Parrot Hormonal Behaviors, Triggers and Solutions | IRN

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Ricco talking and relaxing with me 🥰👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmQmouYarhkrJo

[@BirdQueenPhoenix]

TY MY COCATOO IS BITING SO THIS IS HELPING CAN THE FEMALE LAY EGG WITH NO MATE?

[@BirdQueenPhoenix]

srry caps

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@BirdQueenPhoenix Yes she can but it will not be fertile. I wish I had mentioned this in the video. My mistake for not doing so. Try to prevent her from laying by taking away spots that she looks at as a nesting spot. If she does lay an egg allow her to sit on the egg if she is interested in it, this will prevent her from hopefully laying again. Also keep an eye on her to make sure she is not breathing heavy with tail bobbing, this could indicate that she is having problems laying a egg if she is about to. If she does lay a egg be sure to provide her with lots of calcium foods as well. Hope this helps .

[@BirdQueenPhoenix]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn ty so much

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@BirdQueenPhoenix Your welcome.

[@CrookiNari]

We had a female IRN for a short time that had already been passed around several homes, and we ended up not being able to keep looking after her as she was just too aggressive. This video made me realise she may have been hormonal on top of being stressed and I feel bad that we didn't know this before. We may have been able to help her.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

It’s not your fault, at least you tried. Sometimes it can be a chronic behaviour which can take awhile to change. Ringneck parrots can be a difficult parrot to own and understand, especially once they mature. Hopefully she is ok wherever she is now ❤️

[@bonitaj1371]

I don't recall ever seeing Ricco being aggressive before, It's so interesting to see how hormones can affect them in so many ways. Another fantastic video .

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Haha he has his moments, but I just laugh 🤷‍♀️

[@cuoredolce29]

Omg how Blue is now behaving makes more sense!! She was the sweetest thing, always wanting to be on me and snuggling and everything and literally, like a switch flipped, she’s now lunging at myself and my kids hands when we put it out for her to step on. She drew blood from me after she pecked then sank her beak into my finger. I was utterly shocked! I couldn’t figure out how she went from being the sweetest thing to this crazy ball of feathers and beak! This video has helped me understand what she is probably going through but more importantly, how to handle it and deal with it. Thank you both so much! 🤗❤️

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

It’s really difficult when they switch over night. It could very well be hormonal or what’s called the bluffing stages. I do have a video up on it but need to update it. Try not to show her fear or react to it as much as it may be difficult. Is she bonded to Shakespeare or someone in the home? Ricco went through the bluffing stages but it wasn’t to bad however his hormonal behaviour was the worst this year. He started to scream from December until April and all he wanted to do was hump everything lol. I had to change many things like less daylight, foods and mirrors. Thankfully it’s stopped and he is molting now. It can be a challenge when they change, but just hang in there, it will get better . Just stand your ground with her, once she feels dominant towards you it will be difficult to change.

[@Yellowish_milky]

Hey..I am from Bangladesh. Love to see your video. It's helpful for me because I have also my Milky like your Ricco. Lots of love for Ricco..❤❤❤❤

[@MilosAdventure]

Great vid for all those struggling during this time. Sleep schedule has been my saviour. 13-14hrs at least

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

I wish Ricco would sleep in, but he starts calling after 12 hrs lol.

[@spend4zen1]

Mirrors can cause your bird to become hormonal. It is best to not even give them one because they can see it as either a new mate or a rival. If you have birds You should keep the mirrors in your home to a minimum.

[@katarinam4209]

I'm always learning so much from your educational videos. Very well put together and interesting to watch, it always helps that Ricco is the main character 😊💕

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@michelecrouse5284]

Morning from South Africa Johannesburg that was really helpful thank you.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Good morning, so glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching, have a wonderful day.

