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Misty_Anikin

I just read these posts on bluffing and will share my experience of being an Indian Ringeck owner for over 13 years and my very REAL bluffing experience. In addition, I have been able to observe and interact with IRN parrots from hatchlings to adulthood for over a decade. I also own and have interac...

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I forgot to log in! Thanks for all the nice comments! I'm not a Star Wars fan; I liked the name Anikin and just thought it fit my little bird. I will be posting more videos soon. Anikin was talking ok, but he talks so clear and says so many things, you can never seem to tape them at the right moment...

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wow! Good idea...here are two pix of me with my baby bird!

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Here are some new pictures of Anikin, his ring is showing!

http://community.webshots.com/user/mysticalmisty2000

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Jade, My IRN Anikin is the same way! I say if it doesn't bother you then all is well. As for the birds having cleaner mouths etc...which is true, I haven't had a problem and I've had my bird for 8 months; I figure if a health problem was to come of it I'd see it by now! I aslo read an article by a v...

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Awwe she looks so sweet! Great pics.

-Misty

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He's adorable!!! Reminds me of my Anikin. Loved the pics

-Misty

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Loretta,

Your birds are so cute!!! Especially the blue ones!

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From what I have read I think ALMOST any mutation is possible and not all are documented because it takes time and research when a new mutation does come around. So, I don't know for sure. I have included a site where you can find a genetic chart that MIGHT help you. m I think a good idea might be t...

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Loretta, Here's the thing. It might be a problem and it might not, you really wouldn't know until you housed them together. You should first see how the birds interact with each other. If you are confident that they are getting along and not fighting or causing ANY harm to each other then I don't se...

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Jim_Downunder, IRN's live about 40+ years...some can live a lot longer! I think I've seen up to 60 years. You can tell their sex many ways. The easiest way is by the ring. Mature (about 2 years old) males will have a noticeable ring around their neck where females may have a VERY LIGHT ring or NO RI...

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Datsun and Family,

Congrats on your new little bird!

Please keep us updated with your IRN! Take care.

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Congrats on your new IRN Laura! Yes, the orange band on her foot is put on by the breeder. It usually indicates the birth info. I'm not sure what other information can be obtained from it. I don't believe they sex the bird though. However if your bird is mature (about 2 years old) the ring would be ...

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Jodie, I'm not sure about all the mutations but the information that I do read on it says that the mutations are almost ENDLESS and that there are new mutations emerging every so often. Also some people do not report new mutations because they like to keep it to themselves for control or money purpo...

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Jodie,

I believe they molt ONCE a year as with almost any parrot. My birds' molt lasted a couple months or so. Here is a more detailed article on molting if you are interested

http://www.wingedwisdom.com/ww20e.htm

I have no idea if it has any effect on breeding

Hope this helps!

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Jackthelad, Congrats on your new bird! Keeping your bird indoors or outdoors is completely up to you. I keep my bird Anikin indoors for many reasons. One I think it is better because they are with you, they hear you, see you, and also you will be more prompted to interact with him more if he is indo...

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Mahjiehah, Congratulations on your new bird!!! I'm not sure if I understood your post correctly but you did not mean to CLIP the tail feathers right??? You get the wing feathers clipped...so they have limited flying. The tail feathers shouldn't be clipped at all! If you have any more specific answer...

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Hi Loretta, I'm not sure if you got an answer to your question but the easiest way to tell if your IRN's are male or female is by the ring. Males have a very dark and distinct ring around their neck while females have a VERY VERY LIGHT ring or NO ring at all around theirs. HOWEVER, the rings would n...

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Fred, The bluffing stage varies in each IRN. I think a year is probably an extreme bluffing case. Though I am not sure, I only have had one IRN. BUT, my IRN Anikin only really went through the bluffing stage for about a month, if that and it was VERY mild! I either got really lucky with him or it wa...

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Mandy, Are you sure his feathers aren't just fluffed? When they are cold or resting they usually fluff out and it makes them look fatter than what they are. A lot of people see my bird and say wow he got fat but it's just him fluffing out his feathers, so that might be it. I don't think that apples ...

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hi i m sanber from Pakistan ,plz do let me know how i'll recognise my hen is clutched and ready to lay eggs i dont have nest boxes ,what her act realises me that she is seeking for nest boxes?has her lower body part flaten or increases? y my parrot love to clean my hen's tail?is this their sex way?...

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Monica,

WOW, how exciting! Hope all goes well with your birds...thanks for keeping us updated

Good Luck!

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Hello Mandy, Yes, your bird can have fruit everyday! I give my IRN fruit and veggies everyday along with seeds. He should have a varied diet. I think what you are seeing on the websites is not to have a "fruit only diet". They need variety. You should leave out a bowl of seeds and offer fresh fruit ...

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Hello Michelle, Great to hear back from you! My IRN sleeps in the corner as well, it's his favorite spot in his cage when he sleeps. There is nothing wrong with him not sleeping on his perch; I think that they just feel more secure at the highest spot they can get too...after all it's natural for th...

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Rita, Why do you use a towel to pick her up? Does she bite? And if she does bite you is it a lunging painful bite or just a little nip? I think my IRN was still a little nippy around 4 months; it's just a stage and they grow out of it usually that is! If that's the case give her some time. And, If a...

