The ring neck parakeet is a medium sized, beautiful bird that comes in many colors. I was given Chiquita to let her retire in my aviary. She had been a dearly loved pet but situations change and Chiquita needed a new home. Ring necks are called that because with the second molt the males only, develop a ring around their necks. Chiquita was a male. He liked to fly and had a good appetite. One morning I found him dead in the aviary. Not a mark on him. I hate to lose one of the birds, it deeply saddens me. I sent an apology note to the couple that had released Chiquita to me. I am sure they were as upset as I.
