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by leo
Fri May 13, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: alexandrine vs indian ringneck
Replies: 6
Views: 4250

Re: alexandrine vs indian ringneck

Yes. They are super gentle. Much gentler than ringneck. The way they walk also different. Alex would walk slowly, step by step. I manage to get him to fly to me on command. He can fly already. One of the morning he keep flapping his wing really hard. Then without mr knowing, he is flying. He can fly...
by leo
Fri May 13, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Fledging time trouble??
Replies: 5
Views: 3050

Re: Fledging time trouble??

Hi, My alex which is of 10 week old has stopped taking hand feeding and all day he does is flying around without eating and this makes me worried. I am offering food every time but he is not interested at all. Though he does that sounds/cries which he makes when he is hungry/when I start making his...
by leo
Wed May 04, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: alexandrine vs indian ringneck
Replies: 6
Views: 4250

Re: alexandrine vs indian ringneck

i just got him last night. i think he is about 4-5 yeard old male. very very shy and refuse to step up. a very very gentle bird with over sized beak. lol he peals off the branch that i used as a perch as effortless as ringneck pealing apple. i am a little worried on this part. he is almost fully fea...
by leo
Tue May 03, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: alexandrine vs indian ringneck
Replies: 6
Views: 4250

alexandrine vs indian ringneck

hi, i am getting an alex soon. he is a few years old and i am not too sure weather he is tame or not. according to the owner, he was tame, but due to change in schedule, he was left alone and thus become "semi-tame" what i am wanting to know is, in personality wise, how different alex comp...
by leo
Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3137

Re: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

Thanks Donna, thanks bec, missing you guys too. Have been busy and didn't log in for the past few months or years. Haha.I was indulging in trying some expiriance on breeding breeding before decided that it's too handful for me. So I find a good home. My Ringneck is still the same old one but now wit...
by leo
Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3137

Re: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

thanks for the info glenn
by leo
Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3137

Re: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

It is not unknown for IRN's to display 'odd' colour in their infancy. Often a blue bird show high percentages of black. This is usually temporary and it is normal for them to lose this during their moult. Although I have known red to remain on the yellow into adult plumage this trait has not proved...
by leo
Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3137

Re: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

i am not too sure too. i believe it is not what people are trying for. may be just coincident.
the red feather is more obvious after he take shower, i will try to take the pict then.

the red grow actually after the big 1st moult which just finish recently
by leo
Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3137

Re: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

Can anyone who have mature Lutino Ringneck look out for this red feather?
Is my Ringneck the only Ringneck with this odd case?

Thanks
by leo
Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 3137

Red feathering on Lutino Ringneck

Hi, I notice my Lutino Ringneck have some odd red colouring. 1st of all, he started growing his ring as early as 9 months old. Now he is about 15 month old. He just complete a huge molting. His has become very very red and vibrant. But the odd thing is, his feather cheek near the ear hole has tinge ...
by leo
Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

yeah it does seem a bit early and a bit quick to get more red feathers. Indie is atleast 7yrs and he still doesnt have a full red ring, he has full white but the red doesnt fully come round to the beak. hi Julie, do you have indi pics to share? May be those shown the ring part I just found out that...
by leo
Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:14 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

tango ring getting more and more. the colour is also redder and redder
by leo
Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:10 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Ring?
Replies: 16
Views: 2743

Re: Ring?

hi
i have a friend who have confirm female, with a very thick black ring
by leo
Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

yup, its really surprising when i notice a red line on the neck too
now there is more and more red feather coming out
by leo
Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:54 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

tango is growing more and more red feather. it form kind of doty line around the neck. he is still molting on his head,(alot of pin feather on the head area)

just now i bath him, was surprise to found how much red feather around the neck
by leo
Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

infact, there is accesive red feather on his head
there are a few red feather on the head since he is baby. i can even notice the red pin feahter.
and his cheek also has some red feather
by leo
Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:03 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

okay, thanks julie, i will just wait and see, so far, he is very healthy and always chatter away
by leo
Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:44 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

