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by Elivia
Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: towell method with BJ
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Re: towell method with BJ

Hi, Thankyou for your reply :) i am going to start your methods on Monday. it sounds really good. i wil deffinatly keep you updated! i am just a beginner with these birds so i am very gratefull for your objectives. I have a nearly one year old but we hand raised him ourselves so BJ is quite a challe...
by Elivia
Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:52 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: towell method with BJ
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

towell method with BJ

No progress yet. Its been ten days so i am not expecting any miracle within the next couple of months... but just wanted to see what others think about this So bj is a nightmare to get him out of his cage. dont want to stress him more than he already gets so have been leaving door open and walk away...
by Elivia
Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:24 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Indian Ringneck Association/Club
Replies: 4
Views: 1796

Re: Indian Ringneck Association/Club

no i have never heard of any our way. would be good if there was one
by Elivia
Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:14 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: dishwashing liquid
Replies: 4
Views: 1011

dishwashing liquid

i was washing the dishes tonight and Bluey jumped into the water! I am worried about the dishwashing liquid as i tried to wash him down (from the saop suds) but he would not let me near him. He loves his bathtime but he has never jumped into a sink full of soap suds before. Thankgod it was at the en...
by Elivia
Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:55 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: How noisy are Indian Ringneck Parakeets?
Replies: 10
Views: 18280

Re: How noisy are Indian Ringneck Parakeets?

My almost One year old 'bluey' can be noisy. but nothing i cant stand. He uses the high pitched shreik in the morning when he can hear me get up and get ready for work and cant see me yet. He also does this high pitch call pretty much whenever we get in the door and we have not said hello yet. Any o...
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:48 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Microchipping.
Replies: 6
Views: 1587

Re: Microchipping.

Is there such a thing as getting them chipped with a tracking device - like with some mobiles parents have for there kids so they know exactly where their child is if you look up on the internet or something? That would be a good idea if it was possible. imagine how many lost or stolen birds out the...
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:39 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: WHEN is this 'bluffing' thing supposed to start.
Replies: 11
Views: 2665

Re: WHEN is this 'bluffing' thing supposed to start.

i dont know if Bluey is bluffing or not. i still dont get this bluffing thing. but when he wants to bite me and be naughty he will. i guess he has been bluffing me for the last four months as my ears have copped it as well as my lip and he even drew blood under my nose! He only seems to do it when h...
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:09 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: weaning an fledging
Replies: 2
Views: 1255

Re: weaning an fledging

Hi, i am no expert but thought i would give you my personal experience on this matter. My first ringneck i hand raised myself. i was going through a lot of ups and downs (more ups with thanks to this website!) I have never freaked out so much when Bluey stopped taking his formula! He was taking in l...
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: YOUR FIDS FAVOURITE TREAT
Replies: 8
Views: 2595

YOUR FIDS FAVOURITE TREAT

Hi Guys,

Just thought i would like to know what your birds favourite treat is. Bluey doesnt really have a favourite so thought i would ask others and get some 'treaty' ideas.... :P
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:41 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: smoke anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 3034

smoke anyone?

Well Bluey now has a fascination with our smoke packets and lighters! We have to hide all packets and lighters. as soon as someone picks up a lighter he instantly thinks its his and tries to fly off with it. He has destryoed so many lighters its not funny! He is also getting into the habit of steali...
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:20 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Funny story - I don't believe he did this but it's true
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

Re: Funny story - I don't believe he did this but it's true

ha ha ha ha. i love it! thats why i love these birds so much. they can come up with the most craziest things! thats a good one! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:15 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Teaching your bird to talk ???
Replies: 4
Views: 1271

Re: Teaching your bird to talk ???

would have to agree. mine always picks up on the things that get said. Bluey has even come out with a swear word! (i live with two males who swear alot so its hard!) It was funny at the time but not until he kept on saying it. i get so embarassed when my dad comes over cause i have a swearing bird :...
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:53 am
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?

when i first got my bird cage a year ago the guy who made them told us to wash thorougly with vinegar and then water as it was a chicken wire cage. i guess it pays to read up on these things as i would never have thought to keep washing it with vinegar. we give it a good gourney out when it needs it...
by Elivia
Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: introducing a new bird behavior
Replies: 5
Views: 1317

Re: introducing a new bird behavior

My male ringneck Bluey started talking at about 7 months old i think. He is almost a year old now. we were quiet shocked as we were not expecting it so early! now he never shuts up. i have read though that they will talk when the time comes and i have also read that some never talk but just make the...
by Elivia
Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:22 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: another question i forgot to ask
Replies: 2
Views: 821

another question i forgot to ask

So i know that once you have a ringneck its for life. And i have also read that if they are moved from one owner to another they can become depressed and may never recover. Has anyone had this happen to a rescued ringneck? BJ was from a mated pair. Is it possible he can become depressed from being a...
by Elivia
Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:06 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: SAVED RINGNECK!
Replies: 1
Views: 652

SAVED RINGNECK!

Hi guys, Havnt been on here for a while. Well my first Ringneck, Bluey is almost a year old now! He has grown into a naughty (but loving) big personality and gorgeous bird! He is always testing his boundries and pushing my buttons and he knows the word No. Everytime i say no he goes back to what he ...
by Elivia
Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:27 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My 9mth IRN keeps on taking my glasses off HELP?!
Replies: 2
Views: 990

Re: My 9mth IRN keeps on taking my glasses off HELP?!

