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by surferdon
Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Water bottle
Replies: 8
Views: 2754

yeah I hear that but if you are worried about bacteria think about how much gets in a dish if ur fid poops in the dish and is left there while you are at work, how much bacteria is then in ur water dish?? Also I shower my birds everymorning and they love that and get soaked!!!! but did not know abou...
by surferdon
Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Water bottle
Replies: 8
Views: 2754

Water bottle

Hello everyone, Wow it has been a long time, I just got done with another grueling semester of college, but I am pleased to say I was able to achieve a 4.0 semester which is great to see for me because I hate to put in a lot of work in something and not see results. Ok to the point of this... We rec...
by surferdon
Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:09 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Have any of us tried this?
Replies: 10
Views: 4046

now that would be an interesting looking bird :wink: Mik
by surferdon
Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:13 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: quiet IRN
Replies: 9
Views: 4713

Imagethis is what he does and I love it :shock:
by surferdon
Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:02 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Have any of us tried this?
Replies: 10
Views: 4046

With dude I would tell him what I was gonna do first. At first he would bite me, but not super hard, I would bleed but it would hurt. I just didnt let him bluff, I gave no reaction to the bites, and praised him when he did step up. At this point, he would bite me as he would step up, so I would put ...
by surferdon
Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:53 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: quiet IRN
Replies: 9
Views: 4713

Some birds will be quiet and others will scream sun up to sun down, it is definitely a personality thing:)Also it could just be a sign of a young bird. I know when I first got my Dude, he was four months, he was so quiet, maybe a peep here and there, and now he just talks all day long. Also remember...
by surferdon
Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Time to go night-night!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6697

Oh they are so cute together:) Love the avatar btw, but but I bet ur cute baby will be even more stunning
by surferdon
Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:16 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Dancing
Replies: 7
Views: 3158

I found that right after his first adult molt, when only like one or two feathers come in that are black, is when his personality changed. I think he just wants to mate and he is frustrated
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new "temporary"fid
Replies: 25
Views: 12104

Oh I figured it out before I read the reply, wow what a small world. And No MIk I only smoke the good stuff. LOL well not really Buddy is a great name.
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: HEy all Im back
Replies: 6
Views: 2790

yeah a rotten moldy one teehe!!! sorry just still bitter. Oh btw dude is also now talking up a storm, but my dad is teaching him to say rotten things like ur a idiot, which dude cant say all the way yet but My dad goes in my room all the time and says it to him. Dude now says helloo good boy i love ...
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Fruit and Veg grocery list
Replies: 13
Views: 6443

I actually only spend money on bird pellets, and find i spend the most on toys. My birds just eat what I eat, so since it is for me I dont spend really any extra, since my fids only like a little of each thing and then become uninterested!!! Just no chocolate or avacados!!! also hibiscus flowers as ...
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Dancing
Replies: 7
Views: 3158

yes this is a for sure sign of a male. HE will do it more and more as he gets closer to maturity he will do it more and more. My dude now does it whenever a gilr holds him, he just dances away!!!
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Bubba being himself
Replies: 6
Views: 4140

that is too cute, birds pick up the most interesting things!!! My red Belly knows my alarm, probably because i ususally have a hard time waking up in the morning.
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Please look at this link
Replies: 5
Views: 3010

Wow that is true love, and ingenious at the same time!!!!
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Baby N Buddy Shoot:
Replies: 13
Views: 6162

Sorry I am so out of the loop... but when did you get BUddy, what a great name by the way!!!!
by surferdon
Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new "temporary"fid
Replies: 25
Views: 12104

Wow what a stunning boy, by the looks of him it wont take long, since you give him all that care, are you sure that ur not looking for another pet??? HE would be a wonderful addition to the family
:lol:
by surferdon
Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: HEy all Im back
Replies: 6
Views: 2790

