Expectations of owning a Indian Ringneck Parrot VS Reality
This video is all about the reality of owning a Indian Ringneck Parrot VS what you see on social media. Recently I've had many people asking me if Ringneck parrots make good pets. I find this question difficult to answer at times because every bird is different. This video is not to discourage you from getting a ringneck parrot but rather to show you the reality that comes with owning one.
I highly recommend you do as much research on them and also ask different owners on parrot forums before ever impulse purchasing.
Hope you found this video helpful.
Thank you to all my amazing subscribers, love you all
The female ringneck parrot who I use in this video is Repete. You can see more of her on Instagram @shannoonatnoon.
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Great video. I'd love a parrot, but lifestyle means I can't, yet. Here I explain some of the wild versus domestic differences. The wild birds are naturally extra trouble, but at least it's not in my home. 🥰🥰🐦🐦 kzhead.info/sun/ptB-opuxfnloga8/bejne.html
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This video should be mandatory for anyone considering getting a parrot of any kind. Too many people get a parrot without realising the dedication, time and effort it takes to own, look after and tame such animals.
yes parrots were never meant to be pets
All the big parrot influencers should do a video like this! The suffering of parrots (and their unwitting owners with unrealistic expectations) is enormous when reality sets in. Parrots are a massive lifestyle commitment!
Never had one of these, but after my grandfather passed away I took in his umbrella cockatoo named Murphy.. that boy was loud as hell and not very friendly when we first got him, and was more work than having a dog, and I breed dogs lol definitely rewarding when you gain their trust though nothing like it but I truly believe birds shouldn’t be pets for most people
Absolutely. It's a tragedy how often they get abused, neglected, and abandoned because people went into it not realizing the reality of owning them, a lot of that thanks to the many people who only show the cute moments. Even volunteering four days per week in a shelter with 24 parrots ranging from Greys to Macaws, where I was given much better expectations about what they are like, I was still caught off guard bringing a macaw home. He essentially became our entire life, to make sure he was happy and healthy. Our activities for the day revolved around what he needed and when. Our meals even involved him; if we wanted to have a lazy pizza night or something else he couldn't have, we still had to figure out something to make for his dinner. He might've eaten better than we did. We had to constantly follow him around to make sure he wasn't getting into things, and had to child lock anything potentially dangerous within his reach (but nearly EVERYTHING was in his reach, because he was an excellent climber). We had to keep a consistent light and noise schedule to keep him out of "mating season" mode, because he became a sexually frustrated ball of stress otherwise. Set consistent bedtimes and mornings; there was no sleeping in, there was no late night excitement. It was more like having a toddler than a pet. All that, and after several years, it turned out he was infected with a virus that causes an incurable internal wasting disease. Likely when he was in his previous home, because he was extremely neglected and kept in filthy conditions. It can stay dormant and undetected for years, and can only be detected in post-mortem pathology, but often never even activates. Experts still aren't sure what causes it to activate, but estimate as many as ¼ of captive and ⅕ of all wild birds have it. Thousands of dollars in medical bills, even more energy put towards him to make sure he had his medicine three times per day, and he passed away anyway, about three years after the disease set in. These are not pets, they're potentially lifelong companions which require a TON of special care. The cute moments these bird influencers usually show make it all worth it, but they're only the brief moments between all the hard work perfecting their care.
@@nickwhipert2725 I agree with your statement that birds shouldn't be pets for most people. Honestly, I don't think parrots should be pets at all. I am guardian to a 29 year old Umbrella Cockatoo. If I knew then what I now know, she wouldn't be in my home and I dearly love her.
@@marciaj2615sell her if you don't want her. But please don't abandon her into the wild
As an owner of 2 Indian ringnecks, this video is very accurate 😂 they are beautiful, intelligent birds but not everything is as it seems on social media or the internet. With 2 of them, it’s quite hard to get a break from the screaming unless they both happen to be napping at the same time 😅 they’ve always got something to say for sure. But I love them and it is so rewarding to see the progress we’ve made in bonding
Aww that’s amazing, they are so lucky to have you ❤️ I really appreciate comments from other ringneck parrot owners as well, it helps to get other owners inputs for those thinking of purchasing one as a pet. It helps to put things into perspective on what it takes to own these beautiful parrots. They truly are a blessing, but with that comes daily care and commitment as you mentioned and you have double the trouble 🤣
Never owned a ringneck but growing up my parents had cockatiels and later moved into parrots. At one point we had an African Grey Parrot, Blue & Gold Macaw, Scarlet Macaw and a Green Wing. It was chaos.
can i ask i have 2 one male and female should i seperate them? i noticed only one is eating
Mine sqaukes so loud that if it is next to your ear you can’t hear anything in that ear for a solid minute and after that all you can hear is ringing 😂
SHUT UP THE HEFCK BIGOT
Where I live, there are thousands of these birds, all flying wild and making lots of noise. It is wonderful to see them interacting with each other in the branches of our local trees.
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Every morning and afternoon, 8 ringneck parrots arrive to eat in the garden. I am slowly trying to gain their trust, so that I can sit by the open back door whilst they feed. Beautiful birds 💚
@@luluadapa5222 Good for you. Are you going to try to get them eating out of your hand? Let us know how you get on.
@@BudgieJane I'm not sure Jane!! I would like them to continue coming, and feel safe in my garden. Apparently, 2 birds escaped their home around 5 years ago. Now there are 8 beautifully healthy parrots, happily living together in the north of England. Amazing!! They seemed very shy at first, around 3 months ago, when I first saw them happily sitting on the bird feeders!!!!! A few of them are happy to stay with the door open, and eat while I talk to them gently, whenever I can. Luckily my feeders are quite near the house. I've even had 3 perched on my window ledge. I just feel very blessed to see them every day. I know they will get used to me in time, like most of the other garden visitors. I'll keep you informed!!!! 💚 PS, I don't need an alarm clock!! 🐦
Where do you live if it’s not a secret ? :)
Ricco is the exception to some of the rules! One thing about all ring-necks - they are gorgeous!
