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by Aldeleen
Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:41 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: What is too cold ??
Replies: 2
Views: 3899

What is too cold ??

Hi everyone !! I have a question and i hope that some of you can help me out.. I have 2 female ringnecks-- my older female is 6years old and my baby is now about 8 months old and i live in Johannesburg South Africa. My older female is a bit more adapted to sleeping in different cages but my baby gir...
by Aldeleen
Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:22 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Mommy and baby fighting
Replies: 3
Views: 1354

Mommy and baby fighting

Hi everyone, I'm curious to know.. My female of almost 6 years raised a foster baby this year succesfully.. the baby is not 4 months old and independant. I decided to keep the babe for company for the female-- desperately hoping its a male... But now, I've noticed some aggression between the 2 birdi...
by Aldeleen
Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:35 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Fledgling with mother
Replies: 1
Views: 982

Fledgling with mother

HI all! This season, my 5 year old female showed nesting behaviour... this was the second year that she laid eggs but this year she was much more focussed and determined that her unfertilized eggies would hatch! I contacted a breeder and they supplied me with a 2 day old chic--to maybe provide my br...
by Aldeleen
Thu May 28, 2009 7:01 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Huby's cousin Hugo the IRN
Replies: 18
Views: 4703

WOW Ive never seen such good shot of the birdies in-flight! love the green! Cant wait to expand my flock *sigh*! Not as yet but soon! You should take some more-- you are realy great at catching the 'right' moment! Makes me sad to think that my babes will never be able to fly like that again :( Take ...
by Aldeleen
Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:35 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: YOU and your bird!!! - So we can get to know everyone
Replies: 126
Views: 70578

This is me and by baby-girl Pi-ko!
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by Aldeleen
Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:38 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Latest on my Pi-ko
Replies: 3
Views: 1349

Latest on my Pi-ko

SO after the long avaited 2nd mault, my babes ring didnt come so my little Pi-ko is female-- So I would like to intuduce--LADY PI-KO! she is my joy and after the tragic event with her wing -- she is ok and getting on with things! She can move and stretch her left wing and she also seems more comfort...
by Aldeleen
Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:33 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My youngest boy is growing up fast ..*UPDATED
Replies: 24
Views: 4574

Hi all seeing that we are on the topic :0 What do you guys think? Is my babes female-- I do think so...... Pi-ko has now, i think finished a second mault--- first one was around 12-13 months and Pi-ko is now is in 28 months Hatched ± Aug 2006..... Pi-ko is not loosing to many freather anymore-- the ...
by Aldeleen
Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:51 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: some more pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1391

:) Thx Pinkdevil!!!
I do watchout for it! I try to buy the least abrasive paper! I have also heard about birdies getting hurt on the paper :(

i havent had a situation like that before -- but i will look out for it!! Ya shame man, they can realy be hurt by it too!
by Aldeleen
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: some more pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1391

EHEHEH THX!!! ye its sand paper--- they call it grid paper actually-- i fasten it around the perches for natural grid and to keep the nails short without cutting-- works wonderfully -- Pi-Ko also nibbles in the paper and i think she eats some of the grid? Im keeping an eye on the little birdie! You...
by Aldeleen
Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:09 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: some more pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1391

some more pics

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv261/Ally_photo/random366.jpg http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv261/Ally_photo/random372.jpg http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv261/Ally_photo/random373.jpg http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv261/Ally_photo/random376.jpg http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/...
by Aldeleen
Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:54 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Pi-ko--- special baby
Replies: 0
Views: 979

Pi-ko--- special baby

Hi all! Recently i posted on the Ringneck Stories threat-- but here is the pics! I took a pic to show the difference in his wing--- My babes has a broken wing-- he is ok now ands I had him at the avian specialist and we decided not to operate on the wing He is not in pain and i dont even think he no...
by Aldeleen
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: My poor baby
Replies: 7
Views: 3104

Aawe Lauren Thank you so much!! I have been looking out for your post, maybe i missed them... but how are your babies doing? did any of the egg hatch! i know its been a long time! Pi-ko is ok-- he eats fine and back to his old self again! i dont think that he will miss flying that much-- he never re...
by Aldeleen
Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:30 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: My poor baby
Replies: 7
Views: 3104

