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by greeny
Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Bubbie pics and update
Replies: 6
Views: 1278

How are they doing? Any new photos?
by greeny
Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Is he being naughty or is he clever?
Replies: 10
Views: 2813

Wow, smoky is smart. What can you do? He doesn't want to stay in his cage all alone when you leave. Poor guy. Mine do this too, when fully flighted they will at some point decide that they want to do what they want to do and they become hard to catch. When this happens - bang - off go the wings. By ...
by greeny
Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: skeets birthday pics
Replies: 8
Views: 1853

I have seen dark areas under the beak even on a female. So right now, I cannot guess. But time will tell! Happy Hatchday!
by greeny
Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new bubs...
Replies: 9
Views: 2126

Soooo cute! Please post some updates as they grow, if you can. I love them.
by greeny
Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: more pics (it was a snap happy weekend!)
Replies: 3
Views: 1297

Your birds are beautiful!
by greeny
Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: DNA sexing?
Replies: 7
Views: 1866

I did with an online mail order service. I cut the toenail to get a few drops of blood and mailed it in on a card that they supplied. It was quite simple and did not cost much. They mailed the results and also put it on their web site where I could check it.
by greeny
Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: DNA sexing?
Replies: 7
Views: 1866

I did it and it was accurate and not too expensive, around $20.
by greeny
Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Skye doesn't talk anymore :(
Replies: 5
Views: 1254

I am sure Skye will continue to speak (english and birdie). He probably just got excited by the new bird and reverted to natural bird noises. If it takes some separation time to keep Skye reminded of his english, then that is a good idea. If both you and Skye speak english to the new bird, there is ...
by greeny
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: first vet visit....a little traumatic?!
Replies: 11
Views: 2108

They may have wanted some bleeding so as to collect the blood. On a mature IRN, my vet can put a very tiny needle in the leg vein to get the blood, but on a baby, maybe not possible. I cut my birds nails myself and am careful they do not bleed. If this vet makes them bleed again, I would not let her...
by greeny
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: My new baby isn't banded..
Replies: 17
Views: 3152

When I got my young girl a year ago, she had a band. At the first vet check, he removed it. He said he always removes them as he has had to treat many birds injured due to the band.

I am glad he took it off her, I don't think she liked it anyway.
by greeny
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My New Baby!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2665

What a cutie! I place my bet that he's a boy. S/he looks like a real sweet ringneck.
by greeny
Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Is this bluffing?
Replies: 1
Views: 1293

Is this bluffing?

My female is nine months old. She is extra sweet and every morning I reach into her cage and pat her head and she is very happy. Today I reached in and...CHOMP - she bit me. Bad girl! She continued to be very cage dominating and I took her out with a stick. Once she was out she was ok, still a bit n...
by greeny
Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Spongie in the flesh.
Replies: 5
Views: 2399

She is totally adorable!! Oh my - I'm in love!
by greeny
Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Talking, your option.
Replies: 6
Views: 1788

The newest addition to my family is 8 mos old right now, female. She is learning to talk already. She practices plenty when she is in her cage and I have heard her saying a variety of words. I am very pleased that she is trying to talk so early.

I don't think females have any trouble talking.
by greeny
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: My little girl is.....................................
Replies: 17
Views: 3166

She is so cute. I have been following her story. I am cheering her on - she has had a tough go of it but looks to be doing well. YAY!
by greeny
Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Here are my babies......
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

Nothing sweeter than a basket of baby IRNs. Soooo cute!! congrats.
by greeny
Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: introducing skeet
Replies: 11
Views: 2732

The most adorable little thing I have ever seen!!!
by greeny
Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: They are here at last!!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 11509

OMG they are so precious! Are the parents also Lutino? You are so furtunate to have these little babies! What fun they must be.
by greeny
Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Please meet Siren and Specks
Replies: 5
Views: 1719

They are both adorable!!
by greeny
Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: its over
Replies: 115
Views: 22983

Yes Leo, I have had birds do that. When they get excited sometimes they say all the words fast in a row. I don't know why. Tango will improve the pronouciation with time. My birds got clearer as they got older.
by greeny
Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Lola wanted to show you..
Replies: 12
Views: 2941

Wow - congrats to you and Lola and the whole family. Looking forward to the next stages!
by greeny
Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: New Bird, advice appreciatted, thank you.
Replies: 10
Views: 2792

I am glad you are giving him a chance. The fact that he does not try and bite, but instead only runs away shows a gentler natured bird. He could bite as you do training, but it sounds like he is not that aggressive. It will take time to train him, but you can do so. You never know if any bird will t...
by greeny
Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Mojito 911 Please Help!
Replies: 15
Views: 3851

Did the vet carefully check him for any parasites like mites? Those could cause a lot of stress and itching.

Have you used anything different around the cage or in the room where the cage is that he might be allergic to? Like a room spray or a different bedding?

