I got my blue boy for $35 in Australia 10 years ago. He was orphaned and came to me at 3 weeks old so I hand raised him,he thinks he’s human. He has free run of my house, loves going for drives and is well known at the local beach and cafes.
I had a female Indian and a male African Ringneck. Avian vet doubted they would mate. Wrong. First clutch had 1 egg. He lived 30 years. Second clutch had 4 eggs. All hatched. Two females, two males. Females lived to be 26 & 27 years. I still have the two males from that clutch. They just turned 29 in August 2020. The third clutch had only one egg. Born handicapped. Surgery at 2 weeks. Slept with me every night if his life. Only lived eight years, but he had the BEST life.
I wouldn't worry about the biting. It takes a couple of months but if you firmly tell your bird no and walk away from the bird and ignore it they get the idea pretty quickly they can't bite you. It took me about 2 months to train my macaw not to bite and he's really good about it now. I also got an Amazon a few months ago and he was a biter when I got him but he's pretty much stopped. So with good training you can stop biting pretty easily with a exotic bird. be firm but gentle. consistent.
@@jmdenison is biting worse for cockatoos because whenever I watch Rebecca Stout's channel they always seem to have constant problems with him biting and they can never seem to train him out of it or at the very least not that we know of. Are cockatoos just more aggressive than other parrots?
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about how do you train a parrot to talk try Tarbally Parrot Lessons Tactics (just google it ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my mate got cool success with it.
When you said $500-$1100 i was stunned omg. I ended up buying my year old female grey Indian ringneck for around $200 which included her cage, toys and feeding bowls (the cage is pretty similar to the one you showed in this video) and I know this is a really good deal since her old owners wanted to get rid of her fast but even the baby green ringnecks at my local pet shop are only $90. Maybe it’s because of the area you live in but it really shocked me that they were that expensive near you!!!
Where do you live? In Chicago the Indian ringnecks are running from $500 to $1,000 but those are for the fancier colors such as Violet blue a lace wing and teal
I am getting mine in six weeks, which is why I’m watching this video and I’ve been spending the last eight months bonding with her at the pet store. The only reason why I haven’t picked her up yet is because she’s expensive but I just talked to the pet store today and said that I think it would actually be detrimental to this bird to go to somebody else because we bonded. They agreed to let me do a payment plan and I get to take her home as soon as she’s paid off and I can’t wait. I’m going to visit her today.
Im getting one of these cuties in about 2 weeks from a friend. He's is about 28 years old and I know absolutely nothing about them because I'm used to owning cockatiels and conures. This was so helpful!
I accidentally did the same thing at a pet store by my house and I literally am getting her in a couple weeks because honestly, I think her going to anybody else would be stupid
I would recommend watching 'Bird Tricks' videos, they have 30 years combined experience in bird training, but also have worked with avian vets for the best meal plans for them, and bird toys so your bird gets the best all around life. (my opinion, always do your research as you say)
I know it's none of my business to tell you what to do and what not to do. But it's best to adopt one from a shelter. The animal trading insdustry is mostly a nasty business in which they most of the times put profit before animal health.
After weeks of research and months of saving I bought my first IRN just a few days ago. She’s 6 months old so her favourite food is very much my fingers and she hasn’t yet built up the courage to go more than a metre from her cage. I love her colouration as she is blue/violet on her body, has splashed of greenish yellow and has a yellowish green head. They definitely need lots of attention, lots of toys and since she’s a baby, lots of patience.
Love birds really love fingers and ears. My one was orphanaged so iv had her since she was little. Iv been looking to by a blue ring neck for a couple of years
I have 3 parrots, two belong to my mother. We have one green cheek, one African grey and a blue and gold macaw. I think Indian ringnecks are beautiful and absolutely adorable! I've been doing research and this video is pretty helpful so far! Thank you!
Hey Brother, very nice video for first-timers and I like that you hard-sold the amount of attention they absolutely require, this is no Finch, not even a Cockatiel, in terms of independence, they need playtime with you, time on your shoulder/chest, all the toys in the world won't replace the fact that someone in the house will become Zazu's mate unless you get a female. Not many species will actually choose a human mate. One minor correction, ALL wild Indian Ringnecks are Green, the only ones in the wild that are other colors were from being lost by owners. The unique colors were artificially introduced by human breeders. Nice work.
Yes you will find that you cannot wear sequin clothing around them earrings or anything bright and shiny. I actually made a cover for my earrings and necklaces until my bird got the idea not to munch on those. But be very careful around birds if you have hoop earrings cuz they can rip those out of your ears And ruin your piercing job
@@birdclawslife4027 be careful with earrings around birds, they have been known to rip off dangle type earring and hoop earrings and ruin your pierced earring hole by ripping it open. yikes! I often have to take off my earring around my precious bird, my necklace too. I did make a bird protector device for earring and necklace, it's pretty funny looking tho.
In my area generally there are only green ring necks and they do really make very sweet sounds. It's a pleasure hearing them in the evening. Even I have a ringneck which accidentally fell from it's best during a storm and since then it's with me and he is very talkative . I don't know why he still bites me , I had him when he was barely a month old I guess.
Thank you so much I’m getting an Indian ringneck for my birthday which is coming up and I’m so excited this has been my dream bed I have been a budgie owner for 4 years, I’ve been trying to find so many videos for research and this helped a lot thank you
Thanks for the video. My blue ringneck walked into my garage a couple of months ago, partly clipped. I waited to see if any neighbors put up a lost bird sign but that never happened. So I bought him/her a 200 dollar cage like yours. My Eclectus doesn't like it but he'll get over it. Sweet bird except for the loud chirping.
it’s illegal in germany where I live to keep them alone. They NEED a partner, like all parrots. But somehow still a lot of people keep all kinds of parrots solitary..
Well it depends on you. I have a ringneck and since I work only 5 hours a day I have more than enough time on my hands to give my ringneck attention. But if your at work all the time then they will need a partner
PREACH. Idk what it is with people overseas mistreating birds like this. The rat community grew out of this, most people now know that a human will never substitute same-race companions, but the bird community is just to stuck in "it bonds with me". It's a shame Of course your bird bonds with you if you are the only option. Wild parrots live in HUGE colonies and those that don't live in groups until the mate for live. The NEED other birds, it's literally all they do, socialize, fly and make noise. In case you didn't know, Germany actually has wild ringneck parakeet colonies, that grew from escaped pets.
