ringneck parrots

[angel2k6]

I am wondering about the nesting behavior of our male and female ringnecks. We placed a nesting box in their cage and for a bit they wanted nothing to do with it then he decided to climb inside almost like he was checking it out and today they were both in there together is this normal? This is our first attempt at this so we have been doing alot of reading but not getting any solid leads on if the behavior is normal. Also I havent been able to find much information on the gray mutation its on all the other colors I am finding information on is this a more rare mutation of this type of bird?

 

[Mayden]

I've just researched into Grey ringnecks and it seems that it's just a mutation, like any other colour. Probably uncommon but not really 'unheard of' (although I never had until now!)

The male and female would be checking out the nesting box. They'll be curious about it before considering using it of course. Have they shown signs of wanting to mate before? I'm not sure when ringncks or how often they do breed, so it may not be time for them yet. Try to just relax and let them do their thing ^^

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I've heard that feeding soft foods can also help to make a bird think it's time to breed.

 

[wenz2712]

Hi
I have a friend here in the UK that breeds Ringnecks. He has many colours , Blue, Lutino, Grey, White, Green and 2 multi coloured ones. Grey ones are quite a common colour over here. I have spoken with him and he has said it is normal behaviour for the Male and Female to go into the nesting Box together, as they are checking it out. He says they will do their own thing!! Have they Bred before?

Also here in the UK he says they start to breed in Feb, but it could be different where you are as it is obviously alot warmer than here I hopw this helps you a bit, but I am sure someone else will be along shortly to give you some advice. Good luck and welcome to the Forum

 

[angel2k6]

Thank you they have not been breed before that I know of from what ive read they are showing signs of mating and the mating season is between december and february he is the one that is the most protective of the box he will get inside and she will stand on the perch outside. Once in a awhile we will catch him feeding her or she even gets jealous when he gets outside the cage pacing the cage back and forth even tho the door is fully open and she is able to get out. I just found it odd that the male would be the one that is sitting in the box and not the female we try and check for eggs when he gets out but its a rare occasion that he gets out

 

[Pedro]

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I used to breed Alex's & Ring-necks years ago. Please read the above link, you will find a lot of info that will explain your answers.

Both of my birds would get the nest box ready, I would fill the box with fresh native leaves & the soft tips of branches, my alex's & ring-necks would spend many hours chewing & digging the nesting material until just right. Once they were happy they would start mating, once the hen laid her second or 3rd egg (4 & sometimes 5 are laid) she would start to sit tight. The male would usually feed her but not enter the nest box once the hen started to incubate the eggs.

 

[amysaviary]

I have had a ton of questions about breeding IRN. Many people have had problems with them not breeding. I must have gotten lucky but I have not had a problem. (i have 5 babies now) nest box size is a big thing with them, also having more then 1 pair helps but they can't see each other just hear each other. Also Gray (Slate) is common. I have a Gray male and I am hand feeding his babies now, I know 2 r gray and 2 r blue can't tell what color baby 5 is yet. Both the males and females will "work" the box. They love to chew the box to make it the way they want so make sure u have a fake bottom in the box and wood blocks in the bottom for them to chew to make the nest. Good Luck!