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- Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:42 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Volkman Featherglow (and pomegranates)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1251
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:54 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: New IRN with pics plus a question!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1519
- Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:04 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hi
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1063
- Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:50 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Mojito Takin' a bath
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2516
- Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:54 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Just one problem after another
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1094
It certainly takes time, a calm soft voice and patience. Don't give up, Mojito has been with us for 4 months and she adores my hubby, but she does still proceed with caution and a little distrust. She wants to trust so badly, but she has such a shady past that it will take awhile. We have decided th...
- Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:49 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Mojito Takin' a bath
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2516
Well needless to say she doesn't care for me much. But she does LOVE the hubby... She will do ANYTHING to get close to him. The nice thing is I am allowed to sit next to him as long as I don't attempt to touch her. But she coos and clucks for him. He is even able to pet her now. It is great. Only 4 ...
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:20 pm
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Mojito Takin' a bath
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2516
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:17 pm
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Pic heavy.. *UPDATED*
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2950
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:22 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Bald spot under the eye (updated with pics)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7939
I just caught up to this post. Sorry you had to go through all of this. I am glad you are getting down to some possible ideas and how to go about fixing it. I would see if you could add some more toys to his cage that he might like. Ya know like things he can shred and destroy, I go through so many ...
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:14 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Boo my new IRN
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1622
Welcome to the forum. Just give Boo some time to settle in. I recently acquired a Female *Mojito* 3.5 months ago and she was pretty scared. Patience and a soft spoken Husband brought her around. She slowly lets him touch her and does have certain boundaries, but she really is trying. Good Luck and k...
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:12 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: hello from Romania!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2300
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:10 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: New here and new IRN mom
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1183
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:09 am
- Forum: IRN Video Forum
- Topic: Inca and Ivy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1220
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:07 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Pendulum Parrot
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1706
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:06 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Kalle and Oliver
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2302
- Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:30 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Update!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 679
Update!
Sorry I have not been around. I have been busy with three other forums and also slammed at work. I have a few updates regarding Mojito our rescue. She has fallen head over heals in Love with my hubby. She actively seeks his attention, will coast down off her cage to hang out with him, and lets him p...
- Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:35 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Worried I bought a cage that is too small
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3233
Sorry I haven't posted in so long... Been busy Yes, both my birds drink from water bottles. It is easy to train them, just set the water bottle close to their favorite perch. When you notice them playing with it frequently try removing the water dish just for a little while and see if they go to the...
- Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:39 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Worried I bought a cage that is too small
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3233
Yes, I know about the open top, I have heard some horror stories about it. I have the top reinforced to stay open with bungie cords in the back. Thank you for the warning. Yes, I think she is happy with it as well and this is great! She has enjoyed playing all over it! It is really cute to watch her...
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:44 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Worried I bought a cage that is too small
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3233
Thank you everyone for your comments. After seeing what life will be like in this cage I have decided that it is just fine for now. The birds spent from 630 am to 500 pm out and about on their cages and play gyms. Sunday was close, from 1200 pm until about 630 pm out or on. During the week I open ca...
- Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:18 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Worried I bought a cage that is too small
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3233
Yes, she can turn around without hitting her tail and it is plenty tall enough. I guess I just feel bad because Pistachio is in a bigger cage. But what you are really saying is it is too small. Well, I will see how she does in it over the weekend and if it is too small for her then I will just swap ...
- Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:58 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Worried I bought a cage that is too small
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3233
Worried I bought a cage that is too small
I am worried that the cage I purchased is too small for Mojito and wanting some opinions. It is a Kings Cage that is a scalloped top. The top opens to a play gym. I think the dimensions are 22 in. W x 17 in. D x 63 in. H... Here is the link to the cage: m It is what I could afford for right now. She...
- Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:55 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: great news
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2028
- Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:23 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Sylvia´s flock of birds
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1663
- Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:32 am
- Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
- Topic: My buuurrdsss
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2768
- Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:31 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hallooo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2300
- Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:31 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Blue whithead/whitetail
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4287
- Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:30 am
- Forum: Breeding IRNs
- Topic: Another what mutation question??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2952
- Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:29 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: bird fairs?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1303
Depending on the show it can be nice to go. The show near my house every year is very well run and all birds must have a vet certificate and be checked by the show vet before entering the building. Now this doesn't mean that sometimes, I think some of the birds look rough. But being at a show and wi...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:10 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Our Baby
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3828
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:03 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Rajy pics are here! :D
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1429
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:02 am
- Forum: IRN Video Forum
- Topic: Messin around with Jordy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2377
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:58 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Petey and Percy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1584
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:28 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: first time here!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2043
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:26 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Sylvia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1922
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:14 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Cutle bone?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4583
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:11 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: first time here!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2043
Melissa I also just acquired an IRN that I don't know the gender, age or true background on. I have had her for almost a month. I know what you are feeling, I have a Quaker that is my snuggle bug and the IRN which is my challenge right now. Like everyone else said, don't take it personal. Not knowin...
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:59 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Interesting Articles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1164
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:57 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: hi
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1039
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:56 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Poor Mik
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1642
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:55 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Mojito Takin' a bath
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2516
She finally stepped up.... I went to take a shower Saturday Morning and asked my hubby to get Mojito out of her cage and bring her to the shower. He was able to get her out after a few minutes and then placed her on the shower perch. She enjoyed the shower and then it was time to get her off. Needle...
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:31 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Sleepy Datsun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1597
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:39 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Eating Poop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1711
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:37 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Scariest moment of my life....Datsun may have epilepsy 04-08
- Replies: 55
- Views: 20941
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:35 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Ringneck on Jay leno!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1805
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:32 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Mojito Takin' a bath
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2516
- Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:26 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Mojito Takin' a bath
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2516
Mojito Takin' a bath
Mojito really enjoys being spritzed. So this morning I gave her a good one. Here is her reaction to bath time. SHE REALLY ENJOYS IT! http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/Ohana29/100_2215.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/Ohana29/100_2214.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/Ohana29/...
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:08 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: My weird one
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1242
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:07 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: De-cluttering!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1811
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:05 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Scariest moment of my life....Datsun may have epilepsy 04-08
- Replies: 55
- Views: 20941
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:46 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Flight Suits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1216
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:44 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Help me please!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 918
I have a recently acquired re-homed IRN who also was very scared when she came to my house. Here is what you can do with a second hand bird: 1st if you have other birds, quarantine for at least 30 days, 60 is best. 2nd, have a vet check them over to make sure that they are healthy (quarantine is sti...
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:00 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: De-cluttering!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1811
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:59 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Scariest moment of my life....Datsun may have epilepsy 04-08
- Replies: 55
- Views: 20941
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:27 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: My weird one
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1242
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:26 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Movie Equals Time To Practice Talking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1791
How adorable.... Well Mojito is still settling in, but while we are not in the quarantine room with her she will be chattering up a storm. She is already asking what cha doin? wolf whistling, whining like the dog and many other things. I think it is great that Smokey is taking such and interest in d...
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:27 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Mojito's Journal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1275
So this weekend Mojito completely freaked out on me. I was changing the papers in her cage and she wanted to try one or two of them.... So I put them up to her and let her see if she wanted to chew on some paper. Well she liked it. So I folded up a few pieces of paper and hung them thru the bars at ...