Someone in my area just had a housing change so i'm offering to adopt their 11 month old blue girl that needs a new forever home. i've been waiting for the rigjt bird to come along, and these are such precious little guys
This is a really informative video👍🏻 I don’t know if anyone will see this but if you are thinking about getting an Indian ring neck I beg you to reconsider. If you buy an Indian ring neck from a baby that bird will grow extremely attached to you which means when you leave the room they will scream. They will CONSTANTLY want to be with you so if you’re trying to do something like do your makeup, do some writing, play video games you will not be left alone. Before I got mine I was so in love with peoples birds online but now I have had one for 2 years they are extremely hard work. I wish I was exaggerating but I can not stress enough how hard these birds are to entertain and take proper care off.
Thank you for the valued information.... I am adopting a blue boy from a rescue and am pretty excited. That is always an option for folks.... so excited ~ ~~ Love from Lakeside... Phoebe
your ringneck is so cute! I am getting a green one from a breeder in Florida. cost is $350, but with the shipping it goes up to $500. You’re absolutely right about how it depends on the area. I live in Texas and if I bought from the breeder here that I also got my sun conure from, I would have to pay for $900 just for a green one. Very expensive for no reason.
Amazing that I found your old video about this bird! I'm getting one in two weeks from my local amazing reptile store! It costs only 200€ in my country Finland tho 😆 FINALLY some animal that costs less than in north america! Here my normal BCI costed 200€ (about 170 dollars) normal leopard gecko 100€ (about 80 dollars) and my wild type beardie 160€ so reptilea are way more expensive! Birds tho, they cost way less here 🦜 This bird has been my dream for a few years now as my last parrot died some 10 years ago and I really miss having birds, this species I have not owned before.
The biting is also likely a result of Zazu coming into his "bluffing" age, 4 mos - 1 yr when Ringnecks are inherently more aggressive and require much more patience than any other time in their lives. It's kinda like an Elephant in musk.
I just got two turquoise, a month old, male and female under 1500 for both. I'm hand feeding them.. Traveled 16 hrs. Worth it. Israel bird store in orange city Florida. They were great. Plan to get a violet ringneck when these babies turn one.
Shower together with the both of them, showers are a wonderful way to get a bird to like another. It’s what helped me tame my lovebird. A shower can do wonderful things for a flock 😋
You might also want to mention that birds also need a wide spectrum or birdie light to make sure that they get their vitamin D3 during the winter. During the summer when it's nice outside they should be outside in the bright sunlight for about 15 minutes to a half hour. This is true for people too except for weekend take D3 supplements. Without D3 it's difficult for birdie to absorb many nutrients including calcium. Make sure your booty is properly clipped but the best thing to do is to simply flight train them or put them in a harness
I used to have a speaking ringed neck parrot when I was 10 and he used to have normal chat with me but unfortunately he died as he ate chewing gum and it blocked his wind pipe and unfortunately died but I am looking to buy new one now after 5 years 😔 😢 can you please tell where to buy new one
Adam, I used to watch a lot of your videos about reptiles, as I still keep some... Now I'm working my way into Parrots. I searched IRN, and immediately clicked when I saw your face. Looking forward to this journey, and thanks for the upload!
They come in yellow too! My boy is just over 2 yo now and got his ring at about 18 months. They get a beautiful flame red / orange ring with a white edge.
My male green indian ring neck started talking finally at 11mths...my Ringo can say How do u? I Love u! Kiss me! He is an attention seeker. I got mine at $220...I'm from Singapore..
Thank you for this video! I'm really wanting to get a Indian ringneck. And this video helped me a lot with tips to keep my birdie happy and healthy once I do become a parrot parent.
My male blue IRN is 7. They normally start developing their ring at around 2 years. You should feed them lots of vegetables & only a little fruit. You also need to be careful about having other species of birds with IRNs. If they are raised together that's fine but they will often get jealous if you get another parrot after some years. I got a Conure 2 years after having my IRN & they don't get along. The Conure picks on the IRN & as a consequence he has become a little aggressive. You are right that they require lots of attention. My IRN cost $120.00 as he is a blue. In Australia only the IRNs with colour mutations are between $500-$1000.
Personally I have never been a bird guy but it was a well put togather video, and Zazoo (great name) is a very attractive bird. I never heard of the Indian ringneck, but if I did get a bird he would be a good pick. Have a great day guys.
Awesome video- a couple of things:birds need 12-14 hours uninterrupted sleep per night. Many people use a sleeper cage in another room (my IRN has a sleeper cage in the laundry). Food wise, a good pellet like Tops pellets are great at night time. In the morning they should have what is often known as “chop”. It’s basically heaps of veggies, legumes, and grains. Seed and fruit should be reserved for treats. They really shouldn’t have much seed- it is full of fat and can cause nastys like fatty liver disease. They’re an amazing pet. Recommend Birdtricks TH-cam channel.
Yep expensive I bought my green boy for $860. I would have paid the 1500$ for the blue one but it was a girl and I truly wanted to start with a boy. Great video
Love from India bro 😍😊 I have a green Indian Ringneck and its my fourth parrot. 3 parrots before were all alexandrine which were more friendly than ringneck(2.5 years). My ringneck is a bit aggressive so please make a video explaining how to tame a ringneck
I've had parakeets and a senegal, and my ringnecks have been VERY different from my other birds. It has taken time and patience to build a relationship of trust with them and to create boundaries. The main thing is to never force a bird. It is very hard to earn back their trust... try to make your interactions positive, rewarding good behaviors instead of punishing bad behaviors. Punishing birds doesn't work. It took probably a solid year to really win over my two ringnecks (maybe it was slower because I had two instead of one "immersed" in human culture), but now I have two very curious and social boys who rarely if ever bite and are friendly to just about anyone they meet once they have a chance to observe for a bit and get comfortable.
Bird Tricks is a great channel to learn to look after parrots properly. Please don't feed you Indian Ringneck seeds and nuts like this person says, they should only be fed as treats. Primarily veges and pellets should be fed, with some grains and beans (watch Bird Tricks for more info). (I have had a ringneck for 15 years, I've learnt a lot over the years)
@@WickensWickedReptiles no they are not. Had you actually tried to learn about your bird rather than make a bogus care guide after one week of keeping you'd know this. Also your bird has been hand reared which is why it's more expensive.
