Breeders vs rescues — an honest conversation

I see a lot of judgment when someone buys from a breeder vs adopts. I got my Indian Ringneck from a reputable breeder and I also volunteer at a rescue. Both have their place. Can we have a non-judgmental discussion about the pros and cons of each?

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is using a shower perch so they can bathe with warm mist. A lot of people also recommend making sure there are no drafts near the cage. My avian vet in Milton also suggested checking for hormonal season — spring is brutal which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

Yes!! My Skittles does this too. Indian ringneck owners can relate.

I struggled with this too until I started using a shower perch so they can bathe with warm mist. Now it's like a completely different bird.

Dealt with this for months. What finally worked was changing the cage liner material and just being really patient. They come around eventually.