They really are beautiful ❤️
they are gorgeous! also my parrot: **stealing food from mouth**
@Sofiegamez they are still incredible beautiful birds
I had a rescued lutino Indian ringneck who came from a small constantly covered small round cage in a dark room where she stayed for years. She was mean to everyone else, but she was my mate :) huge cage, big windows 3rd floor apartment , fresh foods, shower and kitchen perch, always had her door open when we were home...I miss her terribly. I went to Bangladesh and was AMAZED to see all the wild green and yellow flocks flying free in the city! someday I will have another to spoil...I miss my loud friend!
Oh my goodness thank you for rescuing her and giving her a loving home. It’s so sad that anyone would keep any pet in such conditions. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story ❤️
Thank you for taking good care.
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Yeah, this all goes for ANY bird in the parrot family. From your littlest parrotlets and budgies to the largest macaws. The only differences are the larger they are, the more loud and destructive they are lol. BUT THEY CAN ALL BE JUST SO SWEET TOO! Owning a bird is not for everyone. In fact, it's a fit for very few people, so don't buy them just because you saw some cute videos on the internet. It could be very bad for both you and the birds. They're not like dogs or cats, and being a good parrot owner requires an entirely different mindset. I wasn't prepared at first, but eventually came to truly understand them and how to interact with them. It's been very rewarding, and they are now my favorite of all the kinds of pets I've had, and I've had 'em all. You just have to have the patience to adapt to the completely different paradigm, but when you truly bond with a parrot, the affection you get in return is as strong as any dog's affection. They are extremely social flock animals by nature. However, if you don't develop a strong bond, it can be a very frustrating experience for both of you. It requires a LOT of time and effort. One of the biggest things you need to know is that you can't just expect a parrot you buy to automatically talk, which is what most people seem to care about at first. Most WILL NOT EVER talk! For example, let's just talk budgies. I've had three. Only one of them has talked, and I have a feeling I got lucky. The odds are probably far lower than 1 in 3. I think the biggest factor here is getting them hand raised and very young. My talker was under two months old when I brought him home, and I spent many hours every day bonding with him and talking to him. But now it's hard to get him to shut up! Oh, also... poop. Get used to poop. 😆 They poop everywhere, can't help it, and don't know any better. So deal with it and don't get angry if you want a bird. Budgie and cockatiel etc poop is really small and tidy, easy to clean no big deal, but some of the larger parrots.... cockatoos and macaws... it can be rather messy! Be prepared.
This is the best video on parrot ownership….should be mandatory for all considering adding a parrot to the family. Well done.
Thank you so much. I always get so worried when people suddenly want a bird because of cute videos on social media, so I really felt the need to make this video.
Thank you-everyone needs to see this before buying a bird. I learned the hard way years ago that I could not have one. I was very fortunate that I had a neighbor who owned birds and had just lost one and happily took in mine (a sweet Cockatiel that was given to me by a student who couldn't deal with them either). At the time I had no idea that I didn't even own a loud bird, but it was too much for me. I am a good kitty mommy-I am not a good bird mommy.
Thank you about being open and honest about your experiences with owning a bird, they are definitely not for everyone 😊
If you think cockatiel is loud you have no idea how loud is ringneck. I had one, I took great care of him, but couldn't deal with him, so I sold him 5 years after I bought him. I got myself a young cockatiel instead and it's miles from the ringneck I had. So much less noise and she so loving and friendly, all the time wants me to scratch her.
Thank you for sharing this.
@@alise4041 They definitely are not for everyone and this is why I always try to inform others before hand. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for this. I have wanted an Indian Ringneck for a long time but this video helped me realize it would not be right for my current situation.
Glad you found it helpful.
This is so helpful for the many parrots that are given up. The Social Network posters that edit to show only the cute scenes because they want views to get likes for $ are so detrimental.
I agree 100%. Although I post cute videos of my Ricco I also show what also comes with owning him. It’s sad how many are given up for adoption because of how difficult they can actually be to own. I wish more people would do research before impulse buying, but unfortunately this is not always the case.
Thank you for this video. I see the birds all over KZhead and they look so great and smart. You never see their mess or hear their screeching. So next time one of the Grandkids wants one I’m going to show this video to their parents 😂
Glad I could help 😂
After five years, our IR is flying throughout the house. Amazing how accurate his flying is as he goes through small areas. Yep, he can be rather loud. He is free all day long, then we shut his cage in the evening. He loves IR videos, we show him on the tablet or cell phone, he will mimic many of the same words as he's watching, sometimes repeating at the same time as the video.
I think the honesty definitely needs to be there. A month ago I had my heart set on getting a Ringneck, I was calling all around. One store said that they had several, so I hurried over. Thankfully, the shop owner was very knowledgeable. I am not a new bird owner, but I have not kept this species. She asked if social media had been influencing my insisting on a ringneck and I admitted that it was a large part of it, but not the whole reason. She explained a lot of the points you did and essentially steered me away. So, here I am with a Mustache Parakeet. 😂 He is already a little handful!
Many breeders or pet store owners are not so honest and are usually all about the money, but you do get the ones that really care about the well being of the pet. Congratulations on your new moustache parakeet, they are beautiful.
That point about the noise is on point! Even though my irn is a chill female, she still bursts my eardrums on the daily. Still love that stinky bugger though!
Haha the flock call or alarm call is the worst lol. Your ringneck parrot is lucky to have you, most can’t tolerate the noise after awhile.
This is why preffer and recommend cockatiels. They do not destroy things they mostly sit on your shoulder or nearby you and chill. Sometimes they sing to you and are loud for no more than 30 minutes. Unless you never trained them then that is on you.
Thank you! I knew what I was getting into which is why we haven’t gotten one yet, but I still learned a few new things here. I’m not new to birds, we had many I helped care for growing up over the years, but definitely to the Indian ring neck variety. I wish more people did their research on the kinds of birds and what they are really like! Your video is going to help a lot of people! 😊
Thank you, I’m glad you found it helpful 😊
I applauded you and anyone who does videos like this. Birds don't come custom to what you want. They are individuals with individual personalities, just like dogs, cats , horses, humans.
Thank you, I appreciate this.