HEy all Im back

HEllo to everyone Im back. I just went through one of my toughest semesters in college ever, so now I hav some time to breathe... So a quick update, as I am visisting the east coast for a vacation, Dude is still my best bud, he is confirmed a male and has started to get his ring, i will of course po...
by surferdon
Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Can Indian Ringnecks & Eclectus Parrots bond?
Replies: 9
Views: 6001

YEs I do think that it is possible for irns to bond with other birds if bothbirds are willing to bond. I actually have, because they chose to do this,A Irn and a red bellied parrot as cage mates. They do everything together, even preen each other, sleep together and shower together But i did not inc...
by surferdon
Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:03 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Ok guys I have pics...but don't get used to them
Replies: 16
Views: 5216

Wow Dani she is stunning. I am truley in awe by parrots!!
by surferdon
Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:00 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Considering opening another forum:
Replies: 12
Views: 5668

that sounds wonderful seeing as how most of us here have or want other birds :)
by surferdon
Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Introducing....Jazzy and Buddy!
Replies: 40
Views: 24728

Well I for sure want to start out small and try my luck with IRns and red bellies, once I get good at that then I will plan to expand with ekkies and greys.:) But I love the ekkies, they have the looks smarts and charm!
by surferdon
Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:46 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Introducing....Jazzy and Buddy!
Replies: 40
Views: 24728

Wow Missi Your ekkie is so cute!!!! I hope to have a pair some day that way I can breed them. I cant wait to see your first vid of her talking, they are supposed to be great talkers!!
by surferdon
Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:44 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Would it upset you?
Replies: 13
Views: 8217

Go for it :wink:
by surferdon
Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:39 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Got Hacked
Replies: 9
Views: 5343

sorry I thought that i was signed in, the above message was from me!! :x
by surferdon
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:48 am
Forum: News
Topic: Got Hacked
Replies: 9
Views: 5343

yay!!!! I Thought that my computer had a virus because I got a critical error message. I missed you all. Update on Buddy HE no loves to be pet at all times and even will try to be only pet and not picked up. If I put my hand down and say step up, he jus bows his head below his feet and looks at me. ...
by surferdon
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:43 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: R.I.P. Baby
Replies: 32
Views: 20908

tear :cry: i could seriously. That bird had a better life than some can get in a whole life time.
by surferdon
Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:11 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: here is dude and Buddy playing
Replies: 8
Views: 4364

it took awhile for them both to get over the camera. kudos for those who have vids of thier fids talking. Thanks all :wink:
by surferdon
Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:35 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: here is dude and Buddy playing
Replies: 8
Views: 4364

here is dude and Buddy playing

http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/su ... h=imgAnch1
I hope I did this right I have never tried this before
by surferdon
Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Now she's destroying the couch!
Replies: 22
Views: 6447

My dude recently found a chip in the wall, all I have to say is now that chip is much larger, I had to put tape over it until i can re paint!!!
by surferdon
Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:30 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Wanna go on a trip with me?
Replies: 13
Views: 2614

you are wise beyond your years

The Razr is a very nice phone, but all in all that is a great pic from a great photographer. :lol: Im very Impressed
by surferdon
Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: is a darker head a sign of adulthood?
Replies: 4
Views: 970

is a darker head a sign of adulthood?

as some of you may know my Irn, dude, has been molting for the past three months, and I think it will last a little longer since he has not lost his tale feathers yet. I noticed that on top of his head his new feathers came in with a deeper brighter shade of blue. Could this be a sign of him being a...
by surferdon
Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:04 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Wanna go on a trip with me?
Replies: 13
Views: 2614

wow the pics looks super good for a camera phone. I used to have a razor but never had pics with that good of quality, I had the blk one, so girl you got talent. Now I have this huge phone that has a 1.3 mega pixl camera and has windows xp. I just dont like it because i am afraid that i will break it :cry:
by surferdon
Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:06 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Wanna go on a trip with me?
Replies: 13
Views: 2614

Wow mik that last pic is stunning. I love the natural faze of a bird!
by surferdon
Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Talkers...
Replies: 10
Views: 2340

thats funny !!!! I think Im gonna go get a kitten then, my figers are tired of getting bit... lol