[@michelecrouse5284]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn yes we still confused on Jhon or Jane ......looking at video our Jhon is a Femal Jane and it seems she gets hormonal. At what age do they lay eggs ? Do we need to assist new bird perants......really fun he he heee

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@michelecrouse5284 Haha I guess it’s a waiting game for you lol. The females tend to lay eggs around two years old, smaller birds may at a younger age. My female rescue laid eggs, she was the one I showed in the video. It was a surprise for me because I had never experienced it before. It’s also scary because it can be dangerous for them, I just made sure to give her extra calcium in her water and keep an eye on her. She was so proud of her eggs 😁

[@necole1023]

Thank you so much for making this helpful video, I Appreciate you & Ricco Educating everyone about this..it’s very important knowing the signs & things we can do to help are Feather Babies😍 Explains why my sweet baby been biting & showing some aggression lately. Hopefully it won’t get worse w/other behaviors & hopefully this is will pass soon🙏🤗 I just Love you & Cutie Ricco, Have a Wonderful Day!💕💚🌤💚💕😘🤗

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Aww thank you so much for the positive feedback, I appreciate it. Ricco is also being hormonal, his screaming has definitely increased this year lol. I’m hopeful it will end soon as well. All the best with you and your feathered babies 🥰❤️🦜

[@necole1023]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn You’re Welcome😊Aww your poor ears…I hope it will calm down soon for both of us🥰🙏Thank you so much for All your Support & Kind words🤗I wish you & Ricco always the Best too💞💚💞😘😊

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@necole1023 Thank you 🥰

[@foreverealm]

Your educational videos are so helpful. You are amazing at teaching. Good Night, Ricco & Hooman. Happy Dreams.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Aww thank you, I really appreciate that. ❤️

[@abdullahibrahem1832]

Never seen an aggressive Ricco until now!

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Haha he doesn’t really bite, it’s mostly all an act 😂

[@kikothebudgie601]

You deserve 100000000....subs!!!! You are SO informative! I love watching this even though I don't have a ringneck😇

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Aww your so kind, thank you 🥰. This really applies to all birds, just one or two may be more of a ringneck behaviour. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@bestunabdula7771]

thank you so much for your informations 💐

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Your welcome 😊

[@anjaleesharma8440]

Very informative video. Thank you so much . Love for Ricco ❤

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed the video 🥰

[@Sofia-qn6fs]

Thanks for the information Ricco 😘❤️

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Thank you for watching 🥰❤️🥰

[@helencalder6259]

Great stuff ❤

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Thank you ❤️

[@mithuthemoustacheparakeet]

Thanks for giving these important information's ☺❤ Can we show them parrots videos on phone And can we let them go near mirror My moustache parakeet always try to feed when he is front of mirron or front of phone while watching parrots video?

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Aww thank you for watching 🥰

[@mithuthemoustacheparakeet]

Welcome ❤☺

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

So sorry I thought I answered your question. If your bird is regurgitating to a phone or a mirror he may be perceiving the other bird as real and as a mate, this could lead to a unhealthy relationship long term. Just be sure he’s not doing it excessively, if he is it may be best to take away the phone or mirrors for now. Hope that helps.

[@mithuthemoustacheparakeet]

Thank you so much for informing me that 😊❤😍

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@mithuthemoustacheparakeet No problem 🥰

[@uahmed547]

Great video lots of love to Ricco ♥️♥️♥️🇵🇰

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Aww thank you so much ❤️

[@uahmed547]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn ♥️

[@yourenough3]

Rico is still a sweetie even while hormonal. 🥰

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Aww thank you 🥰

[@greywebs1944]

Peekaboo Ricco 🐦 🤣

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Haha that’s his way out of things 😂

[@FitWanderEats]

great video thank you!

[@AkuKiTara]

Very helpful videoi❤

[@zaravarner3017]

Hi! Our mini macaw is 4 and starting his harmonal behavior. 😢How to stop her/him from biting? Thank you.

[@tabtab9437]

Do you think it’s a good idea to clip their wings when they are hormonal and act aggressively? Cause I know once my birds toenails are clipped it definitely brings him down a peg or 2 and he becomes calmer.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

I personally wouldn’t recommend wing clipping in this situation. Have you tried everything in the video as I mentioned? It does take time and it will pass. Can you give me more information as well, for example how old your bird is, does he only become aggressive during this time? Hormonal season can be a difficult time for birds and owners as they are confused. Also think of what could be causing this behaviour worse, mirrors, toys, food, lack of sleep, pretty much everything I mentioned in the video. As difficult as it may be, try not to act negatively to your bird during this time as it will make things worse. Here is a video I did on wing clipping 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2mtiJloncpnjbs

[@MrsPetal]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@bestunabdula7771]

how long it takes to finish hormonal season?

