Ring-necked Parakeet

Breed: Ring-necked Parakeet
Scientific name: Psittacula krameri
Place of Origin: Africa / Asia
Classification: Parakeet
Average Price: R400 - R900

Size Category: medium
Avg. Height: 40 cm.
Avg. Weight: 0.1 to 0.15 Kg.
Avg. Lifespan: 20 to 30 years.

Colours:
Green is the natural colour, but blue, yellow (lutino), and grey mutations are common in captivity.

Covering:
feathers

Vocalisation level:
loud

Temprament:
Intelligent and social, but can be independent and noisy. Can become nippy if not handled regularly.

Trainability:
easy

Diet type: herbivore
Feeding frequency: Twice a day.

Foods to avoid:
Avocado, chocolate, caffeine.

Health Concerns:
Generally very hardy and resilient birds.

Recommended Supplements:
A diet rich in Vitamin A is important (e.g., carrots, sweet potatoes).

Grooming:
Enjoys bathing.

Exercise:
Needs a large cage and daily out-of-cage time for supervised flight and play.

Handling:
Requires consistent handling to remain tame and avoid biting.
Ideal Location:
Kept indoors nationwide.

Space Requirements:
A tall cage with a play stand on top is ideal.

Climate Suitability: variable

Temperature Range: Controlled indoor (18-26°C)

Humidity Range: Adaptable