You have such a calming voice and kind soul😇😇😇...sure it didn't take Ricco long to see the goodness in you.🥰🥰🥰 Hugs to both of you...have a wonderful day!🦋🦋🦋
I had a Ringneck Dove , once . My girlfriend rescued him , as a fledgling , from a momma cat and kittens , who had already pulled out his tail feathers , and he appeared battered , but not bitten . She put him in a big dog crate (all she had) and headed to my house for the weekend , and we put him in an empty room I had and pretty much left him alone to , hopefully, get over the shock . After we appeared a few times over the next 2 days to leave a little water and food , speaking softly and moving slowly , he didn't "freeze" anymore . ( Let me tell y'all , I never had a pet bird , never wanted a bird in a cage , but as the vid points out , think from the bird's pov . The size difference. And just use common sense ... a bird that doesn't know you doesn't want to grabbed hold of , their wings pinioned , and petted like a puppy ! In nature , remember , their existence depends on not being grabbed and pinioned. You will notice , I think , birds DEFINITELY check out any new item or moved item in the house , their environment , for safety !) I don't want to write a book here .... but we were gonna nurse Birdie back to health for a few weeks (he WAS a fledgling, so ready to be on his own .... the cats must have got him on his maiden voyage before he could regain the safety of bush and low branch .) So , essentially we were waiting on his feathers to grow back and set him free , which took about 3 weeks . Sooooo , 19 years later , my good friend and I parted , as we all must do in time and I loved that little bird as much as any dog I ever had or friend I've known . He never tried to fly away though door's had been inadvertently left open in easy reach , and I would often go to my side door to look at the Sunsets with Birdie on my shoulder ! And he never once tried to get away . Why would he ? We were best friends . 2 years gone and it still hurts
I am amazed to see your own bonding with Ricco! So glad to see Ricco calmly sitting in front of you displaying 100% Trust in yourself. And Ricco a well behaved boy…as always!!!! Winning a Pet’s Trust is all that matters and very interesting Tip you mentioned is Over Bondingi..! Thanks for this beautiful Video giving out important Tips!!! Good night Ricco n Mom!!😴🦜🙏
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🥰. I’m glad you found the tip at the end interesting. I get so many questions on this so I thought I’d add it in. Thank you for always being so supportive. Have a good nights rest 😊❤️
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Patch & Molly can definitely trust me because when I first got them I don't think they were properly trained or something like that. But now Patch can do a few tricks without me telling him to do it such as sit pretty, hi-5 and play dead. Molly trusts me because she knows that she is going to get lots of snuggles :)
Hi Ricco! Thanks to you and your Mom for the video. Jack and I need to work on having him return to his cage when it's bedtime or time for me to go run errands. Jack will be traveling with me this weekend. Wish me luck! ♥️♥️♥️
I really love and enjoy watching your videos with Rico. I always learn something new and I really appreciate how you explain and you’re manner of your voice is it’s very calming and enjoyable to just listen to and to learn from. I currently don’t own a parrot I do keep finches and doves but I have a future hope to have a parrot companion or two maybe in the future. I’m simply trying to learn as much as I can before I make that step. Thank you so much for your excellent and practical advice I will continue to watch your channel.
Aww thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🥰. I think you will do great, especially if you’ve already owned finches and doves. Any parrot will be lucky to have a home with you ❤️
Hi Ricco and Ricco's Mom.what a wonderful video.Their should be more bird parents like Ricco's Mom.My angel loves oranigic Apples.Ricco reminds me of my angel.Riccos yellow feathers are beautiful.my angel loves to eat when I eat my food.you have a wonderful weekend with the adorable Ricco a big like from me
I have just adopted a seven year old neglected male ringneck that is very bitey..he must feel my fear and he loves to climb up my clothes but bites my face hard..the worst habit is his foot fetish and he just spends time chasing feet around the floor which is dangerous..we have to hide our hands…I really am at a loss..he is sweet and happy, talking but hasn’t learned to play with toys….i am working one on one with him but wow, he is like a put bull.
Aww thank you for rescuing him. It does take time to build trust, perhaps the previous owners caused him to bite. As difficult as it is try not to react to his bit as it will teach him it’s like a game lol. If he is biting your face don’t allow him on your shoulder and just put him down each time, hopefully overtime he will learn that this behaviour is not tolerated.
Mine as soon as we open or get near his cage.its not shy at all. It run fast to bite anyone. I think its to spoil. It has food, water and toys and treats. Still bites anyone.