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

It’s difficult to say of how long it could last for, but normally it should end once your bird starts to molt his feathers. For some birds it could be a month and for others much longer.

[@redd1029]

What’s the difference between playing and chewing aggressively, he bites my hand and a thing he wants to chew the most, should I remove it or let him chew it?

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Does he have chew toys. If he does start chewing aggressively I would distract him by providing some safe chew toys to play with instead.

[@appelblossom4311]

Aloha from the 50th state. I just realized my IRN ,she’s about one years old female , is hormonal. She’s did the clucking display and I’ve seen her do it before but I never thought about it because she was around 5 months . So thank you for those tips and if things aren’t going as well do you have an email?

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

No problem, if you want to DM me privately you can on Instagram. The link is on my KZbin page. I do have a video I just put together about egg laying if that’s what you are concerned about, it’s in my playlist under educational bird videos or Indian ringneck parrot educational videos. Hope it helps.

[@uacan]

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[@heatherhent4445]

Thank you

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Your welcome

[@tiffquilamua]

wow i wish i got to know about this sooner. my IRN laid an egg today and she seems less energetic than ever. i try feeding her water and my mom try feeding her daily food that she loves to eat which is crackers and milk. she stayed in my mom’s big plastic bowl because that’s like her favorite spot to be in and she loves to bite on these big old t shirts we would use to clean (because she would chase us around the house to bite them) but once the t shirts are clean we let her bite on them and then my mom would keep them in the big plastic bowl for her. she’s not in favor to be in a cage because she wants to be free in the house, we tried to train her since small to stay in the cage but she refuses. at night, she sleeps underneath our kitchen island on the counter stool, sometimes in the day she stands on top of the high cage to watch outside of the patio door. right in the bowl with the old shirts is where she laid her egg. she’s the only bird i have. im worried about the egg laying because this is something new to me and i want to make sure i can prevent this to happen again.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

It’s pretty scary when they lay an egg, especially when it’s not expected. How old is she? Also is she showing interest in the egg? If so I would let her sit on it in her favourite bowl, it may help her for now from laying anymore eggs. Does she have any vegetables or foods rich in calcium? If she does not have enough calcium she can become egg bound, which is very dangerous for her. Is her main diet crackers and milk? I’ll do my best to help you but just need more information about her. I hope she’s ok.

[@tiffquilamua]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn yeah so she’s going to be turning 4 years old in may and we haven’t feed her vegetables but i will let my parents know that’s what she’ll need. her main dish that we’ll give her is crackers and milk or whole wheat bread and milk. even fruits like kiwi, apple, strawberries, and pomegranate. she eats her pet food as well. she’s showing interest to her egg. she’s not away from the bowl.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@tiffquilamua Ok so let her sit on her egg if this is what she wants, it will hopefully prevent her from laying more eggs. She will need calcium in her diet so she doesn’t get egg bound, they can die from egg laying especially if they have weak bones from not enough nutrients in their diet. Crackers and milk is not very healthy for her so try to cut down and try introducing vegetables. She needs a variety of diet like fruits, nuts, seeds and vegetables. You can give her the occasional cooked egg with no seasoning for extra calcium or search online for foods that are rich in calcium, she will really need it during this time. Keep a close eye on her for heavy breathing and tail bobbing incase she try’s to lay again and is having difficulty. You can also get calcium supplements for her drinking water, not sure if you have access to this, if not it is very important to provide her the proper diet that she will need from now on to help her. Some natural sunlight will also help her if you can bring her in a outdoor cage as well. Hope this helps you.. All the best.

[@tiffquilamua]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn will do so and keep you updated! thank you so much!

