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by Donna
Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: aggessive female
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: aggessive female

Its more common then people think, I have 2 pair i have to seperate after they have mated the females do fine and prefer to raise the babies on their own without help from the male. Just another twist in the breeding world :?




Donna :)
by Donna
Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Need Help... Anti-Social Behavior, Biting, general questions
Replies: 3
Views: 4266

Re: Need Help... Anti-Social Behavior, Biting, general quest

To start if you want to tame them into pets give them their own cages. Take the gloves and the oven mitts off this only freaks them out more. This tamming is going to take time and patents don't rush them, it doesn't happen over night. :)


Donna
by Donna
Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Need Help Taming older parrots
Replies: 6
Views: 2003

Re: Need Help Taming older parrots

If you are breeding these birds don't tame them. If you want to makes pets out of them seperate them. It's very difficult to have it both ways. Donna :)
by Donna
Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: worried my baby irn is going bald
Replies: 3
Views: 1845

Re: worried my baby irn is going bald

I think their both going through a molt, sometimes they molt so hard they do lose their tail feathers we call that a duck butt :) your baby is probably going through its first molt, if it isn't pulling the feathers out I wouldn't be too worried.



Donna :)
by Donna
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: HI new member
Replies: 9
Views: 2910

Re: HI new member

Hi and Welcome to the board! Glad to see someone that lives close to me :) I live in southern Ohio near Cincee!



Donna :)
by Donna
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tail feathers and gaps between bars???
Replies: 3
Views: 1232

Re: Tail feathers and gaps between bars???

They will lose their tail feathers during a hard molt. Cage bars should be 1/2" to an inch no bigger.



Donna :)
by Donna
Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi all from NE Pennsylvania
Replies: 9
Views: 2435

Re: Hi all from NE Pennsylvania

Welcome Donna!!


I think you'll do fine :) Just let him take as long as he wants to get use to his new home.

The traveling in the cold weather shouldn't be a problem as long as you cover his cage or crate.


Glad you joined us :)

Donna :D
by Donna
Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: So many questions so little time!
Replies: 2
Views: 1066

Re: So many questions so little time!

You may have African ringnecks they are smaller then your indians. The one that you say does not stand straight may be ill or injured have it vet checked asap. As for the one tugging and nipping at the other one, a female will do that to get the male to mount her.



Donna :)
by Donna
Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: !!!!!!!!!! Moving to a new home...will they still breed?
Replies: 3
Views: 1487

Re: !!!!!!!!!! Moving to a new home...will they still breed?

You can get the babybird formula at any pet store that carries bird stuff. As for them breeding after you have moved them is up to them but i have a pair of breeding african greys that sometimes if they are not in the mood to breed i take them for a car ride works everytime, I also moved them about ...
by Donna
Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Will Male IRNs try feed other Males?
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Re: Will Male IRNs try feed other Males?

Sure they do! He's not feeding him for sexual reasons he's feeding him because his a baby. Males do help feed the chicks in the clutch.



Donna :)
by Donna
Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:14 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Chipping of the beak, is there something wrong?
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

Re: Chipping of the beak, is there something wrong?

chipping of the beak is quite normal it's like our finger nails, the ditch in the beak could be from him rubbing the cage bars. Anything that is done to the beak should only be done by a vet. I really don't think you have anything to worry about just yet.
by Donna
Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: not wanting to come outside cage
Replies: 2
Views: 1102

Re: not wanting to come outside cage

Just give her more time. some birds take months to get comfortable with new surroundings, your doing the right thing by letting her come out on her own to explore.


Donna :)
by Donna
Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: will they breed
Replies: 1
Views: 921

Re: will they breed

Hard to say if they'll ever get along and breed with each other, females are usually the dominate ones untill breeding season. If your going to leave them together watch them closely she could hurt him or he could go hungry if shes not letting him eat.



Donna

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by Donna
Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Behavior change since winter onset?
Replies: 7
Views: 3835

Re: Behavior change since winter onset?

You can try a spectrum lighting, not only does it curb aggrestion it helps with their vitiman D and calcium intake.


Donna
by Donna
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Nervous about getting an IRN because of bluffing
Replies: 9
Views: 2604

Re: Nervous about getting an IRN because of bluffing

Quakers and ringnecks are not a bird for you then. They can bite at any given time not just going through a stage. All birds bite, bigger the bird harder the bite.




