Learn about the expenses involved in keeping a Ring Necked Parakeet including their initial price
Ring necked parakeets make fantastic pets.
They are small intelligent creatures that are a joy to have around you.
However, they are hand shy and easily vexed, plus they are not willing to cuddle all the time like other parrots, dogs, and cats.
Because they are naturally wild animals, keeping ringnecks and other parrots at home also requires you to master their body language and closely monitor your environment to ensure your birds are safe.
Ring necked parakeets can be pretty pricey as well.
So, to justify this cost and the money you’ll spend on your bird, you need to be sure you are willing to take up the challenge these birds come with.
The lager a parrot is, the longer it’ll live. Based on this, you and your feathered friend (IRN), should enjoy at least 20 to 25 years together.
Rick Klugman, experience parrot enthusiast and redditor.
Typically, you will get a ring-necked parakeet for anywhere between 400 and 1500 dollars, with 400 to 700 dollars being the average. A socialized bird will certainly cost more than a non-socialized birdie bred for color and further breeding.
You may be asking whether a ringneck parakeet is worth the cost.
Well, yes and no!
Just like any other pet, your relationship with the bird and how lovable and valuable, depends on how you interact with it.
Same as dogs and cats, your parakeet feeds off your energy, picking up lessons from your interaction with it.
You also need to understand that birds have unique requirements, perhaps more than dogs and cats, to remain happy. As such, you need to do your research before getting your first bird to ensure you provide it with the best environment possible and get the most value.
I recommend getting a baby bird and raising it yourself if you want to get the most out of the price you’ll pay for it. It will live longer and learn to give you love, affection, and attention since you are the only person they know.
With a bird you’ve raised, you will understand their body language, have their health record, and understand what they like in terms of diet and activities.
Keep reading for more insights on ringnecks.
Do Ringneck Parakeets Make Good Pets
Ringnecks are like children in a family. They come with a lot of responsibility, but they are a joy to watch, and you can create and share plenty of life events.
They give you a lot of positive emotions and influence the atmosphere at home.
Ringnecks are also pretty cute with their green and blue plumage and red beaks. They are not overbearing since they are not too big but are still sizable enough to cuddle and play with.
So, I can confidently say ring-necked parakeets, without a doubt, make good avian pets for people of all ages.
Now, if you choose to give a ringneck as your first bird, of course, there is a somewhat steep learning curve, but in terms of complexity in diet, maintenance and training, there is nothing out of reach in due time.
Right from green chilies, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and meaty treats, ringnecks will eat a varied diet of food items readily available in most pet stores.
You only need to ensure you do not feed them too much of one food item, especially nuts, seeds, and grain.
Even so, keep in mind that ring-necked parakeets are little, wasteful eaters. They fling half of what you offer them and leisurely nibble on the rest, so be ready and willing to clean up after your bird.
In terms of intelligence, ringnecks are not any less capable than other parrots of their size. They will learn to mimic sounds and put together a few phrases. Although I would recommend coming up with a consistent training schedule to help them learn context phrases.
Otherwise, your birdie will only learn to mimic random sounds.
Ringnecks as pets get lonely and develop psychological issues if left alone for prolonged periods, so make sure you set a few hours a day to play and cuddle with him.
It’s perhaps preferable getting a bird pet when only if you are a live-at-home parent or your work allows you to work from home often.
Owners away from home (and their birds) for extended periods tend to have problems with their birds because they cannot provide the required attention and love.
One last thing to note is your bird will need to see an avian Vet at least once every six months. You do not want him unwell because the foul mood will affect both you and your bird.
Plus, birds are exceptionally good at counseling ailments, and without regular check-ups, you may only discover your ringneck is sick a little too late.
Long story short, ring-necked make good pets, but how much fun, love, and contentment you get from them will depend on your understanding of the birdie.
How Long Do Ringneck Parakeets Live as Pets
There is no reliable statistic of how long ringneck parakeets kept as pets live, perhaps because there isn’t a perfect way to record this apart from accounts by the few members in online forums and what have you.
Even so, 25 to 30 years is the average lifespan of a ringneck parakeet and other equally sized parrotlets, such as Quakers, with frequent vet visits and proper care.
The diet you feed your bird also plays a crucial part in how long (or short) your parrot will live.
Another thing that often affects the lifespan of any parrot, but no other pets, is socialization and enrichment. Your IRN will require plenty of time with you to compensate for the flock they lack at home and plenty of toys to keep busy as they would in the wild.
A stressed and lonely parrot will readily pick up harz adous, self-harming that could pretty easily culminate in its death.
Even so. let it not be lost on you that IRNs are still very active and intelligent birds that require a lot of personal space and time or become pretty feisty and aggressive.
If you require more insight on the cost of common parrots in the hobby please see this post.
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All the best with your IRN🦜.