Indie my lutinos ring started as a little red dot at the back of the neck. The lutinos dont seem to get the ring starting in the same spot as the darker colors.It also takes longer for the whole ring to appear. today i found a few more spot of red along the ring line but, 10 months old, isnt it too...
by leo
Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

hi pink, im not too sure, this morning i bath him, i can see a few more red pin feather at the ring line...intresting, 9 months old ringneck grow a ring

nope, that was my sister's, she plays violin. i play guitar, but its self-learn one, so im not so good at it
by leo
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

hi, heres the pictures...its a not that clear as its taken by phone and he keeps moving

the ring only about 1 cm and only one side of the neck

Image

Image
by leo
Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:23 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

o,the photo was a taken last sunday. the red feather has not develop yet. i will take the picture of the ring

however, the ring is just about 1 cm long only at one side of the neck...usually the full ring will develope in one go right?
by leo
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:55 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

ya, he was taking it from the table,then he was about to chew it, then i say, tango, give it to me, he stop, hesitate then start to chew again, then i say come on, give it to me, he walk really slowly then put it on my palm. before he rise his head, he take it back. then i repeat the comand and he r...
by leo
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:25 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Re: Tango update and early ring question

tango latest picture, he is getting better in imitating bat http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/leogapro/IMG00773-20100324-1554.jpg he is trying to do chin up ?? http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/leogapro/IMG00774-20100324-1554.jpg yello bird yello table http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/...
by leo
Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Tango update and early ring question
Replies: 21
Views: 4007

Tango update and early ring question

Hi guys, has been awhile since I update on my tango. He is already 10 months old. He hatch 21june last year. He started talking 3 months ago and now he is stomping out with some sentance and newer words. Should post some pics next time However, my concern is, month ago, he start to molt, not so much...
by leo
Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

Re: tango has been saying something !!!!

xx_sheena_xx wrote:Sorry Leo
thats alright...i was sorry too...
by leo
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

Re: tango has been saying something !!!!

Because a bird is a living creature it deserves to be treated with love and care excactly....thats what im doing and i know thats what you are doing to your fid too i believe... but care and love isnt jusge by how big the cage is, it more to how confortable the bird is in there.... the cage u said ...
by leo
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

Re: tango has been saying something !!!!

It is hard to resist a cute bird when they say 'I love you'. lol It is funny and cute when they make up their own little games like taking your pencil and flying away. :) All is good here. I have my babies from last season still, are in the process of teaching a couple of simple tricks. I taught on...
by leo
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Look what my ringie can do now. :o))))
Replies: 10
Views: 2987

Re: Look what my ringie can do now. :o))))

thats cute pink devil
im also training tango to do turn around now...
shall share the vudeo here soon, hehe
by leo
Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:30 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

Re: tango has been saying something !!!!

xx_sheena_xx wrote:I was only asking because its cruel to keep him in a cage that small.
Dont worry about it you seem not to care about your birds anyway.
yea, why should i care for them?
they are just BIRD anyway
by leo
Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:29 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

Re: tango has been saying something !!!!

Tango is becoming a real chatter box. :) Is Tango still tame? I have an aviary bird that is kind of tame that talks and he has taught a couple of other non tame aviary birds to say 'what are ya doin'? Sometimes there is a chorus of 'what are ya doin'?' comming from the aviaries lol ya, actually he ...
by leo
Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

Re: tango has been saying something !!!!

im not defensive, i dont even care about her at all... its my business to keep the bird in small cage, becasue its my bird, and i dont see why she should even care... what i do is just to share the video that i think i could proud of... if she care, she could ask in better and more proper way the wa...
by leo
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

Re: tango has been saying something !!!!

why do you want to know?
why does it matter to you?
why it concern you?
why you worry about it ?
why is it small to you?
by leo
Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: tango has been saying something !!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3675

tango has been saying something !!!!

some update of tango's speaking progress By default, the sentances and words tango knew are i love you hi sexy good boy tango cheeky good baby but these few days i hear him say tango sexy, cheeky sexy boy. hi tango, good cheeky, good tango. i love tango, i love cheeky, i love good baby, i love baby,...
by leo
Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Smokey's started attacking me
Replies: 10
Views: 2395