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:07 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: bread and toast
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2632
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:05 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hi, I'm new to join
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3616
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:52 am
- Forum: Breeding IRNs
- Topic: is my pairing worth it?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3326
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:44 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Scariest moment of my life....Datsun may have epilepsy 04-08
- Replies: 55
- Views: 20941
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:34 am
- Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
- Topic: my flock part 3!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2791
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:26 am
- Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
- Topic: Good lord i forgot one!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2003
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:25 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: It's getting closer
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8130
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:14 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: lovely gift from a friend
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1553
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:21 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: What brand of pellets do you feed your IRN?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11263
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:20 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: It's getting closer
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8130
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:42 am
- Forum: Breeding IRNs
- Topic: Just got my IRN and I have a question...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1865
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:31 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Got creative with the cage
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1077
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:29 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: First attempt at toy making!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 745
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:27 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: New Chiquita Pictures
- Replies: 3
- Views: 937
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:26 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: My Flock
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1254
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:24 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tiel Mutation?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1340
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:23 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Why won't he take a bath?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 805
Some birds are private bathers. My little Pistachio won't bathe if I am watching. I take her into the shower with me, but she still doesn't like it. So I just place a bowl in her cage and walk away. Eventually she will bathe in it. If I leave her fresh water every day she will bathe while I am not h...
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:21 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Blimp!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1603
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:19 am
- Forum: IRN Breeders
- Topic: Hand Fed Lutino IRN Babies
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2010
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:18 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Mojito's Journal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1275
Mojito's Journal
Well, it has been a two weeks to the day since I acquired Mojito. Here is a journal entry from over the weekend: So we had a great weekend with Mojito. Each time I walk into her room, she will bounce around from perch to perch and then greet me at the door of the cage, She is looking for her treat. ...
- Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:48 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: photos...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2021
- Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:47 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Special moments
- Replies: 4
- Views: 776
They can get frustrated if they have picked you as a mate and for obvious reasons you can't reciprocate. If you want him to not regurg for you then when he does it just remove him from close to you and give him something else to do. There are also ways that you can keep him from doing this behavior ...
- Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:43 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2187
We have decided on a name, Mojito. I just didn't know if it meant something when she did it in response to my husband whistling, she only rubs from side to side then looks back at him. I suppose I will take it as she likes him. She is coming along nicely, we just adore her and surprisingly I find my...
- Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:34 am
- Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
- Topic: Alex
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5033
- Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:33 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Bath time
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1305
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:23 am
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Post a picture of your cage please?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3803
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:21 am
- Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
- Topic: What a Pair !
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4289
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:18 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Trust
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1030
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:17 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Smokey the Guard Bird
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1772
That is horrible, I am glad that your family was not harmed and good on Smokey for being a loud mouth! If anyone tried to break into my house they would be met with three dogs hot on their tails... let alone the racket that the birds would make and if they tried to take any of them, they would need ...
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:04 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2187
Thanks for the videos those were neat. I was just wondering more along the lines of was her behavior more along the lines of she liked what he was doing or she didn't..... not necessarily mating. I will try to get a video of how she reacts. What she does is My husband will whistle, then she will put...
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:42 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: DNA SEXING
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1115
I have done DNA testing using the toe nail method. You will need to have some baking soda, flour or a product called Kwik stop close at hand. Don't clip so much off that you have an overly short nail. Just barely get the nail to bleed, it won't take much. Then put the baking soda/powder, flour or Kw...
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:00 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: IS MY greeny LOOKING NORMAL?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2574
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:59 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: I forgot an introduction
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3657
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:59 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2187
Thank you for the welcome. This little girl (what I am going to call her until I get her DNA'd) does do a behavior I am not familiar with. When my hubby wolf whistles or whistles in general at her she will crouch low, look at him wide eyed and then rub her beak on the perch she is sitting on. Now th...
- Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:46 pm
- Forum: IRN Photo Forum
- Topic: Pictures of Pickle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1135
- Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:33 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2187
Hello
Hello all, I just adopted a Normal Green IRN. I have not thought of a name that is fitting yet, but so far I have come up with Sesame and Cashew. I have 4 years experience with birds. I have been owned by a Budgie, several breeder peachfaced lovebirds and currently owned and proudly ruled by a femal...