+1 for Birdtricks. FWIW pellets have some seeds but they also have a tonne of other things. Their diet should be like 50-60% chop (check out the Birdtricks explanation for what should go in it. Make it in bulk and freeze it), 30-40% pellet and 10% or so nuts and seeds (which are given as a reward). Also don’t take the IRNs bluffing phase personally. They can get super hormonal as well in spring. Mine is just settling down now about 2 months into spring in Australia.
Excellent video, as a parrot owner of many years, i just wish this quality if informative videos was available back in the day. Just a tip on nutrition, your best bet is pellet based diet complimented ofc with the vegs abd fruits on the side. Avoid seed mixtures as they re mostly fat and carbs, especially since parrots pick the tastiest and fattiest seeds xD. Anyway, godspeed sir, new subscriber.
@@popiesmith2359 in the past yeah. But certain companies have evolved the recipies and its only fruit plus some added vitamins (no coloring etc). I won't name them here cause i ain't paid by them lol
Omg I have a purple.female heeeellppp, constant screaming my first bird, hormonal female my vet said she's in love with me so every time I leave the room etc screams,, I'm learning I'm not a bird person
michelle lanca they are flock birds and also very smart. They crave time with you and also stimulation because they are so smart and also do not function as single birds in the wild. Let him be with you. You will be rewarded.
Thank you for a great care guide for these lovely birds. However, if you;ll forgive me. you left out a very important thing: these highly intelligent birds are superb escape artists. Here in Paris (France not Texas) we've had a breeding populationin our parks and gardens for more then twenty years and in London, where I'm from, the 'wild' population has been growing since the 1960s. They're enchanting chattering away in the trees but they are out-competing our native songbirds.
Not "can cohab" They live in flocks and you should totally get another. It's illegal to keep them alone in several countries, for that reason. 😁 They should absolutely be kept at least two. It's important for their mental health. Birds that are kept alone are more prone to plucking, also they start to see you as their partner. But you can't fullfill their sexual requirements and that can lead to sexual frustration and also plucking and depression. Some even self harm to the point that they're bloody. If your little ringneck is hand reared I reccommend giving him a partner as soon as possible. I will link some research down below as soon as I have access to a computer. Also, since you live in canada, I don't know where in canada you live but if you live more up north, or even the middle you should have a UV lamp for the winter. 💜 Edit: I'm so happy you haven't had his wings clipped though. ❤
Untame parrots definitely need to live in large aviaries with others to be happy, but introducing a new parrot to a normal sized human home with a tame parrot who is bonded to a human and already gets all the mental and physical stimulation and social interaction they need, risks one killing the other (especially if one or both are Indian Ringneck females) and doesn't usually add to their overall well-being as two randomly paired parrots often merely tolerate each other anyway. It can work if you do lots of research and do it all right and manage to pair up birds who actually like each other, but it often CAUSES happy parrots to for example start plucking, to feel sexually frustrated as one bird wants the other but not vice versa, to be jealous, to guard each other so much they begin to hate their humans and refuse to ever leave their cage again, and more.
@@compulsiverambler1352 No parrot gets the social interaction they NEED from a human. I'm sorry but that is a falsehood to make us feel better about keeping parrots alone. Yes you are right, you should not pair a female parrot of ANY kind with another female. Although there are cases of gay birds that only want a partner of the same sex. Introducing a partner can be a hard task but it's a task we should absolutely go through. Because we need to keep the birds happy and let them have as much natural behaviour in our homes as possible. It's a privilege to keep them and if we keep them we should do it right! Birds are NOT EASY To keep the right way but they get thrown around in the pet trade because of how smart/cute and social they are. Parrots can indeed start to guard eachother especially in breeding season and when they guard eggs and young. But if you train properly with your parrots you will not experience that. You will be a trusted individual, a part of their flock but not a replacement for other birds. Because it is IMPOSSIBLE for us to replace another bird and keep our birds without faulty behaviour if we are the only thing interacting with it. Especially if we work during the day. Birds are even more social than us having their partner around almost 24/7.
I just got a ringneck in Chicago a beautiful bright lime green and she was $250. I got her from midnight parrots and the bird is beautiful. I got her at the bird show and Chicago is currently selling them on the north side for about $500
Uuuuuhhhh, they have a tendency to scream. So these are not ideal birds for situations where your neighbours might make noise complaints. Not as loud as a cockatoo or a macaw but ear piercing pitch. Definitely do research.
The scream is usually a problem for those in the same room, not neighbours, as the tone is painful but it's not as loud as it feels like it is when you're up close. Lots of IRNs live in flats whose neighbours never hear the screaming, including mine. :)
FridayKetchup Man I got lucky, my ring neck hardly screams and only does it at noon and at a lower volume but he makes other noises like growls, squeaks, tunes.
VeoSkrill - I live in an area in east coast Australia that has a thriving wild bird population, so my Floyd flock calls his buddies. Ranging from magpies, butcher birds, rosellas, minors and cockatoos of various sub species. Most of the time it’s happy screaming, but super loud.
Also I just realised, everything you read about neighbours hearing or not hearing birds is going to be affected by the building material, size and shape of your and your neighbours' homes. Different regions of the world and even different regions of the same country build places very differently.
I was a bit surprised to hear how expensive these birds have gotten, but I'm kind of glad. I regret that I bought one, somewhat impulsively, when I was in my early twenties. I think I paid about $30 for it. It was not a good choice for me at the time and if it had been more expensive, I might have re-considered. Parrots just don't make good pets for most people and far too many people get one without really considering just what a commitment it is.
You gotta tell them no 🤣🤣 before they get the lobe turn your head really fast look at them and firmly say no. My lovebird use to only wanna attack my ears now she rarely even tries
I'm from India and I want to tell everyone that favourite food of Indian ringneck are 1- Guava (can eat 24×7) 2- Green chilly 3- Anjeer 4- rice cooked in milk
Guys the ringneck isnt biting his ear although it may seem like it. In the wild ringnecks preen their partners and that is what he is doing. But if it hurts and the bird is applying pressure and it hurts then the bird may be stressed
I'm watching this right now as my albino ring neck is shredding my phone case and I was wondering if you forgot the albino on3 or if they aren't actually a proper ring neck
My uncles a breeder. He gave me two of a pair that produced six chicks. Their violet and weaning right now. I don't have a very big cage but it's a cage' none the less it's old though.