Im trying to make peace with it all but its a hard pill to swallow-- everytime i see him im reminded of it and how i wish i could fix it or just turn back time! Yes, he use to get his wings clipped but was in the middle of maulting and therefor able to fly, and then into the sliding door Thank you ...
by Aldeleen
Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:10 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: My poor baby
Replies: 7
Views: 3104

My Pikkels is at home---- he visited the vet yesterday for x-rays and to possibly fix his left wing-- which shown up on the x-rays as broken After a long discussion with the vet-- we decided not to operate on his wing--- the case is as follows-- My job requires me to travel 1 or 2 weeks at a time an...
by Aldeleen
Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:57 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: My poor baby
Replies: 7
Views: 3104

My poor baby

Hi all, I havnt posted in a while-- however today my heart is so sore and terribly worried about my little Pi-ko! I took Pi-ko to the general vet today about his wing-- the vet refered me to a specialist -- Pi-ko's wing is possibly broken and will need surgery to fix it! ;( My heart is so sore and i...
by Aldeleen
Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:46 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Bath time!
Replies: 1
Views: 1076

Bath time!

Hey all-- just some pics!! My Pi-ko enjoying the return of summer with a bit of a splash!!! http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Aldeleen/Personal017.jpg http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Aldeleen/Personal018.jpg http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Aldeleen/Personal020.jpg
by Aldeleen
Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: WHAT is under the cabinet???
Replies: 6
Views: 2100

ehhe too me he is 'just blue' eheheh :lol: i think its because i dont have something to like 'measure' him against-- i think that if you put Pi-ko and Sky together they might be the same or very similar!! :wink:

naah but he is like a more Turquise colour!! BUT THANK SO MUCH!! I'll tell Mr Pikkels!!!
by Aldeleen
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:12 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: WHAT is under the cabinet???
Replies: 6
Views: 2100

So after some thought-- i decided to put a magazine back for Pikkels to shredd-- the poor babe is so happy doing it and i can live with the mess-- shame its ok!!! I think that Pikkels needs all the understanding he can gat through this confusing times--- So im just updating and showing how happy and...
by Aldeleen
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: here is another
Replies: 7
Views: 2026

WoW ive never seen such a fid!! Incredible!!!

Please more pics!!! MORE!!! :-)
by Aldeleen
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Sun is shining!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2345

Oh Lauren!! He is such a BEAUT!!! what a handsome fella!!!

Yeah get sum sun sunny on him!! They all need it --- although they might not like it!!

Ohh and soon to be Father !!!
by Aldeleen
Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:34 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: WHAT is under the cabinet???
Replies: 6
Views: 2100

you say young and old does it and also males and females-- i cleaned the nest up and moved the furniture- but im starting to think that i should put the magazine back--- shame he likes going there and shredding for hours on end!!!

Poor Pi-ko its the confused season!
by Aldeleen
Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: WHAT is under the cabinet???
Replies: 6
Views: 2100

WHAT is under the cabinet???

So here is the proof of Pi-ko making a mess! I dont realy know whay he is doing it!! http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Aldeleen/Personal137.jpg http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Aldeleen/Personal134.jpg http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Aldeleen/Personal130.jpg http://i227.photo...
by Aldeleen
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Lola wanted to show you..
Replies: 12
Views: 2941

HEHE hearing you taliking abou the doors and drawers makes me wonder! Pi-ko is also crawling into anything that opens--- like my chest of drawers-- eek i struggle to get him out there if he some how got in there- he also listens when i open them and then comes running! AND he scratches all my clothe...
by Aldeleen
Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:28 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Lola wanted to show you..
Replies: 12
Views: 2941

Lauren-- i wanted to ask you! Did Lola show and nesting behaviour before she laid the eggies-- like a while before or only just before laying? Im asking because-- I dont know whats up with my Pi-ko -- if he finds a magazine -- he will shredd it to pieces-- and also preferably under a something -- li...
by Aldeleen
Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Lola wanted to show you..
Replies: 12
Views: 2941

EHHEHE naughty naughty! YEP they've done it and there is the proof!

But it so exciting!! AAWWW i hope all goes well and in due time we can see the babies!! CUTENESS OVERLOAD MAN! Adorable!
Enjoy them Lauren!!!
by Aldeleen
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:52 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Variety of Diet!
Replies: 0
Views: 1215

Variety of Diet!

