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by smallworld
Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:31 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: New ringneck, completely untame
Replies: 13
Views: 3246

Re: New ringneck, completely untame

wow some people put alot of thought into what they say.
by smallworld
Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!
Replies: 15
Views: 2602

Re: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!

I've used baby toys all along. I think their fine because children do bite into them and most of them are non toxic. Good to hear that you're doing much better today.
Nice looking lil fellar you got there! :)
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:17 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!
Replies: 15
Views: 2602

Re: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!

Well ok if your vet says its alright and if you can trust his opinion. I've just never practised it because of the pain and stress involved. I think you should think of giving him back that small box for him to go into when he's in his cage rather than to go through all that stress everytime he com...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:56 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!
Replies: 15
Views: 2602

Re: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!

You dont really have to pull out the rest of the blood feather, you could also apply flour(quickstop or whatever u use to arrest bleeding) to the broken tip, where the blood is coming out from, that should stop the bleeding. Its just, pulling out his feathers would put him in alot of pain. I wouldn...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:47 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: help/wing problem.
Replies: 13
Views: 2402

Re: help/wing problem.

Sad story about that broken wing. She would've been in terrible pain. What a bunch of idiots.

Well its real good that she found you and you noticed what was wrong with her and took her to a vet. Yeah I'd say it would probably be like that for the rest of her life too.

Well good luck :)
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!
Replies: 15
Views: 2602

Re: NEED HELP! 2 MONTH OLD IRN!

Why do you pull the feathers off, when they break? Because a small amount of blood loss to us can actually be a great deal to them. For example about 20 to 25 drops of blood loss on an IRN can be lethal. You can just snip off the bent feather and leave it. Over the next molt, it should regenerate. ...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:27 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: strangely submissive
Replies: 7
Views: 1489

Re: strangely submissive

I agree about the nightfrights. I've seen my birds making all sorts of noises in its sleep as well, with the eyes closed. Dont worry too much if he is being friendly. If his appetite changes, or he's puffed up the whole day and sitting on his perch, doesnt drink much water, no usual squawking etc. ...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:22 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: toys
Replies: 3
Views: 1380

Re: toys

Toy pictures..hmm did u find any in the photo section?

Also they sometimes like the simplest stuff, like toilet paper rolls! It gets shredded to bits. Leather strips to chew on works well too. If you dont find any I'll see if I can put up a couple of pics.
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:18 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: help/wing problem.
Replies: 13
Views: 2402

Re: help/wing problem.

Wow what a mess they've made out of 2 beautiful birds...
Good luck with at the vets. Hope its nothing.
by smallworld
Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Clipping Wings Question
Replies: 15
Views: 4797

Re: Clipping Wings Question

Sandy, my apologies for my part in making your question unpleasant. The topic of wing clipping is often considered a hot topic and sometimes does get out of hand. But otherwise I think you've enough information about the question you had. So dont be afraid to ask on this forum. Not everything gets ...
by smallworld
Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: IRN's & UK winters
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Re: IRN's & UK winters

The most beautiful thing about UK is that you have a large native IRN population. So they've adapted to the climate and they're booming. Of course if its a harsh winter, you might want to take him indoors for awhile. :) But if the bird is to be kept outdoors at all times, then a nestbox with hay in...
by smallworld
Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:50 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Clipping Wings Question
Replies: 15
Views: 4797

Re: Clipping Wings Question

Lolly if you do not know how to read dont go name calling and call people dumb. You're just illiterate and maybe you should read more before you blast your opinion. The statement reads 'I want to keep his wings clipped. How often should I clip them?'. Now what does that mean? Secondly I never offer...
by smallworld
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: hi i need help
Replies: 2
Views: 1582

Re: hi i need help

The band numbers are different everywhere around the world. For example, in some countries, each breeders club issues a specific band number and color each year. So it depends on where your bird was found, the breeders in that area etc. Maybe it'll help you to call up some breeders around the area ...
by smallworld
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Clipping Wings Question
Replies: 15
Views: 4797

Re: Clipping Wings Question

Of course its a matter of opinion if you want it clipped or not. But clipping the wings of the bird suits the convenience of the owner and pays no regard to the health of the bird! Especially when you want to clip the wings over and over again. By the way in some European nations its considered ill...
by smallworld
Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:11 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: smoke anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 3033

Re: smoke anyone?

