Search found 29 matches

by happybird
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: News
Topic: update on Bandit
Replies: 0
Views: 2168

update on Bandit

Hi all I thought I would update you all on my IRN Bandit, who was handraised in a prison and initially had affection only for my husband. We got him about 6 months ago. Recently, after a lot of persistence he has started to show affection for me, and has started nuzzling and chirping with me the way...
by happybird
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:21 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: South African bird owners
Replies: 4
Views: 1526

Re: South African bird owners

Ellie I love your new profile picture. Bandit is going really well! He took a while to bond with me, and is still not as bonded to me as my husband, but it is much better, and we're on a good track! He's an absolute delight, very sweet, but fairly demanding. We're planning to take him back to visit ...
by happybird
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:15 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: I just got an IRN - a few general questions :)
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Re: I just got an IRN - a few general questions :)

I was advised by my breeder to keep seeds as a treat - a few daily at most as apparently its heavy on their kidneys and shortens their life by up to five or ten years if they eat mainly seeds. My IRN LOVES grapes. Its quite remarkable, he will throw his other fruit all over the cage looking for grap...
by happybird
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Help me stay engaged :D - IRN Screaming issues
Replies: 5
Views: 2083

Re: Help me stay engaged :D - IRN Screaming issues

My sympathies! I can't advise, my IRN is still young, but I do hope you find a solution> sounds like you really love her! I have never heard of showering with a bird, does she enjoy it? is she able to grip onto your skin, doesnt it hurt? My bandit is not good at sitting on shoulders!
by happybird
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Unable to post pics
Replies: 9
Views: 2155

Re: Unable to post pics

He's almost six months old - had him about two months. Don't know if its a "he" or "she" yet :)

And yours?
by happybird
Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: South African bird owners
Replies: 4
Views: 1526

South African bird owners

Hi everyone! I thought I would check out if there's anyone else from South Africa on here? I see lots of Australians! I am from Cape Town, got Bandit a month ago from Pollsmors bird project, was a great decision as he's been a wonderful additoon- with its challenges - but more rewards! Is there anyo...
by happybird
Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Photos for this forum
Replies: 58
Views: 31603

Re: Photos for this forum

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r634/HAPPYBANDITBIRD/IMG00062-20120416-1105small.jpg http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r634/HAPPYBANDITBIRD/Bandit.jpg I am giving posting pics a try. I have been dying to show Bandit off on here since I joined the sit when we got him! This is my baby Bandit. I...
by happybird
Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Unable to post pics
Replies: 9
Views: 2155

Re: Unable to post pics

Thanks. I finally figured it out.

for others having this problem, you need to join a photo website and post the link.

I finally have a picture of my bird on here !!!
by happybird
Wed May 30, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Unable to post pics
Replies: 9
Views: 2155

Re: Unable to post pics

how do you add a profile picture, i cant seem to work it out! thx
by happybird
Mon May 28, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Unable to post pics
Replies: 9
Views: 2155

Re: Unable to post pics

Hi.

I have been told it can take up to 50 posts for you to be able to post pictures!

I have had the same frustration.
by happybird
Mon May 28, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello...
Replies: 1
Views: 751

Re: Hello...

Your boys sound lovely :)
by happybird
Mon May 28, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Buddy--- 11 months old :-)
Replies: 7
Views: 3130

Re: Buddy--- 11 months old :-)

So sweet :)

What do they call his colour?

I have a grey/green mutation IRN named Bandit (will post pics as soon as I can!) He has a similar look about him :)
by happybird
Mon May 28, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 2678

Re: Help!

I am also waiting to be able to post pictures, have been dying to ever since we got our IRN 2 months ago :)
by happybird
Sun May 27, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: Munchie has moved on
Replies: 5
Views: 3329

Re: Munchie has moved on

I am so sad to hear about your experience, we have a bird of the same age, and it must be terrible, we love him so much. Wishing you all the best :(
by happybird
Sun May 27, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: skeet
Replies: 5
Views: 3856

Re: skeet

Im sorry for your loss :(
by happybird
Sun May 27, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hello
Replies: 3
Views: 1159

Re: hello

Hi - welcome to the site. Please let us know about your bird :)
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Our bird doesnt like me
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Re: Our bird doesnt like me

Thanks Ellie.I read some of your previous posts that have been very helpful too. So far, he will interact with me when treats are involved, so we're starting there :) I have changed my attitude a bit, and will continue to work patiently with him. I am grateful he has bonded with at least one of us, ...
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Hello new to forum and new IRN owner
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Re: Hello new to forum and new IRN owner

We are currently working with our 6 month old who we"ve had for about 6 weeks. Bandit's personality really only became clear after about 3 weeks, it took a while for our little one to settle in. After about 3 weeks something clicked and suddenly there was a strong bond with my husband. Me and B...
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello
Replies: 18
Views: 3084

Re: Hello

Good luck! please post pics :)
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new babies in my home...SOON
Replies: 11
Views: 1853

Re: new babies in my home...SOON

please post pics, nice to see other birds :)
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hawaii
Replies: 29
Views: 5192

Re: Hawaii

Thanks for sharing scott
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: green grey?
Replies: 0
Views: 839

green grey?

Our bird is greenish grey - does this colouration have a name? we'd like to breed in the future and would be nice to know what we're dealing with. unable to post pics yet.
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 7:01 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi, I am Shannon and live in Florida
Replies: 2
Views: 1136

Re: Hi, I am Shannon and live in Florida

I would love to hear how it goes!
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: A recommendation to all parrot owners...
Replies: 3
Views: 1098

Re: A recommendation to all parrot owners...

Thanks, i have been looking into getting hold of a book on training! its quite a challenge, this first time bird owner thing!
by happybird
Sat May 26, 2012 6:57 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hi all!
Replies: 4
Views: 981

Re: hi all!

welcome to the forum. I am also relatively new, acquired my IRN 6 weeks ago and he was tame. Theres good input here, hopefully someone can assist!
by happybird
Wed May 09, 2012 3:42 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Our bird doesnt like me
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Our bird doesnt like me

I would love some tips - have had a baby IRN (currenly 5 and half months) for 1 month. He was hand reared by a man. He was beautiful and sweet when we got him, but as he has become comfortable his affection is aimed exclusively at my husband, he is so sweet, he nuzzles and coos into his neck, but re...
by happybird
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Getting IRN on May 16.
Replies: 11
Views: 2523

Re: Getting IRN on May 16.

I have recently acquired an IRN- 5 months - hand reared - and I would recommend seeing what he likes when he's home before buying too much i the way of toys etc. Our little guy, Bandit, struggled with the small parrt toys we bought, and has done much better with things made for cockatiels. just a th...
by happybird
Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:23 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Introcing myself and new IRN
Replies: 3
Views: 835

Re: Introcing myself and new IRN

Hi Ellie Sure - I dont know too any of the details, but basically the project aims to utilise the therapeutic effects of animal interaction and selected prisoners are given the opportunity to hand rear birds, with training of course. Not a lot of prionsoners do it, i think its a privilege. The progr...
by happybird
Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Introcing myself and new IRN
Replies: 3
Views: 835

Introcing myself and new IRN

Hi all. I just want to introduce myself. My husband and I I have recently acquired a beautiful 5 month old IRN, handreared in the local prisons bird project. He has had a lot of attention in his short life. We have only had him 3 days and he seems to be settling in, eating well, quietly spending tim...