Nice litte bird! I also have a ZaZu, but she is a Senegal parrot. I would say, UVB lighting is very benifical for all parrots. Either from an avian light (I recommend Arcadia's range) or through natural sunlight.
In 1996 when I was 13, I got a ringneck but gave him to a family friend in 2000 due to moving out of state. His owner recently passed of covid and yesterday my long lost 26 year old ringneck came to his retirement home. He seems to remember me. What a plot twist
There are also yellow and albino colors as well. I found a green Indian ring neck for about 300 dollars. I'm planning on getting one and am doing tons of research. Of course I gotta ask my mom first but I'm planning on paying for almost everything myself. My dad even offered to split the cost with me
Hello, I recently got a ring neck and she is 6 months old but she does not have a long tail like your bird, I thought maybe because she is a baby that’s why she hasn’t grown it but your bird was 12 weeks old here. Do you think the previous owner cut her tail or some Indian ring neck birds grow their long tail later on? She is a indian lacewing ringneck.
I received my Indian ringneck for free from a family friend. He was rescued because he was being abused. He only has one foot and even after 2years he still will not let me touch him but he will take treats out on my hand and talk to me. He has started saying thank you and I love you. I also was told he was around 20 years old
Hello, I have a 10 months age Indian ringneck, I bought it 3 monts ago. But it is so quiet. how can I do the exercises for melodic chirp. or should I wait more time.
Would you think Budgies and Indian ring necks could get along ?? I have a budgie really wanting a ringneck they will be housed seperate but I’d like them to be friends could it happen ??
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I got my blue boy for $35 in Australia 10 years ago. He was orphaned and came to me at 3 weeks old so I hand raised him,he thinks he’s human. He has free run of my house, loves going for drives and is well known at the local beach and cafes.
that's so cool!
@Mustiboi Salman same here, they are approximately 400 dollars the pair
Catie Loufau where did u buy him?
I live in aus na call the ones I have looked at are only $100 to $120 each
Bruh £300
I had a female Indian and a male African Ringneck.
Avian vet doubted they would mate.
Wrong.
First clutch had 1 egg. He lived 30 years.
Second clutch had 4 eggs. All hatched. Two females, two males. Females lived to be 26 & 27 years. I still have the two males from that clutch. They just turned 29 in August 2020.
The third clutch had only one egg. Born handicapped. Surgery at 2 weeks. Slept with me every night if his life. Only lived eight years, but he had the BEST life.
I couldn't stop laughing at how much he would try to bite mine does the exact thing
haha yea he needs to bite everything
I wouldn't worry about the biting. It takes a couple of months but if you firmly tell your bird no and walk away from the bird and ignore it they get the idea pretty quickly they can't bite you. It took me about 2 months to train my macaw not to bite and he's really good about it now. I also got an Amazon a few months ago and he was a biter when I got him but he's pretty much stopped. So with good training you can stop biting pretty easily with a exotic bird. be firm but gentle. consistent.
@@WickensWickedReptiles You look more handsome once you grew back your hair 😊😊
@@jmdenison is biting worse for cockatoos because whenever I watch Rebecca Stout's channel they always seem to have constant problems with him biting and they can never seem to train him out of it or at the very least not that we know of. Are cockatoos just more aggressive than other parrots?
Yo same
Teflon! Nobody ever mentions Teflon, non stick frying pans kill small birds.
Gorgi Gibson the smell?
Erick Saldate, The fumes
I just googled it ,thank you for saying it !I have a parrot & from now on i will keep him as far away as possible from the kitchen when I cook
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about how do you train a parrot to talk try Tarbally Parrot Lessons Tactics (just google it ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my mate got cool success with it.
Teflon is awful for many reasons anyways. It is just better to use ceramic or cast iron
When you said $500-$1100 i was stunned omg. I ended up buying my year old female grey Indian ringneck for around $200 which included her cage, toys and feeding bowls (the cage is pretty similar to the one you showed in this video) and I know this is a really good deal since her old owners wanted to get rid of her fast but even the baby green ringnecks at my local pet shop are only $90. Maybe it’s because of the area you live in but it really shocked me that they were that expensive near you!!!
welcome to Canada where everything is insane expensive..
Where do you live? In Chicago the Indian ringnecks are running from $500 to $1,000 but those are for the fancier colors such as Violet blue a lace wing and teal
In Chennai 8$✓✓✓✓500₹
In Poland i paid 80$ for the 1 yr Old male (olive colour)
Damn! You’re so lucky, where I live they are on average $1,500/$2,000 🇨🇦
I WANT ONE SO BAD 🥰
I am getting mine in six weeks, which is why I’m watching this video and I’ve been spending the last eight months bonding with her at the pet store. The only reason why I haven’t picked her up yet is because she’s expensive but I just talked to the pet store today and said that I think it would actually be detrimental to this bird to go to somebody else because we bonded. They agreed to let me do a payment plan and I get to take her home as soon as she’s paid off and I can’t wait. I’m going to visit her today.
I’m getting a ringneck in a few weeks hopefully :D
awesome!
Did you get the bird?
I got mine yesterday😁😁
so jealous :( enjoy though!
Mustiboi Salman is yours wild or did it get wild so keep biting you
Im getting one of these cuties in about 2 weeks from a friend. He's is about 28 years old and I know absolutely nothing about them because I'm used to owning cockatiels and conures. This was so helpful!
I went to a bird store and seen a beautiful ring neck that I bonded with, that’s why I’m looking into this video 😂
that's so cool!
Wickens Wicked Reptiles yer it is. I was actually thinking about getting a green cheek but now I’m not sure 🤔😂 ring neck or green cheek?
I accidentally did the same thing at a pet store by my house and I literally am getting her in a couple weeks because honestly, I think her going to anybody else would be stupid
I’m getting a yellow Indian ringneck soon! We got her for $250 and She’s 6 weeks atm. I can’t wait to bring her home
I would recommend watching 'Bird Tricks' videos, they have 30 years combined experience in bird training, but also have worked with avian vets for the best meal plans for them, and bird toys so your bird gets the best all around life. (my opinion, always do your research as you say)
I’m saving up for one they are such wonderful goofy birds
mine learned how to sneeze today... I guess my allergies must be that bad, haha
Wickens Wicked Reptiles haha my cockatiel sneezes all the time
Look up bluffing... I can tell you from experience they dont bluff its a bite.. 🤦♀️
I know it's none of my business to tell you what to do and what not to do.