Donna :)
by Donna
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:35 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P
Replies: 86
Views: 39346

Re: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P

Why are you buying baby birds if you can't afford the proper diet? :roll:



Donna
by Donna
Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Letting Milo fly around the house?
Replies: 4
Views: 1452

Re: Letting Milo fly around the house?

Im a big fan of wing clipping but do both, just one wing clip puts them off balance. keep your training sessions to about 10 minutes 4 times a day. you've heard the saying fight or flight, it will be much harder (not impossiable) to train a full flighted bird.

Hope this helps :)

Donna
by Donna
Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Can someone help me please !!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3187

Re: Can someone help me please !!!

there is really nothing more you can do to make them breed. Some birds bond with each other and never produce chicks others do very well. Just leave it up to mother nature now. What u should do now is learn everything you can about careing for the chicks and handfeeding. There is alot to learn and n...
by Donna
Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3139

Re: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

Thanks bec i missed everyone!



Donna :D
by Donna
Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Can someone help me please !!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3187

Re: Can someone help me please !!!

I don't understand what u want :roll: Do you want them to breed or do you want them as pets. I don't really feel your really ready for breeding them. It's a big responsability when the babies do start to come. Seperate them if you want to tame them.


Donna :D
by Donna
Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Can someone help me please !!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3187

Re: Can someone help me please !!!

Is their cage in a place in the home with alot of traffic? Breeders like to be left alone,


and what do you have for bedding in the nest box?


Donna :D
by Donna
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3139

Re: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

Hi Leo good to see you again :D


Donna
by Donna
Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Can someone help me please !!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3187

Re: Can someone help me please !!!

Sounds like u need a nestbox ASAP!


Donna :D
by Donna
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: They wont eat their veggies !
Replies: 13
Views: 3718

Re: They wont eat their veggies !

If they have never been offered veggies when they were younger it's going to take awhile for them. Keep offering them. Try corn peas greenbeans. What i do is buy bags of frozen veggies and put them in microwave for a few seconds just to get them thawed. I also make birdiebread and hide the veggies i...
by Donna
Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Need help with downloading photo of our birds
Replies: 1
Views: 1572

Re: Need help with downloading photo of our birds

Yes, images can be shown in your posts. If the administrator has allowed attachments, you may be able to upload the image to the board. Otherwise, you must link to an image stored on a publicly accessible web server, e.g. http://www.example.com/my-picture.gif. You cannot link to pictures stored on y...
by Donna
Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Taming advice please !
Replies: 1
Views: 904

Re: Taming advice please !

Hi!! The first place you want to start is seperating them to their own cages. Once you have done that, work with them one on one. This is going to take a great deal of patience on your part. Wing clipping does help but not until they get used to their surroundings, you dont want to force yourself on...
by Donna
Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P
Replies: 86
Views: 39346

Re: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P

Please make sure you keep it warm under lights or in a brooder. feed every 3 hours and just feed until crop is full but not so full that its stretching the crop. Your formula should be at about 102 to 104 degrees f. If to cold the crop will not empty properly. Do not feed again until crop is complet...
by Donna
Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P
Replies: 86
Views: 39346

Re: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P

You know how to hand feed right? A baby this young should be on feeding every 3 hours with a special babybird formula. Im shocked that someone sold you a baby this young when you have all these questions. You should of had all these questions asked before you brought him home. Im hopeing the breeder...
by Donna
Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Advice needed please
Replies: 7
Views: 1950

Re: Advice needed please

Not all birds you pair together are going to bond together. depends on the ages of the birds also. As for the colors they don't always like their own color, if that was the case we would'nt have all the color mutations that we have.Sorry about the slow response :wink: Donna
by Donna
Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Ring neck bitting
Replies: 12
Views: 3015

Re: Ring neck bitting

for now it's best to leave him on your hand. I had one that would run up my chest and bite my lip for no reason (oouucchh) :lol: Donna
by Donna
Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Pakshi pretty tail feathers - is he more than a Green IRN
Replies: 24
Views: 4571

Re: Pakshi pretty tail feathers - is he more than a Green IR

Wing clipping has always been a big issue on these boards. Do it if you want to, dont if you dont want to :roll: Its a known fact that smaller birds can still fly a good distance with clipped wings,just ask some members who have lost their wing clipped birds never to see them again. I don't think u ...
by Donna
Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Ring neck bitting
Replies: 12
Views: 3015

Re: Ring neck bitting

birds are quick and unpredictable, if your bird has bite issues you really dont want him that close to your eyes. Donna
by Donna
Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Have you "adopted" a bird before?
Replies: 15
Views: 5132

Re: Have you "adopted" a bird before?

