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I spent many years raising birds and parrots for a large pet store. I would hand feed and wean then hand them over to new owners. At one time, I had a Blue and Gold, African Grey, Moluccan & Umbrella Cockatoo, and a Chattering Lory. I had raised them and for one reason or another the owners backed out. Then I got a horrible lung infection, it was finally discovered that the dust from the birds was just too much and I had to rehome all of them. Fortunately they all went to amazing homes and I still see them occasionally, except for the lory which did not do well and 3 years after he was rehomed died. He was my favourite. that was almost 18 years ago. I have not owned a bird since. But I want one. Being out of touch for so long, I have jitters about where to find a bird, I was first thinking a keet, or a cockatiel. But would love a Indian ring neck. I loved the chattering lory because he was so funny, I have time and the bird could be with me pretty much always....are they dusty? Any suggestions would be welcome. It would be fun to hand raise it myself. My lungs are still compromised, so it has to be small and only one.

Regular bathing, air purifiers, and frequently changing filters in a central heat and air house can help cut back on some of the dust. Im not much help when it comes to tiel specifics or breeders, but I wish you the best of luck in locating your future companion. Welcome to the forum.

My tiel is more dusty than my ringneck

Welcome to the forum . If you are looking for a bird that is less dusty (all birds natuarally produce this dust), then you shoud avoid the australian cockatoo family (including cockatiels) and some african parots like african greys as these birds naturally are exceptionaraly dusty. Most other parrots from south america and india are not too dusty. Good luck in findidng a bird.

I don't believe ring necks are known for dust, but if dust is a big issue then maybe take a look at some new world birds. Due to the way their skin and feathers are kept (oil gland) they produce less dust (but still some).
A cockatiel will take off and leave a thin layer dust everywhere (from what I'm told, I've only owner my current green cheek conure which is new world).