But it's best to adopt one from a shelter.
The animal trading insdustry is mostly a nasty business in which they most of the times put profit before animal health.
@@batdog12100 it takes forever to adopt from a shelter
After weeks of research and months of saving I bought my first IRN just a few days ago. She’s 6 months old so her favourite food is very much my fingers and she hasn’t yet built up the courage to go more than a metre from her cage. I love her colouration as she is blue/violet on her body, has splashed of greenish yellow and has a yellowish green head. They definitely need lots of attention, lots of toys and since she’s a baby, lots of patience.
Love birds really love fingers and ears. My one was orphanaged so iv had her since she was little. Iv been looking to by a blue ring neck for a couple of years
I have 3 parrots, two belong to my mother. We have one green cheek, one African grey and a blue and gold macaw. I think Indian ringnecks are beautiful and absolutely adorable! I've been doing research and this video is pretty helpful so far! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing!
Hey Brother, very nice video for first-timers and I like that you hard-sold the amount of attention they absolutely require, this is no
Finch, not even a Cockatiel, in terms of independence, they need playtime with you, time on your shoulder/chest, all the toys in the
world won't replace the fact that someone in the house will become Zazu's mate unless you get a female. Not many species will
actually choose a human mate. One minor correction, ALL wild Indian Ringnecks are Green, the only ones in the wild that are other
colors were from being lost by owners. The unique colors were artificially introduced by human breeders. Nice work.
0:35 that is so bloody true. They also love eating my earrings
haha Zazu is a muncher
Yes you will find that you cannot wear sequin clothing around them earrings or anything bright and shiny. I actually made a cover for my earrings and necklaces until my bird got the idea not to munch on those. But be very careful around birds if you have hoop earrings cuz they can rip those out of your ears And ruin your piercing job
Same!!!
@@birdclawslife4027 be careful with earrings around birds, they have been known to rip off dangle type earring and hoop earrings and ruin your pierced earring hole by ripping it open. yikes! I often have to take off my earring around my precious bird, my necklace too. I did make a bird protector device for earring and necklace, it's pretty funny looking tho.
And all types of Jewellery, zippers, sunglasses, spectacles, etc 😊
In my area generally there are only green ring necks and they do really make very sweet sounds. It's a pleasure hearing them in the evening. Even I have a ringneck which accidentally fell from it's best during a storm and since then it's with me and he is very talkative . I don't know why he still bites me , I had him when he was barely a month old I guess.
Thank you so much I’m getting an Indian ringneck for my birthday which is coming up and I’m so excited this has been my dream bed I have been a budgie owner for 4 years, I’ve been trying to find so many videos for research and this helped a lot thank you
Happy birthday!!
Wtf Ringnecks are around 40$ in Hungary! I never knew they were so expensive in some countries.
yeah they are very expensive here
Is Michigan they $700!
I paid 750 for mine I get him in a week!
I am frm India and I got 2 of em in 3$ :l
Mine are 100$
Thanks for the video. My blue ringneck walked into my garage a couple of months ago, partly clipped. I waited to see if any neighbors put up a lost bird sign but that never happened. So I bought him/her a 200 dollar cage like yours. My Eclectus doesn't like it but he'll get over it. Sweet bird except for the loud chirping.
it’s illegal in germany where I live to keep them alone. They NEED a partner, like all parrots. But somehow still a lot of people keep all kinds of parrots solitary..
Well it depends on you. I have a ringneck and since I work only 5 hours a day I have more than enough time on my hands to give my ringneck attention. But if your at work all the time then they will need a partner
I have a parrot alone. But I'm home alot due to sickness and not being in school for very long. So I have a LOT of free time.
i fell bad for this
@Polina B. G. Yes it would be best to get another irn. But there's no guarantee that they will get a long.
PREACH. Idk what it is with people overseas mistreating birds like this. The rat community grew out of this, most people now know that a human will never substitute same-race companions, but the bird community is just to stuck in "it bonds with me". It's a shame
Of course your bird bonds with you if you are the only option. Wild parrots live in HUGE colonies and those that don't live in groups until the mate for live. The NEED other birds, it's literally all they do, socialize, fly and make noise.
In case you didn't know, Germany actually has wild ringneck parakeet colonies, that grew from escaped pets.
Someone in my area just had a housing change so i'm offering to adopt their 11 month old blue girl that needs a new forever home. i've been waiting for the rigjt bird to come along, and these are such precious little guys
so great to hear!
Awesome video Adam as always! I love all animals so keep these ones coming😁
More to come!
This is a really informative video👍🏻 I don’t know if anyone will see this but if you are thinking about getting an Indian ring neck I beg you to reconsider. If you buy an Indian ring neck from a baby that bird will grow extremely attached to you which means when you leave the room they will scream. They will CONSTANTLY want to be with you so if you’re trying to do something like do your makeup, do some writing, play video games you will not be left alone. Before I got mine I was so in love with peoples birds online but now I have had one for 2 years they are extremely hard work. I wish I was exaggerating but I can not stress enough how hard these birds are to entertain and take proper care off.
I prefer cockatiels but Indian Ringnecks are cool too!
they are very cool for sure
I have both they are best mates
Thank you for the valued information.... I am adopting a blue boy from a rescue and am pretty excited. That is always an option for folks.... so excited ~ ~~ Love from Lakeside... Phoebe
Thank you this helped I am getting one on Sunday I already did a lot of research but this helped
I hope you and your new birb become best buds
your ringneck is so cute! I am getting a green one from a breeder in Florida. cost is $350, but with the shipping it goes up to $500. You’re absolutely right about how it depends on the area. I live in Texas and if I bought from the breeder here that I also got my sun conure from, I would have to pay for $900 just for a green one. Very expensive for no reason.
We got our for $700 it was $800 but there was a discount the one on my pfp is a Quaker parrot not a Indian ring neck
Yay, I'm the second person to view this video!
