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by McmillanBirds
Wed Oct 01, 2014 4:09 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: candling question
Replies: 2
Views: 2320

Re: candling question

Hi Ellie The torch should be fine to use, I use about the same strength to check my eggs. Give it until sunday, normally 8 days after the start of incubation you can start seeing some more difinitive changes. If it shows clear, like nothing inside then they will be infertile. They will start with sm...
by McmillanBirds
Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:44 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: How long before disposing of eggs
Replies: 2
Views: 1748

Re: How long before disposing of eggs

HI there Give her until atleast 35 days. Depending on how she was incubating her eggs it may take a little longer to hatch out. I had a restless pair that took atleast a week and a bit longer to hatch out her eggs. Although, if you hear any peeping you may find the shell is too hard and the bub is b...
by McmillanBirds
Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:18 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: timing before laying an egg?
Replies: 6
Views: 4768

Re: timing before laying an egg?

Hi Ellie This year my season has been very disrupted. I moved half of my pairs to the new house and I have a dog that thinks it's a game to run around their avairies and disturb them as much as he can. My 1 pair that I expected to nest early july only went down 2.5 weeks ago. Another pair I had seen...
by McmillanBirds
Tue Aug 12, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Celebrating our first ever egg
Replies: 7
Views: 2751

Re: Celebrating our first ever egg

Congrats on your first egg!! :D Exciting times ahead!! I remember my first year I was over the moon with happiness. I hate to say..... The excitement and happiness NEVER go away!!! :lol: I am on my 6th year and I still act like a kid in a candy store when the first, second and every pair go down :D ...
by McmillanBirds
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere
Replies: 27
Views: 9246

Re: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere

Hi all 1st clutch of eggs started hatching. 2/3 hatched by yesterday. The other should have hatched either last night or today. Can't wait for them to start pinning :D 2nd pair started laying on the 01/08/14. Will check the nest box on friday again. I don't like to disturb them too often if I can he...
by McmillanBirds
Mon Jul 28, 2014 4:29 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Notice about breeding IRN's in South Africa?
Replies: 4
Views: 1929

Re: Notice about breeding IRN's in South Africa?

Hi You will find all the info under this topic: http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=18849 So far as I know the legislation has not been passed as yet, and the proposed ban has been taken from a 'no breeding under any circumstances' to 'you can breed but will need a permit'. ...
by McmillanBirds
Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: what is this color?
Replies: 1
Views: 1541

Re: what is this color?

Hi Seefm5 That hen belongs to me. She is a blue edged hen, possibly cinnamon involved too. Does your hen have markings on her flight feathers or are her flight feathers a more grey,blue brown wash. A straight colour? If she is edged, you would go to the 0.1 section on the genetic calculator and tick...
by McmillanBirds
Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere
Replies: 27
Views: 9246

Re: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere

Hi all Been on holiday so this post is a little late. Discovered my first eggs last weekend. 4 beautiful eggs. She must have started laying roughly on the 09 july, finished around about the 13th which means hatch date will be around 3rd august. Candled them, this last weekend, from what i could see,...
by McmillanBirds
Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:07 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3603

Re: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

Hi Ernieis Awesome I am a breeder, female at that, and I used to be very active on this forum. :) I started out breeding in 2009, before I became a breeder, I acquired a little green IRN whom I named Biscuit, the breeder never helped me and I was completely in the dark when I raised her. She is now ...
by McmillanBirds
Mon May 05, 2014 1:06 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere
Replies: 27
Views: 9246

Re: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere

For the pairs where there is a nest box up, definite nest box activity, shavings being chucked out, courtship happening. Young pairs sharing of food and occassional dancing, they are still not 100% sure of each other as yet. Things are definitely looking up :) Can't wait for this season to get into ...
by McmillanBirds
Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: new birds mutation?
Replies: 3
Views: 2122

Re: new birds mutation?

under the 0.1 section, you would tick grey sf and pallid :)
by McmillanBirds
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:54 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: new birds mutation?
Replies: 3
Views: 2122

Re: new birds mutation?

Hi there

Your new bird looks to be a greygreen pallid with the pictures, however if there is a blue sheen in the tail then it is a green pallid.