You have such good things to let others Know how to be with a bird, sooo good , really.. 🥰 You have a good voice speaking , were you a teacher maybe, would be great ! 💓😊 Give Ricco a pet for me 🤗 ( So nice to see your videos after going on not good and have to about argue, awful things ) Love yours alot ! 💖💫✨
Thank you so much for all the positive feedback, I really appreciate it. I actually think my voice is terrible, but thank you lol. I’ve never done teaching, but I’ll take that as a huge compliment 😊. Thank you for always being so supportive ❤️
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn oh for sure I really think a lot of you and your Ricco and it's just wonderful to see good animal videos , and your voice is really nice as you are ! 🥰💓💫✨
I can't get my ringneck to come out of his cage but my stepson and husband have absolutely No problem getting him to hop on their hand and be in the house. I spent a Lot of money on this bird and it's very timid I only get 8 hours a day at home before I have to work and the guys have a better bond than I do
Have you tried with treats? Is your bird a male or female? I do find that sometimes the females tend to take more to males and visa versa. Also how long have you had your bird for? It took me 1 year before Ricco actually accepted head scratches and sometimes they never do.
Your welcome. Just give him time, he will start to trust you over time. It took me 1 year to get Ricco to fully trust me. Don’t give up, it just takes time 😊
Just make sure that your bird is able to spend time alone, playing, resting , in the cage etc and not always be dependent on you. It’s not an exact time, but you want them to be able to do things that don’t always involve you. Hope that helps 😊
I have a indian ringneck and we've had him for 5 months, he's around 9 months old and he knows how to step up, but the problem is that whenever he's on my finger or if he's not near his cage he immediately wants to go back in his cage. What do i do?
Sounds like he finds his cage a safe space, or it could be that there is something in or around his cage that he may want to go to. Do you have a mirror or a favourite toy that he is attached to?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn he loves to stand on his perch and he loves to chew off the wooden toys lol! I just want us to have a bond, he’s not nippy at all and he’s been very shy since we got him.
@@poisonote8080 Give him time, it’s only been a couple of months. Some birds take a little longer to settle in a different environment. Try to introduce him to as many things as possible at this age, things like everyday sounds and household items that he may be afraid of. Keep in mind every bird is different just like us humans, but it sounds like you are off to a great start at building a bond.
okay thank you for the tip! One more question, when is a good time to train him? I've noticed from his behaviour that he doesn't feel ready, but I also don't want to wait too long as I heard it's harder to train older birds. Any recommendations?
To be honest with you I’m not a fan of harnesses. I’m always worried it can snap off somehow, but that’s just me. I’m sure if you check on TH-cam someone would have made a video about it. It’s always best to desensitize them to anything by having it in sight for a couple of days before introducing them to it. I always recommend treats for any training especially if your bird is food motivated. Hope that helps.
i bought a blue ring neck a day ago thats 4 months and it always flies around the cage trying to get away the first tip is helpful but how do i comfort it so it doesn't go crazy
Congratulations on your baby IRN. Give him time to settle in and get comfortable. Try not to make fast movements when approaching his cage and talk softly. It’s best to sit beside the cage without eye contact so he doesn’t feel threatened. It’s scary for them when they go to a new home. It’s best to keep his cage in a location where he feels safe, I usually recommend a corner that is eye level to you.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn hey I’m on my other account and I can’t thank you enough my bird now comes out it’s cage and is still a bit scared but he doesn’t fly away he just moves away and when he’s not as scared he hops on my finger thanks sooooo much
It’s actually blankets made for dogs and is fleece but I wouldn’t recommend it for all birds especially if they have a tendency to chew blankets. With any material If a bird has a tendency to chew on it, I wouldn’t recommend it .
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Thank you. What would you recommend? I have an IRN and trying to figure out what to pad the top of the cage with as well as the top of the cage door as she likes to perch there and currently it’s just the small cage bar….
@@Mr45special if she chews things it would be best to search for safe natural materials or flat perches as well. Is there a reason you want to place material or is it just for comfort? I covered Ricco’s perch because the bottom seemed uncomfortable and had natural pointy wood that I thought would bother him. He seemed much more comfortable with it once I did. If you do add material just pay attention to make sure she is not biting it, the issue is they can ingest the fibres and it’s very dangerous for them.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Yea she’s a chewer, i just want to give her feet relief from the metal cage bar and it’s small so she has to wrap her little feet around it to balance. I used to have a rope and took it out because she was chewing it and I know those fibers can get stuck in their crop so I’m very careful with what I put in her cage….
