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by Timmee81
Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: unusual behaviours
Replies: 6
Views: 2580

unusual behaviours

I have a 4month old ringneck and he or she has developed some strange behaviours recently. Maybe its mating season or something, I'm not sure. He/she has taken to destroying his/her toys and get very angry at them. Throwing and lungng at them while making a very angry groaning noise. His/her behavio...
by Timmee81
Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:45 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colourful query
Replies: 3
Views: 2845

Re: colourful query

Thank you Jim H
by Timmee81
Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:43 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: My little mate Ziggy
Replies: 1
Views: 1468

My little mate Ziggy

Hi all. I was given an IRN recently for my birthday. I was given an approximate age of about 4-5 weeks when I got him almost two weeks ago. He had pin feathers and was on hand feeds. Almost over night he became fully feather and quite the little chatter box. I gave him some mashed veg which he loved...
by Timmee81
Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:24 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colourful query
Replies: 3
Views: 2845

colourful query

Hi all. I have a 7 week old IRN. Almost completely feathered. He started with yellow pin feathers and is still mostly yellow but has some green feathers at base of body/start of tail and under its wings and also where his ring is on neck. Theres also the slightest shade of green on his wings. Will h...
by Timmee81
Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:39 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Weaning Indian Ringneck
Replies: 23
Views: 32772

Re: Weaning Indian Ringneck

I have a 6-7 week old IRN I thought I would give him a "special treat" about 4 days ago of mashed sweet potato, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, peas and corn. He absolutely loved it so the next day I tried some Mango and kiwi fruit mash. Ziggy loved that too. I started mixing small seed in ...
by Timmee81
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Please help ASAP
Replies: 9
Views: 4010

Re: Please help ASAP

Update!!!!

It turns out that Ziggy is just a really cheeky little baby who was enjoying the attention. I left the room and returned to find him strutting around like a boss only to duck back down when i busted him...
by Timmee81
Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Please help ASAP
Replies: 9
Views: 4010

Re: Please help ASAP

Hi Ellie.

Thanks I spoke to breeder and its actually only 4 weeks old and none are standing fully yet. I've began to prop it up better while feeding and he seems to be improving quickly
by Timmee81
Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:13 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Please help ASAP
Replies: 9
Views: 4010

Re: Please help ASAP

Hi Wessel I was told by breeder to NOT put it in anything with caged floor until its found its stability as legs can slip through the wires and cause serious injury. The nearest vet or pet supplier is 200km away but will try order some of the paper stuff you have mentioned. I've been taught how to f...
by Timmee81
Sat Dec 06, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Please help ASAP
Replies: 9
Views: 4010

Please help ASAP

I was given a 5 week old Indian Ringneck yesterday for my birthday. As of yet it hasn't stood/sat up. Could it be the paper in bottom of box is too slippery or something more sinister. It stands for short periods when I hold it