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LAAnnie

It never ceases to amaze me. These birds have a brain the size of a lima bean, yet they are so intelligent.

I guess they have 100 million years of evolution behind them. That must count for something.

LAAnnie

Reminds me of Pretty Girl, getting her into the cage at bed time. I say"Bedtime for Birdie" and she flies away and hides in a corner! She understands everything I say, too. If I say "Are you ready for bed?" She will take off and fly into the shower to hide. Just like a litte kid,...

LAAnnie

My IRN was a wild bird that I found, 5 years ago. I wouldn't trade her for anything. She isn't real cuddly but she is a great companion, on her terms. These birds are so intelligent, it is incredible. If you are lucky enough to get a bird that is already tame, that's great. I tamed Pretty Girl mysel...

LAAnnie

Thunderstorms definitely upset them. Here in Los Angeles, we have earthquakes. Pretty Girl feels the quake coming before I do, and screeches like crazy. She flies around the house and won't land until the shaking stops!

LAAnnie

Wow, that is beautiful! I save the tail feathers as well. I keep them in a vase, like a flower arrangement. You have given me a great idea for a project!

LAAnnie

Lettuce just gives them diarhea, if fed too much. Spinach, mustard greens, broccoli leaves are better and have vitamin A. Yellow or orange veggies, like pumpkin, mango, papaya, yams, sweet potato -- all great source of vit. A. Bananas have lots of potassium but my bird will only eat the peel, not th...

LAAnnie

All sound great. I can't get all of those where I live -- wish I could get fresh green peas. Pretty Girl will eat steamed frozen peas, but fresh raw peas would be better. Add soybeans (edamame) -- mine loves soybeans. Steamed for 2 minutes. Lots of protein & vitamins. Grapes and mango also favor...

LAAnnie

Raw veggies: mine loves raw corn on the cob; cabbage, spinach; broccoli; carrots; sweet potato or yams; pumpkin or similar squash. All good source of vitamin A. Cooked: steamed soybean (edamame) has lots of protein and they love it. Cooked rice or pasta, also a treat. Fruit: apples, mango, papaya, g...

LAAnnie

Welcome to Ringnecks. Doisy looks just like my Pretty Girl, who has lived with me for five years. They are endlessly amusing and clever birds. The only downside is the painful bite, which is unavoidable once in a while, as they get quite tempermental, especially the females. But just as quickly they...

LAAnnie

GORGEOUS! What a fantastic color. Looks like you are already well on the way to taming your birds - it's easier when you hand raise them yourself. The most important thing is FOOD and nutrition, especially when they are growing. Have lots of variety early on, so they get used to eating the right stu...

LAAnnie

Stuff my bird likes : actually, she likes everything that I eat. fresh corn (on the cob, sliced into wheels). That's her favorite . grapes apple (second favorite) mango dried fruit (any) soybean (edamame): frozen shelled edamame, steamed for 2 minutes. This gives her some protein. spinach leaves; j...

LAAnnie

Yes, they do like to get into everything. I try not to keep anything toxic around, and use nontoxic cleaning products. I've heard about some kind of detoxifying clay in the wild, but how to get it? Who knows. I use aloe vera juice for detox/cleansing. I just mix some in her water once a week or so. ...

LAAnnie

I have plum trees, and the branches are just the right size & make great perches. Also, the wood is very hard, so they don't get chewed up. Plum, peach, apricot or any stone fruit wood will be fine. Apple wood is too soft. You can also buy manzanita, which is hard as a rock. If you live near the...

LAAnnie

Pretty Girl's favorite toy: an empty plastic pill bottle. She carries it around in her beak and bangs it on the bars of her cage in the morning to wake me up. She also likes the caps to those pill bottles, which she smashes on the table BANG BANG BANG!! I think it get's all of her aggressions out, l...

LAAnnie

I don't care for avacados myself, and rarely eat chocolate, so we don't keep that stuff in the house. Peanut butter is good.

I just wish I could get her to eat carrots......... she used to like them but now just tosses them out of the dish.

LAAnnie

Thank goodness, she seems to be back to her normal feisty self. In fact, she looks better than I've seen her in a long time. Guess it was a combination of the vitamins, calcium and homeopathics that cured her. I will have to be careful to make sure she doesn't get run-down next time she moults.

