New owner of rescue Indian Ringneck

[Miz78]

Hi everyone,
First time on this and I am looking for some help. I adopted a green INR a couple of days ago from a local shelter in Victoria. They said it was a boy and bites. But I feel inlove with him and felt he has spent enough days at the shelter (over 500 days). Seems to have settled in new home and loves broccoli, red capsicum and corn.
So I am looking for advice on how to get him to trust me and if it is a boy. I am talking to him and slowly approach the cage so he doesn't get a fright.

Thanks in advance

 

[wrench13]

Stop moving so fast. If he really spent 500 days at a shelter, he is essentially wild. For a week or 2 or more content yourself with sitting quietly by his cage. not close enough to freak him out. each day move your chair closer, reading something to him, matters not, but in a nice friendly voice. once you no longer freak him out, Then start to offer treats thru the bars. Take you time, he will be with you many decades and you want to get this right. IRNs quickly go back to being wild animals ( very known for this ) so treat him as such. figure 3-6 months of slowly introducing the idea that humans are not a threat and that you just might be OK. THe fact that he accepts food from you may only indicate how starved he is for proper nutrition. I am glad you rescued this one, an they can make great pets, but take your time and you will rewarded many time over.

 

[MonicaMc]

If over 2 years old, probably female. If under 2 years old, hard to say.

http://www.parrotforums.com/training/57935-brainstorming-biting-parrots.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/training/72250-free-training-resources.html


Ringnecks can be very special birds who deserve a lot of patience. Unfortunately, many people fail to understand that and fail to 'listen' to their birds, which can result in biting. Ringnecks are one species that can be very easy to read and understand.

Barbara's Force Free Animal Training Talk: Do Animals Bluff?

 

[SilverSage]

Ringnecks are quite unique. In addition to the other material suggested, here is a ringneck specific training article

http://www.silversageaviaries.com/tamingyourringneck-1/


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[Miz78]

Hi all,

Thank you for your help. Update: still not named as can't seem to decide.
Seems to be more vocal with only a couple of times a day doing that scream/siren sound. Been sitting next to cage and talking, singing and normal interaction with family. Seems to be responding as it comes near the side of cage to see me. Love broccoli, and apples.
I have learnt when its bed time as s/he goes on swing.
Thank you all

 

[SilverSage]

Keep it up and be patient; IRNs are one of the most difficult species to tame.


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[EllenD]

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your new baby!

It sounds like you are doing well, as SilverSage says (and well knows, as she is the IRN expert here by-far) IRN's are a totally different type of parrot than others, and it's about patience and persistence from what I've seen here in the past...Just go at the bird's pace, not your pace, and just keep doing what you're doing....