time climbing on/chewing/playing with the other things in ...
by PeterHoward
Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My ringneck strikes when i put my fingers close help please!
Replies: 4
Views: 1731

Re: My ringneck strikes when i put my fingers close help ple

One thing I've noticed is that my girl reacts far more favourably to a presented forearm to step up on than finger. And it hurts less if she actually bites :)
by PeterHoward
Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Abused & neglected, any advice please?
Replies: 5
Views: 1645

Re: Abused & neglected, any advice please?

This is not bluffing, it is a learned and conditioned behaviour, she is 5 or 6 years old. Did you watch the video? You will see that she begged for attention in order for the person to come closer so she can bite. Ignoring the bluffing stage is not the same, she is attacking, seek and attack and th...
by PeterHoward
Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:03 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: This ringneck just walked into our lives.
Replies: 6
Views: 1880

Re: This ringneck just walked into our lives.

wow .. lucky parrot and lucky you new fid owner .. you are in for a treat and a bit of a ride .. these darlins are big on personality and moods ;-) and they have many of them .. lol Moods, what moods? :lol: As I type this I ;iu6y9se80rpghawiltnq230789 . . . let's try that again. Despite having just...
by PeterHoward
Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: This ringneck just walked into our lives.
Replies: 6
Views: 1880

This ringneck just walked into our lives.

We had no plans of owning a Ringneck . . . or any other Parrot/Parakeet for that matter. Then last October . . . My son had just got his Sebrights (bantam chickens) and we were sitting on the grass admiring them in their new house when . . . this green parrot waddled around the corner, and started t...