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by muz
Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: IRNs and eclectus parrots together
Replies: 2
Views: 949

IRNs and eclectus parrots together

hi i am katie, muz's daughter.
and i want to know if IRNs get along with eclectus parrots.
by muz
Sun Apr 18, 2010 2:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Tell us your 'bluffing' story...
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: Tell us your 'bluffing' story...

How old were they when they started?
Someone told my wife last week that females are more aggressive and more likely to bite than males.
by muz
Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:30 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Tell us your 'bluffing' story...
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: Tell us your 'bluffing' story...

I reckon this bluffing thing is all a big bluff.
by muz
Thu Apr 08, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Tell us your 'bluffing' story...
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Tell us your 'bluffing' story...

I'm interested to hear your tales regarding bluffing.
Examples...
When did it start?
How long did it last?
Is your bird male or female?
Did you manage to avoid it?
Anything else of interest...
by muz
Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:44 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Pics of Nemo
Replies: 1
Views: 931

Re: Pics of Nemo

He looks just like Merlin.
by muz
Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:42 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.

More to the point, why do you want bluffing to start? Who said I WANT the bluffing to start? I didn't. I just want to know when it starts - if it starts. My relationship with Merlin is pretty magic at the moment and I just wanted to know if I may still be in for a nasty time down the line. Shane, m...
by muz
Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:29 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.

Thanks Shane.
I assume you've got your ringneck now. How's it going?
by muz
Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:49 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.

One week later, 28 views and no advice?
by muz
Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:34 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 just read the bluffing article but it doesn't say when the bluffing starts.

Doesn't ANYONE have an opinion on this?
by muz
Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: WHEN is this 'bluffing' thing supposed to start.
Replies: 11
Views: 2665

WHEN is this 'bluffing' thing supposed to start.

Other than the occassional over-enthusiastic nibble, Merlin has never even looked like biting me. He's about 3 1/2 months old now and the only 'dangerous' thing that he does is try to climb up my face. (ouch)

Do you think we've avoided the bluffing, or is it yet to come?
by muz
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Merlin flew away.
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Merlin flew away.

3 times.

And came back each time.

We've decided his wings needed clipping, so I've got a near new Aviator harness if anyone's interested.
by muz
Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:30 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Merlin's first proper flight - nearly his last.
Replies: 1
Views: 1457

Merlin's first proper flight - nearly his last.

We went camping this weekend and took Merlin and Bingo, his 'tiel brother. Merlin's been doing a lot of flapping recently in preparation for his maiden flight and in anticipation, we've been getting him used to his new 'Aviator' harness. He takes to it like a duck to water. Bingo's not so 'ducky'. A...
by muz
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: How old is Merlin?
Replies: 8
Views: 5705

Re: How old is Merlin?

Which one's Spike?
Is that an accurate colour reproduction?
by muz
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: How old is Merlin?
Replies: 8
Views: 5705

Re: How old is Merlin?

I have no idea about the parents, Julie. But your Spike is the spitting image of Merlin. I did the sums and the in last 2 photos, he must be 5 weeks old? And he looks much greener in the last 2 photos. That last thread you directed me too has me confused further. The 'runt' in the day 24 photos (3.5...
by muz
Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: How old is Merlin?
Replies: 8
Views: 5705

Re: How old is Merlin?

Wow! Thanks Julie. Spike at 4 weeks (ish) looks exactly like Merlin does now (even the colour). The lady at the pet Expo was right.

I wonder why the breeder misled us about his age???
by muz
Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: How old is Merlin?
Replies: 8
Views: 5705

How old is Merlin?

When we brought Merlin home just over 2 weeks ago, the breeder told us he was 5 weeks old. That makes him just over 7 weeks old now. On the same day we got Merlin, we bought a 'tiel (Bingo) from a pet shop, which was only a week older than Merlin, but fully feathered and weaned. Yesterday, we went t...
by muz
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: confusion re; good food/bad food
Replies: 11
Views: 3102

Re: confusion re; good food/bad food

bec wrote:passion fruit is fine
kiwi fruit is fine too
What about the seeds of the above?
by muz
Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: confusion re; good food/bad food
Replies: 11
Views: 3102

confusion re; good food/bad food

I just read a really good thread about good food/bad food, but couldn't ask a question there as the thread is locked. There are a lot of fruits which are good for IRNs, but their seeds are toxic. Kiwi fruit is mentioned as a good food, but no mention of the seeds. I've been feeding Merlin kiwis for ...
by muz
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: why wont my eggs hatch
Replies: 3
Views: 1456

Re: why wont my eggs hatch

Well???