And the first to hit like!
thanks so much for watching!
Amazing that I found your old video about this bird!
I'm getting one in two weeks from my local amazing reptile store!
It costs only 200€ in my country Finland tho 😆 FINALLY some animal that costs less than in north america!
Here my normal BCI costed 200€ (about 170 dollars) normal leopard gecko 100€ (about 80 dollars) and my wild type beardie 160€ so reptilea are way more expensive!
Birds tho, they cost way less here 🦜
This bird has been my dream for a few years now as my last parrot died some 10 years ago and I really miss having birds, this species I have not owned before.
wowza
The biting is also likely a result of Zazu coming into his "bluffing" age, 4 mos - 1 yr when Ringnecks are inherently more aggressive and require much more patience than any other time in their lives. It's kinda like an Elephant in musk.
I just got two turquoise, a month old, male and female under 1500 for both. I'm hand feeding them.. Traveled 16 hrs. Worth it. Israel bird store in orange city Florida. They were great. Plan to get a violet ringneck when these babies turn one.
nice!
I have a Quaker parrot and I recently got an Indian ringneck, the question is there any tips or tricks to get them to like each other?
Not too sure on this one but I wish you luck
Shower together with the both of them, showers are a wonderful way to get a bird to like another. It’s what helped me tame my lovebird. A shower can do wonderful things for a flock 😋
You might also want to mention that birds also need a wide spectrum or birdie light to make sure that they get their vitamin D3 during the winter. During the summer when it's nice outside they should be outside in the bright sunlight for about 15 minutes to a half hour. This is true for people too except for weekend take D3 supplements. Without D3 it's difficult for birdie to absorb many nutrients including calcium. Make sure your booty is properly clipped but the best thing to do is to simply flight train them or put them in a harness
I used to have a speaking ringed neck parrot when I was 10 and he used to have normal chat with me but unfortunately he died as he ate chewing gum and it blocked his wind pipe and unfortunately died but I am looking to buy new one now after 5 years 😔 😢 can you please tell where to buy new one
How come did he even come close to chewing gum?
I subbed because I love Indian ringneck Parakeets and I love ball pythons. It's is cool that you love both birds and snakes just like I do.
all creatures ate fascinating
My son has a yellow ringneck, called Custard!
Captain Custard :)
Ann Holmes 2 year old ring necks have rings
My lutino cockatiel has the same name!
@@izzi839 wow, coincidence! X x
I literally dying for a yellow irn🤣
Adam, I used to watch a lot of your videos about reptiles, as I still keep some... Now I'm working my way into Parrots. I searched IRN, and immediately clicked when I saw your face. Looking forward to this journey, and thanks for the upload!
Thank you soo much for the tips! I am actually getting one very soon :)
Nice! glad this helped
They come in yellow too! My boy is just over 2 yo now and got his ring at about 18 months. They get a beautiful flame red / orange ring with a white edge.
wicked!
My male green indian ring neck started talking finally at 11mths...my Ringo can say How do u? I Love u! Kiss me! He is an attention seeker. I got mine at $220...I'm from Singapore..
Can't wait until Zazu starts to speak
Mine was $350 😥
That’s so awesome
Mustiboi Salman dANG Ima come over and get one except its corona 😭
I got mine at $8 😂
Thank you for this video! I'm really wanting to get a Indian ringneck. And this video helped me a lot with tips to keep my birdie happy and healthy once I do become a parrot parent.
my ring neck goes ham when he sees popcorn, he wont stop screaming till he gets to eat the popcorn
haha hilarious
My male blue IRN is 7. They normally start developing their ring at around 2 years. You should feed them lots of vegetables & only a little fruit. You also need to be careful about having other species of birds with IRNs. If they are raised together that's fine but they will often get jealous if you get another parrot after some years. I got a Conure 2 years after having my IRN & they don't get along. The Conure picks on the IRN & as a consequence he has become a little aggressive. You are right that they require lots of attention. My IRN cost $120.00 as he is a blue. In Australia only the IRNs with colour mutations are between $500-$1000.
Is ringneck suit me if I live in an apartment?
perhaps, do your neighbors like singing birds?
Personally I have never been a bird guy but it was a well put togather video, and Zazoo (great name) is a very attractive bird. I never heard of the Indian ringneck, but if I did get a bird he would be a good pick. Have a great day guys.
Actually It's color is a variation. It's natural color is green
thanks so much for watching
Awesome video- a couple of things:birds need 12-14 hours uninterrupted sleep per night. Many people use a sleeper cage in another room (my IRN has a sleeper cage in the laundry).
Food wise, a good pellet like Tops pellets are great at night time. In the morning they should have what is often known as “chop”. It’s basically heaps of veggies, legumes, and grains.
Seed and fruit should be reserved for treats. They really shouldn’t have much seed- it is full of fat and can cause nastys like fatty liver disease.
They’re an amazing pet. Recommend Birdtricks TH-cam channel.
good stuff, thanks for watching
Yep expensive I bought my green boy for $860. I would have paid the 1500$ for the blue one but it was a girl and I truly wanted to start with a boy. Great video
Love from India bro 😍😊
I have a green Indian Ringneck and its my fourth parrot.
3 parrots before were all alexandrine which were more friendly than ringneck(2.5 years).
My ringneck is a bit aggressive so please make a video explaining how to tame a ringneck
Love from Canada dude!
I've had parakeets and a senegal, and my ringnecks have been VERY different from my other birds. It has taken time and patience to build a relationship of trust with them and to create boundaries. The main thing is to never force a bird. It is very hard to earn back their trust... try to make your interactions positive, rewarding good behaviors instead of punishing bad behaviors. Punishing birds doesn't work. It took probably a solid year to really win over my two ringnecks (maybe it was slower because I had two instead of one "immersed" in human culture), but now I have two very curious and social boys who rarely if ever bite and are friendly to just about anyone they meet once they have a chance to observe for a bit and get comfortable.
I’m getting a pair of ringnecks and I’m super excited!
nice!
Bird Tricks is a great channel to learn to look after parrots properly.
Please don't feed you Indian Ringneck seeds and nuts like this person says, they should only be fed as treats. Primarily veges and pellets should be fed, with some grains and beans (watch Bird Tricks for more info).
(I have had a ringneck for 15 years, I've learnt a lot over the years)
Seeds and nuts are what the pellets are made of...
