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by skittles
Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hello again from Skittles!
Replies: 1
Views: 654

hello again from Skittles!

Hello, Well, We have been here before, but it's been a REALLY long time! work, school, kids, fids, and sickness are the only excuses I have. Now recouping from surgery, and off for summer break, I have time to brag some more! Skittles is my IRN, and is just now one year old. We call her a 'she' but ...
by skittles
Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:33 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: considering another baby...
Replies: 2
Views: 854

considering another baby...

Hello, We love Skittles so much that we are considering adding a second Indian Ringneck to our family. I know I have the time and space for 2, I want to get advice from people that have more than one bird....do they get along? do I need to keep them separated? will they not spend time with us if the...
by skittles
Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Does she understand? or is this total coincidence?
Replies: 4
Views: 1968

that is too funny! I am amazed at how much Skittles knows! she knows when we all sit down in the family room, she can get out of her cage,which she lets us know if we forget! She is starting to talk, and she definitely knows what she likes to eat! if she does not like it, she screams and throws it o...
by skittles
Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:14 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Does she understand? or is this total coincidence?
Replies: 4
Views: 1968

no, he was actually standing a little bit away from the cage.
by skittles
Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:14 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Does she understand? or is this total coincidence?
Replies: 4
Views: 1968

Does she understand? or is this total coincidence?

Ok, so Skittles beak was getting a little scaly, and had part of a scab from a run in with a window, so I followed advice on this site (thank you!) and got a calcium perch for her cage. I told my husband the next morning how much better it looked in one night. He went over to her cage and said, 'o y...
by skittles
Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:11 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: skittles is talking!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1511

skittles is talking!!

I thought I was hearing things, and then I thought I just heard it because I wanted to hear it, then my friend came over and heard it too! Yay for Skittles! My friend went near her cage and Skittles came over and said, 'hello, whatcha doing?' I thought I was hearing what I wanted to hear, but my fri...
by skittles
Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:34 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Skittles likes cereal!!! (also, everyone thinks I'm crazy)
Replies: 9
Views: 3183

that is funny! Yesterday we went to a local farmer's market to buy fruit and veg, and my husband and I were wondering about whether she would like a type of plum we saw there. (We refer to her as the baby) The lady asked us how old our baby was, as she didn't think children would like that type of p...
by skittles
Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello new to indian ringnecks and the site!
Replies: 11
Views: 2921

pretty!

Hello,
You have some beautiful birdies! I have a cinnamon blue, trying to get more pictures here soon, as she is growing and changing color slightly. This is a great site and full of wonderful info! Any time I have a question, I just come here and search!
by skittles
Sun Aug 16, 2009 5:16 am
Forum: News
Topic: skittles said her first words!
Replies: 3
Views: 2259

skittles said her first words!

Skittles is trying to talk! We are all so exited! Yesterday I said hello to her, and she said it back! Also, when I am in the kitchen, she hollers to me, because the wall has a cut out in it and she can see me from the family room where her cage is. We have these conversations that are usually one s...
by skittles
Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: getting really worried
Replies: 6
Views: 1379

I am so glad she came around so quickly. I was worried sick, and had planned to call my vet if she didn't come around, but should have known she would have been fine, she was acting normal,, other than not speaking
by skittles
Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:15 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: getting really worried
Replies: 6
Views: 1379

Skittles is back to normal...(Big sigh of relief!) This morning she was crying for breakfast, and calling to me when I left the room. I guess the storm shook her up yesterday.

Thanks for the advice!
by skittles
Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: getting really worried
Replies: 6
Views: 1379

getting really worried

I have a question for the experienced here. Skittles ALWAYS calls for me when I leave the room. Tonight when I came home from work, I was cleaning (away from her, and with her in a closed off part of the house) and have not paid alot of attention to her. After ventilating the house, I brought her ba...
by skittles
Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Skittles likes cereal!!! (also, everyone thinks I'm crazy)
Replies: 9
Views: 3183

I am beginning to think she is training me instead of me training her! Most of the time, I try to ignore her, but some times, I feel so bad, I go get her and let her hang out with me, especially when I am working in my office, where she has a second cage.
by skittles
Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:15 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Skittles likes cereal!!! (also, everyone thinks I'm crazy)
Replies: 9
Views: 3183

Skittles is starting to get even more demanding! When no one is the room, she hollers for us, as soon as we go back in the room, she quiets right down!
by skittles
Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Kiwi is talking!
Replies: 10
Views: 3207

We were told Skittles would not start talking till she was a year old, and she is just now 16 weeks, or 4 months, so I figure we have at least a few more months....am I wrong?
by skittles
Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: ouucchh first bite
Replies: 5
Views: 2266

if you go to the search section, and type in pictures, there are some people on here that explain it wonderfully! (I am really new to this all, and struggled to get it done, but I am glad I finally figured it out!)
by skittles
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: ouucchh first bite
Replies: 5
Views: 2266

The hardest thing for me to ignore is a bite! Especially to the ears!
by skittles
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Kiwi is talking!
Replies: 10
Views: 3207

how sweet!