HI all!! Ok so i come here to topic allot to read and to learn from others-- but i have a bit of a situation My Pikkels is now almost two years -- im waiting for the mault to say boy or girl!! So here is my question! Pi-ko doenst eat sunflower seeds-- he has never taken to them and only eats 'budgie...
by Aldeleen
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:04 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Lola wanted to show you..
Replies: 12
Views: 2941

OMG-- WHAT!!?? im confused--!!! So Yoda--is in fact LOLA and she is now offially a girly!!! and soon to be mommy it seems!!

WOWLauren THATS so cool!

Congratulations! I never though that she would lay eggies so soon!! Isnt she still a bit young!!??
by Aldeleen
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:21 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Creative ideas?
Replies: 60
Views: 46529

Hi all

Donna, i think that getting a form for Birdy IDEAS are an AWESOME IDEA! I have a bit of a headache with my Blue Chicken.... I have spend so much money on toys -- perches ladder and bells..... plastic, wood, rope ect.. But my dear child doesn't want to know anything-- i brough 'BRIDY BORIDOS' with tr...
by Aldeleen
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: its over
Replies: 115
Views: 22947

Hi leo

OH Leo-- i read this post and i cried-- sat here at my desk and i cried! I felt your pain and distress when you came home and Tango was gone-- My Pi-ko did the same thing and escaped through a open window whilst i was at work! IT WAS TERRIBLE! But i found him-- or rather someone found him-- I MADE P...
by Aldeleen
Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:11 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Neglect
Replies: 7
Views: 2596

Hi Sharlene! I am probably not someone with the best advise on this topic.. i aslo find it very hard knowing that i cannot spend as much time as what i wouldve liked to with my Pi-ko! It is very difficult knowing that they are such little creatres that totally depend on us for everything and its one...
by Aldeleen
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:55 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Many recent pics of Sam! He/She is now 9 months old!
Replies: 17
Views: 4155

heheh l would also vote-- BOY!! Rami just has that look about him!!!
And look at the cheeky attitude there!
So cute!!

He is a lovely colour!
by Aldeleen
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: look at this devil!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2408

WOW thats spectacular- the change i mean! Its pretty drastic!!! So if you ever had a doubt about your fids sex--- it should be gone now!!! lol! Like the before pictures doesnt realy give any indication of male or female-- its amazing!!! What cuteness!!! Im waiting for this seasons moult so that i c...
by Aldeleen
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: The Box... (long post)
Replies: 4
Views: 1456

HEHEHEHEHE i CANT HELP LAUGHTING AT YOUR PICS! HEHEEHE
The box pic is the best HEEHHE i dont know where they get their ideas from but somedays all you can do is laugh!!

It is so cute!!! HIM IN THE BOX!!!
by Aldeleen
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Bath time
Replies: 8
Views: 2396

ooohhhooo your grey IRN is BEAUTIFUL!! S/He looks almost silver!! Absolutely stunning!!

Bathtime is the best ever!! Cant keep them away from the water!
by Aldeleen
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Pretty Birdy!
Replies: 9
Views: 2477

hehehe it definitly something to do with the warmth of the light-- Pi-ko falls asleep on the lamp shade or he sits and sings for hours!! shame!!! The only problem is- they destroy the lamp shade completely-- cos where ever birdy goes his beak is sure to follow I dont mind though-- their pleasure is ...
by Aldeleen
Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Pretty Birdy!
Replies: 9
Views: 2477

Thank you all for the great comments! Ryelle, you say Pi-ko looks like Spit before his moult? mmmmm Spits is a male right? heheheh lol! Just asking! Im so afraid of confusing Pikkels by calling him "boy" if he is in fact "girl"-- !!! heheheh lol! He will probably moult again in S...
by Aldeleen
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Pretty Birdy!
Replies: 9
Views: 2477

Pretty Birdy!

Hi all! Its been a while since my last post! But i got some great shots of my boy (a bit more sure that Pi-ko is male) hehe still who knows! I had a bit of a tradegy, Pi-ko is once again a single fid! Shame! My poor Lily girl flew away-- freek escape-- there was nothing i could do! I still feel so h...
by Aldeleen
Wed May 07, 2008 5:30 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: my baby!
Replies: 11
Views: 2989

HEHEH I have to say that Rocket is ABSOLUTELY stunning-- cute man!! check there in the shower and all weeeeeee!!! He likes that!! YE, i think its a HE!! I wouldnt have known the difference until i got my second fid, she is most deff female and there is difference in there little faces, its like the ...
by Aldeleen
Wed May 07, 2008 5:12 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Cutie-pie
Replies: 8
Views: 2304