There is an angel in our home too,called Nergis,an adorable bird ;a peaceful,good singer,clean,comprehensive,good friend,having a lovely big heart so on.l love her ..she is my everything .❤All animals including birds are unbelivable lovely ,fascinating adorable ones as long as you know how to treat them.stay with love and favor❤
Your absolutely right 😊. Thank you for watching ❤️
We have wild ringnecks flying around here ... (they once escaped) they are very loud. But so nice to see them 😁
It must be so beautiful to see them flying free 😊
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn yeah. Riccos feathers have a beautiful color 😁
@@anjachan Aww thank you 🥰 It’s actually what made he want him , he was so unique and different 😊
This is a very important video for anyone who wants to get a parrot, especially for those who are unfamiliar with bird ownership. I have an African Grey and everything in this video is worth considering before deciding to share your life with a parrot. ❤️
This is so interesting. I was given a year old IRN and have had him for 10 months. I also have 3 Eclectus, a King Parrot, 2 Musk Lorikeets and a (super loud) canary and Alex the IR is the quietest of them all. Chatters and whistles a lot but seldom screeches. He has never bitten me, while my Eclectus regularly do. One of my Eclectus hens only gets out the cage, treated with great caution once a week because she is so vicious. Alex spends 4-8 hours a day outside his cage and has formed a sweet bond to my 6 month old Eclectus hen. They play together a lot. His only annoying habit is destroying every toy within a few weeks and chewing every bit of wood furniture in the room...but I still love him! He is very affectionate, likes to cuddle up to the side of my face while sitting on my shoulder but doesn't like to be stroked in return. I think he is the most intelligent of all my parrots, always incredibly inquisitive and full of joyous enthusiasm for new toys.
Aww he sounds so sweet and adorable. I do find that when they are bonded to another bird they are less vocal, but it seems as though he is bonded to you as well. My female rescue was very much like this but she was also 16 years old. I’d love to have a full house like yourself but considering my situation at the moment it wouldn’t work out, your birds are very lucky to have such a great loving home 🥰
A labor of love. They are so beautiful and funny! I love the granny square blanket on the back of the chair. It has a nice combination of colors and shapes
Such an amazing video. I love how you showed both sides. 👍
I have owned quite a few pets but I love bird. Parrots have a special place in my heart. They are deff hard work but I love them. I look forward to owning a ringneck soon! So excited.
this is a late comment but thanks so much for making this video. for three years i've wanted an irn but i can't get one for many many more years. watching this video helped me cope because now i can tell myself "remember, they're not like how they are on social media" !
So sorry to hear about your situation, hopefully it’s nothing to bad. Ringneck parrots can make great pets, but definitely not for everyone. I always recommend to anyone thinking of getting a ringneck parrot or any kind of bird for that matter to go onto parrot forums or Facebook. There you will really see the true side from owners and their experiences with them. Ricco is not by any means perfect, he screams especially during hormonal season lol. But I’ve been pretty lucky with him considering what others are going through.
I agree with several prior comments and you are right to make this video. They are magical for the right person. Most people have no clue are not prepared and they are never something to buy for the kids because of a Disney movie. Think Nemo. If I ever win the lottery, first thing is I will make a bird sanctuary. We know they are too intelligent for average consumption as a poultry product. Thank you for pointing this out.
Thank you so much for posting this! So many people buy birds on a whim not putting any research into what a handful they are and then end up selling them or worse not a month later. Birds need stable, loving homes.
Thank you for this positive feedback. It really is sad how quickly people are ready to give up on many pets, especially since Covid so many people purchased pets on a impulse and it’s the pets that pay the price when they are given away. Social media also doesn’t help because many accounts just show the cute side and not really what comes with owning a bird or any pet for that matter, so I really felt the need to make this video.
You just talked me out of getting one of these beautiful birds. Thank you 🙏🏼
Oh I hope I didn’t give the wrong impression. I just wanted others to see the real side that also comes along with owning a parrot. Some people just see one side and that’s the cute videos but don’t realize what it takes to own a bird. If you want other opinions about owning a parrot try going on parrot forums to see what others think. I’ve been pretty lucky with Ricco, but he’s not perfect. He does scream, especially now because of being hormonal and he does bite when excited. But I love him and that’s just part of owning a parrot 😊
@@JR-mi9en lol
Any bird, no matter the size or species are a lot of work. You have to earn a birds trust first and even then they will bite for seemingly no reason. They all have their own personality. I am working with 3 parrotlets and 2 are fine, the third I am going to rename "bitey".
@@jojo1828v Thank you for sharing this I appreciate it. Some people have misunderstood this video and this is exactly what I was trying to get across was the other side of what you see on social media besides the cute posts comes responsibility of owning a bird. It’s sad how many are put up for adoption for this very reason. Your birds are very lucky to have you.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn yes, I have tried to adopt a rescue. It is difficult because of shipping. I was not aware that they can't ship a bird out of state. I still don't quite understand. I would have preferred to give a rescue a good home. I pick up my baby violet irn today. I am excited. I wish I had your email so I could learn from you on training Rocco. You did an awesome job with him 🥰
It can be so common in pet ownership. High expectations can often lead to poor ownership, and even mistreatment. They need everything that we need. ❤️
Its so true and so sad. Birds as pets are definitely not easy to have, I’ve owned them since growing up and I’m still learning .
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn I miss my Keets. lol. ❤
@@FlatEarthDisciple Ohh so sorry to hear 😢💔
Yep so true especially the noise and destruction. My bird has explored nearly all of my house and he still chooses to perch on places that seem uncomfortable and he makes a big mess but I love him and he is so cute Ricco is super cute too ❤❤
Omg thats so funny, typical bird lol. Ha ha Ricco wants to chew on everything but his chew toys that I bought for him 🤷♀️😂 I guess that’s part of being a bird owner 😁❤️
Very important to point out how much work and commitment is required for parrot ownership! Thank you!
Thank you for the positive feedback 😊
Hahaha can totally appreciate this video as a fellow Parront! I like to show my friends and family their fun, but I also show the sour patch moments so that if anyone ever tries to buy a pet bird on a whim they fully know what they're up against. This is not only true for IRN's, but also my conure, lovebird and our budgie on a smaller scale.
