Ringneck

[Anneke]

Hi guys.
Someone I know breeds with ringnecks, and has 3 babies that she wants to give away.
I was quite keen to get one,but my dad said "No" simply beacause they scream too much.
How bad IS their screaming? Is it much worse than a 'tiel?
Thanks!

[Khaiqha]

I owned a ringneck as a child and own one now. I've never had issues with screaming, though they like to make noise when they're happy. The noise is comparible to a cockatiel. My current bird Ace though does let loose on two occasions - when something scares him, usually cars, or when I play YouTube vids of parrots.

Of course every bird is an individual and you could get a loud fellow. Training can help tone down noise. Also, birds tend to be as loud as their environments. I'm a quiet person, and my bird is quiet. My roommate tends to blare stuff on his speakers, and his budgie is quite vocal.

[Alex]

Hi,

When I was looking after two ringnecks for a friend. (Took care of them for a few months). They didn't really scream. I would say they are a bit louder than a cockatiel. But they scream as often. Maybe like once or twice a day (that's how the ones I had were)

All I can say they aren't as Loud as my Alexandrines. :]

Like the post above, all birds are different. :]

[liz]

Anneke - If you are really ready for another kid, show your father Marni on YouTube. That will get him.

[Anneke]

Thanks Liz. That birdie is SERIOUSY cute!!!!! Oh, and in case you were wondering,Liz, I decided against breeding. I don't think I would be quite able to handle it expertly. Maybe in the future...