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Hi guys.. Because Skye has a collar on, she hasn't been plucking. Feathers are growing back nicely. The collar has been on for the past 4 and a half months. She is quite used to it, but im hoping to have it off her pretty soon! Nope, I never feed them from the same bowl. They have their own bowls. S...

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Thanks for asking! Kiwi still likes to aggrivate Skye somewhat.. When they are both on my shoulders, Kiwi, comes across to Skyes shoulder and makes her fly off.. Im assuming its Kiwi fighting for the heirarchy.. Other than that, they seem pretty much ok.. SKye sometimes sleeps on top of Kiwi's cage....

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thanks for the suggestions guys!
I really appreciate it..
Will definately try all of the above..
Skye and Kiwi have been kept at a safe distance - Kiwi seems to have calmed down somewhat.. thankfully!

Will keep you posted!

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that makes me really sad to hear.. The whole point of me getting another birdie was because Skye is a plucker and now has a collar on to stop the habit.. I figured that when the collar comes off, she might get bored again and start plucking again.. I got kiwi so that skye has a friend to play with.....

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OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kiwi is attacking Skye!!!
All this time, I thought it would be the other way around!!!
Skye is oldest - she is 2 years old..
New baby (kiwi) has just turned 6 weeks old..

What do I do now?!?!?!
PLEASE HELP!!!!

Sami, Skye and Kiwi

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Thats a great idea.. thank you so so much!!

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Thanks for that Mikaela.. I really appreciate your reply.. The only thing im concerned about is the fact that I hate caging birds - or any animal for that matter.. Skye has a cage that has her food and water, but the door is permanently open - she also has a tree that my dad and I made for her.. It ...

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Hey guys.. I got a baby IRN 2 Sundays ago.. TOTALLY adorable!! just got a quick question - how and when do I start weening kiwi? Also, she still likes to burrow into her blankie.. and likes to be under covers even tho its very hot outside.. Is this normal? When will it be a "safe" age to put her in ...

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yep.. I use photobucket as well.. tnx!! Kiwi is so cute! Been preening herself all day long.. she is becoming nice and very very green!! hahahaha!! Eating nicely as well.. and very very adventurous.. TRYING to walk around (failing hopelessly).. lol.. exploring.. sitting between my neck and the chair...

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thanks guys! As soon as I get batteries for my digital camera (I will go get some this weekend).. I will post up some pics! I have already taken STAX!! hehe!! Is there a way that I can "play" with kiwi or is she still too small? Do you suggest I put a toy of some sort in her bed with her to cuddle/b...

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Thanks for the info guys.. Kiwi went to work with me today.. and it will keep doing so until she can feed herself.. ooi - another 6 weeks.. shame man - its been very good tho.. sleeping and eating oh so much.. hehe.. I have hand reared a birdie before, so its all good - I appreciate the advice tho.....

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oopsie.. this post came a bit late.. Checked to see if there were messages before going to the pet shop this morning, as well as when I got back today.. They have already come within a foot of eachother.. thats about the closest thus far.. Skye seems to be "weary" of the new baby.. i guess it will t...

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hi guys.. I am debating whether or not to get another ringneck tomorrow (either yellow or green - I havent decided), but the problem here, is that Skye (blue), is already almost 2 years old! The petshops I have called (there were many), only have babies (7 weeks old).. The one or 2 shops I called th...

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thank you so much for the info!
Definately going to try the chamomile!

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thank you so much for the info!
Any suggestions what to give Skye to drink (something nice and warm) instead of teas?
Silly question, I know.. sorry!

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Thank you so much for this info - makes lots of sense..
Just a quick question tho - is ALL tea made with that chemical?
I have heard of people that give their bird only herbal tea's..
Any thoughts on that?

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wow!!!
I didnt know that!!
Does it make them sick or does it just kill them?
People in my family still let Skye drink their tea.. Now what??

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check out the web site. It gives you all the details.
you cant predict how long it takes a bird to do something.. You just have to keep on, until they do catch on..
They are very intelligent animals

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just a quick note on the above.. I read someone saying that when the birdie goes potty they say "poo poo" there is a big danger in doing this as the bird learns to associate the word poo poo with doing its business. In some cases, birds have been known to hold in their potty until someone says "poo ...

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If you want my opinion, I think maybe the birdie is a little timid still.. By using clicker training, not only do you build up a really good trusting relationship with your feathered friend, but you also get to reinforce good behaviour and will grow up to be a really good bird and who can play quiet...

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Basically clicker trainign reinforces good behaviour.. We do not believe in punishment of any sort.. if you join the group, believe me, you can learn so so much from them.. eventually, you can teach your birds tricks to keep them occupied as well.. for example playing basketball, roller skating and ...

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funny you should mention that.. I've also been worried about Skye.. 2 weeks ago, I took her to the vet to have a skin biopsy and a collar put on her to stop the habit of plucking.. she talks now and then but not nearly as often as she used to.. I cant put it down to the collar anymore because she ha...

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just a quick note.. IRN's are not affectionate loving birds.. They dont like to be scratched and petted etc.. If you were after a loving affectionate bird, im afriad you picked the wrong bird.. 'tiels are more loving than any other bird.. With these birds, it also takes a lot to win their trust.. Yo...

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believe me when I tell you that once your IRN gets attached to you, you'll never regret all the effort you have put in to get the birdie to love you

hang in there..

