enamel here, jus wondering if colour choice makes a different when buying an IRN(personalitywise not price)? + can u tell if its female or male when they're 2-3 months? and one last thing, is it only males which get the coloured ring (do females get different colours in their feathers)?
cheers, tick tock... waiting for hatchin season
PS: to everyone in NZ, pls send me some good IRN hand breeders/ pet shop addresses/ contact ph no. thanx
does colour = different personality (IRN)
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The color of the Ringneck will not affect the personality of the bird. The personality of the bird is developed though hand feeding/weaning and socialization. For example, if you purchased a Ringneck that was handfed and socialized, then brought to your house with lots of attention, you can expect a parrot who’ll love interaction with humans. Some parrots, no matter how much attention, just do not like human interaction. So to answer your question, the bird’s mutation, or color, has nothing to do with personality.
Also, I believe in my eyes it’s pretty easy to sex IRN’s even before the ring develops. Male Ringnecks walk low to the ground, while females are more upright. The distance between the feet are further apart while standing on a perch. The most obvious clue is the size of the bird. Females are structured much more meaty and heavy, while males are daintier. Females have thicker feet and toes as well. But, even though I have my rules of sexing, it’s always a 50 – 50 chance. So good luck.
Also, you wanted to know about the rings. The males are indeed the only ones who get a colored ring. Females have one, but it’s too light to really see. It’s more of a light green, almost invisible. Males can start to get their rings around 18 months to 2 years.
Hope this helps
I.C.
Also, I believe in my eyes it’s pretty easy to sex IRN’s even before the ring develops. Male Ringnecks walk low to the ground, while females are more upright. The distance between the feet are further apart while standing on a perch. The most obvious clue is the size of the bird. Females are structured much more meaty and heavy, while males are daintier. Females have thicker feet and toes as well. But, even though I have my rules of sexing, it’s always a 50 – 50 chance. So good luck.
Also, you wanted to know about the rings. The males are indeed the only ones who get a colored ring. Females have one, but it’s too light to really see. It’s more of a light green, almost invisible. Males can start to get their rings around 18 months to 2 years.
Hope this helps
I.C.
