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by lewi111
Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:13 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Green IRN----Turquoise????
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

Re: Green IRN----Turquoise????

Pic of the Cock bird I was asking about
by lewi111
Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Safest way to introduce the birdies ^_^
Replies: 6
Views: 1587

Re: Safest way to introduce the birdies ^_^

Hi---I always place the Cock bird in the Aviary first---leave him a few days then introduce the hen.
The reason being that the Cock bird is less territorial than hen.
Its what Ive always done and havnt had any problems so far.
by lewi111
Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Green IRN----Turquoise????
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

Re: Green IRN----Turquoise????

So--maybe a Turquoise Julie do you think?
by lewi111
Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Green IRN----Turquoise????
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

Green IRN----Turquoise????

Hi everyone----I have a Green Ringie that has developed his black ring about 2 weeks ago.Now in the last few days he is getting a blue tinge through his head.Not just faint---really noticeable.Also has really blue tail feathers--- brighter blue than my other Green Ringies Wondering what this color i...
by lewi111
Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Pairing Albinos
Replies: 1
Views: 1805

Pairing Albinos

Hi A breeder has told me that 2 Albinos probly wont mate sucessfully.Just wanted other breeders thoughts on this.
If its true---what color cock bird would you suggest pairing with my Albino hen?
by lewi111
Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:57 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Pairing Albino's
Replies: 1
Views: 996

Pairing Albino's

Like your input on this----
A breeder has told me that a Albino cock and a Albino hen will most proably not breed sucessfully.
I have my doubts on this theory as the Albino hen I have came from Albino parents.
Thanks for your opinions.
by lewi111
Tue Oct 19, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Brooder boxes- what do you use?
Replies: 4
Views: 1666

Re: Brooder boxes- what do you use?

Hi there---I made mine out of a 50 liter plastic storage container.I have 2 yellow light bulbs in it attached to a dimmer switch so I can adjust the temp.A thermometer/hydrometer is attached to the inside si I can keep an eye on temps and humidity.Also add a small tub of water for humidity.--works a...
by lewi111
Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:28 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: What temperature should new born chicks be kept at??
Replies: 2
Views: 1386

Re: What temperature should new born chicks be kept at??

They should hatch about 22--25 days after the second egg was laid---or the same time after the hen started to sit.

Cheers Greg
by lewi111
Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: What temperature should new born chicks be kept at??
Replies: 2
Views: 1386

Re: What temperature should new born chicks be kept at??

Hi there--- the temps should be---- 2--5 weeks-----80F (27c) 5--8 weks------75F (24c) 8+ weeks------Room temperature Humidity in the brooder should be about 40% If the chicks are huddled together and shivering---just adjust the tep slightly higher If the chicks are spread out and panting----lower th...
by lewi111
Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: 7 eggs!
Replies: 11
Views: 2226

Re: 7 eggs!

Congrats on the 7 eggs---lets hope they all hatch for you.My Lutino last season laid 6 eggs but only two hatched and of the two only one survived.It was their first year of breeding. Now I have a cuple of questions for you------ Why do you put the vinegar in the water? What exactly is MSM? Not sayin...
by lewi111
Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: No Bananas?
Replies: 11
Views: 9491

Re: No Bananas?

Mine has the occasional piece of Banana.Really love it !!!
Actually,when I was hand rearing him I mixed a small amout of banana in his formula to give him a taste of different things.Hes quite fit an healthy--so didnt do him any harm.
by lewi111
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Eating
Replies: 6
Views: 2213

Re: Eating

Hi again Mandy---
Just found this for you----
If you go to the 'Diet and Housing 'section on this forum,there is an excellent article there by Melika on what to feed your bird.Its titled "WHAT TO FEED YOUR FID (FEATHERED KID)'
by lewi111
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Eating
Replies: 6
Views: 2213

Re: Eating

Hi Mandy,,As the others have stated----yes definately give him a variety of fruit an vegies every day.Mine will eat almost anything --their favourites are apple (i think every IRN loves those !!) celery corn on the cob,pumpkin---some time raw,sometimes cooked just a little.I also make them up a mixt...
by lewi111
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: What color would I get?
Replies: 5
Views: 1269

Re: What color would I get?