@@WickensWickedReptiles I'm sure some are, but the good ones aren't.
@@WickensWickedReptiles no they are not. Had you actually tried to learn about your bird rather than make a bogus care guide after one week of keeping you'd know this. Also your bird has been hand reared which is why it's more expensive.
+1 for Birdtricks.
FWIW pellets have some seeds but they also have a tonne of other things.
Their diet should be like 50-60% chop (check out the Birdtricks explanation for what should go in it. Make it in bulk and freeze it), 30-40% pellet and 10% or so nuts and seeds (which are given as a reward).
Also don’t take the IRNs bluffing phase personally. They can get super hormonal as well in spring. Mine is just settling down now about 2 months into spring in Australia.
Seeds in moderation to avoid fatty liver disease, that’s all.
They are the absolute best parrot. My fav by far!
I'm visiting my possible future ringneck in 2 days 💕
Also.. 2000 dollars? Thats Australian $2950!! Mines going to be $200 AUD thats about $135USD
Also realised you said $1000, would still be nearly $2000aud
here in Canada $1000 is avg. I guess in Australia you are much closer to wild IRNs
@@WickensWickedReptiles That is true i guess
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"He eats with his feet"
The Birb: "Well now im not doing it anymore"
Basically
I didn’t do any research and bought a 9month old, all he does is bites, he’s never been tamed
wow
Wickens Wicked Reptiles how do u tame it because I tried so hard and it just runs away from me :(
Excellent video, as a parrot owner of many years, i just wish this quality if informative videos was available back in the day. Just a tip on nutrition, your best bet is pellet based diet complimented ofc with the vegs abd fruits on the side. Avoid seed mixtures as they re mostly fat and carbs, especially since parrots pick the tastiest and fattiest seeds xD. Anyway, godspeed sir, new subscriber.
lots of pellets contain synthetics though
@@popiesmith2359 in the past yeah. But certain companies have evolved the recipies and its only fruit plus some added vitamins (no coloring etc). I won't name them here cause i ain't paid by them lol
So glad to see he's not clipped.
no way, he flies around like a crazy birb
im geting one for my birthday next week ,thanks @Wickens Wicked Reptiles
woooooooo!
i just brought home my 25 day old ringneck. im so in love
awesome!
How is he now?
Oh wow while doing some IRN research i wasnt expecting a video to pop up from you, how neat!
ehhhh
Omg I have a purple.female heeeellppp, constant screaming my first bird, hormonal female my vet said she's in love with me so every time I leave the room etc screams,, I'm learning I'm not a bird person
Zazu now likes to scream a lot, we call it singing, to be nice haha
michelle lanca they are flock birds and also very smart. They crave time with you and also stimulation because they are so smart and also do not function as single birds in the wild. Let him be with you. You will be rewarded.
Thank you for a great care guide for these lovely birds. However, if you;ll forgive me. you left out a very important thing: these highly intelligent birds are superb escape artists. Here in Paris (France not Texas) we've had a breeding populationin our parks and gardens for more then twenty years and in London, where I'm from, the 'wild' population has been growing since the 1960s. They're enchanting chattering away in the trees but they are out-competing our native songbirds.
Did I cut the part out about the invasive populations? Shoot! I didn’t know about the Paris and London populations though, interesting
Not "can cohab" They live in flocks and you should totally get another. It's illegal to keep them alone in several countries, for that reason. 😁 They should absolutely be kept at least two. It's important for their mental health. Birds that are kept alone are more prone to plucking, also they start to see you as their partner. But you can't fullfill their sexual requirements and that can lead to sexual frustration and also plucking and depression. Some even self harm to the point that they're bloody.
If your little ringneck is hand reared I reccommend giving him a partner as soon as possible. I will link some research down below as soon as I have access to a computer.
Also, since you live in canada, I don't know where in canada you live but if you live more up north, or even the middle you should have a UV lamp for the winter. 💜
Edit: I'm so happy you haven't had his wings clipped though. ❤
Also hand reared parrots don't learn bite inhibition. So hand reared parrots bite harder and more.
Untame parrots definitely need to live in large aviaries with others to be happy, but introducing a new parrot to a normal sized human home with a tame parrot who is bonded to a human and already gets all the mental and physical stimulation and social interaction they need, risks one killing the other (especially if one or both are Indian Ringneck females) and doesn't usually add to their overall well-being as two randomly paired parrots often merely tolerate each other anyway. It can work if you do lots of research and do it all right and manage to pair up birds who actually like each other, but it often CAUSES happy parrots to for example start plucking, to feel sexually frustrated as one bird wants the other but not vice versa, to be jealous, to guard each other so much they begin to hate their humans and refuse to ever leave their cage again, and more.
@@compulsiverambler1352 No parrot gets the social interaction they NEED from a human. I'm sorry but that is a falsehood to make us feel better about keeping parrots alone.
Yes you are right, you should not pair a female parrot of ANY kind with another female. Although there are cases of gay birds that only want a partner of the same sex.
Introducing a partner can be a hard task but it's a task we should absolutely go through. Because we need to keep the birds happy and let them have as much natural behaviour in our homes as possible. It's a privilege to keep them and if we keep them we should do it right!
Birds are NOT EASY To keep the right way but they get thrown around in the pet trade because of how smart/cute and social they are.
Parrots can indeed start to guard eachother especially in breeding season and when they guard eggs and young.
But if you train properly with your parrots you will not experience that. You will be a trusted individual, a part of their flock but not a replacement for other birds. Because it is IMPOSSIBLE for us to replace another bird and keep our birds without faulty behaviour if we are the only thing interacting with it. Especially if we work during the day. Birds are even more social than us having their partner around almost 24/7.
You DON’T NEED A PARTNER FOR YOUR BIRD
@@humannt3374 YES YOU DO
I just got a ringneck in Chicago a beautiful bright lime green and she was $250. I got her from midnight parrots and the bird is beautiful. I got her at the bird show and Chicago is currently selling them on the north side for about $500
not a bad price at all
Uuuuuhhhh, they have a tendency to scream. So these are not ideal birds for situations where your neighbours might make noise complaints. Not as loud as a cockatoo or a macaw but ear piercing pitch. Definitely do research.
