Does your ringneck like to cuddle?

[Htaco]

I heard something about ringnecks that they do not like to cuddle or be touched on their backs ):
Is that true?

[subodhhire]

it is False. IRNs do cuddle but not like a macaw or cockatoo. But we must accept, every individual has a different personality.

Subodh

[Htaco]

Thank you for your answer

[InTheAir]

Our ringneck loves to cuddle up if we take a nap. He gets his little chest down on yours and falls asleep. If you scratch the right part of his head (which changes on a daily basis) he puts his head to the side and snuggles down like a baby. If you want to get up before him he tries to pretend there is no hand trying to lift him up and snuggles down harder

[subodhhire]

That really very cute.

Subodh

[ellieelectrons]

Our female, Janey, will beg for us to pat her... although sometimes she'll turn around and give you a nip as you do it.. which keeps you on your toes. Charlie, our male, looks affronted if I try to pat him, except when I'm patting Janey and then he will usually accept it a little.

Ellie.

[sahhbear]

My guy is extremely temperamental! I have to ask permission before I can pat/cuddle him. Sounds crazy I know but he'll pin his eyes in a warning if he's not in the mood and if he is, he'll lift his wing for me to "tickle".

[superfrank]

Our two year old female IRN was an adoption. She came from a less than ideal home and had a lot of trauma and trust issues that we had to work through. Three months later, and she asks to be petted, ticked and snuggles regularly. Give it time

[sanjays mummi]

I'm sure Sanjay thinks cuddles are for wusses, Since I surprised him a few Weeks ago he is on the defence 24/7!.