Lorikeet, Ringneck or what?
Stuart Aitken
or Ringnecks) and want a bit of help in making a choice.
I realise nothing matches the Lori for entertainment value and the fun
factor, but want something that is at least playful and will talk if given
the attention. The reason I have doubts over a Lorikeet is that apparently
it does projectile poos even when off the liquid diet, and I will be keeping
my bird inside a carpeted house with plenty of freedom to fly around if they
want.
So, obviously a seed-eater is preferable.
Anyway, some help would be much appreciated as these size parrots are not
cheap, and I don't want to regret my decision. Have had very playful budgies
before (it played soccer - and cheated - spoke and even connected words
together), but want something a little more substantial that lives a bit
longer.
Thanks
P.S. I live in NZ so we might be a little bit more restricted in choice. Oh
yeah, and I can't afford a Galah (would love one) or a Cockatoo (really big
poos) obviously. Saw a yellow Ringneck the other day and it looked fabulous.
Terry & Teresa Arseneau
one and from my research I've learned that they are playful in the extreme.
They can learn to say a few things as well. They are friendly and easy to
tame, but not particularly affectionate as they can't sit still long enough
to bother with cuddling. They are also native to New Zealand, so that
(might) even help keep your costs down.
Understand that all of the above information comes second hand, mostly from
books, but I've heard from several owners first hand as well. Let us know
what you decide.
Blessings,
Teresa Arseneau
Sarnia, Ontario -- Canada
t...@rcv.org
Stuart Aitken wrote in message <6ofg43$m94$1...@fep5.clear.net.nz>...
Jodie Davis
Though many people allow their budgies to fly in the house, this is not the
case with parrots. Rather, their wings are kept "clipped" (really trimmed,
and it's only some flight feathers) so they can't fly--too dangerous.
What kind of Ringneck are you considering? I just inherited an Indian that's
a sweetheart!
Jodie
RJ Noack
I suggest you sign up for the Lory List and 'talk' with the various people
there. You don't indicate where you are in nz but there are several Lory List
members who live in nz.
Also, lories talk, you know. I have a rainbow (green nape) who seldom shuts
up. He quite often holds conversations with people and knows what he is
saying. He also did a very good job of repeating my son's telephone
conversations -- until my son decided to take his calls in his bedroom (g).
RJ
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Stuart Aitken wrote:
> Hi, I am looking to purchase a parrot for a pet (of similar size to Lories
> or Ringnecks) and want a bit of help in making a choice.
> I realise nothing matches the Lori for entertainment value and the fun
> factor, but want something that is at least playful and will talk if given
> the attention. The reason I have doubts over a Lorikeet is that apparently
Tony Patrick
spot behind each eye and bright yellow around the face if they are male and
light yellow if they are female.) They are the same size as a lorikeet, are
seed eaters, can live for up to 30 years and they are very friendly.
Ours flies around the house with complete freedom when we are home and
follows us around the house. He even loves all of the food we eat.
They are nearly as common as budgies in the pet shops here in Australia so I
can't imagine that they would be too expensive in NZ. The cockatiel even
has its own newsgroup at alt.pets.parrots.cockatiels.
Tony
Elfmadness
We've never had much luck with any ringnecks in our family. Our pets always are
loved and given attention but it seemed that of the 3 ringnecks we've had all
started out nice but got mean at either 1 year or about 2. One lady wrote me
that the red beck indicates to the bird world that ringnecks are mean and to
stay away. The ringnecks we've had seemed to be jealous of the other pets and
eventually would always attach themselves to only one person. And what was
weird was this was never the person who raised it or apent alot of time with
it!? I just wouldn't reccomend a ringneck to anyone based on my experience!
Justin
Tombie
family except for 1 person, my son. And just as the Elfboy wrote, my son is not
the one who feeds nor takes care of her. She, too, began very sweet and liking
everyone then became attached to my daughter. However, after about 2 years this
changed. We also treat our pets with dignity and respect and have had many
birds over the years and have never had a similar problem. I, too, was advised
that ringnecks tend to do this. I would never get another.
Tombie
Andrea in Arizona
(Tom...@AOL.com)
BHWnSAM
The red beak story is true, birds with red beaks (which represents blood to
scare other birds and animals away) tend to be aggressive. (so I'm told and
have read.)
Kellie
> weird was this was never the person who raised it or apent alot of time with
> it!? I just wouldn't reccomend a ringneck to anyone based on my experience!
I know nothing about rednecks, but I once read someone's comment that some birds
*might* bond with someone other than the one who raised it or dotes on it for the
same reason a wild bird would leave the nest and choose its own mate- it might
just be doing the natural act of leaving its parents.
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For animals have feelings too, And furthermore, they bite. - John Gardner
Stuart Aitken
thinks that they go a bit wierd and unfriendly. And I've never been a
Cockatiel fan. A local breeder has recommended some other sort of parrot (I
can't remember which, but it is similar in size to a Ringneck, green with a
red bib).
Jodie Davis wrote in message <6ognh4$286g$1...@news.gate.net>...
Stuart,
Though many people allow their budgies to fly in the house, this is not the
case with parrots. Rather, their wings are kept "clipped" (really trimmed,
and it's only some flight feathers) so they can't fly--too dangerous.
>Having one that sits on my shoulder or follows me around would be great.
What kind of Ringneck are you considering? I just inherited an Indian that's
a sweetheart!
Thanks, this obviously requires more thought.
mama...@hotmail.com
"Stuart Aitken" <stuart...@clear.net.nz> wrote:
> You're the first person who says they have a sweet Ringneck. Everyone else
> thinks that they go a bit wierd and unfriendly. And I've never been a
> Cockatiel fan. A local breeder has recommended some other sort of parrot (I
> can't remember which, but it is similar in size to a Ringneck, green with a
> red bib).
>
> Jodie Davis wrote in message <6ognh4$286g$1...@news.gate.net>...
> Stuart,
> What kind of Ringneck are you considering? I just inherited an Indian that's
> a sweetheart!
>
> Thanks, this obviously requires more thought.
>
received a lot of attention from us. They were anything but sweet! The female
could pierce your eardrums with her constant shrill screaming too!
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"Mamabird"
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