Best of luck with your new baby :)

Carmen
by McmillanBirds
Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: **** URGENT ALL South African Breeders ****
Replies: 70
Views: 48430

Re: **** URGENT ALL South African Breeders ****

So after all is said and done, today is D-Day. Anyone know what time the verdict will be out?
by McmillanBirds
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:06 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: **** URGENT ALL South African Breeders ****
Replies: 70
Views: 48430

Re: **** URGENT ALL South African Breeders ****

I have signed the petition and e-mailed Nomahlubi twice. I decided to google what else was on the invasive species proposal. Here is the full comprehensive list: www.gov.za/documents/download.php?f=209566 Just for a laugh, the Strelitzia is on that list- our national flower. For all you fisherman, b...
by McmillanBirds
Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: **** URGENT ALL South African Breeders ****
Replies: 70
Views: 48430

Re: **** URGENT ALL South African Breeders ****

Count me in, please please please forward me any info, petitions, whatever needs to be done. I am shocked to see this.

cbhmcmillan(at)hotmail.com or cbhmcmillan(at)gmail.com

Carmen
by McmillanBirds
Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:26 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: SL Edged
Replies: 273
Views: 2874379

Re: SL Edged

Skyes_crew wrote:Those grey green edged babies are so beautiful. :D
Thanks :) waiting for the dna results to come back. I think they are both males though, keeping one for future breeding.
by McmillanBirds
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: SL Edged
Replies: 273
Views: 2874379

Re: SL Edged

updated pics http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7154/g1rs.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6360/2kn1.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3958/kdib.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2882/flto.jpg Uploaded wi...
by McmillanBirds
Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:54 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: SL Edged
Replies: 273
Views: 2874379

Re: SL Edged

Hi all An update ?cobalt turq grey edged, pics were taken with a camera, just over a week ago before it went to its new home. http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8932/thdf.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/4325/w2wt.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us I will try get updated...
by McmillanBirds
Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:17 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Bit concerned about a bald patch on my 5 week old
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

Re: Bit concerned about a bald patch on my 5 week old

Hi

A 5 week old baby is not fully featherd as yet. The neck, above the crop and some stomach areas are the last to sort of fill in. If your baby is genuinely 5 weeks old, I wouldn't worry too much.

Take Care
Carmen
by McmillanBirds
Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:07 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: SL Edged
Replies: 273
Views: 2874379

Re: SL Edged

Hi all Just a few pics. A cobalt turq edged. I have placed a standard blue baby next to it so one can see the comparison. The edging has made the baby appear quite a bit lighter. I assumed normal blue so pulled from the nest, when I had it next to the other blue baby I realised my mistake. Taken las...
by McmillanBirds
Fri Oct 04, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: My Pairings for 2013 Breeding Season
Replies: 70
Views: 21315

Re: My Pairings for 2013 Breeding Season

Hi Lushen Snowy will most likely lay no less than 4 eggs per clutch. For the 4 years she bred with me she would normally have 4-6 eggs, hardly ever an infertile egg at that too so best of luck with her :) I am thrilled she has gone down for you :) I see she is up to her old tricks of demolishing her...
by McmillanBirds
Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:35 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck
Replies: 14
Views: 35735

Re: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck

If you want to continue with 4 feeds a day, try: 6am 11am 4pm 9pm When it is 4 weeks old, feed it 3 times a day: 7am 1pm 7pm (At 5 weeks start placing baby in the cage with Seeds/pellets/fruit and veg, during the day, at night back in the box) At 6 weeks roughly, feed twice a day, morning and evenin...
by McmillanBirds
Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:10 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck
Replies: 14
Views: 35735

Re: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck

What are your feeding times at present?
by McmillanBirds
Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck
Replies: 14
Views: 35735

Re: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck

Hi, if it looks like the crop is going to burst, do not feed it any more. Stretching the crop can lead to crop infections. Keep to what you are doing, it is good that the crop empties between feeds. As it gets older, you can drop to 3 feeds and increase quantities.

Take care
Carmen
by McmillanBirds
Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: diary of my first clutch
Replies: 125
Views: 56556

Re: diary of my first clutch

Shey, definitely edged :) I am on holiday now so a bit difficult for me to upload pics of my edged babies. What's your e-mail and I will send them to you? Working off of my cell phone so a little tedious to upload pics now.