@@Mr45special Aww that’s so sweet of you. You could try placing a warm cozy blanket on her cage to see if she does bite it, otherwise try searching online for some other ideas. Are you on Instagram? I can send you some ideas I just got for Ricco . Otherwise try searching Seagrass tents for birds. I got some cute ones for Ricco and he loves those. They are safe to chew and the one I just ordered was really big that you could place it on her cage or hang it. I’m sure she would love this 🥰
I got an Indian Ringneck like a week ago, but it won't come out of its cage on its own. I took it out of the cage and tried to feed it from my hand and he took food from my palm. But the problem is my bird gets really scared when I try to touch it. it starts biting me. I try to take him in my hand, and he comes into my hand and even goes up to my head but gets scared when I try to stroke its head. He still doesn't wanna come out of his cage on his own. When he's outside the cage, he doesn't seem as scared of me as he does inside his cage. What can I do to make him come to me on his own?
This all takes time and you need to work slowly with your bird to gain his trust. If you force your bird to do something he is not ready for it will make him fearful of you and you will brake the trust you are trying to build. Did you watch the beginning of this video?
@@tanjibareads Just remember to move slowly with him and talk softly. Try putting his favourite food or treat in between the bars of the cage and walk away. Over time you can sit there while he eats the treat in the same way. Once he trusts you enough you can open the cage door and place it in your hand but don’t force him to come out, let him come on his own. Just remember to sit at his level and not stand above his cage. It takes time, but he will start to trust you 🥰
Birds usually bite for many reason such as being afraid, over excited or if they are forced into doing something they don’t Ike what you are doing just to name a few. It’s important to understand why and what is causing your bird to bite.
Aww zebra finches are adorable 🥰. Any bird who can be let out of the cage in a safe area is always a great way to bond and give your bird a great way to enjoy themselves other than the cage. I would definitely recommend you do it in a small safe room without windows and mirrors just to be safe, or have them covered. Hope that helps, good luck.
If you cant give time to do all these things with your bird then sont get one. If you cant accept rejection for an extended amount of time dont get a bird. If you dont like mess dont get a bird. If you dont like noise dont get a bird. If you dont like being bitten sont get a bird. If you get annoyed easy and value your things dont get a bird. If it's the opposite you'll be a perfect bird owner.
What else can I do. She’s slowly talking well just once lol. But she’s always yapping at me lol. She seems sketchy and I don’t like it. Maybe it’s from the pet store I got her from.
Aww she’s probably still trying to adjust, ringneck parrots take a little longer to trust us. How does she act when you put you hands in the cage? Also how does she act when you are near the cage, does she run back to the cage or seem interested in what you are doing? Can you tell me a little more in her behaviour with you. Does she come out of her cage? If she is food motivated, that’s always a great way to gain her trust. Also how old is she? Was she hand fed?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn when i put hands in her cage she moves like she’s scared. When I’m near the cage she’s just kinda stares lol yes she comes out the cage. When i open her cage door she waits till i move away to come out lol then she will climb up and start chirping at me lol. She’s I’m guess about a year now because she was about 4-6 months when I got her in February and NO never hand fed which sucks.
@@sarahw7650 So that’s ok if she wasn’t hand fed. Ricco was but not by me and it still took me one year for him to fully trust me. Indian ringneck parrots do have a tendency to be a bit more skittish when it comes to hands, so she probably just needs more time. She definitely seems like she is interested in you and not afraid, so I would just keep working with her. If she is food motivated use that to your advantage. Just work with her as much as you can. I would start by leaving a treat in the same spot every time without your hands present and slowly start putting your hands where she can see them till eventually they are closer to her each time. It would be the same as introducing her to a new toy or object, you always want to do it from a distance at first. She is still young which is great for you. Is she fully flighted or wing trimmed? Also are you able to pick her up out of the cage? It’s something about hands entering a cage that scares them at times, especially if they are not used to hands. I would also wait till she comes to the door instead of actually putting your hand in, just talk to her and move slowly and pay attention to her body language. If she shows fear just back away and let her come out on her own till she realizes you are just trying to help her. Also always try to be at her level, it’s scary for them when you are standing above them.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn ummm no not trimmed because we just got off lock down from COVID as I’m from Toronto. When i put my hand in her cage to change water she’s skiddish I open the cage n she comes out on her own. But i have to walk away lol. Also when she does come out she goes on top of her cage and yells at me lol so i come back in the room and she goes quiet. I talk to her and whistle and as i do that she looks away lol then i look away and she looks at me then i look at her she looks away. Lol i dnt know if its because shes shy but its like a game i guess lol.