Oh wow you definitely have your hands full lol. Thank you for sharing your experience with your birds. 💕
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn hands definitely full, but so are our hearts 🥰! I couldn't imagine life without our little flock. I don't have the words to explain it, but birds definitely bring a whole lot of joy to our family- even when they have a moody or "horrormonal" day. Not sure what it is about them, but they have made some real sunshine on cloudy days for us! Thank you for posting videos of your babies and being informative out there in a world that can, at times, make people think that birds can be easy and adorable (definitely not easy, but they are adorable- but that trick they did in the video also came with toons of time, patience and training). Admittedly I was searching to see what kind of mutation our first IRN was and Google popped you up. This is our first IRN and I wound up getting lost in your channel with Pickle (our IRN) 😂. He said tell Ricco hi!
@@AmyB-lg2gf Aww congratulations on your new IRN, love the name pickle 🥰. They really do bring so much joy and happiness, I don’t know what I’d do without my Ricco. How does the flock get along? I would love to have a companion friend for Ricco but he seems like he’s not interested at all with other birds. It could be that he was bullied by his sister from a baby, but I’m still hoping he will take to another bird one of these days and if not that’s ok I’ll give him all the love I can. Please give Pickles kisses from Ricco and I 😘
😂 Yes. The same issues for budgies on a smaller scale is a very accurate description.
@@ameliagrein5070 Yup definitely applies to all birds, except the bigger the bird the more painful the bite 😂
Yes, before bought my one I have same expectations.Very messy ,poop everywhere ,screaming when get alone.Have to have lot patients before handle him. Good video. By the way my one is Rico as well :)
Aww give your Rico a kiss from Ricco and I 😘. Thank you for your positive feedback, I appreciate it. I did this video because a lot of subscribers especially from Instagram all of a sudden wanted one because of the cute videos, unfortunately as you know there are so much more responsibility with owning a bird and not all of them ever are the same. Your Rico is lucky to have you, not everyone has the patience to put in the extra effort ❤️
Thanks for the reality check. ❤
Super accurate. I gotta say I was one of those ignorant ones before I got myself a Ringneck boy. Luckily I have had a very hormonal African Grey before so I was trained to what to expect. Even tho mine refuses to talk when I’m around and sometimes, willing to give kisses, he would bite here and there and gave me busted lips. Still love him and respect him. We are getting closer day by day but I would never “expect” him to get super cuddly. Just appreciating how he is happy to see me everyday and give me a high five and kisses when its meals time lol
Aww he’s lucky to have you. Thank you for sharing your experience with your ringneck parrot.
You are so cute❤
Love videos like this! It's so important to inform ppl of the realities of owning a bird.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this video it is very helpful! Watching bird videos is much different than the reality of being a bird owner, especially different breeds & personality of birds. Ppl really need to do there research first than going out & buying on an impulse. You are very dedicated & work very hard w/Ricco & it shows…Ty for Always being so helpful & sharing your knowledge in experience with Us❤️😘😊
Aww thank you so much for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it 🥰 It’s also so helpful when other bird owners can share there experiences as well to help others out. Owning a bird brings a lot of joy, but they also require daily care. Thank you again for your input, looking forward to hearing about your journey with your ringneck parrot ❤️
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Your most Welcome🤗 I appreciate all your Love & Support Thank you very much💕😘
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You have just talked me into getting one of these guys for my flock one day! For my apartment days, the tiel is plenty, but one day I'll have room for one of these high energy beauties.
That’s amazing.
This is why a ton of research should be done before getting any pet, especially a bird of any kind! I researched for 1yr before I decided the best fit for me and my situation was a Timneh grey, it took another year to find one from a good breeder as where I live they are not very popular, their cousin the Congo grey is more prevalent here because they are prettier.. they are also the one of the two more prone to behavioural issues that I didn’t want to deal with
Wow, this is an eye opener! Thank you for this video!!
Yes! A reality check would save so many broken hearts and rehomed, frustrated birds! Ricco seems nice and smart, and striking-looking. I have a canary-wing and a green-cheek. That's the biggest poop and the most bite-pain I thought I could handle. I did train them out of bites.
Aww thank you. I’ve never had the pleasure of having a canary or a conure but I have heard many good things about them.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn In my case, it's a canary-WING... a type of keet. kzhead.info/sun/ddmsXcd9hZWVqYU/bejne.html
I love watching the parrot shorts but figured I could never get one because it would probably annoy the hell out of me. Thanks for confirming this. Lol
I saw three different coloured ring necks talking, cuddling and playing with their owner, they are so incredibly beautiful, enchanting and appealing. I instantly fell in love. They are indeed gorgeous and l would love a few in my life - but no, they are not for me. I really couldn’t handle the mess, damage and noise. I’m in my 60s, and probably would have been OK with these things when l was younger and had more energy and patience. I’ll stick to being a Chihuahua owner, l know what l’m doing and can handle the down sides! Thank you for this invaluable advice, you’ve probably saved me a lot of regrets misery (and the parrots too) 🦜
Oh I think your talking about chatter box parrots, they are adorable. I really appreciate your honesty and the fact that you can admit that a ringneck parrot may not be a good fit. Unfortunately others do not and end up impulse purchasing after seeing cute videos on social media with these magnificent birds. It’s so sad to see how many are given up for adoption because of the reality of owning one and they did not prepare themselves for it. I don’t believe any research can fully prepare you with actually owning one, but I always recommend going on parrot forums to read up on other owners experience with them. I think with owning any pet has it’s ups and downs and can have challenges, but birds are definitely not for everyone. I’d love to have a dog, but unfortunately because of Ricco I don’t think I’ll have that opportunity. Perhaps one day. Thank you again for this comment.
Every day has been something better for my parrots. They're still untame, but I can get pretty close to them at times.
That’s amazing ❤️
I’ve had IRNs almost thirty years and some are more noisy than others. My one year old IRN is mostly very quiet. They are in my experience never always noisy. They also make very beautiful whistles and sing. You also do not speak of the wonderful loving quality they have. So glad for that every day. And their amusement with and sharing of life. Some people are less messy and less noisy but are less warm!
