WOW whats going on with the ring necks ( Indian ) going out at $ 20 at local auctions today and lots of them .
Is that it now for them ? Are they no longer flavour of the month big time ?
Sad to see birds sold because they no longer pull the $$$$ .
ring neck exodus
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Depends on the colour, but I for one wouldn't mind seeing a few less on the market. Still the most aptly named bird Ring Neck, cause thats what I would do to them.
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jusdeb wrote:WOW whats going on with the ring necks ( Indian ) going out at $ 20 at local auctions today and lots of them .
Is that it now for them ? Are they no longer flavour of the month big time ?
Sad to see birds sold because they no longer pull the $$$$ .
They have been that way for some time and they don't make great pets (get very nippy). Alexanderines are a much better bird esp for the pet market.
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Did see up close some Mallee Ringnecks on Friday .....very nice birds .
No never have liked the Indian Ringnecks , g/f has them and tells me they are nasty birds even among their own.
No never have liked the Indian Ringnecks , g/f has them and tells me they are nasty birds even among their own.
Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.
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At the end of the day, you are better off keeping birds that you enjoy keeping rather than what you think will make you a buck- you tend to do better anyway with birds you really like.
Not everything is judged on what makes a good pet bird either. There are plenty of breeders who enjoy breeding the many new colour combinations possible from ringnecks ( Much like Gouldians). Their sleek lines and tight plumage make them beautiful birds to look at. Their harsh calls, however, are not very pleasant and as stated they don't make the best of pets. So it depends on what you are looking for in a bird.
And just as well we all like different things, otherwise we'd all be keeping the same birds!!
As I've stated before, often the best birds to get into are the ones that everyone else is ditching. That way, when the wheel turns full circle and these birds are back in vogue again, you are in the box seat to provide them. But more importantly they will still be around for others to enjoy. I fear for things like maroon-bellied conures- considered the poor cousin to ( and less popular than) green cheek conures- which are also on the nose. I know which of the two species will disappear first.
And with the trend away from Aussie parrots in the last 10 years, many of these would have disappeared if they weren't "available" locally. Luckily, interest in them has been reignited over the last few years.
Not everything is judged on what makes a good pet bird either. There are plenty of breeders who enjoy breeding the many new colour combinations possible from ringnecks ( Much like Gouldians). Their sleek lines and tight plumage make them beautiful birds to look at. Their harsh calls, however, are not very pleasant and as stated they don't make the best of pets. So it depends on what you are looking for in a bird.
And just as well we all like different things, otherwise we'd all be keeping the same birds!!
As I've stated before, often the best birds to get into are the ones that everyone else is ditching. That way, when the wheel turns full circle and these birds are back in vogue again, you are in the box seat to provide them. But more importantly they will still be around for others to enjoy. I fear for things like maroon-bellied conures- considered the poor cousin to ( and less popular than) green cheek conures- which are also on the nose. I know which of the two species will disappear first.
And with the trend away from Aussie parrots in the last 10 years, many of these would have disappeared if they weren't "available" locally. Luckily, interest in them has been reignited over the last few years.
Research; evaluate;observe;act
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My partner knew I wanted a pair of Princess Parrots , found me a pair then took me for a drive to surprise me ...
I must be very very lucky ...ooops forgot to mention he didnt do his homework and thought the Blue mutation was normal
so now I have a pair of Blue Princess Parrots 
bloody gawjus ...both the birds and my partner in crime 
I did so much want greens oh well it happens .
I must be very very lucky ...ooops forgot to mention he didnt do his homework and thought the Blue mutation was normal
so now I have a pair of Blue Princess Parrots bloody gawjus ...both the birds and my partner in crime I did so much want greens oh well it happens .Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.
David Brent
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