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by lovemybirds
Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:23 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Update & colour question!
Replies: 3
Views: 901

Update & colour question!

Hi!! I had a baby ringneck that needed help hatching in November last year, and just thought I'd update with a photo of my baby & its sibling. I'm also looking for help in identifying what they are. :? http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/cartydl76/061copy.jpg Baby on the right is the lil on...
by lovemybirds
Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Baby pipped externally, could it be stuck?
Replies: 4
Views: 1064

Re: Baby pipped externally, could it be stuck?

No, it didn't break free from the egg on its own. :? I had to give it help. Luckily, with the help of Google, I found some pics of a Cockatiel stuck in an egg & it looked exactly the same. The membranes had dried out & it was stuck to bubs skin, no way it would have survived. :( After more r...
by lovemybirds
Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Baby pipped externally, could it be stuck?
Replies: 4
Views: 1064

Baby pipped externally, could it be stuck?

I checked nest box yesterday morning (almost 24hrs ago), and found the last egg had a small hole in it, and could see the little baby in there. I checked again last night and the hole was a little bit bigger, the egg was slightly broken just underneath the hole too, but the baby doesn't seem to have...
by lovemybirds
Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: 2 new birds ... what colours do you think they are?
Replies: 8
Views: 1809

Thanks! I'm thinking it must be a TurquoiseBlue.
by lovemybirds
Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 4
Views: 1614

Image

It looks as though Cookie is male! He is getting his ring 8)
by lovemybirds
Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new aviary ringnecks
Replies: 3
Views: 1707

Well it turns out, this lutino hen, is in fact a male. :lol:
by lovemybirds
Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

Well, as it turns out, my house pet is a male too :D . He started getting his ring. Gotta be happy with that, as the ppl who sold him to us, said they thought it might be a girl. 8)
by lovemybirds
Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

No pressure is there? :lol: :lol: :lol: I've had to get new birds this year. One pair that was sold to me last year as a male and female, turns out to be male and male this year. :roll: So have had to get 2 hens. And my male from last year went legs up just a few weeks ago. :cry: :cry: :cry: So, I'v...
by lovemybirds
Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: 2 new birds ... what colours do you think they are?
Replies: 6
Views: 1911

Thanks. I agree I think the male is a greygreen.

The second one is definately a harder one to figure out and I do agree it's gorgeous!! :D
by lovemybirds
Sun May 31, 2009 11:32 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

I've just put my boxes in last weekend. I don't expect anything to happen here too early, but the cocks are definately checking out what's on offer!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by lovemybirds
Sun May 31, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: 2 new birds ... what colours do you think they are?
Replies: 6
Views: 1911

2 new birds ... what colours do you think they are?

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/cartydl76/BIRD007.jpg http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/cartydl76/BIRD001.jpg My guess is, he's a greygreen :? but it is just a guess!! And this one I have no idea at all!! :oops: http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/cartydl76/BIRD006.jpg http://i...
by lovemybirds
Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:45 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Can you help identify please?
Replies: 12
Views: 3452

Thanks Fah. I think I understand. So these hens would be classed as a normal pallid? Am I correct in thinking, that these with a Lutino male, will produce 100% Pallid ino males and 100% Lutino girls and with a Blue male (no splits known) they will produce 100% green/blue pallid males and 100% green/...
by lovemybirds
Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Can you help identify please?
Replies: 12
Views: 3452

Can you help identify please?

Here is the females I recently purchased ... what are they? I was told they are Lacewing or Pallid .. is that correct? Are they ino? or not I'm not sure. Help is much appreciated!! Female no.1 http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/cartydl76/animalsupdated032.jpg http://i208.photobucket.com/albums...
by lovemybirds
Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:12 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

Thanks guys Another check of the box today shows that she has at least 3 eggs. That's all that we could see, as she was still sitting in the box. She has been in there all day today. It looks as though she is doing the right thing. It seemed to take forever for her to lay eggs, I started to wonder i...
by lovemybirds
Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p295/warthouse/happy093.gif WOO HOO!!!! I have an egg! I just got my husband to check the nest box & he said we have an egg. She must have layed it this morning. I noticed yesterday that she was looking uncomfy, so thought it wouldn't be long. I'm excited!!
by lovemybirds
Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

Well, I'm feeling like a real perv now :lol: I caught them yet again!!! :shock: :o :shock: I even took a video of it :oops: it's for my husband (he doesn't believe me that I keep catching them) :roll: . Now I have proof :P
by lovemybirds
Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

This morning I have caught my IRN pair 'at it' twice :shock: . I've only been up an hour!! Maybe I'm still a few weeks away from eggs??
by lovemybirds
Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

Great to hear your hen is doing a great job at being a mum! This is my first breeding season, so not sure how I'm going to handle ringing them, but I'm sure I will be fine. As far as I know, I'm still waiting for eggs . We did check after my last post, but there was nothing there yet. The hen is sti...
by lovemybirds
Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

