i have a question. i think my bird is part Ostrich

[munchies folks]

I got a almost 6 week IRN. When i put him back in his tub he burrows his head under his stuffed bear an kicks all his bedding out behind him. i mean the bedding goes flying around..lol. and then stops when his head is burried. is this normal? sorry for all the questions. we are noobs at this

[pchela]

African Greys do that and it is perfectly normal but I don't know about IRNs. Are they ground foragers?

[Ark]

Every Indian Ringneck that I've ever handfed has done the same, I would not worry too much. They'd like to go in the corner of their box and kick away all the bedding to make a cozy little "nook". Makes for some strong leg muscles, lol.

It is only my impression, which may be off, but with the Ringneck digging it seemed more like a hiding mechanism, then the Greys who will also scratch in the corner of cages while on a grate. I have never personally seen that in a Ringneck. I remember reading somewhere that Ringnecks do spend some time foraging on the ground too, so maybe this behavior is a combination of hiding and scratching instinct.

[munchies folks]

ok kool as long as its not just munchie..lol...thanks guys