About Ringnecks

What Makes Ringnecks so Great

a picture of a green female Indian Ringneck parakeet named Yoshi.
Yoshi, my 9 year old female Indian Ringneck.

What are Indian Ringnecks? Well Indian Ringneck Parakeets are a medium sized parrot that come in a wide variety of colors that range from their typical lime green color that tapers down to blue tail feathers and a bright red beak. Male Ringnecks have ablack ring around their necks while females do not. Ringneck's colors also consist of blue, yellow, white, and gray. Indian Ringnecks are typically found in many parts of Asia such as India, where they were kept as pets since 200 BC. Ringnecks also have a great talking ability that can let them have a vocabluary of up to 250 words.

Diet

a picture of the female green Indian Ringneck Yoshi eating a pecan while perched on a branch.
Yoshi, happily eating a pecan.

Indian Ringneck parakeets eat a very wide variety of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Some fruits that Ringnecks love the most include apples, cherries, strawberries, guava, papaya, and peaches. They love eating the juice from these fruits. Indian Ringnecks also love corn, peanuts, almonds, pecans, and carrots. A food that I personally let my Ringneck eat includes pasta. Yoshi loves pasta.

Care and Caution for Ringnecks

Ringnecks do make amazing animal companions, yet they are not a great starter bird to have. It is very difficult to care for a Ringneck.

The Downsides of Owning a Ringneck

  1. They bite.
  2. Parrots are WILD ANIMALS.
  3. Because they are WILD ANIMALS, they are prone to making messes, destroying your home and property, and screaming for the entire day.
  4. Vet care for parrots are very expensive and can cost over $800 per visit. Avian vet care is also very difficult to find.
  5. Parrots can live for over 20+ years.

Comparing Parrot Lifespans

When it comes to owning parrots, something that many new parrot owners should be aware of is the fact that parrots have a very long lifespan compared to other pets such as cats or dogs. Because of their long lifespan, it means that you, the owner, must be prepared to provide them proper care for their entire life. It is also possible that parrots will outlive their owners, meaning that you must provide adequate care should they outlive you. Below is a table of the lifespan of an Indian Ringneck compared to a dog, cat, and a cockatiel.

Indian Ringnecks Cockatiels Dog Cat
20-30 Years 10-15 Years 10-13 Years 12-18 Years

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