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Mr787

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Female African RingNeck (KIWI)
Hello everyone! My name is Ricky and I have a 6 month old female African Ringneck. Her name is Kiwi. I got her from a previous owner but I am pretty sure she was taken from the wild and sold to a pet store which clipped her wings. As expected, she is scared and trusts no one lol I am going to let her wings grow out because after all birds do fly...I am currently working with her daily by talking to her from a distance, not invading her space, and trying not to scare her with any fast movements or changes. I think i am doing good so far as she has kind of warmed up and started doing calls and squawks. I let her have her freedom to roam outside of the cage daily until bedtime. Well, that's it for now. I hope to hear from you guys. Maybe some advice or training tips...?
Thanks
:gcc:
 

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Welcome Ricky, and lest your reputation be tainted, I assure everybody that this new Ricky had nothing to do with naming the Rickey with whom you are familiar!

Your bird sounds like a diamond-in-the-rough. I am so very happy that you have such patience and gentleness. It will be very rewarding to follow your story!
 

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Welcome! You sound like a very level headed person with good instincts and patience. I am sure you and Kiwi will do great with one another.

Be careful about the outdoors because she could surprise you by flying and predators could be lurking around.
 

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Welcome to the forums, Ricky! Thanks for adopting Kiwi and carefully considering her best interests. Take your time to earn her trust (using the link Terry57 provided) and you'll have a life-long companion.
 
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Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome!! I will post pictures soon. I am still learning the website and finishing up my profile.
But home for us is Texas. :gcc:

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

P.s. i'm looking at the website for tips right now...
Here is a pic of Kiwi.
 

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Unfortunately, that hand is not mine in the picture lol it is the hand of the previous owner.
 

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Welcome and be welcomed. You are doing good so far. One tip - parrots are ruled by their belly, so figure out Rickys favorite treat, and then only you offer it to her, to use as a training tool. Take your time , after all ringnecks live a long time.
 

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Welcome guy and your pretty bird!


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Some pictures are up on my profile..
 

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Welcome - lovely pics of a beautiful girl!
 

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