The scream is usually a problem for those in the same room, not neighbours, as the tone is painful but it's not as loud as it feels like it is when you're up close. Lots of IRNs live in flats whose neighbours never hear the screaming, including mine. :)
They do scream a bit but not super loud, maybe if you share a wall with your neighbor you may have an issue.
FridayKetchup Man I got lucky, my ring neck hardly screams and only does it at noon and at a lower volume but he makes other noises like growls, squeaks, tunes.
VeoSkrill - I live in an area in east coast Australia that has a thriving wild bird population, so my Floyd flock calls his buddies. Ranging from magpies, butcher birds, rosellas, minors and cockatoos of various sub species. Most of the time it’s happy screaming, but super loud.
Also I just realised, everything you read about neighbours hearing or not hearing birds is going to be affected by the building material, size and shape of your and your neighbours' homes. Different regions of the world and even different regions of the same country build places very differently.
I was a bit surprised to hear how expensive these birds have gotten, but I'm kind of glad. I regret that I bought one, somewhat impulsively, when I was in my early twenties. I think I paid about $30 for it. It was not a good choice for me at the time and if it had been more expensive, I might have re-considered. Parrots just don't make good pets for most people and far too many people get one without really considering just what a commitment it is.
My ringneck can't stop biting everyone's ears.
same
You gotta tell them no 🤣🤣 before they get the lobe turn your head really fast look at them and firmly say no. My lovebird use to only wanna attack my ears now she rarely even tries
@@madeyalookc5319 Thank you so much!! I've been doing this and now he doesn't bite my ears.
I'm from India and I want to tell everyone that favourite food of Indian ringneck are
1- Guava (can eat 24×7)
2- Green chilly
3- Anjeer
4- rice cooked in milk
thanks for adding this
Woah, that is so expensive. I just got a blue female, 8 weeks old, for $200 from a breeder.
Here in Canada everything is expensive
i live in ksa ..i got 1 for 400 rials.....thats like 125 dollars.....they got u good mate ....
My dude... You forgot yellow
yes
Guys the ringneck isnt biting his ear although it may seem like it. In the wild ringnecks preen their partners and that is what he is doing. But if it hurts and the bird is applying pressure and it hurts then the bird may be stressed
I feel like reptile owner usually get a parrot
I mean there just lizards that scales have evolved
He’s a big feathery snek with wings
Gotta love Zazu's demand for attention 😂 😂 😂 Same as my Kiki
he's insane!
He completely forgot about one of the most popular colors of them, yellow!
Lindsay Lucas oh shoot! I totally did!
The original color is green although, every other color is a variation
@@shamshadzubair3442 I know that, but I was just saying that yellow is a very popular color
And white...
I have followed your channel for a year now and just found you have an IRN!!!! Me too!!! Georgy Girl!!! She is badddd and sassy!!!!
I'm watching this right now as my albino ring neck is shredding my phone case and I was wondering if you forgot the albino on3 or if they aren't actually a proper ring neck
guy said morphs like it’s a reptile 😂 that made me laugh. awesome video though
Theyre so cute!! i go to the local park to feed the green ones they eat apples from our hands and sunflower seeds!! i will be getting one soon 🥰
Sounds great! that's awesome
Oh what a pretty baby!
More on diet?
I’m hesitant to get any parrot until I get a good grip on their diets 😊
Very pretty baby ❤️❤️❤️
Watch bird tricks and parrots r us for that.
Beautiful bird! Outstanding video!
thanks so much for watching
My uncles a breeder. He gave me two of a pair that produced six chicks. Their violet and weaning right now. I don't have a very big cage but it's a cage' none the less it's old though.
amazing
I got rescued a wild ringnecked.. and here i am still doin the research..
wicked!
Thank you because I just got my ringNeck today for my birthday
Hello! I was planning on getting 2 Indian ringnecks. I was wondering what the cage measurements should be to keep them comfortable?
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What a beautiful soft colour!
It really is!
Nice litte bird! I also have a ZaZu, but she is a Senegal parrot. I would say, UVB lighting is very benifical for all parrots. Either from an avian light (I recommend Arcadia's range) or through natural sunlight.
Thanks for the tips!
Zazu havers unite
would you recommend getting a Indian ring neck since im saving up for one?
I mean personally, no. But I'm not really a bird guy. this IRN belongs to my girlfriend
Would a fruit mix with fruits and veg mixed into it be ok? I can’t find pellets in any pet shop near me
In 1996 when I was 13, I got a ringneck but gave him to a family friend in 2000 due to moving out of state. His owner recently passed of covid and yesterday my long lost 26 year old ringneck came to his retirement home. He seems to remember me. What a plot twist
Awwww how is doing now
There are also yellow and albino colors as well. I found a green Indian ring neck for about 300 dollars. I'm planning on getting one and am doing tons of research. Of course I gotta ask my mom first but I'm planning on paying for almost everything myself. My dad even offered to split the cost with me
Hello, I recently got a ring neck and she is 6 months old but she does not have a long tail like your bird, I thought maybe because she is a baby that’s why she hasn’t grown it but your bird was 12 weeks old here. Do you think the previous owner cut her tail or some Indian ring neck birds grow their long tail later on? She is a indian lacewing ringneck.
I received my Indian ringneck for free from a family friend. He was rescued because he was being abused. He only has one foot and even after 2years he still will not let me touch him but he will take treats out on my hand and talk to me. He has started saying thank you and I love you. I also was told he was around 20 years old
they can be temperamental
Hello, I have a 10 months age Indian ringneck, I bought it 3 monts ago. But it is so quiet. how can I do the exercises for melodic chirp. or should I wait more time.
Hahaha I was lucky with my previous one. Didn't bite my ear. XD
No seed mix at all. Only pellets. Seeds are to be used as treats. It's called bluffing the biting you mentioned. They all do this.
I got my violet $750 💵 dollars love it!💜
Hi I’m thinking of getting a ring neck and I would be thinking of introducing it to my current Baraband female parrot would this be a good idea?
Thank you! I am getting one on my 9th birthday! This was so helpful,
Glad it was helpful!
Would you think Budgies and Indian ring necks could get along ?? I have a budgie really wanting a ringneck they will be housed seperate but I’d like them to be friends could it happen ??
They have a big size difference so I'd be very careful. I'm not sure how they would get along. Not something I would try myself.