How long have you had him for? Most birds take time to get used to hands, for now I wouldn’t reach in the cage with your hands if it is making him afraid. Gain his trust first with treats and let him come to you at the door, but never force him or you will break the trust.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn he is one year old and also some month he started eating treats now from my hand but he eats it when i put my hand between cages holes if i put my hand in cage he flies away even if i dont do anything
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn also my parents doesnt let me get him outside he is in cage cuz of all poops around the house he is my second bird its ringneck too
@@Daliko123 Aww he needs to come outside a couple hours a day others it’s bad for them mentally and physically. Could you do it in a small room to allow him exercise, they really need.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn i just cant let them outside like a year ago we were letting him outside and he was fedding from my hand when he was outside. But in cage no, now i can feed him in cage too but thats problem i cant let him outside. Im really sad about it i have this parrot already a year and i was trying my best to tame it. Also do u have any advice on when parrot comes out of cage how u can grab him without losing trust
@@pamelasearle5780 8 months is not very long, it took me 1 year for Ricco to allow touches. He could also be going through what’s called the bluffing stages, I have a video up in my playlist about it.
That’s amazing, trust is the most important thing to have with a bird. Many parrots do not like touch or are very wary of hands for some reason. It took me 1 year for Ricco to fully accept touches. I did a video on this, hopefully it can help you out 👉th-cam.com/video/GjOohqEQT9Y/w-d-xo.html
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn hi ..u want believe my parrot is letting me touch his head like...70%..... before whenever he was coming to me i was not taking to him that much...but now as u told whenever he comes near me i speak his name very softly...and move my hand very very slowly towards him....and he let me touch his head....i am so happy....thank you so much..... 😀👍❤️
Ricco sweet talking before bedtime 🥰👉th-cam.com/video/xK5gs0gCXNI/w-d-xo.html
You guys are the best! You are my favorites!❤💕💗
I LOVE your videos! I can't wait for you to make more!❤❤
I love the fact that you also show what it takes to own a pet bird. With any pet it takes commitment and daily care, keep up the great work.
Thank you, I appreciate that 😊❤️
A short poem for Ricco and his mom:-
East or West ....
Ricco and his mom are always the best 💓💓
Very cute!😍😍😍
@@amandaleeborchert3745 thanks😊
Aww this is so beautiful, thank you 🥰
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thank you😊💓
Just look at that doll ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Aww thank you 🥰
You have such a calming voice and kind soul😇😇😇...sure it didn't take Ricco long to see the goodness in you.🥰🥰🥰 Hugs to both of you...have a wonderful day!🦋🦋🦋
That’s so sweet of you to say, thank you so much 🥰. You have a wonderful day as well 😊
Ricco posting a video just simply makes my day 😍❤️
Aww that’s so sweet of you to say, thank you 🥰❤️🥰
Ricco is so cute❤
Ricco is so happy and precious
Thank you so much 🥰
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I had a Ringneck Dove , once . My girlfriend rescued him , as a fledgling , from a momma cat and kittens , who had already pulled out his tail feathers , and he appeared battered , but not bitten .
She put him in a big dog crate (all she had) and headed to my house for the weekend , and we put him in an empty room I had and pretty much left him alone to , hopefully, get over the shock . After we appeared a few times over the next 2 days to leave a little water and food , speaking softly and moving slowly , he didn't "freeze" anymore . ( Let me tell y'all , I never had a pet bird , never wanted a bird in a cage , but as the vid points out , think from the bird's pov . The size difference. And just use common sense ... a bird that doesn't know you doesn't want to grabbed hold of , their wings pinioned , and petted like a puppy ! In nature , remember , their existence depends on not being grabbed and pinioned. You will notice , I think , birds DEFINITELY check out any new item or moved item in the house , their environment , for safety !)
I don't want to write a book here .... but we were gonna nurse Birdie back to health for a few weeks (he WAS a fledgling, so ready to be on his own .... the cats must have got him on his maiden voyage before he could regain the safety of bush and low branch .) So , essentially we were waiting on his feathers to grow back and set him free , which took about 3 weeks .