My ringneck Bluey does the same thing! he does not leave my glasses alone. let alone the two pairs of nice gold earings that have been ruined! I try and put my hand up to cover my glasses and ears but then my rings cop it on my hands. i can never win :cry: :P
by Elivia
Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: RING OR NO RING?
Replies: 2
Views: 964

Re: RING OR NO RING?

Bluey has a light blue ring and there is some light black coming through. I am hoping to get some pictures up soon to show. I did think that the light blue ring was normal for a baby but since the light black is coming through we wernt too sure. But then i do think now that maybe its just part of hi...
by Elivia
Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:48 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: RING OR NO RING?
Replies: 2
Views: 964

RING OR NO RING?

My indian ringneck 'Bluey' is not a year old yet and it looks as if he has started to get his ring around his neck? Its is to my understanding that they dont get their rings for a couple of years? There is a slight colouring of a dark ring around his neck. Is it just his feathers developing as he gr...
by Elivia
Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:38 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: WHEN is this 'bluffing' thing supposed to start.
Replies: 11
Views: 2665

Re: WHEN is this 'bluffing' thing supposed to start.

Hi Shane, What colour ringneck did you get? Did you end up getting a Blue coloured ringneck?
by Elivia
Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:56 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Cage in front of a window?
Replies: 5
Views: 1538

Re: Cage in front of a window?

I have my ringneck in front of the window also as his cage is large and fits well in the corner. I have read that you should not put them in front of the window. I think its fine. My ringneck gets lots of fresh air during the day and i always make sure he is not in direct sunlight. He likes to look ...
by Elivia
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:09 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: BLUEYS EATING BEHAVOUR! HELP
Replies: 3
Views: 855

Re: BLUEYS EATING BEHAVOUR! HELP

Thanks! I will take this on and get myself a set of scales for him :D
by Elivia
Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: BLUEYS EATING BEHAVOUR! HELP
Replies: 3
Views: 855

BLUEYS EATING BEHAVOUR! HELP

Bluey is about 7 weeks old. He has all of a sudden gone off his formula. He is flying now. Has been for about a week. Would learning to be able to fly be a a major distraction to eating? He is always hungry. We are force feeding him his formala at the moment. He will always be keen on about 5 mouthf...
by Elivia
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Facebook?
Replies: 46
Views: 14800

Re: Facebook?

yes i am on face book too! search for my name: elivia siroky. i think i will be easy to find as my name has different spelling. looking forward to your reply! And any others too with indian ringnecks!
by Elivia
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:50 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Is he being naughty or is he clever?
Replies: 10
Views: 2813

Re: Is he being naughty or is he clever?

Well all of this has given me food for thought! I dont like clipping my birds wings (my rickneck is only 6-7 weeks old now but we have had previous birds). I was actually debating this with my partner today. He wants to get Bluey's wings clipped but i dont. I like to give my fids the freedom of havi...
by Elivia
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:21 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Bluey's first taste of pellets!
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Re: Bluey's first taste of pellets!

Thanks guys! The more info the better. I have purchased an indian ringneck book but its always good to hear what others have to say also!!!
by Elivia
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:12 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: my sweet Nikki - a tale of rescue and love...
Replies: 15
Views: 5827

Re: my sweet Nikki - a tale of rescue and love...

We need more people in the world like you :D I hate cruelty to animals and will not stand for it! Its so good when you can read about someone making a difference in another pets life! Well done! i wish you well with Nikki and am very pleased that she has come around!!!! I have never adopted a mistre...
by Elivia
Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:40 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Skittles likes cereal!!! (also, everyone thinks I'm crazy)
Replies: 9
Views: 3183

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

That is so funny! I can very much relate also! Me and my partner call our ringneck 'bluey' the baby! My partner is 27 and i am 25, we both have no kids so we get very funny looks when we talking about Bluey, like when i ask him if he has fed the 'baby' yet, or can he watch the 'baby' if i am going o...
by Elivia
Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:00 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Bluey's first taste of pellets!
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Bluey's first taste of pellets!

Hi Guys! I introduced my bird 'Bluey' to some pellets today! positive result and he seems to like the taste of them! We are going to start trying to wean him soon so i hope all goes well with him! I have been taking him to work with me every day so i can feed him every four hours on formula and he h...
by Elivia
Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:26 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New owner!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1259

No he is still very young. I am feeding him about every four hours at the moment. I think he is about 3-4 weeks? i was actually reading a few articals on this website the other night and found out that they should not be purchased until they are fully weaned. a bit dissapointed as the owner i got hi...
by Elivia
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:03 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New owner!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1259

Thanks for the instructions on how to attatch a photo! It was really easy! You can see my 'baby' now! He is so cute, even without all his feathers yet!
by Elivia
Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:57 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New owner!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1259

New owner!!!

Hi! I am new to this website and have found it to be really helpfull. Me and my partner have just purchased our first indian ringneck! He (we dont know his sex but assume its a he! lol) is so cute! He is blue in colour and is still growing all his feathers. When i can figure out how to attach a phot...