Ultimate guide to indian Ringneck: Ultimate guide to caring and taming.

+About Parrot

Indian Ringneck parrots (also known as Ringed Parakeets) are highly intelligent, medium-sized birds with an unexpected talking ability and beautiful, shining green kgcolours. 

They live in Africa and Asia.

Female Ringnecks are little silent , while males are quite noisy because females live in nests and incubate eggs and feed the babies. So, to keep them safe, they do not make much noise, while males are noisy because they distract predators.

They can live 25+ years in captivity. 

The gender is most easily identified in these birds. If they have a ring around their neck, then they are male; if not, they are female.

There are various mutations of Ringnecks (but not natural breeders) that have developed, such as bright blue, yellow, white, and violet colours.

 They are medium-sized parrots, growing to about 16 inches long.

If you are an owner of Ringnecks, remember that during their adolescence (4–12 months), they become quiet and aggressive and can be hard to handle.

Their flying style is totally different from other parrots. They are incredibly swift, agile, and graceful flyers. They are also fast and can fly at speeds of 50–70 km/h. They always live in high places and like to eat fruits and vegetables.

Alexandrine parrots:

The Alexandrine parrot is a very famous bird. It is also called the Alexandrine parakeet. It is one of the biggest parakeets in the whole world!

The Alexandrine parakeet and the Indian Ringneck parakeet are super similar because they belong to the exact same bird family. Many people actually mistake the Alexandrine for just a giant version of the Indian Ringneck!which is why they look so similar, but they have a few big differences.

•Physical difference 

(1) Appearance-There is only one main difference in appearance that is a red patch on its wing.

(2)Size-Ringneck  grows to a total length of about 38 to 42 cm while alexandrine parrot are bigger then ringneck they grows to a total length of about 56 to 62 cm.

•Behavioral difference

(1)Ringnecks learn cool tricks really fast because they are smart. Alexandrines take more time to learn but they listen better.

(2)Ringnecks make sharp, annoying noises all day long. Alexandrines are usually quiet, but when they do scream, it is super loud.

(3)Alexandrines love destroying wooden toys completely. Ringnecks chew things too, but they don't wreck stuff as fast.

(4)Ringnecks bite to test you and show attitude. Alexandrines rarely bite, but their huge beaks can really hurt you if they do.

(5)Ringnecks go through a mean "bluffing" phase where they bite a lot. Alexandrines are way smoother as they grow up.

There are also several types of Indian parrot such as Plum-headed Parakeet, Blossom headed Parakeet , Malabar Parakeet (Blue-winged Parakeet), Red-breasted Parakeet,Slaty-headed Parakeet,Grey-headed Parakeet,Lord Derby’s Parakeet (Derbyan Parakeet),Long-tailed Parakeet,Nicobar Parakeet,Vernal Hanging Parrot.

According to the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, it is 100% illegal to catch, keep, or buy any native Indian parrot species as pets in India! They are fully protected by law to keep them safe in nature.

But the caring and taming process for all birds are almost same,so from now I will indicate all parrot at a atime as saying it Indian parrot.

+CARING TIPS FOR INDIAN PARROT:

An Indian Ringneck needs a spacious cage with shreddable toys, a healthy diet of pellets and fresh produce, and at least 2–3 hours of daily interaction outside the cage to stay happy and healthy.

Here is a step by step guide of caring it :-

Cage selection -The minimum cage size for Indian parrot are as follow.

1. Alexandrine Parakeet-This one is the biggest parrot in India and can grow up to 62 cm long! So its cage has to be really huge—at least 90 cm long, 90 cm broad, and 120 cm high—otherwise its gigantic tail will keep hitting the sides.

2. Lord Derby's Parakeet-This bird grows up to 50 cm and has a super powerful beak that can break weak stuff. It needs a cage of at least 90 cm long, 75 cm broad, and 120 cm high made of really thick metal wire.

