6-month update on my new Indian Ringneck

Six months in and I can't imagine life without Mochi. When I first got them they were hand-shy and wouldn't make eye contact. Now they greet me every morning with a head bob, eat from my hand, and even started mimicking my laugh. To everyone in the early bonding phase: it gets SO much better.

Have you tried switching to stainless steel water bowls and changing water twice daily? That's what solved this issue for us. Game changer honestly.

Exactly my thoughts. You said it better than I could have.