Why are Indian ringnecks aggressive?
Just like humans going through puberty, parrots often become more moody and irritable. Another reason contributing to aggressive behavior is that Indian Ringneck parrots tend to be jealous. They become territorial and develop a deep bond with you as their owner.
How much do Indian ringneck parrots go for?
Pricing ranges from $400 to $500, though you can expect to pay up to $700 depending on the organization and the bird. If you’re going the breeder route, make sure that the breeder is reputable by asking them how long they’ve been breeding and working with Indian ringneck parakeets.
Should Indian ringnecks be kept in pairs?
If these birds are pets that you handle, then you should not cage them together. Indian Ringnecks are known for being hand shy, even when hand fed, and will quickly revert to being wild if not handled regularly. If you cage them together, they will most likely end up bonding with each other and will no longer be tame.
What size cage does a Indian ringneck need?
24″x 24″x 36″
Guidelines for Cage Size and Bar Spacing
| Species | Minimum Cage Size | Bar Spacing |
|---|---|---|
| Ringneck, Parakeets | 24″x 24″x 36″ | 1/2″ to 5/8″ |
| Conures, Poicephalus | 24″x 24″x 24″ | 5/8″ to 3/4″ |
| Caiques, Pionus, Jardines | 24″ x 24″ x 36″ | 5/8″ to 3/4″ |
| Amazons, Mini Macaws, Small Cockatoos, African Greys | 36″ x 24″ x 48″ | 3/4″ to 1″ |
Can Indian ringnecks eat bananas?
Fresh Fruit African ring-necked parakeets do well on thoroughly washed fresh fruits including oranges, apples, peaches, cherries, grapes, pomegranates, cranberries, apricots, watermelon and bananas. Also, you can serve dried pineapples, papayas and mangoes.
Can two male ringnecks live together?
What can Indian ringnecks not eat?
Never feed fatty, salty, processed human foods. Never feed dairy products – butter, cheese, milk, etc. Never feed tea, coffee, alcohol. Birds don’t have the metabolism to cope with these foods.
Why is the Indian ringneck breed so popular?
These are some of the Indian Ringneck Mutations I am working with. This breed has become so popular because of the many colors that are being developed. Here are just a few of photos of some of the color mutations I am working with.
Which is the original color of an Indian ringneck parrot?
The “Green” plumage is the original color of this bird species; although some mutations have occurred in the wild. Most colors, however, have been produced in captivity, and breeders are eager to produce the rarer color or even new mutations, for which buyers are willing to pay more. Sex-linked colors are Lutino, Cinnamon, and Albino.
Do you know the genetics of a ringneck hen?
With as many primary and secondary mutations as are now available to the average Ringneck breeder, a basic working knowledge of genetics is important. One of the most asked questions I get is “If I put my Blue male with my Lutino hen, what color will the babies be?”