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@tiffquilamua Your welcome and yes please keep me updated 😊

[@Gyro_Gaming16]

How much time did this hormonal period last for? There is a huge change in my parrot nature . PLEASE HELP🥺

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

It can last for a very short time or go on for a long while if some things are not changed such as diet or other things that may be causing your bird to be hormonal. Some birds are just naturally more hormonal than others, but making some adjustments can help.

[@Gyro_Gaming16]

Mam does hormonal changes effect birds nature like less talking, iching, plucking their feathers and sleeping all the day?

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@Gyro_Gaming16 This sounds more like your bird is molting, not hormonal. I do have a video in my playlist all about molting.

[@Gyro_Gaming16]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn how much time this molting stage last for ? actually I was not able to find your molting related video

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@Gyro_Gaming16 If it’s a light molt it may be 2 months, if it’s a heavy molt it can last as long as 4 months to be completed or longer. Here is the link to the video 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGinppaao7yWeZo

[@aaishafatima9093]

I have a baby parrot, around 2 months old.. suddenly he has become aggressive, when is inside the cage.. he broke his beak too.. when left outside or in our hands he is calm.. what should be done?

[@valpal127]

Aren’t mirrors bad for birds? They don’t understand the difference between a real bird and a reflection. I guess I’m just really confused now. I’m planning on getting a bird and I’m trying really hard to educate myself. Multiple channels say that mirrors and happy huts are bad for birds mental health. Thank you for the video, but please clarify.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

I actually did a video all about mirrors with birds, it’s in my playlist under educational videos. Birds can definitely become obsessed with a mirror and hormonal with happy huts., but every bird is different. I wouldn’t allow a bird to have access to a mirror all the time, but if your bird doesn’t show any behaviour issues towards the mirrors once and awhile is ok. As far as huts go I only put it outside of the cage on his play stand, if I saw Ricco becoming hormonal because if it I would definitely remove it. I switch it up with the sea grass hut so he doesn’t become to attached to it. Hope that helps.

[@fauziadurrani9064]

I have an irn and everytime someone goes near her when she's on her cage or tree, she lunges to bite. I think it's territorial aggression however, I'm not sure. I've tried multiple training tactics but it doesn't get better.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

It could very well be from hormonal behaviour. Has she always done this or is it just recently, also is it just those two spots?

[@fauziadurrani9064]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn she's always done it and only on those spots. If I put her somewhere she isn't familiar with its like a flip switched.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@fauziadurrani9064 So it sounds like she has just picked these spots as hers and that’s why she has become territorial, not so much from hormonal. It’s difficult when its a cage, sometimes its just best to respect the fact that she doesn’t want anyone near those areas. Many birds actually become very territorial over cages and areas. Ricco does this right now because of hormones in some spots but not his cage, at least not with me he hasn’t lol. You could try changing her cage and stand, but I understand that’s difficult to do. Just continue working with her, hopefully she will calm down over time.

[@fauziadurrani9064]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thank you!

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@fauziadurrani9064 Your welcome.

[@NaveedAhmed-bu9hs]

How much time did this regurgitation behavior my parrot biting me and regurtitate me pls help

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

How old is your bird? Also certain things such as toys, mirrors or mating season may cause this.

[@NaveedAhmed-bu9hs]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn how long will you stay this mating behaviour

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@NaveedAhmed-bu9hsCertain foods can also cause your bird to be hormonal. As I mentioned certain toys, food, not enough sleep can all trigger this behaviour. You can try to cut down the time by finding out what may be causing your bird to behave like this.

[@darlene2483]

Oh ....think "Bird" was trying to nest, we had a tall cage, he or she ?? went on the bottom and shred paper , someone said Bird was trying to have an egg come out. No Idea...Can they have one with No partner...Poor Bird, he wanted out early , Oh, told him to be quiet and ...later was on the bottom... omg I felt Horrible ...can't 😩 miss him so much . Bird.🤍🤍🤍 sweet cockatiel ...

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Aww so sorry for your loss 💔. It sounds like she was being hormonal and possibly egg bound which means the egg was stuck. A female parrot is able to lay eggs without a mate, but the eggs will not be fertile .