Hi---Im sure you would get from that pairing-----
Green/Blue Ino males
Green/Blue hens
by lewi111
Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: home-made Brooder
Replies: 3
Views: 999

Re: home-made Brooder

Hi Rachel----I have made a brooder out of a 60 litre plastic storage container.For heating I used 2 blue coloured light globes attached to a dimmer switch.Dimmer allows you to adjust the temp as required. I put a piece of mesh in the lid for air flow---you could also drill some holes in the lid for ...
by lewi111
Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: An Aussie bird
Replies: 7
Views: 2443

Re: An Aussie bird

Ha Great pics Tasha----I just love tkose Kookas
Had some nesting in the gum trees at the back of home for years.
Havnt seen them there since the drought---but have been around occasionally this summer.
by lewi111
Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: What color is she?
Replies: 4
Views: 1113

Re: What color is she?

From that pic----looks like a blue lacewing I used to have
by lewi111
Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rehomed pair of IRNs, feral behavior
Replies: 15
Views: 2945

Re: Rehomed pair of IRNs, feral behavior

Im so sorry your Lola has escaped on you.So sad when we lose one of our loved pets.
Especially in tour case---rescueing them the way you did.Im sure she loved being with you but i guess she is also enjoying her freedom.
by lewi111
Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: wing clipping
Replies: 3
Views: 957

Re: wing clipping

Thanks Coastal Birds,
Will that slow him down enough so I can catch him when i want to?
At the moment he's winning the battle---and he knows it :)
by lewi111
Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Any Australian Breeders/Raisers?
Replies: 2
Views: 830

Re: Any Australian Breeders/Raisers?

I used their normal hand rareing formula.No problems at all.Chick took to it good.
by lewi111
Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: News
Topic: happy new year
Replies: 2
Views: 2116

Re: happy new year

Happy new year to you too Bec
by lewi111
Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:32 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1403

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.---------Thank you all for your advice and help thru 2009 and hope the new year brings you good health and happiness. Ohhhh an heaps of new birdie bubs too !!!!! Have a good one all.
by lewi111
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: wing clipping
Replies: 3
Views: 957

wing clipping

Just wondering what other breeders thoughts are on clipping tame IRN wings.Lucky lives inside and is usually easy to catch---except at bed time !!.Gotta wait till hes goes to sleep on the curtain rod before i can catch him !!.He hasnt done any damage to himself---few minor crashes when he was learni...
by lewi111
Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Question about Cockateil behaviour
Replies: 10
Views: 2178

Re: Question about Cockateil behaviour

Yeah I agree with Bec----why get excited when the master has been there all day !!---Im sure the teil will get used to him being around all the time.
by lewi111
Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Need help with weaning
Replies: 10
Views: 2176

Re: Need help with weaning

Yeah Sheena---Id stop feeding the formila now seeing he is eating well on his own.Just keep an eye on him that he keeps eating.
by lewi111
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Genetic Calculator
Replies: 8
Views: 1643

Re: Genetic Calculator

lets see-------
Blue male ----- albino hen
Grey male ---- Blue hen
Lutino Male --- Blue hen


Ill do the calculations when i get home an see if I get the same answers.
by lewi111
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Genetic Calculator
Replies: 8
Views: 1643

Re: Genetic Calculator

thanks Tasha------think I might need all the help I can get !!!!---an im not Blonde lol
by lewi111
Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Genetic Calculator
Replies: 8
Views: 1643

Re: Genetic Calculator

Hi Recio----thank you very much for the link.Now I just gotta see if I can work it out :)
by lewi111
Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Genetic Calculator
Replies: 8
Views: 1643

Genetic Calculator

Hi was wondering if anyone can tell me where to find, or give me the link to the Genetic Calculator
by lewi111
Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Lucky----10 weeks old
Replies: 2
Views: 804

Lucky----10 weeks old

Image
This is Lucky---almost all grown up now an getting cheekier by the day !!!
by lewi111
Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Need help with weaning
Replies: 10
Views: 2176

Re: Need help with weaning

I done exactly what Pinkdevil says an it worked fine with Lucky.
Wonder where I got the info from Tasha?? :-)
by lewi111
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: when do feathers malt, is chicken wire poinsonous?
Replies: 4
Views: 2515

Re: when do feathers malt, is chicken wire poinsonous?

