IRN cage upgrade!

[Mehul1993]

So I've had my ringneck for around 4 days now and is pretty skittish and freaks out when I go too close to his cage. The current cage has bowls that I have to stick my hand into the cage to change and doing this causing my IRN to go crazy. So I've decided to upgrade to one that has dedicated feeding bowls that have access from outside. I was 3 wondering what cage out of the below would be the best.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yaheetech-...tech+Large+Metal+Parrot&qid=1605637104&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monumart-B...p/B07FJWJPVP/ref=psdc_471269031_t3_B01C5K475G

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yaheetech-...rge+bird&qid=1605637230&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-1


I was wondering what would be the best advice to get it to not freak out when I go near it. It is 6 months old and I have bought it from a breeder but it is not tamed. I've been sitting next to the cage for the past 2 days working etc but I've read on other forums people saying that I should completly avoid my interacting with my IRN and not to even look at it for now. Anyone got any advice to get me going?

Thanks!

 

[WhiteFlight]

Hi Mehul,

IMO the Yaheetech Large Metal Parrot Cage would be a good choice. The top activity center has a tray mount to protect the main section from droppings. The ladder at the top would be an advantage for a clipped bird. The debris catch at the base is an advantage. Another plus with larger birds is the base tray is distant from the grate. On units with grates close to the tray, larger birds will reach to the tray floor for what ever target attracts them. A dropped toy or food. Part of the foraging programing.

The 3 Tier unit seems promising with the various levels. Would be a plus for clipped birds I would think, but I’ve never clipped wings.

The Extra large unit has the debris catch with the distant base tray, however the top perch without a tray will result droppings hitting other objects.

My experience with young birds was long ago and none with IRNs. Recommend talking to your bird often with a smooth comforting voice. Judge your distance by the birds reaction. Move slowly in the area around the bird.

 

[Laurasea]

Hello welcome to the forum!! Congratulations on your new IRN.

Longer is better than vertical height, tho with those long tail you want good height.

Target training will be your freinds. A chop stix is perfect for the target.

YouTube Bird Trick videos has lots of great training and information.

No need to wait. But IRN can be difficult to tame. But target training, postive association with you, nit forcing ir chasing tgem with your hand will help. Set up a treat dish a front if cage, and a million times a day walk by say hi and drop one seed in treat dish
https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/stress-reduction-for-parrot-companions/

https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/bird-behavior/