So sorry, perhaps you misunderstood the meaning of this video. I do have a video out on pros and cons that do speak of the good qualities as well, this video does show both but was mainly made for the other sides of what actually comes with owning a ringneck parrot or any bird for that matter. I have so many people who suddenly want a ringneck parrot without actually doing research and eventually get messages about the unknown and how difficult they are because they just went off of the cute posts on social media. I fell in love with the ringneck parrots from my female rescue and I’m hooked, but they have all been so different in personalities. I’m in Canada and if you go on kijiji or other sites you can see how many of the ringneck parrots are being re homed, it’s so heartbreaking 💔
Jade (my indian ring neck) is an absolute treat, yes she had good and bad days, and some time she is a daddy girl and some times she is a mommy girl, but she is 10000% love and i will never give her up
She’s so lucky to have you and your family ❤️
Great video! Social media does glamorize these lovely creatures. After watching this, I’ll definitely stick to having my gold fish
So interesting from start to finish. I always learn so much from your videos. 🙂
Congrats! Very well done and accurate video. A African Ringneck parrot owns me for over 31 years, and all you said is true. With a wild import this is even more so, compared to a hand fed baby.
Thank you. Wow 31 years, I hope Ricco will live just as long. It’s sad that so many people impulse buy without doing the research on any pet, so I felt the need to make this video.
This is an excellent video! A very good educational piece for anyone who is not familiar with what is involved in owning these birds.Thank you for posting it.
Thank you for watching and your positive feedback.
Great video. Anyone who is looking to get a bird should definitely watch this video. Is it an awesome, rewarding experience? Yes! Will bird ownership require a lot of work balanced with a consistent daily commitment to their enrichment and well being? Yes! I suggest volunteering at a bird rescue and/or helping out/bird sitting for someone before making the commitment to own a feathered friend. ❤🐦
I couldn’t have said it better, thank you for this. Sometimes when I tell people I have a bird and how much work it involves in owning one and what I’ve had to change or give up they almost look at me as if how can a bird be that difficult lol.
I have been considering welcoming an Indian Ringneck Parrot into my life for a couple of years, but I want to have a parrot that loves to cuddle. Thank you for this video!
Some do love cuddles, but they are definitely known to be not cuddly birds. It really does come down to each individual bird. They do make up for it in other ways, but sometimes I miss that one on one cuddles. Ricco will sleep on me, some tickles but that’s about it 😊
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Thank you for your feedback and for the heart!
@@nocturne6548 Your welcome 😊
Hi ! So, I'm considering a baby in Feb & so far the toss up has been Ringneck, Cockatiel or Quaker. Now I know there are big differences in the 3! I love them all but for sheer beauty I keep coming back to these guys but want you to know how much I appreciate you making this video. It's back to the drawing board 🥺
Your very welcome. The fact that you are doing your research is amazing. Unfortunately a lot of people do impulse buying and don’t realize the difficulty of owning a parrot. They really are all so different as far as personalities and looks. I myself have never owned a Quaker or Cocktail, but I’ve heard great things about them. I’ve had both budgies and lovebirds who were adorable 🥰 . If you can go on parrot forums and read what others have said, or you can ask your questions about them actually owning one. I find it helps when you ask other owners, but again everyone will give you different opinions. With ringneck parrots I find most will say they love them or not lol. Have you ever owned a bird before?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn hi & thank you! No I have not. I've always wanted one but was too busy raising children lol (but looks like I'm wanting to do it all over again with a bird) 🤣 now I'm 53 & all of our children are moved out so I have the time & am home all day 😁
@@rmarvel169 Aww a bird will be so lucky to have you as a owner. I guess you really will be doing it all over again lol. They really are like children and bring so much joy 😁 I don’t think you can go wrong on any of them. I’m actually working on a video about if a ringneck parrot is a good pet. Hopefully I’ll have it up by next week. If you have any questions I’m here 😊 Good luck on your search.
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thank you! Subbed & yes, I'm sure I will be needing help 🤪🤣
@@rmarvel169 aww thank you 🥰. Not a problem 😁
Best vidéo for someone that wants to adopt. Congratulations. Great idea.
This is a great video. Always do your research. I learned that from buying my last dog just because I liked the way she looked but she was super yappy, had crazy energy and was so hard to train. I kept her until it was time for her to cross the rainbow bridge, I promised mine would be her forever home no matter what but I will always do my research before buying a new pet!! Some pets like parrots are not suited for certain people and it’s best to know beforehand ❤
She was lucky to have you, unfortunately many pets are surrendered because of this very reason. Pets are a huge commitment and it’s our responsibility to provide the best life for them. Sorry for your loss 😞
Nailed it! There are a few things I would add in the video, for example, these are very needy birds, so you probably won't have much of a me time, since they will fly in your direction and land in your head or shoulders all the time. Also, you will probably going to need to wash your clothes far more constantly, because they eat a lot, and poop as much. One thing I can say for sure, these birds are more friendly to deal with than Rosellas.
We had a Goldies Lorikeet. Talk about a noise lover. Any loud noise, particularly the vacuum cleaner, set him off. Game on. LOL
One area where expectation meets reality is they are darned cute! 🥰
Dude my irn is probably the most open bird and loves people but he’s veryyy playful and is more independent and when it comes to oh he’s playing and you’re interfering with his play time or doing something he doesn’t like he will bite but they’re never really terrible bites just warning ones and I love this guy so much
As per my experience, IRNs make wonderful pets if properly handfed and socialised. In addition, owners need to interact with them regularly. My IRNs do not scream, they are best friends with a sun conure, Senegal, Red-Bellied Poicephalus, grey cockatiel etc. One of my male IRNs is closely bonded to a sun conure (the real screamer). These inter-species bondings have created a very harmonious atmosphere, and have reduced screaming in the conure too. IRNs are very cheeky birds and absolutely gorgeous!
That’s so wonderful. They definitely can make great pets but they are not for everyone. Unfortunately many people just look at the cute posts and think that every bird will be the same when this is not the case at all. Many are re homed for this very reason.