Hi It is possible to neutralise the coating on the wire by scrubbing with a mixture of vinegar and water.Just put about a cup of vinegar to about 2 litres of water----scub with a brush or broom and then hose off.
by lewi111
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Re: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)

Hi----just wondering if your birdies have settled down any as yet.Hope they have for you.
by lewi111
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Some handraised babies
Replies: 13
Views: 1694

Re: Some handraised babies

WOW very nice love the Lavender chick
But all very nice well done !!!!
by lewi111
Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: chic hatched and died.
Replies: 3
Views: 905

Re: chic hatched and died.

Sorry to hear that Julie. :(
by lewi111
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: 'Lucky'----34 days old
Replies: 5
Views: 1400

Re: 'Lucky'----34 days old

Yeah he's a happy lil guy----an startin to get a personality all of his own :!:
by lewi111
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: 'Lucky'----34 days old
Replies: 5
Views: 1400

'Lucky'----34 days old

Image
Playtime after his afternoon feed :)
by lewi111
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: 'Lucky after his arvo feed
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: 'Lucky after his arvo feed

He's going good Bec.
Gettin his feathers and weighs a whole 90 grams
Theres some pics on Facebook
by lewi111
Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:02 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Joining in the fun
Replies: 21
Views: 3185

Re: Joining in the fun

WOW damn their cute----Looks like they not gonna go hungry anyway.
Mum looks quite proud of herself too :)
Hope all goes well TD
by lewi111
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:36 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Re: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)

Have the pair been housed together for some time before you got them??? Seems to me there might be a bit of 'who's gonna be the boss' thing going on here. Leave them for the time being but keep an eye on them and they should settle down in time.If they start actually fighting with each other you wil...
by lewi111
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Joining in the fun
Replies: 21
Views: 3185

Re: Joining in the fun

Congrats TD hope you have healthy happy nudie chicks :) :)
Dont forget the pics as soon as possible :)
by lewi111
Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Re: Need Help Pleaseee!!!:)

Hello----whereabouts in the world are you?? IRN s normally mate late winter--spring.
Here in Australia it is breeding season now.
If you can tell us your location we will be able to help you further.
by lewi111
Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Update on Lucky
Replies: 9
Views: 1400

Re: Update on Lucky

WOW nice----Im sure mine will be just a basic Lutino----but still beautiful :)
by lewi111
Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Update on Lucky
Replies: 9
Views: 1400

Re: Update on Lucky

OK cool.Lucky is 4 weeks and 2 days today
by lewi111
Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: 6 week old chick
Replies: 3
Views: 1160

Re: 6 week old chick

Agree with Fah----My lil guy is on Passwell and is doing great.Putting on an average of 5 gramms a day :)
by lewi111
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Update on Lucky
Replies: 9
Views: 1400

Re: Update on Lucky

How old are yours????
by lewi111
Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Update on Lucky
Replies: 9
Views: 1400

Re: Update on Lucky

Hi Bec pin feathers just starting to show on his wings
by lewi111
Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: how to mix kaytees
Replies: 6
Views: 1245

Re: how to mix kaytees

Hi dont know about Alex's but I took my IRN out at 3 1/2 weeks. Yeah I was advised to take the chick out the evening before you want to start feeding. This is my first hand rareing experience and so far so good :) . I did a lot of reading and asked a lot of questions before I started All the best to...
by lewi111
Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:18 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Update on Lucky
Replies: 9
Views: 1400

Update on Lucky

Lucky is now 27 days old.He put on 4 grams in the last 24 hours.Going really well. :) Stands up good now---although finds it a little diffucult when he has a full belly :!: :!: .Loves his little head scratch and pat after his feed :) :)
by lewi111
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: how to mix kaytees
Replies: 6
Views: 1245

Re: how to mix kaytees

If you go to vetafarm australia website,there is a short video on mixing hand rareing formula there.Its under the links on the left of the home page there under You Tube clips.