Sami & Skye

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well, we have good news and we have not so good news.. the good news is that her skin tests came back and there is absolutely nothing wrong with her skin! the not so good news is that this is clearly a bad habit that has formed and now - with the help of the collar- we are trying to break that habit...

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got my baby back yesterday.. Doc says she is adjusting ok to the collar.. I feel like I have done something cruel She keeps scratching at it and trying to bite it off etc. Doc says she will have it on for minimum 4 months. tests from skin biopsy are coming back tomorrow. From there we wil see if we ...

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I took Sky to the vet on Saturday - she was booked in for Monday for a skin biopsy. She has been there since Monday - today is Wednesday - I am only picking her up in about 30min.. The doc says that the results will be in on Friday - Aside from that, she now has a collar on her neck. We think this i...

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mmmm, its kinda difficult to tell my dad what to do in his own house.. hahaha! I've been too scared to bath my baby this week.. so, what Im going to do is this: in the week, I will bath her once at night, lets say on a Wednesday, then I will bath her during the day on Saturdays.. by bathing her, I m...

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I woke up this morning and had a thought.. Perhaps I should get a collar put on Sky.. In my opinion, its a horrible thing to do.. Maybe this plucking thing has become a habit and she needs to stop, but cant??? I dont know.. What do you guys think?? Im looking at every POSSIBLE option.. even if the c...

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Thank you hugely for the url.. Will definately check it out!!

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Hi ringneck, the reply is much appreciated.. my dad and grandfather smoke, although they do not smoke in the section of the house that Sky is in.. She very rarely comes to that side of the house with me.. I will, however, make a concerted effort not to go down there with her again.. I have done as t...

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Sky is around 1 year 7 months..
The feather picking has nothing to do with bluffing.. believe me.. the feather picking is real.. I just asked about bluffing because I've heard many people talking about it

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here is a pic of sky

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Well, up until a few days ago, I didn't know that tea was bad for birds - apparently there is an ingrdient called theobromine in it - tho I dont know what it is or what it will do to birds.. Sky absolutely LOVES her tea! she pulles the cup away from me so that she can have some!! To date, nothing ba...

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Hi there..
Just a quickie..
I heard that unless strawberries are TOTALLY organic, they are really really bad for birds due to the pestacides etc that are used on them..

Just a note of warning.. use it, dont use it..
**shrug**

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Hi all..

me again.. Any good web sites that you know of that can assist with trick training and other such training?

It would help STAX!! Thanks a mill!!

Sami and Sky

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hey guys.. I haven't been online in a while.. unfortunately, work has been so chaotic, that I dont get time to surf my favourite bird forums much anymore.. O well.. Couple of questions for you all: Whats up with my bird sulking??? I spend as much time with her as possible (about an hour before work ...

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I am in johannesburg South Africa.. Unless your doc is here, I dont think he is gonna fly over to see Sky..lol.. Thank you for the thought tho..

Sky is still over preening and is not getting any better..

Ive lost all hope

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My baby - Sky- is still over preening her feathers on her chest. So she still looks really rugged..

Still dont know how to stop this..

Any suggestions?

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wow.. thats so sad about how they took your birds eyes out

im so sorry..

**hugs**

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my suggestion is when you walk up to the cage, talk in a soothing voice.. Hold your hand out (mmm, like your finger in a perch like position - hope that made sense).. and walk up to Quinn slowly.. this is so that he anticipates your coming toward him.. maybe hold a treat out to him.. that will make ...

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Kiki only needs more than 1 hours attention coz she is so used to having you with her 24 hours a day!! hehe., LUCKY BIRD!!! lol.. As for the comment made earlier about feathers growing back in 10 days?? Im not so sure about that.. Sky doesn't pluck half as much as she used to and still very very few...

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woweeee.. Ringo is BEAUTIFUL! I am ashamed to say that I am HUGELY jealous! I love Sky, but she doesn't look as stunning as Ringo or Kiki.. Your birds are nice and full of feathers and look well groomed and everything. Sky is just a complete mess Welcome to IRN forums Hope you'll enjoy your stay here!

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All the sites I have come across regarding foods for IRN's all agree that a LITTLE bit of dairy a week is not bad for them.. Some have even said that a bit of yoghurt can be given to them - this is obviously because they recieve some amount of calcium from it (and we all know how important calcium i...

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I agree.. that site rocks!! hehe

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ive decided to cut down a tree at home and make a "perch" for sky. we have just done that .. its nice and big and spacious for her.. Do I have to steralise it or something?? I have read some stuff about mixing bleach and water together and pouring it on the tree and letting it dry.. I have only read...

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lol.. I dunno how true it is.. just letting you know what my vet told me..
I wonder if there is anywhere we can check??
mmmm, I will see if I can phone another vet and find out

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no no no no no!! YOU're too sweet.. hehe.
Thank you for the articles. They really really help!

**more and more huggles**

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excellent article! Tonight, I will start with this.. Sky is uaully ok with me touching her feet. usually when she stands on my finger, I touch her feet with my thumb..lol.. I do it coz I like the feel of her feet.. hehe.. If I do it too much, she gets argivated and lefts her foot - an indication tha...

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That will be great.. Will check out Kikis page a little later to see if the new article is up yet. I always value your thoughts and advice, so will definately try out your suggestion

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