[@darlene2483]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn oh this was some time ago, had him sexed..think wrong, had no idea about the egg...oh my word. My cat Carmel at the time. ,loved him, her too ...Good that you know so much for Ricco ❤

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@darlene2483 Aww that’s so sweet that your cat loved him, it goes to show how much of a great pet owner you are 🥰I remember you mentioning him/ her before lol. It may not have been, it’s difficult to tell sometimes. It could’ve simply been from old age.

[@darlene2483]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn Bird lived 20 yrs and so did Carmel ....nice ! ❤ I thought I told ya , you and Ricco boy have a great day and evening 😍💕

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@darlene2483 WOW that is incredible . I hope Ricco will live to be 20 or more 🤞.

[@nandelars6411]

I have an aggressive female IRN that was passed around and I don't want to do that to her. I have a very sweet male that wants to be with her but she has hurt him twice. I'm willing to give her as much time as it takes but I'm wondering, how long will it take and is it even reasonable to expect her to ever grow to like him?

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

How long have you had her for? It does take time for them to trust, but unfortunately it doesn’t mean she will ever except your male ringneck parrot. I’d definitely keep them separated and only allow them to be in contact while being surprised. The female IRN’S have been known to kill the males if they don’t like them. It’s just best to be safe. Is she ok with you at all?

[@nandelars6411]

I've had her 3 months and it took her about 5 weeks to trust me. She likes to be on my head and follows me through the house. She also lets me pet her head and neck but only when she's in a hormonal mood (head up, eyes blink and wing shoulders extended while cooing)

[@nandelars6411]

Thank you, Rico's mom, for responding. 🙋‍♀️

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@nandelars6411 Sounds like she has bonded with you and has picked you as the chosen person.if this is the case they become very protective of the chosen person and usually don’t want to share, hence why she is being aggressive towards the male. The only thing you can do is keep trying but never have them alone as she will end up hurting him and possibly killing him. It’s also best not to continue petting her when she does become hormonal, this could cause her to lay eggs especially if it’s breeding season. Just ignore the behaviour as much as possible and try distracting her with other things such as toys.

[@nandelars6411]

Oh dear...Thank you for that info! You've been very helpful!

[@dealman3312]

Lovebird sudden feeding of pillows and bottom of his cage has gotten out of hand cr😢

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Could be trying to build a nest. It’s best. to remove these items as they can become dangerous for him.

[@NaveedAhmed-bu9hs]

Plz help me my parrot left wing swelling 5 days ago what I don't know reason plz guide me m kia karoun

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Are you able to take a picture and DM on Instagram or Facebook. I definitely would go to a vet as it may be infected and that is dangerous. In the meantime go on Facebook and join a group called parrot first aid, they may be able to advise you what to do for now.

[@brendastowers6983]

Does it plucking

[@ouragan5]

Pauvre chou, Ricco Greenpied a besoin d'amour d'un partenaire

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

You do realize not all birds will get along, in fact some ringneck parrots have been known to kill each other if they dislike the other bird. If you new Ricco’s back story you wouldn’t be commenting this!!!!

[@jamespruitt4174]

My bird does both female and male mating display... I'm so confused

[@juliesmith5567]

Thing is how do you know your bird is asleep for those hrs anyway and if your bird is not tame as my one is not I can't do that it's strange and you change things things if your bird does this he may be doing or maybe !!for make you mind up 😮

[@ridaazhar1724]

someone please hel me with thissss,,,,it has been a month since i got my first ringneck male parrot and he is realllllyyyy scared of hands, it's been a month and he is still scared of me even when i am near his cage. he dosn't makes much sounds as well.... i don't know if he'll ever bond with me + he is untamed and this is my first time secondly i've started to take him out of his cage and he just goen under the dinning table and stands there still for so longgg........he dosen't takes any kind of food from my hand as well... can anyone help me with this ???(usually he sleeps while clinging to the bar of his cage but rn he has tucked his head in his wingss,why??)

[@MohamedAbdulla-h6g]

Why albino ringneck pulling and drop all tails

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

If he’s actually pulling them out it could be caused from many things such as stress or illnesses. It’s difficult to say exactly what it could be.

