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Indian ringneck mix
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Indian ringnecks do consume some seed. But in the wild they consume more fresh fruit, flowers, veggies, etc. The main diet should be fresh food- you can augment with pellets (there are many brands) and keep seeds at a minimum, that mix in particular the main ingredient is corn (also not ideal).
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I can not help but wonder what the groundnuts listed in this are..... peanuts maybe? Fresh foods are a must for all of our feathered friends.
Yeah I get rid of the peanuts because of the risk of aspergillosis and I give him fresh food on a Daily basic including broccoli, carrots, apples,blueberries and loths more I give less fruit because if the sugar intake.
Okay thanks
Hi sorry I keep asking questions what are the best types of fruit and veg for Indian ringneck like what types of fruit and veg they eat in the wild
Thanks again sorry I keep asking questions.
@Mantis64
This is only from the short stint in India- but there are popular fruits (that farmer complained ringencks would ruin in a day!). But what you can get in UK readily:
Oranges
Bannana
Guava
Mango
Berries of all sorts!
In the wild- these are 'western' relatives of these things that are extremely popular. In the middle east, the wild ringneck populations destroy dates and figs- it was a hoot to watch a flock of 20 land, destroy the cluster, and then take off. ha.
Do check the frozen section of your market: contrary to popular belief, frozen fruit maintains its nutritional value (macro and micro). You will find bags of precut fruit (just defrost before serving).
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This is only from the short stint in India- but there are popular fruits (that farmer complained ringencks would ruin in a day!). But what you can get in UK readily:
Oranges
Bannana
Guava
Mango
Berries of all sorts!
In the wild- these are 'western' relatives of these things that are extremely popular. In the middle east, the wild ringneck populations destroy dates and figs- it was a hoot to watch a flock of 20 land, destroy the cluster, and then take off. ha.
Do check the frozen section of your market: contrary to popular belief, frozen fruit maintains its nutritional value (macro and micro). You will find bags of precut fruit (just defrost before serving).
Ask away- that's what this site is for
Can they eat oranges I was told that parrots shouldn't eat things like oranges and tomatoes because of the high acid content and that this can cause ulcers. Is this true or not I am new to owning birds so dont have much knowledge. Thanks for giving me information though I'm so grateful and appreciate your advice it really helps me to provide a better diet for my ringneck.@Mantis64
This is only from the short stint in India- but there are popular fruits (that farmer complained ringencks would ruin in a day!). But what you can get in UK readily:
Oranges
Bannana
Guava
Mango
Berries of all sorts!
In the wild- these are 'western' relatives of these things that are extremely popular. In the middle east, the wild ringneck populations destroy dates and figs- it was a hoot to watch a flock of 20 land, destroy the cluster, and then take off. ha.
Do check the frozen section of your market: contrary to popular belief, frozen fruit maintains its nutritional value (macro and micro). You will find bags of precut fruit (just defrost before serving).
Ask away- that's what this site is for
I dont know where that started.... Maybe a bulk seed company ?
Not true- citrus- which yes it acidic is perfectly fine. Look at any birds wild diet- They consume oodles of citrus-
But that doesnt mean throwing him an orange with seeds and calling it a day Everything in balance and moderation as foraging should be fun!
But in India the ringnecks will go through orchards in flocks of 40+ and devastate farmers (which is why they consider them a pest). Like the Java finch (Rice finch) where they actually put out poisoned rice to cut down on the population for the sake of their crops.
Not true- citrus- which yes it acidic is perfectly fine. Look at any birds wild diet- They consume oodles of citrus-
But that doesnt mean throwing him an orange with seeds and calling it a day
Everything in balance and moderation as foraging should be fun!But in India the ringnecks will go through orchards in flocks of 40+ and devastate farmers (which is why they consider them a pest). Like the Java finch (Rice finch) where they actually put out poisoned rice to cut down on the population for the sake of their crops.
Hi I bough him a foraging wheel but dont know what to put in there. I put in blueberries before but they would roll to the back he he wouldn't be able to reach themI dont know where that started.... Maybe a bulk seed company ?
Not true- citrus- which yes it acidic is perfectly fine. Look at any birds wild diet- They consume oodles of citrus-
But that doesnt mean throwing him an orange with seeds and calling it a day
But in India the ringnecks will go through orchards in flocks of 40+ and devastate farmers (which is why they consider them a pest). Like the Java finch (Rice finch) where they actually put out poisoned rice to cut down on the population for the sake of their crops.
I would check out about the fruit, you can feed too much, remember the birds we keep seldom gets as much excersise as the wild birds does, and too much fruit and sugar can therefor be bad.
Some species should have more fruits then others, and berries, but you should check it out for your specific species, and take into account that again they seldom fly as much so they dont need the exact same diet as in the wild.
But they definantly should have more greens and not just pellets (which is better then seeds). However fruit, berries and vegetables are three different things.
Try to look up some articles on it, also I found birdtricks to have quite informative videos, that so far adds up with what I read.
Some species should have more fruits then others, and berries, but you should check it out for your specific species, and take into account that again they seldom fly as much so they dont need the exact same diet as in the wild.
But they definantly should have more greens and not just pellets (which is better then seeds). However fruit, berries and vegetables are three different things.
Try to look up some articles on it, also I found birdtricks to have quite informative videos, that so far adds up with what I read.
I think foraging wheel work best with dried items.... I could be wrong- never used one.
Foraging can be just about anything!
You can make your own aparatis from just about anything that is bird safe!
Foraging can be just about anything!
You can make your own aparatis from just about anything that is bird safe!
To me- ground nuts mean peanut butter, lol
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I’m reading it as nuts grown in the ground as opposed to ground up nuts but I guess it makes no difference really, if they’re peanuts...... they’re not good.
Sorry it was a joke. I have dry humor.
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I did kinda giggle to start with then came back to respond because I thought, hmmm- what if I misinterpreted. Now I just feel like a dork
I felt like a dork for making a such a blunt sarcastic statement- so at least we can share the feelingI did kinda giggle to start with then came back to respond because I thought, hmmm- what if I misinterpreted. Now I just feel like a dork