My Indian Ringnecks aren’t loud either. I interacted with them all day, took the time to play games with them and took them everywhere with me. They were tame and so loving. I agree with the mess 😀
Yeah Julia, 😃u are very true when my parrots wake up they start with their breakfast and then playing and afternoon nap and again eating and playing then at night good night 😄they playing and shout whole day. And they also make lots of poop i clean every week, and i put papers on their tray so that it gets easy for me to clean it up 😃
It definitely is a lot of work lol 😁
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn yeah 😀
Hey Ricco…Vacationing or what? Missed you already! So true! If Ricco responds to you in a certain way in a certain situation…doesn’t mean my Parrot 🦜 will act in the same manner!! Thanks Ricco Mom for considering regular Topics like this!! 🦜🦜😍🥰🤗❤️❤️🦜🦜🙏
So happy you enjoyed the video 😁❤️
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn I am a Ricco Fan! 🥰🤗😍❤️🦜🦜🦜🦜
@@rescue1046 Aww thank you. ❤️
Thank you for this video. You have saved some poor bird from the heartbreak of being re-homed.
Thank you for showing the reality of owning a pet. For any pet, there’s always the expected, side, and the realistic side.
Thank you. It was important for me to show the reality as social sometimes just shows the cute posts. They are cute, but definitely not for everyone.
I wish they would make people take a class before they get a parrot. And also give them a manual of what they need and what can hurt them as well as causes of certain behaviors, hormones, nippy phases etc. thanks for making this. It was very good.
It’s sad and unfortunate how many are rehomed because of the complexity of owning a bird. Social media has played a part on people impulse buying a bird because of the cute posts. I do share cute videos and posts of Ricco, but I also try to educate and show the reality of owning him, so I appreciate your positive feedback on this.
Thank you for sharing d video and I almost bought one yesterday
I love mine. He talks up a storm, makes a mess, cuddles and bites like hell sometimes. He normally draws blood when he bites. It's OK. I'm used to it. He is a family pet and an around town visitor. He really enjoyed this video.
Aww thank you for the positive feedback. He sounds adorable and is lucky to have a owner as yourself.
Just some news. Leeloo is now an indoor/outdoor free flying bird. She comes when called and has a three yard comfort zone. The territory is not hers but sbelongs to magpies and doves that have nested here for years so she stays close. We are all better and more relaxed now. She comes in on her own.
@@fuffoon Wow that’s amazing. It would be my dream to have Ricco free fly outdoor but we have to many predators in my area like hawk’s. I’m so happy for you.
Mm. I thought of getting a ringneck but read that they're harder to keep than a greencheek. So I got a cuddly greencheek instead. Am very happy with my decision. She's my little cuddlebug. x)
Aww she sounds adorable 🥰.
Thank you for this There needs to be more Reality videos of parrot species.
Thank you, I agree.
YOU ARE THE MOST TRUTHFUL WOMEN ON EARTH. I ALSO HAVE 4 LOVE BIRDS. 😢😣😩
Im about to get ringneck in about 24 days and this video will definetly help me to be good owner❤
Mine sqaukes so loud that if it is next to your ear you can’t hear anything in that ear for a solid minute and after that all you can hear is ringing 😂
Thank you for this video. I'm trying to figure out what kind of bird I want and although these seem like adorable amazing birds, I already have 2 small children lol
Well done for making this video to raise awareness sopeople would not buy parrots with high expectations and when things go wrong the parrots will be paying the price when they get given away, there are a lot of abandoned parrots that need a home purely because people did not have the knowledge before getting them
Thank you, I appreciate this. It really brakes my heart to see how many are up for adoption everywhere. So many times people see Ricco’s cute posts and just all of a sudden want one without doing research. It’s the main reason of doing this video. They really do require so much work, time and they are all do different.
This is pretty much true for any parrot species, though if you train them as babies there are some behaviors you can train them out of (or into). My eclectus is trained never to bite anyone for any reason, and he's fully potty trained with no accidents. He's trained only to eat in his cages so he doesn't make a mess outside of that, and we're lucky he's not destructive at all, he doesn't like to chew on anything other than his toys. He didn't like to be pet much at first but after a couple of years now he asks to be cuddled/snuggled and get head scratches at night. That said, it's probably best to just not get a parrot if you aren't going to be home at least 8+ hours a day with it to keep it from going insane (unless it's allowed to fly freely when alone). I would say it's worth it, but I had a lot of experience and time to train. Also I really love Ricco, he makes me want an IRN even though they're nuts.
Aww he sounds adorable 🥰. I’ve heard eclectus parrots are somewhat easier in comparison to ringneck parrots, I’ve never personally owned one but it’s what I’ve been told. I think they are absolutely beautiful. I find the Alexandrine parrots are also more gentle and calm compared to the Ringneck parrots. I suppose every bird is different just like us humans, it’s just sad to see how many people expect them to be cute, cuddly and talk from what they see on social media and unfortunately this is not always the case.
I can say this as we have many wild ringnecks in our town they shout and scream during early morning before going to local fields and also during evening after returning to their home.
I would love to have wild ringneck parrots. Do they ever come near you?
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn they occasionally visit our terrace to find some food, they are mostly found on nearby trees which is their home. Unfortunately we can't pet those wild birds as in India it is illegal to cage wild birds. So, most of us just feed them grains.
Wow the best info in this video you made me laugh alot as i used to own one and you are SO right in everything you said.
Thank you for the informative vid, Ricco's adorable 🦜🦜🦜🙏
Aww thank you 🥰
Indian ring-necks are a bird in the ‘someday when I have my own house’ category lol But I do love them and would love to add one to my flock someday!
Its great that you are thinking of good timing. I’d love to get another one as well, but now is not the right time and Ricco doesn’t seem to care for other birds. Hopefully one day.