Take Care :) look forward to reading more :)
by McmillanBirds
Fri Sep 20, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: diary of my first clutch
Replies: 125
Views: 56556

Re: diary of my first clutch

Shey, I believe you have an edged boy there :)
by McmillanBirds
Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:55 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: My Pairings for 2013 Breeding Season
Replies: 70
Views: 21315

Re: My Pairings for 2013 Breeding Season

Hi all Just a note, I have even noticed the pallidino cock bird he got from me almost looks like a turq pallid in the image he posted. I have a feeling it has to do with lighting. Here are a few pics of the albino hen from when I first got her up until now. In 2009 With her df grey cock bird. With t...
by McmillanBirds
Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:35 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Breeding season in South Africa
Replies: 19
Views: 5847

Re: Breeding season in South Africa

Holding thumbs :) My 1st pair to go down, babies have started hatching!!!! All 4 eggs were fertile, the last egg should hatch today or tomorrow:) 2nd pair, laid 1 egg and then stopped. 2 weeks later another egg appeared however that 1st egg is infertile. She would not budge for me yesterday so could...
by McmillanBirds
Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:05 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Hen not going down.
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Re: Hen not going down.

Ringnecks can lay up to 5-6 eggs per clutch. My maximum was 6 eggs. They lay 1 egg every day to second day(have been known cases for longer time periods between eggs). She should start incubating the eggs once the last egg has been laid. Then its roughly 24 days(can be up to about 30 days) and if th...
by McmillanBirds
Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Hen not going down.
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Re: Hen not going down.

Hi

When did she start laying?
by McmillanBirds
Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My IRN Bobbles His Head Like a Wave, What Does it Mean?
Replies: 3
Views: 1210

Re: My IRN Bobbles His Head Like a Wave, What Does it Mean?

How old is Mango?

If Mango is still a baby 7-11 weeks it could be just a standard baby head bobbing however if Mango is an older bird it may be something more serious.
by McmillanBirds
Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:58 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: What is the mutation where body is blue tail is violet?
Replies: 148
Views: 24977

Re: What is the mutation where body is blue tail is violet?

Skyes_crew wrote:
McmillanBirds wrote:I stay on a smallholding and we have borehole water. It is high in calcium. Some of my blue series and parblues also end up with a purple tail after bathing.

How close are you to the sea water?? Water that is high in calcium near sea water is usually calcium chloride.
About 70-80kms
by McmillanBirds
Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: What is the mutation where body is blue tail is violet?
Replies: 148
Views: 24977

Re: What is the mutation where body is blue tail is violet?

I stay on a smallholding and we have borehole water. It is high in calcium. Some of my blue series and parblues also end up with a purple tail after bathing.
by McmillanBirds
Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:20 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Breeding season in South Africa
Replies: 19
Views: 5847

Re: Breeding season in South Africa

Update! I caught my pair mating today!! It's funny because yesterday I used my pet Blue cock bird as a teaser as I hadn't found a replacement rival..- I held him up on the outside and he was displaying to both of them much to the aviary cocks disgust lol. After that the pair in the aviary immediate...
by McmillanBirds
Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Breeding season in South Africa
Replies: 19
Views: 5847

Re: Breeding season in South Africa

Hi all Just got back from holidays. My first pair has laid. Same pair that laid first last year funny enough and basically on the exact same date bar 1 day. Last season the hen laid on 06/07/2012, this year she started on the 07/07/2013. Last year her first clutch consisted of 3 eggs, all were ferti...
by McmillanBirds
Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:38 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?
Replies: 10
Views: 6816

Re: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?

Awesome, they are at a very cute stage then.

Best of luck :) You can start putting a shallow bowl of water in soon too. They are precious when they figure out how to bath in it
by McmillanBirds
Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:18 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?
Replies: 10
Views: 6816

Re: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?

Soft foods are good, try feeding him/her once a day, get atleast 5-8mls in his crop(a syringe will work a little better if you need to force a bit down) to keep moisture levels up. You can put a bit of seeds/pellets in too for him to try. Here is a link to pics of my babies this last season, you wil...
by McmillanBirds
Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:31 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?
Replies: 10
Views: 6816

Re: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?

Hi

If your little guy is starting to actually fly(not just flap to stretch wings) your baby is probably closer to 6 and a half-7 weeks old. Did you get a hatch date from the breeder/pet store you got him/her from?
by McmillanBirds
Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:53 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?
Replies: 10
Views: 6816

Re: When do i place the baby ringneck in the cage ?