LAAnnie

Chocolate and avocados are definite no-no's. Coffee and tea are probably not great, but I could picture these birds eating coffee beans in the wild (if they lived in South America which they don't). My bird likes to take a sip from my coffee cup, just to share. But it's just a tiny sip. She will als...

LAAnnie

Corn (fresh on the cob). Carrots Apples Grapes Mango (fresh or dried) Soybeans (edamame), steamed for 2 min. Her favorite, full of protein. Almonds Scrambled egg Other favorite foods: yogurt, granola, cheese, pasta. She will try anything that I'm eating, and throw it at me if she doesn't like it. Ha...

LAAnnie

My Pretty Girl is just coming down off a terrible moult, the worst in over 4 years. She was so sick I took her to the vet. The vet said she needs some vitamin A and calcium supplement. She actually gave the bird injections of Vit A & Calcium, which last for a while. Now I have to make sure Prett...

LAAnnie

Dear Readers,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families, from me and Pretty Girl (aka PeeGee).

I hope this will be a beautiful year for you and your flock.

Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all (feathered and un-feathered) !

Love,

Annie and PeeGee

LAAnnie

It's been one week since I took PeeGee to the vet and she gave injections of calcium and vitamin A. For the next several days, she was very sick, with a drooping wing andgeneral weakness. Very quiet, no flying. Just sitting quietly, which is not normal, since she is usually a very active and vocal b...

LAAnnie

If she isn't better in the morning I will take her back to the vet. Meanwhile I have to worry all night! The only good thing is she is still eating, but that doesn't mean she isn't sick.

LAAnnie

My IRN, Pretty Girl, has not been herself for the last few days. She was coming down off a long moult, and looked rather scraggly. She was not her normal active, noisy self. So I took her to the vet. The vet examined her, said she didn't outwardly seem sick, but she gave her injections of calcium an...

LAAnnie

That picture of Buddy in the towel is priceless! Also the photo of him preening his tail feather. My Pretty Girl does the exact same thing, every day. I love to watch her groom herself and take a bath. I would say that Buddy is much tamer than Pretty Girl was when I found her. It took me many month...

LAAnnie

Hi, I'm from L.A. too! OMG, Pepe is soooooo cute! He definitely has personality. My Pretty Girl was an adult when I got her, so I never got to enjoy that baby phase. Be sure you read this board for tips, it's the best place to learn about ringnecks. Give Pepe lots of veggies and fruits, along with ...

LAAnnie

You have a beautiful male IRN there -- please don't give up on him. My bird, Pretty Girl (PeeGee for short) was also a "found bird" as an adult, four years ago. She was almost wild when I found her. It took a long time and lots of interaction and patience to get her as tame as she is now....

LAAnnie

Happy Mothers Day to all you kids & fids moms out there. Here is a photo of my Pretty Girl outside enjoying this beautiful spring day in L.A. Sorry for the overexposure, the sun is really bright today

LAAnnie

The soybeans I buy are raw frozen. I buy it at the supermarket (frozen shelled Edamame) frozen foods section. I steam enough for a couple of days & keep in the fridge. Actually, I like to eat it myself, too.

LAAnnie

Puffed rice is good because it has no sugar added. Rice Krispies in milk, corn flakes, any unsugared cereal is fine. PeeGee also likes Chex cereal or granola, as long as it's in the milk.

LAAnnie

hot hotter and hottest....... these birds don't have salivary glands, so the hot pepper doesn't bother them. Mine likes the little red Thai chiles, which are smokin hot. Habaneros (round green), pepperocini (italian), jalapenos (mexican), and plain old red & green peppers. All good if they will ...

LAAnnie

NO TAP WATER !!! The tap water here in Los Angeles isn't even fit for a goldfish bowl. Now they have found traces of dozens of prescription medications, like anti-depressants, hormones, pain killers, etc., in the city water (probably from people flushing stuff down the toilets). Bottled water is pro...

LAAnnie

Edamame (soybeans). I buy frozen edamame and steam them for 3 minutes in the microwave. They are full of protein and PeeGee loves them. You don't have to feed them a lot, just a teaspoon or so per day.

LAAnnie

You need a good sharp kitchen knife! Like a chopping knife or ginsu knife. Cut the ear of corn into slices, like wheels. My PeeGee will hold the slice in her claw and munch on the raw corn, then throw away the cob. Fresh raw corn is her favorite food. By the time she's through, she's got corn all ov...