3. Indian Ringneck-They are around 42 cm long, but honestly more than half of that is just tail feather. They need a cage that is at least 90 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 120 cm high so their tail stays nice and clean.

4. Nicobar Parakeet-This island bird grows up to 56 cm long and is super active. It needs a massive cage of at least 90 cm long, 90 cm broad, and 120 cm high so it can spread its wings completely.

5. Red-Breasted Parakeet-These guys are about 38 cm long and their tails aren't as crazy long as ringnecks. A cage size of 80 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 90 cm high works just fine for them.

6. Slaty-Headed Parakeet-They live up in the cold mountains and love flying around fast. Since they grow to 40 cm, they need a cage of at least 90 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 100 cm high for extra moving space.

7. Malabar Parakeet-These are around 38 cm long and super friendly and playful. You need a cage that is at least 90 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 100 cm high so there is room for all their perches and chew toys.

8. Long-Tailed Parakeet-As the name says, its tail is insanely long! It grows to 42 cm total, so it needs a cage of at least 90 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 120 cm high so its tail doesn't drag on the dirty bottom grid.

9.Plump headed Parakeet -This pretty small bird grows to 35 cm and is a bit delicate. It needs a cage of 75 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 90 cm high with small bar gaps so its little head can't poke through.

8.Long tailed parakeet-These are about 33 cm long and like to hop from stick to stick all day. A cage of at least 75 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 90 cm high gives them plenty of space to jump around.

11. Grey-Headed Parakeet-They reach around 40 cm in length and need a wider space to flap around. A cage that is 90 cm long, 60 cm broad, and 100 cm high is the minimum size for them.

12. Vernal Hanging Parrot-This cute tiny parrot is only 15 cm long and sleeps upside down like a bat! A cage of 60 cm long, 45 cm broad, and 60 cm high is big enough, but the bar gaps must be tiny so it doesn't escape.

Cage setup-A good cage setup make them feel better and safe and feel like nature.If you want a good cage setup follow these steps.

(1)No.of perches-There should be a wooden perch that connects one side to another.Other then this you should not insert more because they are big birds and they also need space to fly.
Toys- toys are very important for parrot's mental health.But always remember don't overcrowd with toys.You can add various types of toys 

Swings

Wood Block Shredders

Yucca / Balsa Slices

Vine & Rattan Balls

Crinkle Paper Foraging Balls

Stainless Steel Bells

Acrylic Foraging Puzzles

Plastic Wiffle Balls

Mini Wooden Dumbbells

Natural Wood Swings

Sisal & Cotton Rope Ladders

Diet for Adult Ringneck:-

 Indian Ringneck parrots need a proper balance in their diet so they can stay healthy and active. Here is a proper weekly diet plan for your indian parrot for both seasons.

•Weekly Summer Meal Chart in summer :-

Monday: In the morning, give chopped cucumber, boiled sweet potato, spinach, and cooked quinoa. In the evening, give one raw almond and a few soaked sunflower seeds.

Tuesday: For breakfast, serve grated bottle gourd (lauki), red capsicum, mint leaves, and cooked brown rice. In the afternoon, give two small slices of watermelon without seeds to keep them hydrated.

Wednesday: Give chopped ridge gourd (torai), steamed pumpkin, coriander leaves, and boiled chickpeas in the morning. Give a piece of cashew and a small slice of sweet mango in the evening.

Thursday: Feed cauliflower florets, green beans, fenugreek greens (methi), and cooked barley for breakfast. Later, give a teaspoon of soaked seeds and a piece of muskmelon.

Friday: Serve capsicum, steamed ridge gourd, bok choy, and a tiny piece of hard-boiled egg for protein. In the evening, give a small cube of fresh papaya.

Saturday: Give green peas, sweet corn, mint leaves, and cooked yellow lentils (moong dal) in the morning. In the evening, offer half a walnut and a few pomegranate seeds.