Thank you, That was very informative. I love his colors. I imagine having a IRP is similar to having a Quaker Parrot. I had one for 24 years, before Social Media. It took awhile to learn everything about her. Sadly, I lost her a month ago, she was ill. The vet wasn’t sure what it was. I miss her every single day.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s never easy especially after having her for 24 years. I’ve never had the pleasure of owning Quaker Parrots but from what I’ve been told they seem to be more suitable to many people who have had them to the ringneck parrots. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time ❤️🙏❤️
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Thank You, It’s much appreciated. Should I get another bird in the future, I haven’t even decided yet on what it would be. However; I do like challenges. But for now, To many emotions for me to sift through right now. I don’t think I would make the best decision for either myself or a bird right now. I can’t even bring myself to take down her cage.
@@AtmxDawg24 Sometimes getting another bird helps to fill the void, although your new bird will never replace your Quaker it definitely helps. It really depends on you and when you are ready, don’t rush yourself. Take time to grieve, you will know when you are ready to open your heart to another bird. So sorry again for your loss 😢💔
@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Thanks and yes I agree with you. Another thing I have to take into consideration is that I’m going to be 60 in January. And should I get another bird, I will have to take precautions. To make sure all of my Pets are taking care of. Currently I have 2 dogs that are both 9 years old, and will be 10 in 2023. All of my Dogs have lived long lives from 15-18 years old; so I have to consider all of these factors before getting more pets down the road. Incase something should ever happen to me, at some point in my life; I want the pet or pets to be taken care of by good People. This is what I have always believed that a responsible Pet Owner should do for them. Sadly, a lot of People don’t consider this when getting a pet. And like dogs and birds tend to live a long time, and in some cases out live their owners. Or if a owner has to go into a nursing home. You just never know what can happen to you. And like protecting your Wife and Children, You must also protect your pet or pets too. 2 and a half years ago, My Stepfather passed away at the age of 84. He was married to my Mother for 43 years. Now my Mother is 84, and has a new dog that is a year and a half old. But she has already made steps to have her dog taken care of. Because you just never know when it can happen. And losing My Xena a month ago, also hammers that home that even more. My hope is People will read this, and hopefully make sure that they will take care of both their family members and their pets too.☺️
@@AtmxDawg24 I couldn’t agree more, any pet owner should consider this at any age. I always tell my family if something we’re to happen to me what would happen to Ricco, thankfully my sister would take him and if something were to happen to her I’ve arranged for this as well. It’s definitely a topic that other pet owners should consider and make plans ahead of time. It’s great that you mentioned this, thank you.
Thankfully I watched this video before my parrot arrived so now i have an idea on how my peaceful life will change
Omg this is so true we’ve had Tia for 12 months. She was not hand reared and was 2 years old when we got her. Shes petrified of hands and will bite if you try to stroke her. But little by little we are gaining her trust but its gonna take a long time.
Aww that’s amazing progress. I find ringneck parrots in general are not fond of hands. Just keep trying, she will surprise you one if these days. ❤️
I got my IRN when she was 3 months and now she is 1 and a half years old and is finally get used to hands and being around us
This is a VERY good video! Thanks for posting. Social media vids about ringnecks SO make me desire to have a ringneck, but you are 100% right. These videos are not the full story. I had a Kakariki a few years ago. I was a bit intimidated by a ringneck yet, so I got the more accessible and smaller Kakariki. Partly it was a big success. He talked a lot and he was a clown in many ways, making us laugh a lot. BUT!!! Kakariki males are incredibly hormonal. Every morning he woke up as an agressive monster and wouldn't allow me anywhere near his cage - which was impossible as I had to open the curtain his cage was close to. Also, every so many days he'd have a bad and moody day when he could not be approached at all. When in a bad mood his attacks were so vicious that he sometimes hurt himself trying to get to me through the cage. Most days after noon his better self won from his monster self and then I could feed him, have him on my hand and he'd be all lovy dovy on my shoulder, talking to me, giving me kisses, etc. When I worked, he was with me in my studio and he'd be out of his cage most of the time. He didn't wreck a lot at all, he'd mostly be looking at the birds in the garden, calling them. Kaks make the softest and most agreeable noise of all parrot-like birds, so that was cute and in between the calling noises he'd talk to me and come see what I was doing every now and then. If all went so well, then why is everything past tense you may wonder. Well, after about 1,5 to 2 years my kakariki decided to choose his mate. And it wasn't me. He chose my husband. Who was working at the office full time. Result? He wanted me out of his territory, which happened to be my home. When my husband walked in, he was all lovey dovey and cute and cosey. He could do ANYthing with that bird and when my husband was around, he completely ignored me. Visitors were no problem. He'd always sit with them and talk and be funny. But...if I tried to make contact with him he'd attack. And when I was alone with him during the day, he'd attack too. One day he decided that the entire package of bird food, the fruit, bird candy, sunflower seeds, etc. were all his and that I was not allowed to touch it. I could no longer feed hinm outside his cage as he'd attack me every time. I asked a bird trainer for advice and practised with him to get him to understand that it was me who was boss with regards to foods. Well, forget it. If a bird really decides you are not to be tolerated in his territory, then certainly not near his food. What started with attacks of my hands grew into bombing attacks on my head and lashing out to my face. Some days I bled in three to four different places. I had been told not to withdraw when he lashed out, so I didn't as it would make the bird feel victorious and lash out more as apparently it worked. But being bitten so often, that was undoable. I contacted the bird trainer again and he said it wasn't going to work. A parrot-like bird is not domesticated and once a bird is set against an individual there's basically little you can do about it. On his advice I set out on a quest for an owner he did love. Fortunately I found one and he has been living with her happily ever after, so it's good now, but in all honestly it was quite a traumatic experience for me. I'd had budgies before and the chemistry between myself and them had always been really great. I hadn't expected things could go this wrong. I worked so hard to make it work and still had to throw in the towel in the end. There's nothing I like watching more than ringneck vids, but your video has convinced me once again to not take the risk again. A kakariki biting your cheek is already painful and leads to scars. Imagine what it could be like with a bigger bird....
