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Readers Respond: What It's Like to Live With an Indian Ringneck Parakeet

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From the article: Indian Ringneck Parakeets
Indian Ringneck Parakeets are charming, beautiful, and intelligent -- but they're not for every pet bird owner. If you own an Indian Ringneck Parakeet, post a summary of what it's like to live with your Ringneck below. Your experience may help a future bird owner decide if an Indian Ringneck Parakeet is the right bird for their lifestyle. Share Your Experience!

loveable ,parakeets

we have alexendrine parrot and,normal ring neck parrot,one,s name is raja,the others name is sheru,both likes to eat specially chiken,meat,ice,icecream,they eat food with us onlywhatever we eat they also likes to eat, they sing song call,s my sisters name batul,they dont like to sit in cage, every time they are outside only,both of them wistle very beautifullyand loudly,after having bath they likes to cover with towel and they sleep in our bed atleast 1 hour,we love them very much .
—Guest ayesha shaikh

Spot

wow that can i say... my birdies name is spot.. hes about 10weekis old and is already starting to say his name and hello... having this bird in my life makes me feel like im a mum and im only 17 !!he loves to chew and give me lots of kises. he has a yellow spot on the topof his green head. teaching him stuff is funn cant wait for more to come .. and when he reli starts talking :)
—Guest Nikita

Yes

My mu has just bought a Indian Ringneck and I am so excited! He/She is only 6 weeks old and already adorable. She sometimes bites but she is getting more and more tame everyday and will often sit on my hand now. His/Her name is George. I know the name wouldn't suit a girl but it I couldn't resist!
—Guest Jess

My Ringnecks

I have three Indian Ringnecks, two male (blue, Leylo & green, Floyd) and a Lutino female, Harley. My boys are 4 going on 5 & my girl is almost a year old. I've had Leylo since he was 2 months old & Floyd since he was a year & a half. Leylo is definitely my bird, and for Floyd it doesn't matter, if you have food he's your best friend. Harley is going through her bluffing stage, so we're working with her on that. All in all, IRN's are great little parrots with spunky personalities that will have you laughing. They are loving & friendly, but you have to work with them, handle them & most importantly play with them. IRN's aren't shy about trying new things, if they think they can eat it they will, if they can't eat it they will chew it to pieces. They love to be around their humans so it's very important to socialize them.
—Guest K

My Baby Boy

We have a irn and he is very clever. He knows how to use everyone in the house to gets what he wants. He lets you know in no uncertain terms when he doesn,t like something by shaking his head. He likes to talk but mostly to my husband. If he hears me he will stop talking. He took a liking to our budgie, Tweety end if you would give him something to eat he would sit next to the cage wire and share with the budgie (the budgie's head fitted through the wire mesh). Our budgie has sadly passed away of old age recently and we are going to have tto get a replacement soon as my Baby does miss his feathered friends company. He still calls Tweety.
—Guest Zelda

Maisy my Indian ringneck female

Its jst 3 days i got this lil angel not sure with her age, she is very shy but cute. I tried to put my hand in her cage but she didnt bit me but was making sound as if she got angry on me. I keep talking to her whn i come from work and if i disappears from the room she make some sound and calls me. I love her and want to touch her how can I do pls suggest
—Guest Manashwi

i want to ring hes neck

hi,i have two great I R N .bazza and cazza.they are me mates,but some times i could ring there neck,i love them both.they are great pets but can sometimes be a bit nippy..the female is bossy,but great character..
—Guest reva

Lorraine Hartman South Africa

We have had Peter Boy for 3 years only to discover that she is Peta Girl! She mimics the telephone and anyone talking fast and excitedly. She LOVES attention and will squawk for a long time if she thinks she's missing out. This has landed us in trouble with our neighbours when we've been out. Does anyone have a similar problem?
—Guest Lorraine

babie

he likes to feed mee, wonderful litle 3 jear old boy,he likes to eat from my plate, and his gran must eat with him. he used to belong to my son, but now he is my frend. and he can scream when he hears my car, and dont like it when my frend kisses me. then he wants to do it too.
—Guest babalaas

Jake!

I had hand raised Jake and his 2 siblings phoenix and Horace since 2 weeks old. Phoenix and Horace went to new owners and Jake is still at home. He's a massive chatter box.. "what are you doing chiiiiicken? Hello jakey butt" etc lol he also screams alot :-/ even when he's out the cage sitting on me but that's ok I had him DNA sexes and he is a boy! Turning 2 tomorrow and currently going through a molt so he looks really shabby. He gets fresh passions fruit, grapes, apple, broccoli, cauliflower, capsicum, carrot, celery, green beans, and seed every day with the occasional peanut. I love jake although he can be really annoying. I enjoy waking up and hearing him from under his blanket saying.. "what are you doing?" lol :) and "helloooooo" "come here" "come on" "come out" "Is that good?" haha oh jakey! Lol
—Guest Connie

my irn parrots

I have 4 rn in my aviary 1 male 3 girls lkn for a new male whats best t feed them will a need heater n winter
—Guest jimbo

Tracy

I have a four year old IRN called Tango, he is sweet, loving and very gentle - I would like to get a friend for him, is it better to get a fellow male IRN or female. I would like him to remain tame and friendly.
—Guest Tracy

Love my Indian ring neck

Hi!! I have 2 Indian ring necks they both are 8 months, one is green male he's name is PIKLES . the other one is a blue female, her name is MARLEY. My PIKLES Loves me n follows me every where , marley hates me lol and loves my husband. I don't know why she's so nippy :( I try so hard to be her friend, she only likes me if I have food haha I still love her tho :) they both learn different whistles I teached them :) I also have a African gray named Teddy. I love my birdies is so awesome to have them as part of my family
—Guest Yeska

Love my Indian ring neck

Hi!! I have 2 Indian ring necks they both are 8 months, one is green male he's name is PIKLES . the other one is a blue female, her name is MARLEY. My PIKLES Loves me n follows me every where , marley hates me lol and loves my husband. I don't know why she's so nippy :( I try so hard to be her friend, she only likes me if I have food haha I still love her tho :) they both learn different whistles I teached them :) I also have a African gray named Teddy. I love my birdies is so awesome to have them as part of my family
—Guest Yeska

pickles

he is my very first ringneck parakeet that i rescued when he was very young. at first we thought Pickles was a female but after 2 years the ring around the neck got quite bright & distinguished & to all our surprise turned out to be a boy. we all just love having him with us even is quite friendly with my dog Brandy.he's quite loud,affectionate & yes boisterous.they are lovely birds to have for company.
—Guest kareene

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