Expectations of owning a Indian Ringneck Parrot VS Reality

⚠️ Please do your research before thinking of bringing home any pet. The reality of owning a pet is much different from what you see on social media. If you are considering having a Indian Ringneck Parrot as a pet, here is a video I did 👉https://youtu.be/G3VLlhsmCCA

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.

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

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!

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.

Ricco is the exception to some of the rules! One thing about all ring-necks - they are gorgeous!

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!

This is the best video on parrot ownership….should be mandatory for all considering adding a parrot to the family. Well done.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Thank you for this video. I see the birds all over YouTube 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 😂

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.

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! 😊

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! <3

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.

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❤

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. ❤️

Such an amazing video. I love how you showed both sides. 👍