What should I do about my young Indian ring neck?
Hi my name is anna. My partner ant n i have a young indian ring neck. She started off a beautiful bird, very tame, talkative n cheeky. But now the last mth or so she has changed for the worst. We’ve taken her to our bird vets and have spent $530 on her for blood tests, urnine tests, x-rays etc. Vets have been totally useless.
What to do if your Indian ring neck parrot is sick?
Some metals are very toxic to birds and they often will not show symptoms until they are gravely sick. You need to find out which vet is the best avian specialist in your area and get in to see him as quickly as you can. In the meanwhile, do check up on Beth’s threads (crimson) because they contain lots of useful information.
Why was the ringneck parakeet so popular in India?
Highly regarded by wealthy Indian royals, ringneck parrots were kept in decorative cages and admired for their colors and charming dispositions. During the 1920s, aviculturists began breeding captive ringnecks, and, with the advent of different color mutations, the popularity of the bird started to explode.
How often should I hose down my Indian ringneck parakeet?
Once a year, plan on taking everything outside to be hosed down. While the Indian ringneck parakeet is generally known to be a healthy pet bird, they are prone to common diseases like psittacosis, polyomavirus, aspergillosis, and a number of bacterial infections.
How can you tell if an Indian ringneck is sick?
Signs of sickness in Indian ringnecks include watering eyes, ruffled feathers, and running nose. There may be nasal discharge and greenish droppings. Breathing problems signify a cold or chest infection. Weight loss over a short span of time and decreased appetite can also tell that the bird is ill.
What kind of parasites do Indian ringnecks get?
The two most common parasites that you may encounter when owning an Indian Ringneck is lice and mites, but they are easily controlled with a spray, which is available at Birdsville. Training your ringneck is an important factor of having a well behaved hand raised bird. You need to handle your bird in a quiet, relaxed situation.
When to throw out a hand raised Indian ringneck?
Your bird having a varied diet will increase the health of your birds so if they still have pellets and seed left then there is no need to throw it out. This does not include birds under 4 months old as they should be fed an all you can eat buffet.
Hi my name is anna. My partner ant n i have a young indian ring neck. She started off a beautiful bird, very tame, talkative n cheeky. But now the last mth or so she has changed for the worst. We’ve taken her to our bird vets and have spent $530 on her for blood tests, urnine tests, x-rays etc. Vets have been totally useless.
