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by Alan-P
Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Pellet reccomendations
Replies: 23
Views: 20290

Pellet reccomendations

Hi guys, i was wanting to get your opinions on the best pellets. I am currently feeding Kaytee Rainbow Parrot Pellets but i feel unsure about the dyes etc in it and i feel that the pellets are too big for Eco, i have been looking at other brands of pellets, and so far i have found Higgins Intune Nat...
by Alan-P
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:24 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: 12 week old Ringneck wont come out of cage
Replies: 3
Views: 3993

12 week old Ringneck wont come out of cage

Hi guys, i have a 12 week old hand reared indian ringneck called Eco, recently Eco doesn't want to come out of his cage, he has fledged and eats by himself except for some formula as a treat every now an then. I have tried leaving his cage door open to let him come out and i have even taken him out ...
by Alan-P
Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Hand Feeding Problems, HELP!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 3517

Re: Hand Feeding Problems, HELP!!!

He does eat his millet but I would prefer not to start giving him seeds due to the fact that its so difficult to change their diet part way through and also pellets carry better nutritional benefit. All he wants to do is fly. He has been allowed to fly round quite a bit so he has gained confidence a...
by Alan-P
Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:03 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Hand Feeding Problems, HELP!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 3517

Hand Feeding Problems, HELP!!!

I have a Blue indian Ringneck called Eco. Eco is nearly 7 weeks old now, he was eating formula really well, then his formula intake started to taper off, now he refuses to eat formula, I have pellets in his cage with him, aswell as veges, fruit etc. Eco will eat the pellets, they are soaked in some ...
by Alan-P
Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:15 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Feeding at 5 weeks old, Help
Replies: 1
Views: 3009

Feeding at 5 weeks old, Help

Hi Everyone, I have a blue IRN that is now just over 5 weeks old called Eco. Eco is still being fed 4 feeds a day and is currently at 121 grams and still gaining weight, I have been offering Kaytee pellets moistened in juice, cooked mixed veges, millet and some fruits, but he (not sure if its he/she...
by Alan-P
Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Hand Rearing My IRN
Replies: 1
Views: 3441

Hand Rearing My IRN

Hi all, I am a first time hand feeder, and I just wanted to check to see if im doing thing right. I recently acquired a blue IRN at 4 weeks of age, he/she is now 4 weeks and 5 days, weighing 117 Grams and is called Eco. Eco is fed of Kaytee exact and usually eats 13 - 14 mls per feeding and I am fee...