Sooooo , 19 years later , my good friend and I parted , as we all must do in time and I loved that little bird as much as any dog I ever had or friend I've known . He never tried to fly away though door's had been inadvertently left open in easy reach , and I would often go to my side door to look at the Sunsets with Birdie on my shoulder ! And he never once tried to get away . Why would he ? We were best friends . 2 years gone and it still hurts
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story ❤
I am amazed to see your own bonding with Ricco! So glad to see Ricco calmly sitting in front of you displaying 100% Trust in yourself. And Ricco a well behaved boy…as always!!!! Winning a Pet’s Trust is all that matters and very interesting Tip you mentioned is Over Bondingi..! Thanks for this beautiful Video giving out important Tips!!! Good night Ricco n Mom!!😴🦜🙏
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🥰. I’m glad you found the tip at the end interesting. I get so many questions on this so I thought I’d add it in. Thank you for always being so supportive.
Have a good nights rest 😊❤️
Aww trust is definitely the most important thing in owning any pet :)
It really is 😊
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn In fact trust can also go a long way with people as well as pets :)
@@kathrynnorman2253 I couldn’t agree more .
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Patch & Molly can definitely trust me because when I first got them I don't think they were properly trained or something like that. But now Patch can do a few tricks without me telling him to do it such as sit pretty, hi-5 and play dead. Molly trusts me because she knows that she is going to get lots of snuggles :)
@@kathrynnorman2253 aww that’s so adorable. You obviously have a great bond with the 😊❤️
As usual Ricco steals the show 😍
He always does 😁🥰
Excellent summary. Thanks
Ommmmggg why ricco is sooo cutttttttttttttteeee 🥺👀💖😘
Aww your so kind, thank you 🥰
Tysm my bird finally got on my shoulder. U gained a new subscriber
Aww that’s amazing, so happy for you both 😊
Tysm
U also have fun with ricco
You and Ricco are so lucky to have each other!
I think so, I hope Ricco feels the same 🥰
Nice! Spending time with your parrot(s) and making sure you give them time and their own space is also really important to build trust within them!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for always being so supportive 🥰
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn no problem at all! I love your videos!
@@fauziadurrani9064 Aww thank you 🥰
Watching Ricco, makes me believe in love at first sight 😍🥰
Aww that’s so sweet 🥰. I definitely fell in love with him from the first time I saw him 😊❤️
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn I guess same applies to all of his followers 😍😘
@@DeepakKumar-iq2yd I sure hope so 🥰
Hi Ricco! Thanks to you and your Mom for the video. Jack and I need to work on having him return to his cage when it's bedtime or time for me to go run errands. Jack will be traveling with me this weekend. Wish me luck! ♥️♥️♥️
Don’t worry your not alone, Ricco sometimes gives me a difficult times as well with bedtime and errand time lol.
Good luck and safe travels 😊🥰❤️
Congratulations,u have a new subscriber
Following your video after you answered my question. Really helpful. Thanks a lot!
I hope it helped 🤞
Thank you so much these worked almost instantly!!!!
Aww I’m so glad to hear.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Yes thanks so much!!
Ricco so cute
good morning...thanks for the info...very useful..
My pleasure .
Great ideas and tips!!👍👍🦜🦜🥰🥰
Thank you, I appreciate that 😊❤️
I really love and enjoy watching your videos with Rico. I always learn something new and I really appreciate how you explain and you’re manner of your voice is it’s very calming and enjoyable to just listen to and to learn from. I currently don’t own a parrot I do keep finches and doves but I have a future hope to have a parrot companion or two maybe in the future. I’m simply trying to learn as much as I can before I make that step. Thank you so much for your excellent and practical advice I will continue to watch your channel.
Aww thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🥰. I think you will do great, especially if you’ve already owned finches and doves. Any parrot will be lucky to have a home with you ❤️
Hi Ricco and Ricco's Mom.what a wonderful video.Their should be more bird parents like Ricco's Mom.My angel loves oranigic Apples.Ricco reminds me of my angel.Riccos yellow feathers are beautiful.my angel loves to eat when I eat my food.you have a wonderful weekend with the adorable Ricco a big like from me
Aww that’s so sweet, my Ricco loves apples as well. Looking forward to seeing Alex again. You have a great weekend as well 🥰
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I have just adopted a seven year old neglected male ringneck that is very bitey..he must feel my fear and he loves to climb up my clothes but bites my face hard..the worst habit is his foot fetish and he just spends time chasing feet around the floor which is dangerous..we have to hide our hands…I really am at a loss..he is sweet and happy, talking but hasn’t learned to play with toys….i am working one on one with him but wow, he is like a put bull.