LAAnnie

Today I was having a meeting with a client (I'm an accountant) and we were talking for about a half hour, and no one was paying attention to the bird! So, PeeGee flew over and landed on the desk, walked up to me and gave me a "kiss". That means, "hey, pay attention to me!" She on...

LAAnnie

Pepsi bad......... not good for you, either. I know, they like whatever you like. My girl will drink coffee from my cup if I'm not looking. Sugar or artificial sweeteners are really bad for birds. A teeny sip probably won't hurt, though.

LAAnnie

PeeGee (short for Pretty Girl) is my beloved IRN. She is my first and only bird, but she is an important member of our family. This bird simply showed up at my house one day, almost 4 years ago. I found her on the front lawn, exausted, dehydrated and starving. After trying unsuccessfully to find her...

LAAnnie

I guess I can only speak for myself and my bird, PeeGee. But I've devoted a lot of time to her diet. I've had her for almost 4 years and she is very healthy & happy. Morning: fresh fruits & veggies: apple, edamame (soybeans), grapes, raw corn on the cob (cut into slices), broccoli, carrots, ...

LAAnnie

Hi, I just read all the way back to the beginning of Luna's story. It amazes me just how resilient these little birds are. God bless you for not giving up on your baby. She will reward you with love and appreciation, believe me. Please keep us updated on her progress. By the way, I have seen birds i...

LAAnnie

Pretty Girl loves the sesame seeds on buns.....she eats a little bread, too. She will eat most human food, so I have to be careful not to let her eat too much. Favorites: yogurt, chinese food (fried rice & noodles), oat cereal, and of course, fruit of all kinds. Don't worry, I only let her have ...

LAAnnie

Oh, yeah..........did I mention that the females are very hormonal? They get very cranky at certain times. I watch her body language so I don't get bitten. Smooth feathers and big pupils mean "I'm calm and lovey-dovey". Fluffed-up feathers and pulsating pupils mean "Back off". Th...

LAAnnie

With PeeGee, happy/content is standing on one foot; talking to herself; grooming (she preens her feathers, cleaning every single tail feather from end to end, cleaning her feet - every toe, every claw). She does this while I'm taking a nap (she has a perch on the night table). Then she tucks her hea...

LAAnnie

Well, all bird breeds have their own characteristics, and I've heard some negative things about IRN's, but I've not found them to be true. When my girl PeeGee showed up at my house 3 years ago, I didn't know anything about birds. She was pretty wild. I can tell you that if the bird has lots of dail...

LAAnnie

PeeGee's favorites: fresh corn on the cob; edamame (soybeans), which I steam for 2 minutes; apples, mango, grapes (boy do they love grapes), cherries, peas. I wish I could get her to eat more vitamin-a and calcium foods like broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots or dried fruit. But usually she just thro...

LAAnnie

My green ringneck's beak used to be bright red. But lately, I noticed patches of grey, like the red has worn off or something. Is this something I should be concerned about? Thanks all!

Annie and PeeGee

LAAnnie

I have to watch where I step, because she will get right under my feet. If I lay down to take a nap, PeeGee will perch on a nearby shelf and groom her feathers, waiting for me to get up. Sometimes she will do the same thing as Baby, land on my shoulder & wake me up with that coo-coo-coo. She is ...

LAAnnie

I think if your IRN bonds with you, you will have a wonderful companion. The bird must decide on its own that you are its friend. I've seen how my bird is with other people, if she does not like them. She can be very tempermental and nippy. I am the only one who can pick her up and flip her on her b...

LAAnnie

My female IRN PeeGee exhibited the same behavior, and last week she laid an egg, in spite of my best efforts to discourage her nesting. This must be nesting season.

LAAnnie

My female, Pretty Girl (PeeGee) who I've had for 2 1/2 years, surprised me by laying an (infertile) egg about a week ago. She'd been exhibiting nesting behavior for some time, hiding in closets, in the bathtub, etc. I tried to prevent her from doing this, since I'd heard that egg-laying weakens the ...

LAAnnie

This morning I found that my IRN Pretty Girl had laid an egg. She is a solo bird, so of course it is infertile. I had to take it out of the cage because it was cracked. I just wanted to know if there is anything special that I need to do for her right now. This is her first egg! I've had her for 2-1...

LAAnnie

I thought my bird was the only one who did that. For some reason, when I use the dust-buster (hand vac) to clean around her cage, that's the signal for her to take a bath.

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