Instructions
Provide a cage that measures a minimum of 24 inches by 24 inches by 36 inches. If space allows, the Indian ringneck will benefit from having an aviary to fly within. A long bird, it grows to a length of up to 16 inches with its tail comprising half of its body length.
Place natural, non-toxic wood perches for parrots in the cage. Choose perches of varying diameters for the bird to climb on. Most Indian ringnecks enjoy a swing attached to its cage's interior. Use a commercial cage litter to line the bottom of the bird's cage.
Feed the Indian ringneck a high quality commercial pelleted parrot food daily. Supply a commercial seed mixture, too. The bird will also benefit with daily fresh fruits and vegetables. Provide pieces of cooked chicken, rice, whole grain cereals, millet spray and cheese as special treats. Give the bird fresh water daily.
Affix commercial parrot toys within the bird's cage. The Indian ringneck enjoys gnawing on parrot chew toys. Purchase a wide assortment of toys and rotate them weekly so the bird has a different assortment of items to amuse itself with. Consider providing an out of the cage commercial play structure for the ringneck to enjoy climbing on when out of its cage.
Clean the cage daily. Wash all food bowls, water dispensers, perches and cage bottom to remove any fecal matter or dried food.
How to Raise Indian Ringnecks
The highly intelligent Indian ringneck parrot requires daily attention to meet its emotional and intellectual needs. With adequate interaction, the bird can become remarkably tame and bond closely with its human. Ringnecks also have the ability to talk quite well. A ringneck can begin to talk at seven months old, but some do not speak their first word until they reach a year or older. A healthy ringneck can provide up to 30 years of loving companionship.