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- Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:47 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Diets for Fattys?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2234
I have always been careful on giveing peanuts. For two reasons. 1) peanut shells can have bacteria on them that can make your IRN sick. So I just give the shelled peanuts. 2) peanuts are high in calories and can cause weight gain with your birds. So I try to be careful about the amount or frequency ...
- Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:37 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Is this normal?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1610
Hi, Choco's lil squeek sounds just like the same squeek that our Luna...blue female, makes for my husband when he enters the room. Luna is a daddy's girl some times. She has the ( Daddy squeek ) only for my husband. And her little ( mommy cluck ) for me. So I think the sound your baby is doing, is w...
- Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:35 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: questions about egg laying
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1095
questions about egg laying
I don't know enough about the egg laying. Luna will be 4 years old soon. And she has never laid any eggs, but I have heard of other females laying eggs. If Luna has never laid eggs yet, does this mean she will never lay eggs? About this time of year, she likes to seek out dark places to go hang out....
- Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:15 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Pic of Luna
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1239
- Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:43 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Pic of Luna
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1239
Pic of Luna
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I hope I did this right, and I appologize for the pic being blury. I don't know who moved, me or Luna. [/img]
I hope I did this right, and I appologize for the pic being blury. I don't know who moved, me or Luna. [/img]
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:47 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Household Poisons
- Replies: 51
- Views: 30984
Hi, I saw that some herbs are on the list. Such as sage and parsley, I order my dried mix of greens and herbs for birds from a web site that has all organic food for birds. And I add it to my IRNs food, becouse she is a picky eater. But there is green herbs like parsley and a lot of other natural or...
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:16 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Cupcake Won't Be Still and Screams
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1431
Hello, Our IRN is a female. And I had to laugh when you said your cupcake is mean as a snake. I think this is a basic personality trait for IRN females. Our Luna thinks the kitchen is hers and bites toes and feet when we enter her kitchen. IRNs are not a lap bird and are not cuddly by nature. They a...
- Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:15 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Serious injury! HELP!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2960
This is so sad about jibby. When Luna was injured and in shock, we took her in to the vet on an emergancy appointment. He treated her for pain and shock. For the shock, it was a vitamin B formula and sent some pain medicine home with us. It also had something in it to calm her. It was good that you ...
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:40 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Biting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1813
We went through the bluffing with our IRN at about 4 monthes old. And we got through that. Then she went through what we call ( the terrable twos ) Our IRN is female and I think the females are more aggressive by nature then the males. We were bitten often. But we handled it by returning her to her ...
- Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:38 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: panic problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2104
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:48 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Luna has made it to anouther milestone
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2179
I am still trying to get Luna to stand long enough to take a good pic. As soon as I get the camara close to her, she sits down and wants down. She never did like to have the camara near her. She gives it the evil eye. LOL! Now Luna has enough strength to hold onto a foot toy when she is upside down ...
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:15 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Clicking noise
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2595
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:04 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: racist bird
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1818
Hi Leo, Well it sounds like you are enjoying Tango and he is enjoying his outings with you. After his experience being lost in the wild, does he act scared to go out? or does he act like he wants to go wild again? It is good if he or she is getting back to being your little companion and acting happ...
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:21 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Pellet problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3205
Hi, Our female IRN has always been a picky eater. She wouldn't eat pellets, no matter how I tried to fool her. I got the idea, to sit with her on my lap and let her watch me eat pellets. ... I ate a LOT of pellets, thinking she would copy me. WRONG! She also won't eat raw veggies, or green leafy veg...
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:57 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: panic problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2104
Hello Chobah How is your new little pionus doing? Have you named him yet? I hope he is well but just needs good care and treatment for his feather problem. There is one other thing I suggest doing. Since you don't know much about his background, it is a good thing to give him a detox treatment. He c...
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:48 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: panic problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2104
On the feather problem. Most information I have learned about feather loss or damage suggests that it is usually from stress and a serious dietary deficientcies, so I would try to keep your pionus in a quiet place and reduce his stress as much as possable. Also put him on a program of diet supplimen...
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:30 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: panic problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2104
Hello Chobah, I just got the November issue of ( Bird Talk ) magazine . It features the Pionus. On page 40, it talks about one trait of the pionus which is called ( wheezing). It is something they do when they are excited, nervous or scared. It sounds like a breathing problem, but it is a behavior t...
- Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:15 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Yes and I hope Tango has learned it is a lot safer staying close to you. He has learned to depend on you, so he may not want to fly off your shoulder. One time when I went outside with Luna on my shoulder, something spooked her and she jumped down onto the grass, but she couldn't get airborn to fly,...
- Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:35 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
This is good news Leo, I think a lot of stress for you and Tango will get better after you move. And if you Take Tango outside while you are there with him, it can be a good thing. if he can see you there and he is not alone, then it won't be too scary for him. Will you have Tango in his cage while ...
- Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:16 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Luna has made it to anouther milestone
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2179
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:48 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Serious problem.....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2076
Hi, Indian Ringnecks are chewers by nature. Our IRN has chewed woodwork, remotes, shoes and a ton of other things. But the feeding problem could be an obsrtuction in his mouth, throat or crop. Since he chews everything, he might have some kind of obsruction that is keeping him from feeling hungry en...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:50 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Luna has made it to anouther milestone
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2179
Luna has made it to anouther milestone
Hi! Luna made it to anouther milestone. She is now standing up. When I posted the last progress report, Luna would stand but needed to have some help to position her feet for standing and just had to lean against my finger. But she was holding herself up. I had to make sure there is anouther milest...
- Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:57 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo, I'm glad to hear that you have support in renting the whole apartment instead of just one room. This way you have the whole apartment to yourself and have more control. Question: Does this mean whoever is liveing in the apartment will have to move out, if you are renting it by yourself? Tan...
- Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:37 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Oh, a question: How can your landlord just walk into your apartment and do anything they want while you are gone? This is illegal and while you are renting, you have rights and they can't enter your place without your permission. anouther question: You wouldn't leave Tango outdoors alone while you a...
- Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:13 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
I agree with Raja's_mom. Since you have had the feather chewing problem with Tango, I have researched a lot about the feather plucking and chewing, And like Raja's_mom, I am also concerned about Tango. She has been through a lot when she flew away and was so lucky to get back to you. You feed her go...
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:16 pm
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: No pellets? so what?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4065
Hi Mamad876 In your part of the world, rice is in the market. Use the brown rice for your IRN, it has more vitamins. Also if you can get quinua and lentils and pastas, you can cook these all togather for a good diet for your IRN. The quinua is high in protien and other minerals and vitamins. And you...
- Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:18 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Jimmies Potty mouth Parrot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1603
- Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:57 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo, I can see what you are saying about Tangos feathers from the pics When I said Luna will pull on feathers that are ready to come out during a molt, they are old feathers and new ones come in right behind it. But Lunas feather don't look like Tangos, they are the whole feather, not chewed. I h...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:03 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo, I am so glad you are moveing to a place of your own, for baby Tango. From what you are saying, it sounds like her biggest problem is, she is an unhappy little one. And her screaming is from being so mad and upset. ...Hey Leo ! is there any chance that you could lock that person in the toilet...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:09 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Jimmies Potty mouth Parrot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1603
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:51 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Jimmies Potty mouth Parrot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1603
Jimmies Potty mouth Parrot
If all else fails, try this.......... Jimmie recieved a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully grown, with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was an expletive, those that weren't expletives, were to say the least, rude. Jimmie tried to change the birds attitude by cons...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:47 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Leo, about the feather chewing, some other causes of the feather pulling and chewing are, environment. like cigaret smoke, room sprays, scented candles, perfume or chemicals such as in household cleaners. If Tango is around any of these, it can cause skin and feather and resperatory problems. If she...
- Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:39 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: IRN buyed in very bad condition need urgent help with photos
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4339
Hi Serkan, You are a special person for rescuing the beautiful IRN and takeing him away from filthy conditions he had to try to survive in. I am sure he will become bonded to you and be your best little companion for helping him. Now he is in a clean cage and one big enough for him. You are giveing ...
- Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:55 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo, I am researching info on the feather chewing. So far, I am getting several reasons for the feather chewing, some are scarey to read about, but It doesn't sound like that is Tangos problem. So far I have learned, there are differant types of mites that can cause feather chewing and feather di...
