A Family Bird

Intellectual and friendly

- Mientjie Kleinhans

Rose-ringed parakeets are highly intelligent birds who make ideal pets. They are also social birds in that they don’t only bond with one person. They do require daily human interaction and toys that will stimulate them mentally, like solving puzzles in exchange for a treat.

Many years ago, the people of India kept these birds as pets, and it was considered a status symbol to have them. The birds’ popularity grew, and later on they were bred by the Greeks.

Taking care of your bird Rose-ringed parakeets are naturally social animals who flocked together in the wild. Therefore, they bond well with people from a very young age. In fact, the younger the bird, the better he will adapt to his new family.