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grumpy ringneck2007-11-24 17:20:15

Hi , We are experiencing a lot of troubles with our blue ringneck.

he is extremely grumpy at times and and plays extremely rough in his cage.This causes him to constantly break his tail feathers and it never gets time to grow back. It was suggested that he gets bored and we should put more toys in his cage but this did not help at all as he is still the same.

We had been raising since 5 weeks from birth and he is quite at ease when we hold him or he sit with us.

can someone perhaps help us out with this?

Answers:

depending on how old he is he might be grumpy because it is that time of the year

my ringnecks and alexandrines have just started breeding and they often get a bit grumpy and agitated to the point i cant get near them after the breeding season they settle down again

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He wants to be free. Let him go.

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Try a slightly larger cage.

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Sounds like it may be a form of seperation anxiety. He may be angry with you for locking him in his cage, feeling he should be with his 'family flock' all the time. The rough play may be a temper tantrum.

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he may be at the age he wants to breed. He's frustrated.

Giving him some new toys, or food, maybe move his cage.

He's in a rut. They love to be involved with the family, they are very loving.

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How old is he? He gould be going through the "terrible two's" and just acting a little off because of hormonal changes. Give him some time..

Maybe more play-time outside of the cage could help, too.

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Sounds like he is growing up hormonal to me. If you are going to breed him then find him a mate if not his behavior will change when hes done being hormonal. After all spring and summer time are breeding season for most all birds wild or human raised.