Did they hatch?
by muz
Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:43 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Photos for this forum
Replies: 58
Views: 31685

Re:

jennamarie wrote:hey this is archi he's only 11 weeks old so not sure if he (as i call him lol because not sure yet) is male or female
Don't worry jennamarie. We have a friend who owns a female black labrador named 'Archie', so it doesn't matter if he's a she.
by muz
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:18 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Eyes???
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Eyes???

The 2 birds at the top of this page (or are they the same bird?) have a large white cornea?? :?: My baby Merlin seems to have all black eyes. Will he develop this whiteness, or will his eyes stay black?
Image
by muz
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:13 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 2500

Getting to know his 'big' brother.

Here he is tonight, getting to know his 'big' brother.
What do you think he's saying???
Image
by muz
Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:19 am
Forum: News
Topic: i got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 3199

Re: i got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, what's a "wild life license"?
by muz
Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:43 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 2500

Wow! What a difference a week makes

Here he is on the day we brought him home, (first and last time we used the syringe, btw.) http://muzza.net/images/merlin/day_1.jpg ... and here he is today. The colour of his feathers in this photo is pretty accurate too. http://muzza.net/images/merlin/day_9.jpg He's already showing a lot of charac...
by muz
Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Interaction with babies?
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: Interaction with babies?

He fell asleep on my chest last night. He was so contented and comfortable. My daughter was jealous.
by muz
Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:10 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 2500

Re: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast

That's great news Bec. We're relieved that we won't have to 'maybe' change his/her name later.

Shane, We're just west of Peregian Beach. I assumed from your other post that you already had your baby? Looking forward to seeing some pics when you get him/her.
by muz
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:59 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 2500

Re: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast

Thank you both.

BTW, I've posted a question regarding handling him in this thread if anyone with experience with baby IRNs could help.
by muz
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:49 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Interaction with babies?
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Interaction with babies?

Just picked up Merlin, our first IRN last Saturday. See my 'Introduction' post for photos. We're new to this hand feeding caper and I'm getting conflicting advice about whether to interact with him or not. The pet shop that I bought the food/supplies from told me to leave it alone in a dark place. (...
by muz
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Help with my new baby ringneck
Replies: 5
Views: 1140

Re: Help with my new baby ringneck

I have the same question as the original poster - what to do at weaning time. The link Melika posted doesn't really provide the answer as it refers mainly to the syringe/spoon feeding stage. I'm finally confident about the spoon feeding stage, (I find the bent spoon less messy than a syringe) it's t...
by muz
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: What type of bird would you like?
Replies: 15
Views: 3184

Re: What type of bird would you like?

I had a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo in my 20's and loved her to bits. but she was NOISY!

On the day we picked up Merlin, our IRN, I saw a magnificent,gentle blue and red Macaw. Wouldn't it be cool to own of those giants?
by muz
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:08 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi
Replies: 3
Views: 722

Re: Hi

Hi Shane

Snap!

Our first ringneck is a 5 week old AND we live on the Sunny Coast too. (Peregian)
by muz
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 2500

Re: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast

Oh, I forgot to tell you, we named him 'Merlin', making a huge assumption that he's a he. (50/50?) The following photos were taken 3 days ago. He's already grown a lot. http://muzza.net/images/merlin/Merlin1.jpg http://muzza.net/images/merlin/Merlin2.jpg http://muzza.net/images/merlin/Merlin3.jpg ht...
by muz
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 2500

Hi from Queensland's Sunny Coast

We just picked up our first baby IRN last Saturday. He's now 6 weeks old and we're hand feeding the gorgeous, ugly little fella. I can't believe how much he's grown in only 6 days. It's feathers are really starting to come out now and he's gonna be a nice teal colour, we think. I had a Sulphur Crest...