Sunday: Feed chopped ladies' finger (bhindi), grated beetroot, spinach, and soft cooked oats. Give a teaspoon of sprouted green gram (moong) and two seedless grapes as an evening treat.

•Weekly winter Meal Chart:-

Monday: In the morning, give chopped broccoli, boiled sweet potato, mustard greens (sarson), and warm cooked quinoa. In the evening, give one raw almond and a teaspoon of sunflower seeds.

Tuesday: For breakfast, serve grated carrots, red capsicum, spinach, and warm brown rice. In the afternoon, give two small slices of apple without any seeds.

Wednesday: Give chopped zucchini, steamed pumpkin, coriander leaves, and boiled chickpeas (chana) in the morning. Give a piece of cashew and a small slice of guava in the evening.

Thursday: Feed cauliflower florets, green peas, fenugreek greens (methi), and cooked barley for breakfast. Later, give a teaspoon of seed mix and a few pomegranate seeds.

Friday: Serve capsicum, steamed beetroot, bok choy, and a tiny piece of warm hard-boiled egg with the shell for calcium. In the evening, give a small piece of orange.

Saturday: Give sweet corn, French beans, radish greens, and cooked yellow lentils (moong dal) in the morning. In the evening, offer half a walnut and a few sprouted seeds.

Sunday: Feed broccolini, chopped turnip, spinach, and warm cooked oats. Give a teaspoon of sprouted green gram (moong) and two seedless grapes as an evening treat.

Toxic food you should not give:

avocado, chocolate, tea, onion, garlic,Apple seed,Pear seed,Cherry pit,Peach pit,Plum pit,Apricot pit,Nectarine pit,Raw kidney bean,Raw lima bean,Raw navy bean,Raw peanut and fried snacks must strictly be kept away from parrots.

Other cares for Ring neck:-

There are various cares rather than diet and cage.

(1) Bathing- Many owner do this mistake they bath parrot in wrong and that causes fever and can also die.Here are two ways of bathing parrot safely.

•Give them a bowl of water filled with 1-3 cm of water and bowl can be of 4 cm radius.

•Use a adjustable hand spray and set it to mist mode and spray on them and only spray when they open their wing,come towards water or make happy voice.But if they run from water stopppp!

(2)Nail cutting-if their nails grow too long, it can cause a lot of problems for them. In the wild, birds naturally wear down their nails by flying around and perching on rough tree branches. But at home in a cage, their nails don't wear down as fast, so they keep growing longer and longer.Also, sitting on long, twisted nails puts weird pressure on their feet, which can lead to painful foot sores or infections like bumblefoot. So, trimming their nails regularly keeps our feathered friends safe, comfortable, and happy!

+How To Tame Them : ------

This is my baby ringneck that is tamed 

Taming an Indian Ringneck requires patience, consistency, and building trust through positive reinforcement.Taming process for all parrot will be same but some can take more time or some will tame in less time.

•First need a baby a baby parrot between 25-50 days older.

•Now hand feed them normally for 5 days.Let them adjust in new environment.Place the cage where most action of your house is done.

•After that don't feed normally give them instructions to come then feed when they come put hand in there path then Life and then feed . This will be the foundation of step up training and recall training.

•When they start flying and come on hand feed now your real training start.Take there food in hand and then let them eat this will make trust.Then don't give food for 2 hour after take out of cage (fans off) 

and give instruction to come and then feed . After doing this for 10-12 time take in hand lift with finger and feed. These training make a good friend of your. Don't only train give them love, talk to them and play with them.

•Now hardest time of Indian parrot owner come , adolescence of parrot usually of 6-12 month. They become aggressive and a strong desire of freedom.So in this period give them chewing toys and feed with hand and don't let them out of cage for 60-90 minutes.Be carefull lock cage properly.

If your parrot survived in this period with you then you are lucky.

-----------Written and published by HANS RAJ