That is pit bull ha ha
Aww thank you for rescuing him. It does take time to build trust, perhaps the previous owners caused him to bite. As difficult as it is try not to react to his bit as it will teach him it’s like a game lol. If he is biting your face don’t allow him on your shoulder and just put him down each time, hopefully overtime he will learn that this behaviour is not tolerated.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thanks…I will be patient …..he is worth it
Mine as soon as we open or get near his cage.its not shy at all.
It run fast to bite anyone. I think its to spoil. It has food, water and toys and treats. Still bites anyone.
How long have you had him for and how old is he?
Ty but I have one problem if I open the cage the bird will fly away
You can get a small leash that goes round leg. Doesn't upset bird at all.
Hi if you don’t mind me asking what colour was Riccos parents🥰 this colour is beautiful🦜💚
You have such good things to let others Know how to be with a bird, sooo good , really.. 🥰 You have a good voice speaking , were you a teacher maybe, would be great ! 💓😊 Give Ricco a pet for me 🤗 ( So nice to see your videos after going on not good and have to about argue, awful things ) Love yours alot ! 💖💫✨
Thank you so much for all the positive feedback, I really appreciate it.
I actually think my voice is terrible, but thank you lol. I’ve never done teaching, but I’ll take that as a huge compliment 😊. Thank you for always being so supportive ❤️
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn oh for sure I really think a lot of you and your Ricco and it's just wonderful to see good animal videos , and your voice is really nice as you are ! 🥰💓💫✨
@@darlene2483 aww thank you so much 🥰
I can't get my ringneck to come out of his cage but my stepson and husband have absolutely No problem getting him to hop on their hand and be in the house. I spent a Lot of money on this bird and it's very timid I only get 8 hours a day at home before I have to work and the guys have a better bond than I do
Have you tried with treats? Is your bird a male or female? I do find that sometimes the females tend to take more to males and visa versa. Also how long have you had your bird for? It took me 1 year before Ricco actually accepted head scratches and sometimes they never do.
Thanks I'm needing it !My bird eats from my hand but still afraid of me and when my hand is near him,he runs away :(
Your welcome. Just give him time, he will start to trust you over time. It took me 1 year to get Ricco to fully trust me. Don’t give up, it just takes time 😊
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Ohh that was a very long way.Of course I'll try your advice :D
Good luck.
A question to the last point. How much is too much?
How to recognize it?
Just make sure that your bird is able to spend time alone, playing, resting , in the cage etc and not always be dependent on you. It’s not an exact time, but you want them to be able to do things that don’t always involve you. Hope that helps 😊
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thank you very much 😊
I have a indian ringneck and we've had him for 5 months, he's around 9 months old and he knows how to step up, but the problem is that whenever he's on my finger or if he's not near his cage he immediately wants to go back in his cage. What do i do?
Sounds like he finds his cage a safe space, or it could be that there is something in or around his cage that he may want to go to. Do you have a mirror or a favourite toy that he is attached to?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn he loves to stand on his perch and he loves to chew off the wooden toys lol! I just want us to have a bond, he’s not nippy at all and he’s been very shy since we got him.
@@poisonote8080 Give him time, it’s only been a couple of months. Some birds take a little longer to settle in a different environment. Try to introduce him to as many things as possible at this age, things like everyday sounds and household items that he may be afraid of. Keep in mind every bird is different just like us humans, but it sounds like you are off to a great start at building a bond.
okay thank you for the tip! One more question, when is a good time to train him? I've noticed from his behaviour that he doesn't feel ready, but I also don't want to wait too long as I heard it's harder to train older birds. Any recommendations?
Where did you get Rico’s plate’s?
The little stainless steel plates?
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Can i do this with a ringbird
Is that a the name of a bird?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn i think Indian ringneck bird
@@tayyabawaseem1941yes you can
Can you please do a video on harness training a IRN.... Thanks in advance 💕🦜😊
To be honest with you I’m not a fan of harnesses. I’m always worried it can snap off somehow, but that’s just me. I’m sure if you check on TH-cam someone would have made a video about it. It’s always best to desensitize them to anything by having it in sight for a couple of days before introducing them to it. I always recommend treats for any training especially if your bird is food motivated. Hope that helps.
i bought a blue ring neck a day ago thats 4 months and it always flies around the cage trying to get away the first tip is helpful but how do i comfort it so it doesn't go crazy
Congratulations on your baby IRN. Give him time to settle in and get comfortable. Try not to make fast movements when approaching his cage and talk softly. It’s best to sit beside the cage without eye contact so he doesn’t feel threatened. It’s scary for them when they go to a new home. It’s best to keep his cage in a location where he feels safe, I usually recommend a corner that is eye level to you.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thank you soo much i am making most of these mistakes i love the content and i will sub and like
@@subclipz Aww thank you. I hope it helps.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn hey I’m on my other account and I can’t thank you enough my bird now comes out it’s cage and is still a bit scared but he doesn’t fly away he just moves away and when he’s not as scared he hops on my finger thanks sooooo much
@@subplayzfn2241 Aww that’s amazing, I’m so happy for the both of you. The trust will get better as time goes on.