How sweet that those were her first words! How old is she? We still have several months before Skittles starts talking, and I can't wait!
by skittles
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Skittles is a tattle tale!
Replies: 0
Views: 1371

Skittles is a tattle tale!

At our house, we have 2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and one IRN (Skittles). The cats and one dog pretty much ignore Skittles, so she ignores them. Our boxer, Sable, has decided she likes Skittles, so we had to work hard to train her to leave Skittles alone. Apparently, now Skittles is getting back at Sabl...
by skittles
Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: I lost the baby..
Replies: 12
Views: 3114

my prayers are with you

Skybaby, several years ago, I experienced 2 miscarriages back to back. It was the worst thing that has ever happened in my life. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be remembering you in prayer. Please remember, that NOTHING you did caused this. The only thing that gets me through some days i...
by skittles
Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: smoochie baby
Replies: 3
Views: 1454

cute

Hi Im Skittles dad,that is so cute,I hope I can bond with our IRN like that!! :D
by skittles
Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: cage litter
Replies: 8
Views: 1926

well, it doesn't always work!

Well... stacking paper WAS working, however, it is not the right size for her cage, so I have to fold it some. Now Skittles gets down there and plays in it, and folds it all up! She goes through 4-5 sheets a day sometimes!
by skittles
Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Skittles likes cereal!!! (also, everyone thinks I'm crazy)
Replies: 9
Views: 3183

just call me mommy!

She is my only bird, but I also have a boxer, they are my babies! ( i also have 2 kids, which are my real babies, but at 13 and 10, they don't need me as much any more!)
by skittles
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: skittles loves Susan Boyle!
Replies: 2
Views: 1438

so funny!

that is so funny! I am glad when the show went off that Skittles didn't go bonkers on me!
by skittles
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Did your ringneck go through bluffing?
Replies: 14
Views: 22115

going through it now!!

We are dealing with bluffing as I type!! I am glad I had this site to refer to and read other people's stories! It has helped me understand what Skittles is doing, and we are dealing with the best we can. I know why they call it bluffing, she totally has the kids bluffed that she will eat them alive...
by skittles
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: What mutation ringneck do you have??
Replies: 63
Views: 41167

cinamon blue...

We were told Skittles was a cinamon blue
by skittles
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: cage litter
Replies: 8
Views: 1926

newspaper

I line Skittles' cage with lots of newspaper, when the bottom gets messy, I just fold up one sheet, and throw it away, there are still more sheets on the bottom! ( I usually just have to line cage once a week or so...unless she is REALLY messy!)
by skittles
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: skittles loves Susan Boyle!
Replies: 2
Views: 1438

skittles loves Susan Boyle!

My family loves Americas got talent, and last night the show had an interview with Susan Boyle, who was on Britain's got talent. EVERY time they showed her singing, Skittles went CRAZY!! It was soooo funny!! Skittles would just sing, chirp and holler for the music. She does not do this for most othe...
by skittles
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: traveling?
Replies: 2
Views: 828

thanks!

Thanks for the advise. We ended up cutting our trip short, and leaving Skittles for 2 days at my dad's. He is pretty good with birds, although I had to give him a bunch of info. Skittles did not like the move. She HATED IT!!! She tried to bite him all the time. She tried to bite me while we were at ...
by skittles
Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:42 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Introducing, Penelope (Blue Lacewing/Pallid Female IRN)
Replies: 11
Views: 2843

get her used to you

Right from the beginning, I started getting Skittles out to spend time with me, in fact, everyone in my family spends time with her, so she will get used to us. That is what the breeder told us to do. Of course, I am new to this, could be I am doing it all wrong, but Skittles totally loves us all now.
by skittles
Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Introducing, Penelope (Blue Lacewing/Pallid Female IRN)
Replies: 11
Views: 2843

how pretty

I am a new owner myself, so I don't know how much help I would be, myself, I just focused on getting Skittles used to me and her home.
Your new baby is a cuty!
by skittles
Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: traveling?
Replies: 2
Views: 828

traveling?

Hello everyone, we will be traveling soon, and have not found anyone to keep Skittles that we feel would be a good place to for her to be for a few days. (1 person keeps their birds covered day and night, NO interaction, one smokes, one burns candles and keeps glade going night and day, she told me ...
by skittles
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: The Things I have to Cover
Replies: 14
Views: 3457

too funny!

