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Hello all. My name is Jen and I'm doing as much research into IRNs as I can before I buy one. I'm confused because I read that they are great, loving birds and then I read that they aren't. My sister has a Conure who is going thru his brat stage and would rather rip your hand off as look at you and I so do not want to end up with a bird like that. So if anyone out there can help shed some light on this for me I would greatly appreciate it. I know each bird has its own personality and I plan to spend much time with it, but... I have a wonderful little cockatiel now who is tame as tame can be. And I would love to know that my ringneck will be the same. Milo-my tiel-talks and loves to be outside his cage at all times. Looking forward to hearing from some or any of you. Hope to chat with you much. And I have to say this is the coolest site I've been to yet for INRs!

You need to stick with a 'Tiel. A ring neck will never tame like a tiel, not even close. They are VERY independent, to say the least. Ringnecks are not USUALLY lovy birds. They are however, very fullfilling as a pet. They DO NOT like to be handled but some will tolerate it after much patience and handling. If having a cuddly bird is most important to you, I DO NOT recommend a ring neck.

If having a smart, enteraining bird you can handle somewhat and be Ok with that then get the ringneck. I can BET you one thing. You will get 10 million more bites than snuggles. Basically, ringnecks are at the opposite end of the love spectrum than a 'tiel. But somehow, their personality makes up for it.

I'm sure this will ruffle somes feathers but I call it like I see it and I wouldn't like to think you were sugar coated into getting a 30 yr commitment/pet without someone being straight up with you.

That is my advice. Although I am sure many will not like it. Yet many will absolutely agree. Truth is the truth even when we dont want to hear/accept it.

I commend you on being responsible enough to research this. So many buy on impluse and the bird pays the ultimate price.

Have you considered quacker? Much like a ringneck but not so moody.

well M is right these are not lovey dovey birds. But there are exceptions to the case. Take Kairi ( my irn) hates to be handled but my aunt;s irn tiger is a cuddle bug. Mind you they are of the same clutch. So it shows how they are different.

Irn are like cats of the birds in that theya re very independent, but they are great to have if you decide to get one you need to work with the bird on its term not yours. In that i mean that you need to handle it as much as it allows you to, but they are great birds and Irn do go threw bluffing so theya re gonna have their "brats" days. well good luck to you let us know what you decide. I'm in love wth my irn it the best bird i ever owned but he is quiet but my aunt is loud and so you might want to consider that also.
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Ringnecks aren't always mean, and 'tiels aren't always nice, lol.

Quakers can be loud and become extremely territorial.


But we're here to talk about IRNs.

Hane is my little IRN. He's hilarious, attacks his swing, plays with ALL his toys, chews through rawhide, get food all over his beak, tries to bathe in his water, chases the dogs, pretends he's listening and makes little beeps and blurbles. He's adorable. ^_^

On the other hand he will only come out of his cage if I bribe him with a sunflower seed (we're working on that), doesn't like his neck scratched, and is afraid of large red moving objects.

As far as handling goes he steps up well, will go to family members to be picked up, and lets me flip him over onto his back in my hand. In fact, even through his biting phases (his worst was a whole month) he would let me flip him over. Maybe because I always said, "Woooohooooo!" when I flipped him back up, lol. I think he liked that noise.

The good thing about his biting, he only drew blood twice and very little at that. It's more of a really hard pinch, at least from Hane.

And he's not noisy, at least as I consider noisy. My male 'tiel is VERY noisy compared to Hane. And Hane is only ever noisy if he hears another loud bird, such as the wild quakers or my 'tiel (who is all the way downstairs on the porch). Occasionally he'll be loud in the morning, but I just ignore him and he fades off. Nothing I'm not willing to deal with.

I can honestly say an IRN will not be like your 'tiel. Even my 'tiel isn't like yours, lol. But it will certainly be an adventure to live with one. IRNs have spunk and personality. They make up games for themselves and entertain us- and like doing it! If you're willing to live with a tiny bit of challenge, then why not a ringneck? You'll never be bored, that's for certain.

I won't say IRNs are perfect little birds, no species is. But a bird can be perfect in his companion's eyes. It's good to be prepared and do your research, like you are doing now. Ringnecks may be loving, just not in a cuddly sort of way.

Hane will always be Hane. I'm looking foward to seeing how his personality changes as he ages. He's still got a lot of growing to do. Maybe he'll mellow out, or he'll always be a little ball of activity. Either way I'll be happy to have him around. ^_^

Thanks a bunch for replying to my posting! I appreciate each and every one of your opinions! It's helping me to make my decision. I do think that I'm willing to chance getting one. Now if I could just find an aviary around me that has any! Do any of you know if there are any books on IRN? I sure can't find any. I am buying all the bird mags. I can get my hands on and reading from cover to cover. Have a found a few little articles on ringnecks. And each one seems to concur that with enough daily attention they are a friendly bird. Hope all is well with all of you and hope to hear from you soon. Take care.

I have two parrots that are very special to me – Archimedes, my ringneck, and Brutus, my African Grey. And although I love my African Grey, nothing is even comparable to Archimedes. I enjoy that bird by far! Everyday I enjoy coming home to hear his little furby voice and anything new he has to tell me. He is so smart— words can’t even describe his thinking.

I have spent most of my life working with peacocks, chickens, ducks, geese, amazons, greys, conures, pelicans and the list could go on and on. But my favorite bird is the Indian Ringneck. There is just something about them! What it is, I’ll never know! They look so stealthily and sleek, not to mention their brains which are extraordinary. They can talk clear and how can you hate ringneck antics?

I am doing several tests on the rigneck brain that I hope to publish to this site one day. There is just more to these fantastic creatures then we like to believe. They are so smart and really are exceptional creatures. I know..i know… I could go on and on!

Hope this helps from someone who has been working with parrots for many years.

Best Wishes,

Imran Chaudhry

I have a 5 month old baby that is mean as the day is long, her big sister is two and as sweet as any kitty cat. It has MUCH to do with the bird and almost as much to do with the handling. As sex can't be determined until they are older, neither can personality.

My baby wants to be near me but is Ok to be left alone. The 2 yr old DEMANDS her share of attention and loves to be stoked. My baby hates touch.