Hello, what is the material you use for Ricco’s perches? It looks like felt or velour?
It’s actually blankets made for dogs and is fleece but I wouldn’t recommend it for all birds especially if they have a tendency to chew blankets. With any material If a bird has a tendency to chew on it, I wouldn’t recommend it .
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Thank you. What would you recommend? I have an IRN and trying to figure out what to pad the top of the cage with as well as the top of the cage door as she likes to perch there and currently it’s just the small cage bar….
@@Mr45special if she chews things it would be best to search for safe natural materials or flat perches as well. Is there a reason you want to place material or is it just for comfort? I covered Ricco’s perch because the bottom seemed uncomfortable and had natural pointy wood that I thought would bother him. He seemed much more comfortable with it once I did. If you do add material just pay attention to make sure she is not biting it, the issue is they can ingest the fibres and it’s very dangerous for them.
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Yea she’s a chewer, i just want to give her feet relief from the metal cage bar and it’s small so she has to wrap her little feet around it to balance. I used to have a rope and took it out because she was chewing it and I know those fibers can get stuck in their crop so I’m very careful with what I put in her cage….
@@Mr45special Aww that’s so sweet of you. You could try placing a warm cozy blanket on her cage to see if she does bite it, otherwise try searching online for some other ideas. Are you on Instagram? I can send you some ideas I just got for Ricco . Otherwise try searching Seagrass tents for birds. I got some cute ones for Ricco and he loves those. They are safe to chew and the one I just ordered was really big that you could place it on her cage or hang it. I’m sure she would love this 🥰
I got an Indian Ringneck like a week ago, but it won't come out of its cage on its own. I took it out of the cage and tried to feed it from my hand and he took food from my palm. But the problem is my bird gets really scared when I try to touch it. it starts biting me. I try to take him in my hand, and he comes into my hand and even goes up to my head but gets scared when I try to stroke its head. He still doesn't wanna come out of his cage on his own. When he's outside the cage, he doesn't seem as scared of me as he does inside his cage. What can I do to make him come to me on his own?
This all takes time and you need to work slowly with your bird to gain his trust. If you force your bird to do something he is not ready for it will make him fearful of you and you will brake the trust you are trying to build. Did you watch the beginning of this video?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn yes... I've seen this video many times... Thank you, I'll try harder ☺️
@@tanjibareads Just remember to move slowly with him and talk softly. Try putting his favourite food or treat in between the bars of the cage and walk away. Over time you can sit there while he eats the treat in the same way. Once he trusts you enough you can open the cage door and place it in your hand but don’t force him to come out, let him come on his own. Just remember to sit at his level and not stand above his cage. It takes time, but he will start to trust you 🥰
Took Pino on a car ride today so much fun. Would love an email as I have a couple questions I'd like to run by you if I could.
Aww how exciting. I am on Instagram if you want to DM me.
Mine Is biting me😐
Birds usually bite for many reason such as being afraid, over excited or if they are forced into doing something they don’t Ike what you are doing just to name a few. It’s important to understand why and what is causing your bird to bite.
How much do you beat it?
Don't beat it
Thanks so much! I have a zebra finch, but this video is helping me bond with him. Quick question, do they need to be let out?
Aww zebra finches are adorable 🥰. Any bird who can be let out of the cage in a safe area is always a great way to bond and give your bird a great way to enjoy themselves other than the cage. I would definitely recommend you do it in a small safe room without windows and mirrors just to be safe, or have them covered. Hope that helps, good luck.
If you cant give time to do all these things with your bird then sont get one. If you cant accept rejection for an extended amount of time dont get a bird. If you dont like mess dont get a bird. If you dont like noise dont get a bird. If you dont like being bitten sont get a bird. If you get annoyed easy and value your things dont get a bird. If it's the opposite you'll be a perfect bird owner.
My bird still doesn’t trust me. I talk to it I put my hands in the cage to change the water/food. I’ve had her/him since February.
What else can I do. She’s slowly talking well just once lol. But she’s always yapping at me lol. She seems sketchy and I don’t like it. Maybe it’s from the pet store I got her from.