I hope he improves!
by greeny
Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: flying
Replies: 1
Views: 1894

Re: flying

WOW - tango is so good! :D
by greeny
Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Thousands of Parrots Flock To Temple
Replies: 10
Views: 4098

This film is amazing. Thanks for posting it.
by greeny
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: NEWBIE QUESTION
Replies: 4
Views: 1265

I would not put them in the same cage. Especially a female IRN, no matter how tame to humans, will be territorial of her cage. If you put her with a conure, you could have a lot of trouble. I have three IRNs, each has it's own cage. They can play outside together, but if I put them in the same cage:...
by greeny
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Lolas bedtime
Replies: 4
Views: 1881

She is so cute - sleeping upside down. Does she think she is a bat!? Nice photos, they are great birds.
by greeny
Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Evidence at last!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2108

She looks like a girl to me! I have a DNA sexed female, almost the exact same color as Lola. Mine has a slight ring just like Lola's. Can be confusing, so that is why I did DNA. Looks like you have a pair in love. Maybe you'll get a clutch? Exciting!
by greeny
Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Can A Breeder Tell If A Baby Irn is a male or female?
Replies: 5
Views: 1636

A female can talk. I have a female who is trying to talk now. Her learning is delayed because I got her when she was already 6 months old and not very nicely raised. For some reason I think cupcake looks like a male to me. Did you have cupcake DNA tested? Are you sure it's a she? I don't know if bre...
by greeny
Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: its over
Replies: 115
Views: 22983

This is a story so sad I almost cannot read it. I am so sorry Leo, so, so sorry. You never know, maybe there will be luck and Tango will get away or something will happen good. As for the man, well, he was being cruel to a baby bird. You can say you just pushed him to try and stop him, something lik...
by greeny
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: free DNA test for tango
Replies: 37
Views: 7199

It is interesting about how the gender of the animal can influence a person's thoughts. My green IRN Wallis was sold to me as a female. I bought Wallis strictly for personality. Wallis is a very ordinary looking bird, not brilliant, but my main interest is personality of the bird. So all along I cal...
by greeny
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Cupcake Yellow Indian Ringneck
Replies: 6
Views: 2220

Do you know if Cupcake is male or female?

Cupcake looks like an awesome bird!
by greeny
Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: free DNA test for tango
Replies: 37
Views: 7199

I think Tango is the nicest bird. Being female is no problem, she is still the nicest bird and also very beautiful.

I hope you get over disappointment - male or female ringneck are both good. It all depends how you handle them and raise them.

Don't be sad about it Leo - tango is great.
by greeny
Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: free DNA test for tango
Replies: 37
Views: 7199

I think female. Tango is excellent either way.
by greeny
Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Sami, recent pictures from his 'ring'.!
Replies: 8
Views: 2316

You cannot really say from that ring as I have seen females with a light colored ring. But something about him does say "male" to me.
by greeny
Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Ace's first Bath!
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

He's so cute I cannot believe it! OMG adorable. Seems like he took to the shower concept right away.
by greeny
Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Huby's cousin Hugo the IRN
Replies: 18
Views: 4703

What a sweetie! I love those flight pictures, they are stunning! He looks like the nicest bird and very well taken care of.

Cute!!
by greeny
Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My Jasper
Replies: 11
Views: 2379

Wow - she is a beauty! Love her color and her very regal poses. Gorgeous little camera hog!!
by greeny
Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Does This Mean Cupcake Is Going To Talk?
Replies: 6
Views: 3028

I think cupcake has good talking potential. I would make sure and talk to her as much as you can and repeat phrases for her. She has that concentration look that my birds had when they were learning to talk.
by greeny
Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Cupcake Loves Cards And Oatmeal
Replies: 3
Views: 1302

Cupcake is so pretty - looks like she loves those cards. I think the lutino is such a beautiful bird. I want one too.
by greeny
Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Pictures of Ace!
Replies: 6
Views: 1922

Re: Pictures of Ace!

What an adorable bird! Age? Gender? He is so cute - I love him!
by greeny
Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: And now he´s talking!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2110

Yay for Watto! What a cutie. How old is he again? Was this his first word?
by greeny
Mon May 26, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Huge Taming help needed!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 7237

And by the way...is it all right if I did that treat thing with cornflakes because he seems to love them sooooo much but when I try to put the treats in he attacks/lunges at me, should I just put them in even if he bites me whiile I do it and ignore him? If you can ignore his biting, then it is a g...
by greeny
Thu May 22, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Dark eyes and age
Replies: 3
Views: 1421

Dark eyes and age

I am curious, at what age does the eye of the IRN change from being all dark to having the light circle around it? My new bird is all dark eyes right now, but I wonder when she will change.
by greeny
Wed May 21, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: TAMING ZACK
Replies: 8
Views: 2010

Sometimes you can get him out of his cage by having him step up on a stick and then carrying that stick out with him on it. This often works. Use the same words when you take him out of the cage, like "come out" and then step him up on a stick . When he comes out give him a treat he likes,...
by greeny
Tue May 20, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Here he is in all of his glory
Replies: 4
Views: 1807

Nice looking boy. What is his character like? I am naming my new baby now and I think of a new name everyday. Cannot decide. Is your bird tame? I like the looks of him very much.
by greeny
Tue May 20, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: when they will talk, or they will never?
Replies: 17
Views: 3576

Re: when they will talk, or they will never?

My female I got when she was 6 months and she was quite untame. I did not think she would be able to talk. But lately she is trying to talk. She is now 1.5 years, so this has taken one year. I don't know if she will ever be a good talker, but I can tell she is trying it out. It just started this mon...
by greeny
Tue May 20, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new baby
Replies: 6
Views: 2029

What a little cutie! Do yo have just the one baby? S/he is adorable. It must be a lot fun to have them so small.
by greeny
Tue May 20, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new IRN
Replies: 8
Views: 2122

As you can see s/he is banded and I want to get the band taken off. I don't think it is needed and I have read they can cause dangers. Has anyone removed a band? Is it hard?
by greeny
Tue May 20, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new IRN
Replies: 8
Views: 2122

.Here is a photo of him/her. I am leaning to the name Cosimo and call it Cosi for short.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/250 ... cab179.jpg

This is the tamest little bird. S/he is fully flighted and will always fly right onto you, even onto your finger if you hold it up for her. It is different than most ringnecks I have dealt with.