Post by Smiley on Mar 7, 2008 5:11:55 GMT -5
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Scientific name: Psittacula krameri
Other names: Indian ring neck, Noble Parakeet, Rose-ringed Parakeet.
Distribution:
Which includes the Indian Ringneck and the African Ringneck subspecies, is the most widely scattered member of the race of parrots and is spread throughout Asia and parts of Africa. They are found in India, China, Ceylon, Africa, Tibet, Nepal and many adjacent islands.
The Indian Ringneck originated in Ceylon. The African Ringneck Parakeet, its close cousin, is found from West Africa to the Southern Sudan.
Feeding:
Fresh food and water must be provided daily.
In the wild, Indian Ringneck eat a variety of seeds, berries, fruits, nuts, blossoms, and nectar. They are great eaters and will eat almost anything. Vegetables, fruits and small parrot seed. They also enjoy same foods humans foods, including cooked chicken. Cooked beans, rice, and grains.
As Pets:
Indian Ringneck Parrots are smart! They learn to talk well either sex. They are known to be great at learning tricks. Hand raised ones are best. Be sure you provide them with lots of assorted toys and safe wooden chewable toys, perches and swings. They are known to bite at a certain age. This is called a puppy stage. Once over it, you will have a delightful feathered friend. It’s not hard to control there bitting.
The typical ringneck personality is alert, outgoing, saucy, and wilful. This means you must establish nurturing dominance over these little rascals right from the start. Never let them get away with anything no matter how distracted you might be with something else. Biting will not be a problem if you gently but firmly discourage the practice right from the start.
A must with these guys is to teach the “up” and “down” commands, and make liberal use of them. Establish your position as the boss, and you will have an obedient performer. Remember your success with your ringneck beauty will depend on your own positive and negative energy. NEVER LOOSE your temper with a misbehaving bird, as the minute you do, the bird wins!
Health Problems:
They are hardy birds I personal have never had a problem in health wise. Only one problem they can have a loud scream. But that’s normally when there are strangers about.
Breeding:
Ideally, the Ringnecks should be housed as single pairs in flights approximately 12 feet long by 6 feet high. Double wired is a MUST. Average clutch 3 to 5 eggs; incubation 23 days; fledging period 7 weeks; young independent after 14 days. Males mature at 18 months of age but first breeding usually is at 3 years. But has been known to breed as early as 12 months. In the wild, they breed in hollow logs, however many breed successful with wooden boxes 12 x 12 x 15 inches high. They are not fussy...but like it to be deep enough to feel secure...and you need to put lots of nesting materials in for them to throw out! They seem to relish digging in their box to see how deep they can go lol. After they lay a few eggs you can replace the nesting material.
Mutations: Just to name a few.
Lutinos
Blue
Grey green
Isabel (Fallow)
Pied
Yellowhead (sex-linked Lacewing)
Cinnamon
Yellowhead-Yellowtail
Yellowhead Red-eyed (recessive)
Turquoise
Dark-factor Green
Albino
Grey
Cream Albino (Creamino)
Isabel Blue
Cinnamon Blue
Isabel Turquoise
White head Cinnamon Blue
Cinnamon Turquoise
White head Lacewing Blue
White head-Whitetail Blue
White head Blue Red-eyed
Scientific name: Psittacula krameri
Other names: Indian ring neck, Noble Parakeet, Rose-ringed Parakeet.
Distribution:
Which includes the Indian Ringneck and the African Ringneck subspecies, is the most widely scattered member of the race of parrots and is spread throughout Asia and parts of Africa. They are found in India, China, Ceylon, Africa, Tibet, Nepal and many adjacent islands.
The Indian Ringneck originated in Ceylon. The African Ringneck Parakeet, its close cousin, is found from West Africa to the Southern Sudan.
Feeding:
Fresh food and water must be provided daily.
In the wild, Indian Ringneck eat a variety of seeds, berries, fruits, nuts, blossoms, and nectar. They are great eaters and will eat almost anything. Vegetables, fruits and small parrot seed. They also enjoy same foods humans foods, including cooked chicken. Cooked beans, rice, and grains.
As Pets:
Indian Ringneck Parrots are smart! They learn to talk well either sex. They are known to be great at learning tricks. Hand raised ones are best. Be sure you provide them with lots of assorted toys and safe wooden chewable toys, perches and swings. They are known to bite at a certain age. This is called a puppy stage. Once over it, you will have a delightful feathered friend. It’s not hard to control there bitting.
The typical ringneck personality is alert, outgoing, saucy, and wilful. This means you must establish nurturing dominance over these little rascals right from the start. Never let them get away with anything no matter how distracted you might be with something else. Biting will not be a problem if you gently but firmly discourage the practice right from the start.
A must with these guys is to teach the “up” and “down” commands, and make liberal use of them. Establish your position as the boss, and you will have an obedient performer. Remember your success with your ringneck beauty will depend on your own positive and negative energy. NEVER LOOSE your temper with a misbehaving bird, as the minute you do, the bird wins!
Health Problems:
They are hardy birds I personal have never had a problem in health wise. Only one problem they can have a loud scream. But that’s normally when there are strangers about.
Breeding:
Ideally, the Ringnecks should be housed as single pairs in flights approximately 12 feet long by 6 feet high. Double wired is a MUST. Average clutch 3 to 5 eggs; incubation 23 days; fledging period 7 weeks; young independent after 14 days. Males mature at 18 months of age but first breeding usually is at 3 years. But has been known to breed as early as 12 months. In the wild, they breed in hollow logs, however many breed successful with wooden boxes 12 x 12 x 15 inches high. They are not fussy...but like it to be deep enough to feel secure...and you need to put lots of nesting materials in for them to throw out! They seem to relish digging in their box to see how deep they can go lol. After they lay a few eggs you can replace the nesting material.
Mutations: Just to name a few.
Lutinos
Blue
Grey green
Isabel (Fallow)
Pied
Yellowhead (sex-linked Lacewing)
Cinnamon
Yellowhead-Yellowtail
Yellowhead Red-eyed (recessive)
Turquoise
Dark-factor Green
Albino
Grey
Cream Albino (Creamino)
Isabel Blue
Cinnamon Blue
Isabel Turquoise
White head Cinnamon Blue
Cinnamon Turquoise
White head Lacewing Blue
White head-Whitetail Blue
White head Blue Red-eyed