Aww she’s probably still trying to adjust, ringneck parrots take a little longer to trust us. How does she act when you put you hands in the cage? Also how does she act when you are near the cage, does she run back to the cage or seem interested in what you are doing? Can you tell me a little more in her behaviour with you. Does she come out of her cage? If she is food motivated, that’s always a great way to gain her trust.
Also how old is she? Was she hand fed?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn when i put hands in her cage she moves like she’s scared. When I’m near the cage she’s just kinda stares lol yes she comes out the cage. When i open her cage door she waits till i move away to come out lol then she will climb up and start chirping at me lol. She’s I’m guess about a year now because she was about 4-6 months when I got her in February and NO never hand fed which sucks.
@@sarahw7650 So that’s ok if she wasn’t hand fed. Ricco was but not by me and it still took me one year for him to fully trust me. Indian ringneck parrots do have a tendency to be a bit more skittish when it comes to hands, so she probably just needs more time. She definitely seems like she is interested in you and not afraid, so I would just keep working with her. If she is food motivated use that to your advantage. Just work with her as much as you can. I would start by leaving a treat in the same spot every time without your hands present and slowly start putting your hands where she can see them till eventually they are closer to her each time. It would be the same as introducing her to a new toy or object, you always want to do it from a distance at first. She is still young which is great for you. Is she fully flighted or wing trimmed? Also are you able to pick her up out of the cage? It’s something about hands entering a cage that scares them at times, especially if they are not used to hands. I would also wait till she comes to the door instead of actually putting your hand in, just talk to her and move slowly and pay attention to her body language. If she shows fear just back away and let her come out on her own till she realizes you are just trying to help her. Also always try to be at her level, it’s scary for them when you are standing above them.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn ummm no not trimmed because we just got off lock down from COVID as I’m from Toronto. When i put my hand in her cage to change water she’s skiddish I open the cage n she comes out on her own. But i have to walk away lol. Also when she does come out she goes on top of her cage and yells at me lol so i come back in the room and she goes quiet. I talk to her and whistle and as i do that she looks away lol then i look away and she looks at me then i look at her she looks away. Lol i dnt know if its because shes shy but its like a game i guess lol.
I can feed him with my hand but i give him treat between the cage. When i put my hand in cage he flies away immediately and tries to escape
How long have you had him for? Most birds take time to get used to hands, for now I wouldn’t reach in the cage with your hands if it is making him afraid. Gain his trust first with treats and let him come to you at the door, but never force him or you will break the trust.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn he is one year old and also some month he started eating treats now from my hand but he eats it when i put my hand between cages holes if i put my hand in cage he flies away even if i dont do anything
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn also my parents doesnt let me get him outside he is in cage cuz of all poops around the house he is my second bird its ringneck too
@@Daliko123 Aww he needs to come outside a couple hours a day others it’s bad for them mentally and physically. Could you do it in a small room to allow him exercise, they really need.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn i just cant let them outside like a year ago we were letting him outside and he was fedding from my hand when he was outside. But in cage no, now i can feed him in cage too but thats problem i cant let him outside. Im really sad about it i have this parrot already a year and i was trying my best to tame it. Also do u have any advice on when parrot comes out of cage how u can grab him without losing trust
I have a ringneck he will hop on my hand but won't let me touch him ..
It does take time to build trust. How long have you had him for?
For about 8 months or so he gets really angry with me..
@@pamelasearle5780 8 months is not very long, it took me 1 year for Ricco to allow touches. He could also be going through what’s called the bluffing stages, I have a video up in my playlist about it.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn he hops up on my hand when he flys around n can't get back but I can't touch him..
@@pamelasearle5780 Just give it time, hopefully he will come around.
My bird trust me....when ever i am standing near him...he flew to my shoulder....but he never let me touch him.... what should i do first...
That’s amazing, trust is the most important thing to have with a bird. Many parrots do not like touch or are very wary of hands for some reason. It took me 1 year for Ricco to fully accept touches. I did a video on this, hopefully it can help you out 👉th-cam.com/video/GjOohqEQT9Y/w-d-xo.html
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thanks...😁👍
@@Narutouzumaki-bh7xz Your welcome, hope it helps. Keep me updated 😊
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn sure 👍
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn hi ..u want believe my parrot is letting me touch his head like...70%..... before whenever he was coming to me i was not taking to him that much...but now as u told whenever he comes near me i speak his name very softly...and move my hand very very slowly towards him....and he let me touch his head....i am so happy....thank you so much..... 😀👍❤️
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