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Yes, Jardines are very playful, and chatty – although mine can occasionally get a little hormonal and become untypically aggressive. Gentle talking usually brings her round and she's soon ready for her tickle and cuddle. They're also uninclined to be neurotic if left unattended for a while. She enjo...

Eggs and beans it is then! As well as fresh fruit which has been supplementing a parrot mix. Interestingly banana is totally rejected. Loves apple, grapes, tomato and cooked cabbage – as does my Jardine. Will report progress. P.S. It's been snowing for a few days here in the UK. Very rare for Novemb...

Thanks for your thoughts. But it's unlikely to be either Blue Crowned or Conure. The only exotics flying free in communities and breeding are Ring Necks. They are believed to have originated as escapees from South West London in the 1960's. They have recently been classified as a native species, but...

Thanks again. Your opinions have left me with a nasty sinking feeling and my last response was out of shock. Naturally I'll get professional advice. The odd thing is that the bird is very lively. It chats a lot. Has a great appetite. Exercises its wing, runs around and plays with its toy. If it is s...

Thanks to you both.

Hi Dave. Thanks for the reply. I enclose a couple of pix – one with motion blur.
Hope they help.
Regards,
Alan

Indian Ring Necks are recently accepted as part of the wildlife community south of London in the UK. In mid July I took in a two week (approx) orphaned chick. I syringe fed it Kaytee and weened it on to Orlux Gold patee at about 12 weeks. It's now fully weened. It's flights are developing nicely, bu...