You could be right pinkdevil!!! When I was feeding the birds their vegies this afternoon, the female IRN was in the box & stayed there until I went away. She also stayed in there a fair while this morning & throughout the day too. Fingers crossed there will be a surprise waiting when I get a...
by lovemybirds
Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:36 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Growing up so fast now
Replies: 5
Views: 2821

They are gorgeous!!! They certainly have grown quickly :o . Guess just like any baby, they grow up way too fast :)
by lovemybirds
Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:33 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

I'm being really patient!! I know it shouldn't be too long now. TD my hen is the same. She has been getting down so low she is almost falling off the perch. The male doesn't always show interest in her, but I know they have been 'at it' He also sits outside of the box while she is in there. Hope you...
by lovemybirds
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Hen in nest box question
Replies: 2
Views: 2707

Thanks for that. I guess they will figure out what they are doing. They have bred before (previous owner), so they do know how to do it. :D
by lovemybirds
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

Oh, how exciting! I don't have any eggs yet, but they are still doing their business.

Keep us up to date with your egg count. I can't wait for my birds to start laying. :D Hopefully it won't be long now :D
by lovemybirds
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Hen in nest box question
Replies: 2
Views: 2707

Hen in nest box question

Hi, I have a pair of Alex's and the hen seems to be spending a lot of time in the nest box. She does come out, but if anyone goes near the aviary she goes straight back to the box. She has been doing this for a few weeks now. I'm worried that she is spending soooo much time in there, she will miss t...
by lovemybirds
Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Breeding season in Australia
Replies: 38
Views: 13957

Breeding season in Australia

Hi Everyone, I was just wondering how the breeders are going here in Oz? My female IRN has been preparing the box for a few weeks now & the male has been feeding her and dancing to her as well . 2 days ago I was out on the back verandah, watching the birds (as I do) and I managed to catch them '...
by lovemybirds
Fri May 09, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Homemade handfeeding formulas
Replies: 2
Views: 4214

I haven't actually made my own before, but have found 2 recipes in the Handraising Parrots book. I'm not sure what you have available to you, so hope these help. Recipe 1 1 cup raw wheat germ 1 cup high protein dog biscuits (ground fine) 1 cup hulled sunflower seeds (ground fine) 1 cup corn (maize) ...
by lovemybirds
Mon May 05, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: chicks are dieing.
Replies: 3
Views: 1501

You say they have had 5 clutches already. Is that over 5 seasons, or just in the recent season? Maybe your hen is tired & needs to be rested. It takes a fair bit out of them raising young & they should be rested before breeding again. I'm no expert on it, as I haven't actually bred any IRN's...
by lovemybirds
Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

Righto here we go ......... *takes a deep breath* Torquoise Ino Cock x Lutino/Blue Hen Cocks 50.0% 1.0 ino /turquoise(parblue) 50.0% 1.0 turquoise(parblue)Blue ino Hens 50.0% 0.1 ino /turquoise(parblue) 50.0% 0.1 turquoise(parblue)Blue ino TorquiseBlue Grey PallidIno Cock x green hen Cocks 12.5% 1.0...
by lovemybirds
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

Skyblue Cock x Grey Hen

Males
50.0% grey(sf) blue /cinnamon
50.0% blue /cinnamon

Hens
50.0% grey(sf) blue cinnamon
50.0% blue cinnamon

Image

I think we have another correct answer! 8)
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

That's what I thought, but just wanted to check. :)
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

Cleartail torquoise Cobalt Cock x Violet/cleartail Hen Males 10.75% 1.0 blue cleartail 10.75% 1.0 blue /cleartail 10.75% 1.0 blue violet(sf) cleartail 10.75% 1.0 blue violet(sf) /cleartail 1.75% 1.0 turquoise(parblue)Blue cleartail 1.75% 1.0 turquoise(parblue)Blue /cleartail 1.75% 1.0 turquoise(par...
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

We must be right :wink: We got the same answer! Image
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Color help
Replies: 7
Views: 1894

We got different answers .... again! :lol:

To get grey, I used Grey + Blue as Jay said in the Gencalc post that:

*visual Grey = Grey + Blue


Should I not have used that rule here? Maybe I'm in over my head :? I guess any apprentice would feel like that when they first start out! :wink:
by lovemybirds
Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Color help
Replies: 7
Views: 1894

Talk about thrown in the deep end Jay! Albino Cock x Grey Hen Cocks 50.0% grey (sf) blue/ino 50.0% blue /ino Hens 50.0% grey(sf) blue ino 50.0% blue ino (Albino ) Blue Male x Grey Female Cocks 50.0% grey(sf) blue 50.0% blue Hens 50.0% grey(sf) blue 50.0% blue Green/Blue Male x Grey Female Cocks 25.0...
by lovemybirds
Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

