im thinking of getting a ringneck

[slurms]

My brother let me know he is leaving for college in a few month, so by the time i have earned his greys trust he'll be moving out. so I have been thinking of getting a ringneck parakeet. I have read up on thim on the net and from the things i have read they sound like a good pet for me. I have a few questions. I found a flight cage for $150 the size is 30 1/2"x20"x40" inside with 1/2" spacing. will this be to much space? i have also found a pet shop that deals only with exotic pets. I haven't checked it out yet but i will this week. They offer babies and adults but the price difference is huge. Its $600 for a baby and $200 for adults. but the question is should I get an adult or a baby? I don't think i can pull together $600 anytime soon but 200 should be no problem.any suggestions? and I am concerned about their bite as long as its not like a greys bite i dont mind.

[judygram]

I don't know much but a few members here have the ringneck so I will give you their names so that you can pm or chat with them about the bird. Zooman and Tycomoms are two members who have those birds or know a lot about them and I think they would be glad to share their information with you.

[Tycos_mom]

If you can find a breeder in your area that would be best. just google breeders of indian ringnecks in what ever area you live in. Its inportant as ringneck go wild very quickly without daily interaction and petting. so I would say yes get a newly weaned baby from a breader you won't pay anything more than 250 for the green ones and the price will go up depending on the colour. I have a IRN and he is the sweetest most loving little guy. another thing the males are can be allot less likely yo become cage territorial when they reach maturity so you may want to have it dna tested. anything else you want to know just ask. heres a couple pics of mine he's just a baby so he doesn't have his rings yet he is a DNA tested Male. you also might want to read the thread Alexanderines on this forun they are very much like ringnecks and I have put allot of information about my bird in there as well It 9 pages long so its a good one for this bird.

<br><br>Post edited by: Tycos_mom, at: 2008/10/23 15:03

[zooman]

def ask us anything your concerned about ive had my Tiago hes an alexandrine a bigger version of a ring neck but same family.

 

Tycosmom is right to keep them "tame" you need to give them a little more attention than the avg parrot. and they are prolific wood chewers so it will cost you a little more for toys unless you make them yourself like i do for a big savings.

 

but if you have any questions ask away.

 

here is my tiago..for reference

[bettyboop]

Hello ,

I am the owner of a 19 month old female Alexandrine .

 

I purchased her for $400, at the age of 4 months .My two Greys were older and rehomed . After buying a baby , and two rehomed , I will never have another rehomed Parrot . My reason for this is , when you bring home a baby you have no baggage , they have no bad habits and the adjustment period is shorter .This is just my opinion , and I know that Tyco's Mom rehomes all the time and has great luck with her birds .So , everyone will not agree with me .....

I don't think it would be fair to you , if you have the option to just buy a bird because you can afford the lesser priced one , I really think the baby would be a better choice .

Also how much experience do you have with birds ? Alexandrines and Ringnecks can be a handful .It took 6 months with my Female Alex, to be able to handle her without being bitten . Females are a lot more nippy than the male , so I do suggest DNA to make sure you purchase a male .

The males are better talkers than the females and have a much better temperment.

What part of the country do you live in ? I know an excellent breeder of both , that I can suggest to you , if you are interested .

They are great birds , and so beautiful . The older my Alex gets , the more beautiful she is .I actually prefer her over our CAG . As I said he is rehomed and has calmed down but he is a Grey . They are more fearful of new things and we have to work very slowly around him . The Alex is afraid of nothing and is as curious as a cat . She is always right there in the middle of everything . She also lets us know when someone isnt welcome , according to her senses.Meaning when someone visits that she doesnt like , she will squawk till they are gone . LOL....Usually these are people , I don't care for either , such as a neighbor . Maybe she just picks up on my vibes , but she starts it the minute they walk in before I react .

They are awesome birds and I do wish you luck and encourage you to visit the Alexandrine thread .

All birds bite. I think my Alex's body language is much easier to read than my Cag.

[judygram]

Thank you Pat, Mary and Zooman for giving Slurms some information on the ringnecks, I knew you all would be helpful for you either have one or know about them, karma for you all for your help.

[bettyboop]

Thank you Judy ,

I can speak for the three of us , it is our pleasure to help .

Your a sweetie to karma us .

Hope all is well in your Birdie world ..

Hugs ,

Mary

[Tycos_mom]

Thanks for the Karma but thats what were here for is to help others with questions they have if we can help like Mary said we are always willing.