Re: Smokey's started attacking me

if the bird have never been clip, how should i clip him ?
is it better to clip him gradually, may be 2 feather at a time or clip 8 feather at a time?

thanks
by leo
Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

Leo, I havnt wanted to post on your topics because you never take our advice. When the first Tango escaped we all told you that you needed to put a lock on the cage before you considered getting another bird. When you were going to get Bingo we said you should what because Tango hadnt been missing ...
by leo
Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:29 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

err, so its not okay to discuss problem here in deeper. when you guys give solution, im thankful and i just wana discuss about it us marine say im bringing nonsense i beg you to tell me what nonsense julie say i abuse my animals, and plant and i should be reported to authority i beg julie to show me...
by leo
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

hi there because i think its good to have more than 1 asnwer and alternatives... okay, if that cause the problem, i will see... buts sometime, i dont understand, it seems like you guys hate my post so much and delibrately miss interperate it... i just find it very direct from julie, in the post, or ...
by leo
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

in my place, there are no avian vet, thats why the 1st place i come when i have problem with the bird health is this forum. and i dont see the reason why i want to contridict myy self unless its a misunderstanding due to my poor english like all members here. i just want the best for my birds. what ...
by leo
Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

well, i just come here and and post what problem i have... and it seem to be disturbing people here. what is the purpose of the forum if not trying to help others? i dont comehere when i dont have a problems. so, when i need you guys advises, i will then come. its okay...then. i dont understand why ...
by leo
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

I dont get it either, first its vet will say your bird is ok and you dont want to pay for tests. then its you have read stuff that suggests otherwise and then you say tango#1 who "died" had the same thing. All I can suggest is Leo read what you have written and you will see that even you ...
by leo
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

This... this is over paranoia imo, worrying about something you cant/wont delve further into. thats why im asking you what is the solution. if i know i wont ask. if i could do something, i would.how do i know weather the solution is within my mean when i dont even know the solution If you are truel...
by leo
Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

fah: you do not for whatever reason, keep an eye on it for it getting worse, but keep in mind quite a few people might not agree with that action and sometimes its best to keep things you wont deal with, to yourself, for letting us know for the sake of doing so and not doing anything about it... can...
by leo
Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

and hey presto, more mental anguish, and whoops.. another pet bird on order... err, i dont really get this i have gone to the vet. vet say he is okay. look like the vet dont know what is going on too... pay the bucks for him to say "your bird is doing fine and the colour issue is common aka no...
by leo
Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

u know why i always worried? because, when you overlook something, you could just find your fid dead... they are hardy, but also very fergile in some ways. i treasure every single 1 of them. if anything were to happen to them, i would just feel they pain they felt. anywhere, i read somewhere, as far...
by leo
Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:42 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

Next step is sunlight. I am pretty sure you take your bird out now and then no? (hence harness). Are there any smokers in your house? (have heard from another situation a long time ago their bird had degenerative issues with their feathers from smokers). Again... doubtful though. Even things like h...
by leo
Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:30 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

he has no pale patch. he is actually very yellow compared to the previous tango i had. his flight feahters are also relatively yellow. no pale patch. he only look very messy as he srop wuiet alot of feather...lol he is on pellet. there are 3 container int he cage 1. is for main food, kaytee pellet. ...
by leo
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

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pointed by the arrow
by leo
Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

thanks fah thanks julie
here's the pics.
Image

u see the 2 red dot on the head...
no, i hope not liver problem or any health issue
thanks
by leo
Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

Re: update on tango, wierd thing happening now

ya, defenately... i tried to take it with my phone cam. but it just do not show. it really require u to look close at it. but im sure there is my previous tango, yup,have red colouration along the tail feather and some on the base of neck feather. i did some research on it and said that it might me ...
by leo
Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: update on tango, wierd thing happening now
Replies: 33
Views: 7233

update on tango, wierd thing happening now

hi guys.... it along time since i post update about tango. he is doing great. he already wear his harness and we often go out for a short walk outside. he is just start molting and i dont think its a good idea to put on his harness this time... i have some question but anyway, this might sound silly...