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:27 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
HEY ! Leo, That is great news, that you are moveing to a new house so little Tango won't have to be put in the toilet. She will be happier and you will have more control over Tango. If you don't want her to spend the day in the dark room, you will have more control over who comes in and does things ...
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:43 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: IRN buyed in very bad condition need urgent help with photos
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4339
Hi Serkan, I read your post about the natural wood branches to give your IRN. You asked about pine. No pine or cedar, they have a resin in the wood that is toxic. You can cut and use wood branches from a fruit tree that has no resin in it. When it comes from outside, be sure to wash it before givein...
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:27 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo, From the pics of Tango that I have seen, the little bald spot on her head doesn't show. And mabey it will disapear all togather when she has anouther heavy molt. Is it molting season there where you live? The molting season here was the monthes from about April through June. Luna had a good ...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:21 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Leo, If Tango is wanting to play the same games that she used to play with you, then she remembers the game. So I think she or he is the same Tango. Also if Tango made it back home to her cage, she had to be the same Tango, to remember her cage as a safe place to go. If she were not Tango, she would...
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:57 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
OH! How cute! Tango understood that you were sleeping, so she wanted to take her nap too. But where she chose to take her nap was sweet and cute. Even when she has her bratty days, she is your baby. You had an offer to sell Tango, but you don't just sell a family member or your best freind. Tango i...
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:21 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo, Luna isn't walking yet, but is standing up alone now. Just started doing it, but isn't takeing steps yet. Her feet have to get stronger. She is healed and healthy and happy, just not walking yet. But is still makeing progress. When I said Luna was chaseing me out of the kitchen, I meant when...
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:25 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: aggresive female
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1658
I have read articles written by breeders, that Indian Ringneck females have been known to badly injure or even kill males introduced to them for breeding. So they clip the females wings and leave the males wings unclipped, so he can get away from the female if she goes after him. This is in an avier...
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:09 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
It sounds like it is a territorial thing. If Tango is not as aggressive in other places and more on top of her cage, then she is claiming the top of her cage as her space. Like you claim your favorite chair as your space. She is growing out of her baby ways and is claiming some of her envirnment as ...
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:46 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: IRN buyed in very bad condition need urgent help with photos
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4339
Hi Serkan I have a female Indian Ringneck. She is a picky eater, and I have found a good recipe for a healthy cooked food that my IRN will eat. In Turkey where you live, if you can't find a pellet food for parrots, this recipe will help as a replacement food. And it is easy and good for your little ...
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:45 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo this is a forageing toy I make for Luna....You take a favorite treat that Tango likes, Luna likes nuts. Let Tango see you drop the treat into a paper cup. Then roll the paper cup up with the nut inside. Then drop the paper cup into a paper bag and twist up the ends tight. Then put this inside...
- Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:05 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
- Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:45 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo, From what you say of Tangos diet, I don't think it could be her diet that is makeing her pull feathers. And if there are no bare spots on her breast or elsewhere, then it does not sound like what is described as a cronic feather plucking habit or problem. If we consider that Tango was attac...
- Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:10 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Leo, I have uploaded Lunas pics to photobucket, but when I try to send pics to this forum they don't show. Now Lunas pics are flying around out there in cyber space. I feel so stupid I must be trying to make it harder then it is. They say we humans only use 10% of our brain capacity. In my case it m...
- Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:34 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hi Leo about the feather pulling. Is Tango makeing bare spots on her from the feather biteing? Or is she trying to pull the damaged feathers she had when she came home? I'm thinking if she has no bare spots from plucking herself, then she may just be trying to remove damaged feathers that are bother...
- Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:25 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: its over
- Replies: 115
- Views: 24045
Hello Leo, It is good news that Tango is beginning to play and try to solve problem games. This entertains her and makes her tired enough to rest instead of screaming. Here is a recent upgrade information on parrots. Parrots have been moved into the top listing for intelegance of animal species. Par...
- Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:04 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: What Can I Do For Cupcake?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1285
I enjoy this forum, there are a lot of good people here. LOL! I have to laugh. Becouse cupcake and Tango are the beautiful lutino yellow IRNs. And they are both cute little girls. And they are both being little brats LOL! sorry, to laugh. I don't mean it in a bad way. Luna went through her terrable...