Skittles is only 14 weeks old, and we have only had her about a week, but she is already showing how spoiled she can be! We have had to pull her cage away from the blinds, teach the cats to leave her alone (lucky for the cats they catch on fast), and take the remote control away before she plucked o...
by skittles
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Skittles likes cereal!!! (also, everyone thinks I'm crazy)
Replies: 9
Views: 3183

Skittles likes cereal!!! (also, everyone thinks I'm crazy)

So, yesterday was a little crazy as the night before my son had a sleepover and never went to bed, so I tried to sleep in. Skittles would have no part in that! She is so used to eating with me at 8am that she started crying to get out of her cage. At our house, we call her the baby, so my husband sa...
by skittles
Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Are your Irn's wings clipped?
Replies: 45
Views: 24721

partially

When we got Skittles (just a week ago) the breeder had partially clipped her wings. She can fly a little bit, but not far. I think I like it that way, she cant go all over the house, but she has a little freedom.
by skittles
Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Birdie on the shoulder
Replies: 50
Views: 22930

Skittles won't have it any other way!

Skittles will go back to her cage and sulk if I don't let her on my shoulder!
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: loveys
Replies: 3
Views: 758

took a little while

Skittles took a little while to warm up to her, but as soon as she fed her an apple piece, it was all love and kisses!
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: How many birds ...
Replies: 42
Views: 7538

welll...

Today my hubby told me he really wants a cockatoo! unbelievable! I don't know how well one would get along with Skittles though, and so far, we have never found one in our budget range...so, I will have to keep doing research and see!
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: loveys
Replies: 3
Views: 758

loveys

I had a friend some over tonight, and she spent more time with Skittles than she did me! Well, Skittles is cuter than me! She totally steals the show! Skittles totally enjoys the lovey attention she gets from visitors!
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: What to do?
Replies: 2
Views: 1030

drops

it was some kind of vitamins. I would think the vitamins she gets from fruits and vegies would be enough, but maybe not?
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:16 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: on my shoulder or not?
Replies: 8
Views: 1593

so far, so good

Skittles is actually doing really good with not biting when she is on my shoulder. She does like to preen us some, but I can usually get her to stop. I try to have something she likes around to distract her from me. I worry about her flying though. She is not great at it, and for some reason goes fo...
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: How many birds ...
Replies: 42
Views: 7538

only one

sadly, I only have one IRN, and no other birds. I think my hubby would lose his mind if I got more than that! Although he did get Skittles for me, I think he was tired of me mourning my quaker... we also have 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 kids.... I keep telling the hubby that everything else is in pairs, w...
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: pictures of Skittles
Replies: 5
Views: 1330

name

Thanks! My son actually picked it out, she looks like the same color as a blue sour skittle!
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: pictures of Skittles
Replies: 5
Views: 1330

pictures of Skittles

Hello! I am trying to figure this all out...I have never been a part of a site like this before. I love all of the cool avatar signatures on here! Until I figure that at, here are some pics of the baby Skittles! http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt154/call1coat/skittlesincage.jpg http://i607.photob...
by skittles
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: What to do?
Replies: 2
Views: 1030

What to do?

Hello, Maybe I am just an overprotective mommy that watches her fids diet too closely. Just wanting some experts opinions. When we got Skittles from the breeder, he told us to mix seed and pellets for daily food, and feed fruits and vegs. every couple of days. Well, Skittles only wants the seed and ...
by skittles
Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:49 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Jenga anyone?
Replies: 1
Views: 544

Jenga anyone?

Hello, Skittles saw us playing Jenga last night, and wanted in on the action. It is a game of blocks that you stack and then try to pull the blocks out one at a time without knocking the tower over. Needless to say, the regular game didn't last long, because she kept losing the game for us! :roll: S...
by skittles
Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:12 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: on my shoulder or not?
Replies: 8
Views: 1593

thanks!

Thanks for all the advice! Skittles already knows how to step up on our finger, and the breeder had been letting her (him, her, not sure which) on his shoulder, so she thinks she belongs there. She does try to groom us, but if we just put our finger on her beak and stroke it a few times, she usually...
by skittles
Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hello all!
Replies: 3
Views: 736

thanks!

Thanks for letting me know how much fruit and veggies to feed the baby! She is horribly spoiled all ready! She knows when we come in the room, she has a chance to get out of the cage, and she squeaks at us to come and get her! She sees us eating fruit and cries for food. It is good to know that I ca...
by skittles
Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: on my shoulder or not?
Replies: 8
Views: 1593

on my shoulder or not?

Hello, We just got skittles on Friday. Previously, I owned a quaker, and he lived on my shoulder. The breeder we got Skittles from kept talking about how she liked being on his shoulder, so I thought that was ok. However, I am reading that might not be the best thing. Any thoughts from anyone? Skitt...
by skittles
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:39 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hello all!
Replies: 3
Views: 736

hello all!

Hello! my name is Skittles! I am just fourteen weeks old, my mommy just brought me home on Friday. My mommy loves me to death! There are some other fids here that think I am interesting, but mostly they kind of ignore me right now. The cats are scared of me, mommy says it is because they remember an...