[@mohmoh8384]

My indian ringneck start plucking, and his behavior change, got more aggressive and always bite my hands or lips when i try to kiss him

[@plutodestroyer12]

my bird SCREAMS 24/7 unless i am within a foot from him and i’m not joking. we have a very loving home but he makes it a living hell.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

How old is your bird and has this just started happening?

[@plutodestroyer12]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn my bird is north of 30 . it just started this bad maybe 4 years ago, out of nowhere. he has a VERY unhealthly obsession with me. he defeintly has the condition that youre desribing . it is VERY tough to be in the house at times and often the bird is the cause of a lot of frustration because you cannot relax most of the time. the MOMENT he wakes up its screaming bloody murder until hes picked up AND attention is on him . not 1 other the other , it must be BOTH . i cant use the bathroom or take a shower or leave the room really at all without him going nuts. then throughout the day he'll scream if hes not very close to me or on his cage for more than 30 mins (yeah he literally is screaming the majority of the day especially when im home). also when we have poeple here its ATTENTION ON HIM or its screaming bloody murder . idk what we've done so bad to this bird............ we're big time animal people but truly i wouldnt wish this upon my worst enemy . its an all year thing too , no relaxing , no chill. help me. help us. SOS. 911 ! we're being held hostage! also he doesnt like veggies . only fruits with a lot of natural sugar like apples ,peaches etc, oranges etc... its tough. we've been feeding him the same bird seed for years now tho. crackers etc... rice , anything salted etc.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@plutodestroyer12 The one mistake most owners do is by running and picking them up when they do scream instead of just answering them and trying to ignore. Unfortunately over time your bird has now learned that screaming means someone will come to him. Is he full flighted or had his wings trimmed? Also things such as diet, mirrors and not enough sleep can make matters worse. If you are on Instagram you can DM me so I can try to help you out better.

[@plutodestroyer12]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn well the thing is we're NOT quick to get him . we resent rewarding him with picking him up when screaming . trust me sometimes we're so disgusted we dont even walk to look at him lol. problem is he'll go on and on and on until something happens that he wants. then if he doesnt , he'll nibble himself. ugh. i do not come running for him, i , leave him be . any talking in the house or an activity he isnt apart of, hes screaming. hes had his wings trimmed the majority of his life but because of his age we decided to let him live as he is the past 3 years. he just doesnt know he can fly lol. he sleeps a good bit too . probably only awake for 9-11 hours at most. ive done a lot of research , trust me lol . everyone says the same things like 'stress' (theres zero stress only when somebody else is near me he gets defensive). hes deathly afraid of toys but likes to rip with his beak . we've tried to keep him entertained while i am not there but.... no avail .

[@thinkinuturn4834]

Watching my birdies these days in the sun, on my tree, they show lots of what you describe here. I even am suspicious that my C-ta is a boy.. 😉

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Oh wow interesting to know that the wild birds are exhibiting some similarities in behaviors. It could be possible that C-ta is a boy, it may take awhile till the ring comes in to see.

[@rmando852]

Which Pellets do you use for your bird?

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

I give Ricco tops pellets. I’m not sure where you are from but if you can’t find these just read the ingredients and go with ones that are more natural without colour. I do have a video in my playlist about diet, if you can’t find it I will send you the link.

[@rmando852]

@@Riccothegreenpiedirn thanks for the reply. I'm in the USA. The lady where I got my Indian ring neck only gave him seeds. I have been trying to slowly change him to Pellets but hey didn't like tops Pellets. Will check out your video

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

@@rmando852 Hmm interesting, Ricco loves tops but they all prefer different foods. I would try it again but introducing it a different way. It does take time to convert them from seeds to pellets. I had a female rescue who was on a all seed diet and I got her at the age of 16 years old, I started her off with a different brand at the time but I don’t recall the name. Sometimes it’s just a trial and error to see what they like. Good luck

[@brendastowers6983]

I got a Quaker

[@shui5193]

Is ricco a male or female paroot.

[@Riccothegreenpiedirn]

Ricco is a male

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2 vets still plucking

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Did they do tests on him to rule out everything? I’m on Instagram if you want to DM me.