I have tried to desyfer Pi-Ko's sex but i have given up--- Who cares really... Although i did adopt Lily, knowing that she is female with the idea that Pi-ko "looks" like a male..mmm risky... however hehehe I DONT CARE!! the two of them is so uniquely different!! hehehe Pi-ko runs the show...
by Aldeleen
Wed May 07, 2008 1:03 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Cutie-pie
Replies: 8
Views: 2304

hehehe Yoda is now Lola!! ahahha You just have to love them!!! heheh ag mommy man Sometimes i look at Pi-ko and i just want to hugg him >> he is SO CUTE but i dont think he would appreciate it!!! hahaha But i often just sit and watch him and SMILE!! hehe If you look at the first pic-he pulls his win...
by Aldeleen
Tue May 06, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Cutie-pie
Replies: 8
Views: 2304

Cutie-pie

So here is some pics of Pi-Ko! Lily is also there but she is not liking to pose so much!! (green) Pi-ko is now about 20 months old!! heheh i THINK Pi-ko is male...?? heheh Buts you neva know!! hahha enjoy!! http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Aldeleen/Piko2/100_0939.jpg http://i227.photobucket....
by Aldeleen
Tue May 06, 2008 5:21 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Acrobat Bird
Replies: 7
Views: 2121

hehehhe :lol: I amazes me sometimes when the fids finds something ammusing... the find interest in the stranges things!!!

shame, the couch potato is so cute!!! SHAME!!! sleeping there all quietly!!!
by Aldeleen
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:48 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Pic heavy.. *UPDATED*
Replies: 19
Views: 4840

Hi Lauren!! Im so intriqued with your Yoda-- keeping him sort of a "benchmark" (is thast what you call it) heheheh But i just posted a pic of Piko on-- (Proud of my fids) See how far Piko is with his ring-- but i have to tell you that i somedays think he/whatever is female-- he/she still e...
by Aldeleen
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:41 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Proud of my fids!
Replies: 3
Views: 1176

Proud of my fids!

Hey EVERYONE! My two fidds-- Blue 'Piko' (Mr Pikkels) and Green lady 'Lily'!!! Lily has made good progress and she is becoming a real sweety!!! hehehe the two still dont like eachother to much and contack between them is still limited!! hehehe but enjoying the two so much!!! Piko is now almost 18 mo...
by Aldeleen
Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:32 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: hi...don't peep!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2117

Hi there HEHEHEHE TANGO is so cute!!!! SO SO CUTE! I can see that he loves you very much -- the sweety man!! Well, id like to tell you what works for me with bathing time--- get one of those little spray bottle things-- like one they use to spray plants and stuff, with a mister nozel thing-- not a u...
by Aldeleen
Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:24 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Dont want to breed
Replies: 1
Views: 972

Dont want to breed

HI everyone! I dont usualy check this forum topic but i was wondering-- ive got my two fids and the one is 16month-- probably male and then i have a female which i think is also about 16-18 months... The male-- Piko is my darling child and Lily the new commer is so cute! They stay in seperate cages ...
by Aldeleen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:19 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: new pics of oliver (dna results are coming in this week!!!)
Replies: 17
Views: 3613

heheheh happy to see that you and Oli is havinga better time!! Im so glad that he is still with you!!

He is A CUTIE MAN !! and i aggree with lauren-- looks like a little boy to me!!!!
by Aldeleen
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: I love my teddy
Replies: 5
Views: 1631

eheheheheheh I laughed at the bird buddy hehehehehehhehehhe WHAT CUTENESS!!! HEHEHEHEHEHHE Shame to poor girl! I dont know where she got that from-- just did it! I dont know how old Lily is-- i assume not more that two years but can be wrong-- she is going through moulting at the mo but its hard to ...
by Aldeleen
Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:09 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Is your Irn Lefthanded or is it Righthanded?
Replies: 28
Views: 15123

My Pi-ko is a lefty -- hehehhe and my Lily is a righty
by Aldeleen
Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:03 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Where are you from?
Replies: 81
Views: 34676

aaahhhhwww I CANT VOTE!!

My country is not even an option!!!! :oops:

HEHEHEHHE

OH WELL--- Im in South Africa--- Sunny Johannesburg!!!

HEEEELLLLOOOOOSSSS!! :lol: