Some questions...
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:20 am
Well, not two seconds after posting an intro and I'm at it 
I've read through the numerous posts about their bluffing and screeching [thankyou, Search bar!] and I just wanted to ask a few more specific questions, and I apologize in advance for repetition of questions:
Compared to a cockatiel, how much louder is a Ringneck?
Noise is an issue, not really for me but for my Aunty who would have to put up with more of the 'early morning' sounds. I saw this discussed somewhere, on Raleej337's thread, and would just like a comparison if available. She was all right with my last cockatiel, who was rather boisterous, but doesn't like louder birds like the resident cockatoos.
Is a large cage with bars just under 1cm apart suitable?
Large as in almost a waist height on me [I'm 5'1] and about 1 foot by 1 foot. I would be able to supply locks for the latches if needed. It's large enough that I can put a swing, a bell and some other toys in it without cluttering, and shouldn't be too small for a Ringneck's tail.
I'm a student, so I'm away from 8:30 to 4:30 Mon-Fri. With appropriate toys provided, would this be too long a stretch to leave said bird in his/her cage?
There would be people at home when I'm gone, either my father or Aunty for him/her to socialize with. I would do as I did with all my tiels, and most probably have him/her out whenever I'm home. At the moment I'm on Christmas break [7 weeks long] and would be able to devote as much time to a new bird [Ringneck or otherwise] as he/she could take.
Thanks for any input, and Merry Christmas!
Acies.
I've read through the numerous posts about their bluffing and screeching [thankyou, Search bar!] and I just wanted to ask a few more specific questions, and I apologize in advance for repetition of questions:
Compared to a cockatiel, how much louder is a Ringneck?
Noise is an issue, not really for me but for my Aunty who would have to put up with more of the 'early morning' sounds. I saw this discussed somewhere, on Raleej337's thread, and would just like a comparison if available. She was all right with my last cockatiel, who was rather boisterous, but doesn't like louder birds like the resident cockatoos.
Is a large cage with bars just under 1cm apart suitable?
Large as in almost a waist height on me [I'm 5'1] and about 1 foot by 1 foot. I would be able to supply locks for the latches if needed. It's large enough that I can put a swing, a bell and some other toys in it without cluttering, and shouldn't be too small for a Ringneck's tail.
I'm a student, so I'm away from 8:30 to 4:30 Mon-Fri. With appropriate toys provided, would this be too long a stretch to leave said bird in his/her cage?
There would be people at home when I'm gone, either my father or Aunty for him/her to socialize with. I would do as I did with all my tiels, and most probably have him/her out whenever I'm home. At the moment I'm on Christmas break [7 weeks long] and would be able to devote as much time to a new bird [Ringneck or otherwise] as he/she could take.
Thanks for any input, and Merry Christmas!
Acies.