Depends what kind of bird you want to adopt. some of your larger parrots such as cockatoos and macaws that come from a previous owner has major issues and problems that takes an experienced bird person to deal with. Your smaller birds may have issues but much easier to deal with. Adoption is great i...
by Donna
Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Alexandrines and Eclectus as pets?
Replies: 13
Views: 3654

Re: Alexandrines and Eclectus as pets?

Birds of all types and sizes are going to bite thats just what they do :) as for ekkies the males seem to be much calmer then the females and they do require a more fresh food diet and not so much seed and pellet diet. they do make a special formulated pellet for ekkies. Hope this helps. Donna
by Donna
Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Ring neck bitting
Replies: 12
Views: 3015

Re: Ring neck bitting

Hi! Male and female go through a bitty stage. Don't allow him on your shoulders until you learn his body language and he has come out of his nippy ways. Donna :)
by Donna
Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: eating too much?
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Re: eating too much?

Try to convert him to a good pellet diet, to much seed in his diet could make him over weight. Donna
by Donna
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Fledging
Replies: 1
Views: 638

Re: Fledging

Instinct tells them thats what their suppose to do from the time they hatch, practice makes perfect. It all depends on the baby and how brave it is to try, usually around 8 to 10 weeks they will get it going sometimes older sometimes younger. Don't clip the wings until it knows how to land properly....
by Donna
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: dry feet or mites?
Replies: 8
Views: 3475

Re: dry feet or mites?

You sure do know plenty about birds. lol.


Thanks! been around birds my whole life, I know a little.lol :D



Donna :D
by Donna
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: dry feet or mites?
Replies: 8
Views: 3475

Re: dry feet or mites?

The feet look pretty normal to me, pay close attention to the bottom of the feet, if they start looking red or inflamed different perches may be what you need. The skin on the feet do flake sometimes which is normal.



Donna :D
by Donna
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: when do feathers malt, is chicken wire poinsonous?
Replies: 4
Views: 2515

Re: when do feathers malt, is chicken wire poinsonous?

Galvanized and zink coatings are not good for any birds that tend to chew on them.

Birds molt their feathers all year around but the hard molts are usually before and after breeding season and last 3 to 5 weeks depending on how hard the molt is.


Donna :D
by Donna
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Beak color?
Replies: 4
Views: 1183

Re: Beak color?

Do all color mutations get a red beak?

Yes


Donna
by Donna
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Beak color?
Replies: 4
Views: 1183

Re: Beak color?

Looks normal to me! cute too :D

Donna
by Donna
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: dry feet or mites?
Replies: 8
Views: 3475

Re: dry feet or mites?

You can buy pure aloe juice at your local walmart or pharmacy and delute it with water 50/50 and spray him once a day with it, will not hurt the eyes. Bump up the humidity in your house as well.


Donna :D
by Donna
Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Re: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)

females are rarely friendly to the males until breeding season, don't seperate them if they have been breeders together. When breeding season does come around you will find the female will be more civil towards the male and you may even see him feed her, don't put the nest box on till you see this b...
by Donna
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:10 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7242

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

Hi Leo

I can tell you there is nothing wrong with the red feathers in your birds head in most cases they will molt out or fade as the bird gets older. It's nature it happens! Don't worry your bird is probably healthier then most of them.


take care
Donna :D
by Donna
Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: babies being fed
Replies: 3
Views: 1212

Although I'm on a ringneck board I still have to say my Hy. is my favorite she is such a sweetheart never bites like some of my other macaws. I do have more photos but can't seem to find them all, I just moved and my computer took a dump on me and I'm trying to get everything back, when I do I will ...
by Donna
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: babies being fed
Replies: 3
Views: 1212

Their crop is right above their belly and you should see it full most of the time. Feed the parents soft food and not seed this makes it easyier for babies to digest. If the babies seem lathargic and lifeless then you have to pull them and start hand feeding every 2 hours around the clock for the ne...
by Donna
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:05 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2541

Hi Leo good to see you again :D

Donna
by Donna
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:03 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Is this an Indian ringneck
Replies: 5
Views: 2178

The leg band it's wearing should tell you the age of the bird.


Donna