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Good afternoon. I am new to this site but felt I need to gather information before proposing myself as an adoptive parent to an Indian Ringneck parrot who is up for adoption at a local bird sanctuary. The bird is 10 years old and is not really socialised to humans. I already have an African Grey who demands most of my avian attention anyway. The other birds, three cockatiels, one Pacific parrotlet, and four budgies all live in a huge aviary and get on very well. Would anyone know if I can house this adoptive bird with the others? By the way, the African Grey is the only bird currently free in the house. When I relocate, the others will be able to leave the aviary.
with much thanks
Linda

Hi and welcome! IRNs can be aggressive towards other birds and are better caged alone. Trying to tame an older bird like that one will be hard but if it is coming up for adoption and you think you can handle having a permantly caged bird (this may or may not happen ) then I'd say go for it. There is nothing better than helping a creature when you can.

Do a LOT of research and ask a LOT of questions

Dani and Prinny

Welcome to our wonderful family.

Sounds like you have your hands full already. I would love to be able to afford an african grey.. sigh!

10 Year old, never handled hmm! .. if you have the time to dedicate to this bird, great, if not have a rethink.

But like Dani said, definately cage the IRN seperately (thinking also of quarantine reasons). If it really needs a home now and if you don't mind it staying in a cage (as Dani said), go for it. You can always give it a try or keep it till another owner comes along ?

Hey! just wondering if you could help us. Another member (DarinA) has posted a question, does anyone know what Pacific parrotlet are like from someone that has actually dealt with one in real life ? could you do me a favour and click on the link below if you can help with advice.. Thanks

http://indianringneck.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1466

Thanks greatly

Cheers!

Thanks for answering that post Linda

I think an IRN can be housed in an aviary with other birds no problems, and if your happy not to handle it and give your love to the grey i'm sure that would be fine by the Ringneck.

I have (sadly I put the mews in an aviary outside ) now 3 Ringnecks 4 Sun conures and a Cockatiel co existing happily. Despite being hand raised I didnt have enough attention for so many birds so the Mews (Grey green and fallow grey green babies) werent as tame as I would have liked.

I loved having them here and was sad to put them outside but I had too many birds. They flew to us and sat on our shoulders and didnt bite were a little reluctant to step up. I feel bad

Anyway I'm sure your ringneck will be fine with your other birds.