:lol:
by surferdon
Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:41 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Louis could be in a commercial! lol
Replies: 20
Views: 4163

Hey MIk how long has ur baby been molting? My dude seems to have been this whole summer. It started with only a few feathers at the bottom of his cage and a few pin feathers on his head. Now all I do is vaccum everytime i enter into my room. Also can you see any black feathers coming in yet? and if ...
by surferdon
Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:38 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Talkers...
Replies: 10
Views: 2340

You should make a new section, like the video or lounge, to write about called "what Should I expect". It seems to me there is enough questions about what might or could happen with our fids. And this bit about talking should be a sticky! I think there are only some things you can learn that only ha...
by surferdon
Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:07 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Talkers...
Replies: 10
Views: 2340

Does your bird speak? And about how many words/phrases Yes My dude just started a week ago. He/she says hello and good boy How old is your bird? Dude is 13 months Do you talk to your bird alot, about equal to what you would a new born or more? Not really, I find with my busy schedule I am often doin...
by surferdon
Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:01 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: New friend for Baby
Replies: 22
Views: 5822

Welcome to the club; however, I find that my taste keeps getting more and more expensive. I think my next bird will be a grey but that will be a few years down the road. Good luck and make sure u both spend a lot of time together with the new one, that way he will bond to both of you and see you two...
by surferdon
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Louis could be in a commercial! lol
Replies: 20
Views: 4163

mmmm I want reeses :lol:
by surferdon
Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:37 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Dude Spoke!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 926

Dude Spoke!!!!

I woke up early this morning to go and surf but it was flat so I came home to find my dude chattering up a storm like he was trying very hard to say something. I laughed and went on to make my breakfast. When I sat down to eat he started saying Hello. But after the first time he said it he acted lik...
by surferdon
Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Anyone into family photos?
Replies: 12
Views: 3163

wow it looks so hot and tropical. Very nice pics!! U guys are lucky that those hurricanes havent come yet!! Thanks Mik keep them coming, just no hotel picks of recent lmao!!! :twisted:
by surferdon
Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:04 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Anyone into family photos?
Replies: 12
Views: 3163

im game!
by surferdon
Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:33 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Liver and cholesterol blood results!
Replies: 17
Views: 4650

Good call!!!
by surferdon
Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: So I have to board Baby...
Replies: 12
Views: 2763

Well you shouldnt worry about baby being mean, he will be maybe a lil moody but that is all, I left for costa rica for 10 days in the beginning of june. I had my sister, who hates birds come by daily to provide food and water. That is all she did, she did not even let him out of the cage. When I got...
by surferdon
Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:24 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Any other books?
Replies: 13
Views: 2539

I would advise a great movie that is called "Parrots look who's talking" it has great information about why parrots are so appealing and the way they communicate!!! It is about an hour long and is a PBS production I think it is called nature. And there is a book on ringnecks I will go to the petstor...
by surferdon
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:53 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Eat your broccoli, it's good for you!
Replies: 17
Views: 4017

No just the position of the beak, the males seem to have flatter less rounded heads, the beak starts a little lower and not as curved meaning it doesn't protrude as much!!! But again it is not fool proof
by surferdon
Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:08 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Since shower pics are the latest and greatest...
Replies: 18
Views: 3645

I second that If ever I have a moment near a computer I always log on, it is like coffee(with cream and honey which is the best) all the amazing colors and personalities seem to put everything into perspective!!!!!! 8) But I love coffee
by surferdon
Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:04 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Eat your broccoli, it's good for you!
Replies: 17
Views: 4017

iT is a boy I know it MIssi!!!!
by surferdon
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:03 pm
Forum: News
Topic: In need of parrot photos!
Replies: 18
Views: 8923

I like that first picture, that is truley a good shot
by surferdon
Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:23 am
Forum: News
Topic: In need of parrot photos!
Replies: 18
Views: 8923

If You want pics of a red belly male let me know I would be more than happy!!