I’m so sorry you had to endure such an experience with your bird. But I give you so much credit for trying. I believe in the end you made the right decision for your bird and yourself. I’ve never had to experience anything like this to the degree you have. I’ve owned budgies as well and they are just wonderful, however ringneck parrots are much different. Don’t get me wrong they are great pets but they are definitely not for everyone and personality wise it really depends on the bird just like us humans. I’ve recently just had someone reach out to me about his birds two ringneck parrots and how different they are. One is so calm, relaxed and the other is almost to the extent of what you experienced, so it just goes to show you how different each bird can really be personality wise. Thank you for sharing your experience and I’m sorry you had to go through this, I hope one day you find a bird who is more suitable for you 😊❤️
They're like little kids. Ricco is a joy despite everything 💗 thanks for sharing the truth behind these cute animals.
Aww thank you 🥰. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
I've got an alexandrine, pretty much just a slightly bigger version of a ringneck. This rings so true. Only difference is that my bird doesn't bite me anymore and she's not as hyperactive as other birds. She likes to just sit there quietly and groom her feathers for hours. If I'm watching TV, she'll sit on my head and I'll stand up later with white hair and fluff falling off me. She only really gets loud and chews things when I'm not there and she bites other people when I'm not next to her.
Aww she sounds adorable 🥰 I love the alexandrine parrots, they are definitely much more gentle in comparison to the ringneck parrots and not as loud lol.
Having had pet birds as a teenager, the noise and pooping becomes routine. If you love your birds, you rarely notice those things. Maybe I got annoyed every once in a while when watching a movie and not hearing a crucial scene (they would hang out on a cabinet with a long mirror, talking to their reflections), but that’s as far as it went with me. I don’t recall cleaning poop being an issue; just moisten a paper towel every couple hours and clean all the spots I find in less than a minute.
It definitely just becomes part of a daily routine, but to others in may not seem that way and eventually becomes a burden.
Yeah I have a dog and cats, all are potty trained and never poop / pee in the house (except for the cats in their litter box). I don't think I could handle cleaning poop off all my surfaces and floors... I'll stick to my dog and cats 😅
@@giftofthewild6665 Haha I get it 😂. Birds can be potty trained but I don’t always recommend it, especially if it causes them to hold it in. Ricco has learned to let me know when he needs to go, but sometimes I miss the hints or he just goes lol 🤷♀️
Thank you for the reality check. I have a cockatiel & a parakeet so I know just a little bit of what your talking about .
Aww I’ve never had the pleasure of owning a cockatiel, but I have owned parakeets. I think you would be fine with a ringneck parrot with your experience, just louder and the bites do hurt more lol.
Rico is so quiet coming to my sun conure Luigi. She has my ears ringing. Lol. 😂 😂 😂
Haha you haven’t been around him when he starts 😂
Very good video about the reality of birds. Birds are all individuals and must be respected as such. They may not match your expectations but they are all rewarding in their own way.
Well said, I agree 100% with this. Thank you for your positive feedback.
As a bird owner, this is pretty accurate to most birds except cockatiels. I have owned a few different parrots and cockatiels who are also parrots but they defieost of this stuff. They are basically quiet and well behaved birds. I must say though, I love all the birds I have owned.
Me too 😊
September 12 2022 we purchased a pair of beautiful ring necks. It's their first day inside and they where very quiet..... observing our every move. Except when the female was napping....
Aww congratulations on your new Ringneck parrots. They will be quiet for a bit until they feel comfortable. Is it a male and female?
2 become 3 we now have 1 female 2 males. We leave the cage open we are experimenting with different foods. Fruit vegetables and nuts.
you just save my life thanks for this video
this is so true tho! my irn hates getting his head scratched whereas my other birds love it. at first I thought it was because he didn't like me or didn't trust me enough to let me touch him, but after having him for almost 5 years, I realised that he prob just isn't a cuddly bird.
He definitely loves you, they just are more independent and are not as cuddly 😊
Bro why is this so accurate 💀💀💀💀 Bro my ringneck wakes me up in 6:00 in the morning and bites me when I give him food and like poops all over the place. In his cage there is a lot of mess, I put his cage near the outside a table that we have and when I take him out I all ways notice food on the side of the table and on his cage💀💀💀💀💀
We all can relate one way or another lol
THANK YOU so much for making this video! ❤️ I've seen a lot of bird KZhead channels and sadly every single one (besides yours) only shows the cute and fun parts none of the not so cute and not so fun realistic parts which really has me worried because I have no doubt that it'll make some not so smart adults blindly rush out to get one without doing any research or make a kid want one who will convince their parents/guardian to get one for them who also will rush into it without doing any research and in turn cause A LOT of harm to those poor animals 😕 While I don't have any birds myself my mom did she had a lot of them and for years so I grew up with them and i'm well aware of all the pros and cons especially the cons. So when I see those videos I know better and know full well birds aren't all rainbows and sunshine like these videos make them out to be but other people don't know that. Birds are really beautiful animals and even cooler is the fact that they're descended from and related to dinosaurs haha but they're definitely A LOT of work, require A LOT of commitment, and are NOT something someone should just rush into getting (that applies to all animals not just to them of course but especially to them haha). The fact these channels claim to love their birds and birds in general so much but then only show the fun cute parts, don't ever show the not so fun and not so cute parts, and are potentially causing damage to them is gross (gotta wonder how many poor birds died, got hurt, were rehomed, etc because their owner didn't do any research and just rushed into it). Like I said before you're the first bird KZhead channel that was honest about and I really appreciate that ❤️
Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it. I had to do it, it drives me crazy every time someone comments on one of my videos and says they need one from the cute video of Ricco. My heart just sinks every time. Most people think Ricco is a saint and perfect, little do they no lol. It really is sad that people who claim to be influencers only show the cute videos. In the end it’s not fair to the bird, as you mentioned people will impulse buy because of this. I’m just a small channel and I do share cute videos of Ricco, however it’s just as important to share the reality of owning a bird. To many birds are given away for adoption or just left to live in the cage for the rest of their lives because of being misunderstood. I will continue to make others aware for as long as I can and hope it makes somewhat of a difference 😊
Very nice video, we have two ring necked parrots and love them both. Hello from South Africa. p.s. there is also a gang of wild ring necked parrots that live around our area.
Thank you 😊
Aww Ricco you always melt my heart 💓😘❤️
Thank you 🥰
I had one and before biting he would gently push your finger away, then softly bite and if you still didnt move, eventually he may bite.