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[bungle]

Hi everyone
Im looking to make some nice toys for Rio.
Ive made a few things, I got a chain and hung things from the links, like spoons, and blocks(suitable for birds) and he loves his swing i made. Is there a thread with ideas to make toys? There was someone that made rope toys but my question went unanswered so i dont think they make them any more.
I just want his to have some nice things, and hopefully things i can make.
Also, i know i wont know what his proper sex is until later, but he has a faint ring around his neck, just a shade different from his green colour. Does this mean anything or do they all start out like that?

 

[Terry57]

There are some great threads in this forum for making toys, starting with some of the stickies:

Do It Yourself - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community

The light ring doesn't necessarily mean anything yet as females can have a lighter area there as well.

 

[bungle]

Thanks for that again Terry.
I wasnt sure that as there was a light green ring it meant Rio was a female. So boys get a light ring too that turns dark?

 

[Terry57]

Yep, the juveniles both can have a light ring, but if Rio is a boy it will get darker and more colourful. Are you going to have him (?) DNA'd or just wait and see?
Kodee already had his full ring when he joined our family, but from what I have read it usually happens between 18 months and 3 years

 

[bungle]

Hi Terry.
Thanks again, I've heard different things, but I'm only going to believe what I hear on here!
Is it expensive to get a DNA test done? If it is I will just wait and see. It's like having a baby, the surprise will be lovely lol

 

[Terry57]

I'm not sure how much it is where you are, but this is the company that people use in the States, and they have one in your neck of the woods too

Avian Biotech - Europe

 

[Danigrrl39]

Welcome, omg he is gorgeous!!!! I've heard alot of good things about ring necks, there's actually a blue whom I really thought about picking up as well. I just don't know much about them. Enjoy, you'll have a friend for the next 30 years

 

[bungle]

Im going to just wait and see if Rio is a boy or a girl, It makes no difference to me
And thank you Danigrrl, I think hes beautiful too

I got another question!
Rio does this thing where he will hang upside down on his perch, then he flaps his wings as if hes tied down and cant go anywhere, then he fly about the cage. Is he just stretching out his wings or does it sound like theres a problem?

When we arent in the same room hes started to make a chattering noise, like hes trying to say something but it doesnt come out, sounds ever so sweet

 

[Danigrrl39]

Rio is probably just playing and stretching. Mochi hangs upside down and does the same exact thing.

 

[Terry57]

I think it's exciting to wait, just like waiting to open presents!

Kodee doesn't hang upside down, but he does flap around like that while right side up, I think that Rio may just be more creative than Kodee.

 

[bungle]

Thanks you 2, I think im just being like a paranoid mum lol
I'll try to get a picture of him doing his acrobatics next time!
I cant wait to see if Rio is a he or a she, Got a while to wait though, keeps the suspense going lol

 

[ardence]

Hello! I'm new too (and I also enjoy knitting!). Rio is a really handsome bird.

 

[bungle]

Thank you Ardence! Welcome to the group, everyone is lovely here
I love my knitting, i also do cross stitch x

 

[Just-Passn-Thru]

Welcome to Parrot Forums
You made a wise choice joining-up here.
There are many knowledgeable people here with Indian Ringnecks... looking forward to reading all about your adventures.