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Ringneck Parakeet  (Psittacula krameri)

Also Known As: Rose-ringed Parakeet, Green Parakeet, Long-tailed Parakeet, Senegal Long-tailed Parakeet, Northern Rose-ringed Parakeet (P.k. borealis)
 
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Juvenile Ring-necked Parakeets being fed by male

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Elegant, colourful, intelligent, friendly and outgoing.

Captive Status:
Widespread in captivity.

Longevity:
25-30 yrs

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide bird-safe chewable wood and heat sterlized pine cones, vegetable tanned leather toys, foot toys; climbing ropes, ladders, swings, push and pull toys. Also provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box, 12" x 12" x 18" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 45.7cm).

Clutch Size:
4 to 6

Incubation Time:
23-34 days

Fledging Age:
7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
5g (0.2 oz)

Peak Weight:
Around 130g (4.5 oz)

Weaning Weight:
120g (4.2 oz)

More Info Sites:
http://www.introduced-species.co.uk/Species/birds/Ring%20Necked%20parakeet.htm

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww13eiv.htm