Hi Cormacity You can start placing your baby in a cage between 5-6 weeks, make sure there is a baby blanket or material for him to hide under as they are a little shy still at that age. Also make sure he/she is not in a drafty area as it could potentially give your baby a cold. Start putting grated ...
by McmillanBirds
Fri May 17, 2013 3:56 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Visual Difference between Blue Lacewing & Sky Blue Lacewing?
Replies: 42
Views: 20278

Re: Visual Difference between Blue Lacewing & Sky Blue Lacew

Hi Deb

Sorry to hear about the loss of the cinnamon grey :( That must have been heart breaking to hear.

The violet blue girl is a real stunner though. Fantastic progress you are making with her :)

Regards
Carmen
by McmillanBirds
Sun May 05, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck
Replies: 14
Views: 35735

Re: Hand raising 5 week old baby Indian ringneck

Hi cspiteri85 The amount generally varies slightly on the bird. When you feel the crop it should feel full but not bursting from the seams. At about 3 weeks they are eating around 8-12mls. It would be best if the crop empties(during the day not so serious but it must over night). In the morning it m...
by McmillanBirds
Thu May 02, 2013 12:46 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Emerald inheritance
Replies: 125
Views: 18763

Re: Emerald inheritance

Sorry to butt in, but with regards to the nails, I have noticed that with some of my older birds the nails seem to lighten marginally.
by McmillanBirds
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: my baby parrot is eating its own potty ???
Replies: 1
Views: 945

Re: my baby parrot is eating its own potty ???

Hi

A 5-6 week old baby will be starting to nibble and taste different things as he will be starting to eat solids. Put some finely diced or grated fruits and veg in the box/cage for him/her to start tasting and eating
by McmillanBirds
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Two Questions!
Replies: 14
Views: 3057

Re: Two Questions!

Hi You have entered cobalt into gencalc as D Blue correct? so D Blue = Cobalt so lets look at your results: 1.0 grey(sf) turquoise(parblue)Blue x 0.1 D blue % from all 1.0 12.5% 1.0 D grey(sf) blue = Cobalt grey 12.5% 1.0 D blue = Cobalt 12.5% 1.0 grey(sf) turquoise(parblue)Blue =Turquoise Grey 12.5...
by McmillanBirds
Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:33 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding a handtame IRN
Replies: 9
Views: 2356

Re: Breeding a handtame IRN

Hi all I have mixed pairs where say one bird is h/r and the other parent reared. I have had success with almost all of the pairs to date. Only 2 of the pairs never bred last year. 1 was only put with her mate late into the season though and she is only going on 3 this year so had no expectations fro...
by McmillanBirds
Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:53 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: BABY BIRD JUST DIED. 2 DAYS OLD. DON'T KNOW WHY
Replies: 4
Views: 1310

Re: BABY BIRD JUST DIED. 2 DAYS OLD. DON'T KNOW WHY

Hi I noticed in the previous post that you touched the baby while it was hatching or soon after. I know some birds don't like this. I had a baby that could not get out and helped it about 3 years ago. The mother never accepted it after that even though she is a brilliant mother and I have had no pro...
by McmillanBirds
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:36 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Blue or turquoise blu cinamon
Replies: 11
Views: 2889

Re: Blue or turquoise blu cinamon

For all we know maybe there is something more to it. KJ1988 would you be able to contact the breeder and also get pics without a flash being used
by McmillanBirds
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:15 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Blue or turquoise blu cinamon
Replies: 11
Views: 2889

Re: Blue or turquoise blu cinamon

I actually agree with Johan. My first thought was that this bird was in a little bit of a fight and had blood on its head.

The green sheen may also be because the pics were taken with a flash on. On blue birds I have noticed this happens.
by McmillanBirds
Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:20 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Deep and Emerald
Replies: 239
Views: 56109

Re: Deep and Emerald

Thanks Madas. Thats interesting to know. Did the birds grow up together though or were they introduced at a later age? I can't imagine it being successful for every breeder though.
by McmillanBirds
Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:54 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Deep and Emerald
Replies: 239
Views: 56109

Re: Deep and Emerald

Hi Madas

If I am correct in my assumption that the birds in the background are lovebirds, can ringnecks and lovebirds co exist providing the avairy is large enough?

Thanks
Carmen