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Doremon, Your welcome! Glad to offer any advice I can. About spoon feeding him, if he isn't eating very much still there is no harm in spoon feeding him for a bit longer; just to make sure he is getting enough food. I don't think you will have to spoon feed him for much longer, just keep an eye out ...

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From what I have read, it says that the female is usually not to nice to the male until she is ready to breed. So I guess it's typical behavior for her. I have also read that if the female doesn't like the male she will not mate with him either so that might be the case too. I don't know if it's a g...

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Paddyowner, There are many things you can offer your bird. I give my bird just about everything, the safe thing is moderation! You just want to make sure you limit salty or sugary foods. I have included a link to a website. There are many articles and listings of toxins and hazards to your bird. Thi...

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Yes it seems that he wants food! My IRN did the same thing when I got him. You should spoon feed him (at least 2-3 times a day or as much as he'll eat) until you are sure he is eating on his own. He should not just have pellets to eat. He needs a variety of friuts and veggies and seeds (a cockatiel...

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Hello Michelle, Your bird is still fairly young so I'm sure you can stop the nipping thing. I think the key to not getting nipped is using a DISTRACTION. For example, when I first got my IRN he was a little nippy and since I knew he was bound to nip me at some point, I would make sure I had a pen or...

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Hello Rita, You are right! Your little bird is probably molting (new feathers coming in). She might also be in need of a bath. You can either spray her with a water bottle a couple times or offer her a bowl of water to play in. I usually bathe my bird a few times a week...it also keeps their skin fr...

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Hello Fijidude21,

There is a chart on this link...check it out maybe it will answer your question. Hope this helps

http://www.drzoolittle.net/genetics.html

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Hello Anthony, Welcome to this board & congrats on your new bird! Spend as much time with your little bird as you can; talk to him often as well. Using familiar words consistently will help him to learn words for when he's ready to talk. You can offer him snacks/treats and toys...this lets your ...

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Hello Tleigh, Welcome to this board! I'm not sure what mutation your bird is but here are some links which include photos; maybe you'll be able to spot a bird similar to yours. Hope this helps m m m This site has a chart of the mutations so if all else fails maybe you can figure it out from this...

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Hello Sooty, You should spend as much time as you can with the IRN you acquried, as they thrive on attention/ human interaction. My advice to you would be to continue to spoon feed but you can offer him fruits & veggies as well. Just NEVER any avacado or chocolate!!! Things like grapes, mashed p...

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Welcome to this board and congrats on your new bird!

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Ringneck (<----LOL that is just funny!)

Oh yeah, I saw the pics of Regan

(You know what I think of that name!) Awww but she looks so very sweet...I can really tell the difference between her and Anikin (looks).

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Thanks! Bath time has got to be one of the cutest moments I can think of...I NEVER get tired of seeing him play in the water! Anikin wouldn't touch water when I first got him, but one day I was brushing my teeth and he just jumped right into the sink! Since then he goes in the shower, sink, cup you ...

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The reason Paddy probably only goes on your hand when you have a cloth or old sock is because maybe that is what you got him use to. In other words, if you have picked him up this way since you brought him home, he may be use to that routine. So when you put your “bare hand” in the cage it is not th...

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Yes I did, I e-mailed you back about it...

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Hey Everyone,

Here are some pictures of my little bird Anikin...Enjoy!

http://community.webshots.com/user/mysticalmisty2000

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I listented to all the files with Anikin! He makes all the same sounds except the whistle...um could it be because I CAN'T WHISTLE LIKE THAT

!!! LOL...Oh well, what is one to do?!

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Hey Steve B, The one true thing I can tell you that works for my IRN Anikin is FOOD!!! Sometimes Anikin will be in his cage, and all I have to do to get him to come out is to bring him a snack. He jumps right out to me! This is also helpful when other people want to hold him but he doesn't want to b...

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Hey David, Congrats on your new little bird! Just give him some time and before you know it he'll be chirping for you and want to be with you all the time! He'll be your best little friend. Just spend as much time as you can with him and be very patient. I think you'll be so impressed with the resul...

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Paddyowner,

Here are some links where you will find pictures of Lutino's and many other beatiful indian ringnecks!

Enjoy!

http://www.mutationringnecks.com/

http://www.mresource.com/Birds/IRNPics.html

http://www.inet-1.com/~wademan/ringneckphotos.html

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Tzigane, I was looking around for techniques/ways you could help Cha-Cha with his screaming; I think I may have found something I haven't seen mentioned to you before. If you go to this link: m Read through this article. The technique is described under "Whistles Instead of Screams." (Scroll almost ...

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Tzigane, Screming can easily become a learned behavior in pet parrots as it seems with your IRN. Excessive screaming usually means something is wrong. This can range from simple things such as disliking the placement of his cage or a person to more seroius things like certain medical or psychologica...

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That picture is so cute!!! I love his color too, he's a beatiful bird!

-Misty

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Hi Omar, It sounds like it might be and IRN. My advice to you would be to talk to the poeple in the pet store, I'm sure they would be happy to answer any questions you have about the bird. I would aslo ask if there were any previous owners of the bird, get a history if there is one. As for the movem...

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