Hello! I am new here on bird forum and joined because I am interested in birds and am hoping to get one in the upcoming years. The bird I am most interested in is the Indian ringneck! I have found that there isn't much information on them from some initial surfing, and have decided that I should ask around here to jumpstart my research. I am also wanting to know if you Indian Ringneck keepers out there think that my household is a good fit for an Indian Ringneck!
So a little about me! I am 20 and live at home with my family. I am a college student, though all of my classes are online. I have a very flexible work schedule and am only at my workplace for about 6 hrs a week, usually 3 hours at a time. My house is almost never empty. We have 5 people (including me) living in my house. My mom, grandma, and two younger brothers. We also have company over a lot and often babysit my sister's kids. Their ages are newborn-5 years old. Obviously the only one of the younger kids that would be allowed to hold and closely interact with the bird is the 5 year old, who is very calm and gentle for her age. My younger brothers are 16 and 13. Everyone is onboard with the idea of getting a bird, but most of all is my 13 year old brother, who is expecting the option of 1 on 1 attention and time with the bird. We also have other pets in our household. We have 2 dogs (pitbull{1} and german shepherd{10}) and various other species of fish and reptiles. We also add small animals to our household about 2 times a year, and will soon have a whole room dedicated to them. So, in short, we have a full crazy household, but (in spite of what some may guess)our house is very quite almost all the time. No one would guess there are as many people living there as there is. I hope that gives you a good idea of my household and lifestyle! If after that you don't think a ringneck is right for me, please leave suggestions!! I was just very drawn to the species, but I want a species that is right for me and I'm sure you guys could help me figure that out.
Yes, this is my first bird, but I dont believe in "starters" of any animal. I think it isn't fair to the animal if you get it only so you can get another, especially with birds lifespans, that can become overwhelming very fast. I am looking forward to hear what you guys have to say!!!!!
So a little about me! I am 20 and live at home with my family. I am a college student, though all of my classes are online. I have a very flexible work schedule and am only at my workplace for about 6 hrs a week, usually 3 hours at a time. My house is almost never empty. We have 5 people (including me) living in my house. My mom, grandma, and two younger brothers. We also have company over a lot and often babysit my sister's kids. Their ages are newborn-5 years old. Obviously the only one of the younger kids that would be allowed to hold and closely interact with the bird is the 5 year old, who is very calm and gentle for her age. My younger brothers are 16 and 13. Everyone is onboard with the idea of getting a bird, but most of all is my 13 year old brother, who is expecting the option of 1 on 1 attention and time with the bird. We also have other pets in our household. We have 2 dogs (pitbull{1} and german shepherd{10}) and various other species of fish and reptiles. We also add small animals to our household about 2 times a year, and will soon have a whole room dedicated to them. So, in short, we have a full crazy household, but (in spite of what some may guess)our house is very quite almost all the time. No one would guess there are as many people living there as there is. I hope that gives you a good idea of my household and lifestyle! If after that you don't think a ringneck is right for me, please leave suggestions!! I was just very drawn to the species, but I want a species that is right for me and I'm sure you guys could help me figure that out.
Yes, this is my first bird, but I dont believe in "starters" of any animal. I think it isn't fair to the animal if you get it only so you can get another, especially with birds lifespans, that can become overwhelming very fast. I am looking forward to hear what you guys have to say!!!!!