Neil smith
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- Moustache parakeet
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Flboy
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- Dec 28, 2014
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- JoJo, 'Special' GCC, Bongo, Cinnamon GCC(wife's)
Wonderful little ones! Welcome!
What a gorgeous girl!!!
These types of parakeets are known to go through bluffing stages, especially when young, where they act all cute then just bite.
Our ringneck was a really bitey fella for many many years, so no worries. They're not really hands on birds but doesn't mean you cannot enjoy their grace and presence!
Thank you for rescuing this beauty, I wish you many happy years with this princess!
These types of parakeets are known to go through bluffing stages, especially when young, where they act all cute then just bite.
Our ringneck was a really bitey fella for many many years, so no worries. They're not really hands on birds but doesn't mean you cannot enjoy their grace and presence!
Thank you for rescuing this beauty, I wish you many happy years with this princess!
- Aug 21, 2010
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- Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /
RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
Welcome to you and your beautiful parakeet! Please check linked thread, may help with bonding and building trust: https://www.parrotforums.com/threads/tips-for-bonding-and-building-trust.49144/
Welcome and be welcomed!
As Skarila said, this species ( and ring necks, and Alexandrian parrots) are not known as hands on parrots, who like to be scratched or petted. At best they like the direction of pets to be with the grain of their feathers, not against it like most other parrots. And they are usually hand shy. The ring neck parrot family is also known for quickly reverting back to an almost wild state if not interacting with humans on a regular, almost daily, basis. Try to figure out what this one's most favorite treat is, and use that as your ambassador to work with her. Always measure your actions and behavior with the parrot by asking the question "Will this build trust or will it break trust" because parrots are all about trust !!
As Skarila said, this species ( and ring necks, and Alexandrian parrots) are not known as hands on parrots, who like to be scratched or petted. At best they like the direction of pets to be with the grain of their feathers, not against it like most other parrots. And they are usually hand shy. The ring neck parrot family is also known for quickly reverting back to an almost wild state if not interacting with humans on a regular, almost daily, basis. Try to figure out what this one's most favorite treat is, and use that as your ambassador to work with her. Always measure your actions and behavior with the parrot by asking the question "Will this build trust or will it break trust" because parrots are all about trust !!
Welcome, welcome.
Please stay with us.
Please stay with us.