Well this one is a bit harder But here is my guess ... ahem, I mean calculation Cocks 25.0% 1.0 grey(sf) blue edge_dilution(sf) 25.0% 1.0 grey(sf) blue 25.0% 1.0 blue edge_dilution(sf) 25.0% 1.0 blue Hens 25.0% 0.1 grey(sf) blue edge_dilution(sf) 25.0% 0.1 grey(sf) blue 25.0% 0.1 blue edge_dilution(...
by lovemybirds
Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:36 am
Forum: News
Topic: Another baby in my life, but this time....
Replies: 77
Views: 20704

I've only just seen this post, so firstly Congratulations on your pregnancy! Hope your blood tests come back fine & good luck for your next scan. Are you still hoping to find out the sex of bubs? I didn't find out with any of my 3. It's such an exciting time! Fingers crossed for good results.
by lovemybirds
Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

I didn't think I was correct . At least I am learning something! There is so much to this genetics, but I am enjoying learning. Cocks 25.0% 1.0 green /turquoise(parblue) ino 25.0% 1.0 green /blue ino 25.0% 1.0 ino /turquoise(parblue) 25.0% 1.0 ino /blue Hens 25.0% 0.1 ino /turquoise(parblue) 25.0% 0...
by lovemybirds
Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

TorquiseBlue/Lutino x Lutino

Cocks
50.0% 1.0 green /turquoise(parblue) ino
50.0% 1.0 ino /turquoise(parblue)

Hens
50.0% 0.1 ino /turquoise(parblue)
50.0% 0.1 green /turquoise(parblue)

I'm hoping I don't need that bottle of peroxide! :lol:

Don't forget to hit reset :wink:
by lovemybirds
Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

Thought you must have done something like that :lol: . At least, you can use your hair colour as an excuse :wink: I will have to think of something else when I slip up! :)
by lovemybirds
Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:33 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Predicting colors using GenCalc
Replies: 51
Views: 15486

* Gives pinkdevil a high five* and continues with a happy dance Now here's my answer for the Blue x Lutino/Blue Cocks 50.0% 1.0 blue /ino 50.0% 1.0 green /blue ino Hens 50.0% 0.1 blue 50.0% 0.1 green /blue I get confused about which blue to use on gencalc Obviously we used different choices pinkdevil
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Anyone know color of babies?
Replies: 8
Views: 2461

Hi,

Hope you don't mind me jumping in as well! I'm eager to learn all this stuff too :D

Blue Male x Lutino Hen

100.0% green /blue ino cocks
100.0% green /blue hens


Look forward to your results pinkdevil! :wink:
by lovemybirds
Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Another colour outcome question.
Replies: 4
Views: 1343

So, is he split for blue? She said he was a Green cinnamon :?:

Once again, thanks for your help! :D :D :D
by lovemybirds
Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: colour sugestions?
Replies: 10
Views: 2600

Pinkdevil ~ I just bought on e-bay the Indian Ringneck Breeders Handbook by Phil Robson. The lady I bought the breeding pair off, showed it to me on the weekend, and it shows colours and what babies to expect amongst other things. She highly recommended it to me. It looked pretty good! There was one...
by lovemybirds
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Another colour outcome question.
Replies: 4
Views: 1343

Photo of Hen
Image

Photo of Cock
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by lovemybirds
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Another colour outcome question.
Replies: 4
Views: 1343

Another colour outcome question.

I bought a pair of breeding IRN's. I am told they are Skyeblue (which is blue cinnamon???) Hen and Green Cinnamon Cock I was told that they have produced skyblue, cinnamon, Green & something else I can't remember She also told me all babies would be split for cinnamon. Does this sound correct? T...
by lovemybirds
Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Are there any safe flowers...
Replies: 9
Views: 4457

Briony ~ I give my birds native flowers such as bottlebrush & grevillea flowers. They love them to bits!

They are bird attracting trees to begin with, and our trees are full of various birds when they are in full flower. I'm sure it is safe to give your bird native flowers. :D
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: colours and their different names?
Replies: 4
Views: 5304

http://home.wanadoo.nl/psittaculaworld/ ... aWorld.htm

I found this site, it shows photos of the different colours as well. Hope this helps you. :D

Click on the mutations button at the top of the screen & then on the pic of the ringneck to get pics & descriptions. :D
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:23 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Violet and Blue Cleartail babies
Replies: 13
Views: 6827

Wow! You have some very beautiful babies on your hands. Congratulations! :D
by lovemybirds
Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Silver Hen & Blue cock
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

Yes, he is very close to 2 years old, and by breeding season he will be 2 years old.

I might find him a girlfriend then, and see what happens.

Thanks so much for your help!