Maybe he's just being protective and doesnt want you smoking :wink:
by smallworld
Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Clipping Wings Question
Replies: 15
Views: 4797

Re: Clipping Wings Question

I really hope you didnt take it the wrong way. Its just that alot of people mean well but they dont realize the end effect of what they're doing on their pet. If you want a healthy animal that can live with you for decades, then good health is a key player. So yeah, you wouldnt want to clip its win...
by smallworld
Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Clipping Wings Question
Replies: 15
Views: 4797

Re: Clipping Wings Question

Hi Sandy, You should not keep his wings clipped. I normally wing clip for taming and training purposes and generally do that till their first molt, when they get their flight feathers back. Its healthy and good for a bird to fly. All its muscle groups are active, obesity is reduced and generally th...
by smallworld
Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Heated lamps?!?
Replies: 1
Views: 817

Re: Heated lamps?!?

I think that would be a lil bit cold, yes. They're from a more temperate place and I'm told that +5 would be the temperature threshold for IRNs. Though I found our IRN shivering even when it was +15 or so and he was from an outdoor aviary. I had him checked just to be sure it wasnt his diet or some...
by smallworld
Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 3117

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

Well then you know what they say 'the bigger the better'! :D When it comes to cages for birds, I think it can never be too small. Here's a link to our Echo in his new cage, quite awhile ago: http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=10257 There were not much toys in it then, so it...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: bad behaviour from my IRN help needed!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1456

Re: bad behaviour from my IRN help needed!!!

Yeah you could try that with the supervised contact. No harm done there but I wouldnt trust him to be with them alone just yet. You're lucky its a guy, females tend to be more aggressive and you might have lost a couple of budgies. I'm sure he wouldnt want to be alone and away from all the exciteme...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: another question i forgot to ask
Replies: 2
Views: 820

Re: another question i forgot to ask

I wouldnt worry about him being too attached to his previous mate. Its a common misunderstanding that ringnecks mate for life. That is not true of this species of parrot. Indian ringnecks do not pick out a mate for life. In their natural environment they move on to other mates over the course of th...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 3117

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

Hello again :) Yeah slow and steady is the way to go and its working for you, so good job! By the way the cage isnt the right size for an IRN which is why Sarah and I told you that you should really get something bigger. Try to get a bigger cage or make one yourself. Its not so hard to make one and...
by smallworld
Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: bad behaviour from my IRN help needed!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1456

Re: bad behaviour from my IRN help needed!!!

Sometimes its just not recommended to mix 2 species of birds. Maybe they get along really well and maybe they dont, it really depends on your bird. I guess Harry is the 'birds of a feather flock together' type of guy and decided to drop the budgies from his friends list. Normally, you wouldnt mix t...
by smallworld
Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: great games
Replies: 4
Views: 1148

Re: great games

Mutley sounds like a really cute boy (especially the kiss kiss part)!! haha I read that one where he was whispering hello mutley too :) Great flock you got there.
by smallworld
Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:39 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Best Seed Mix?
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

Re: Best Seed Mix?

Thats really an interesting page to read! Wow the long list of references too! Thanks :D
by smallworld
Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: News
Topic: Don't use photobucket
Replies: 1
Views: 2085

Re: Don't use photobucket

Oh thanks Imran! Now thats good news :D
by smallworld
Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:43 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Best Seed Mix?
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

Re: Best Seed Mix?

Glad it was useful information :) If you're looking for more information on Calcium, I've had this page for quite awhile in my bookmarks and its a good reference: http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww22eii.htm The author explains the balance of calcium and down the page there is a whole table on the v...
by smallworld
Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: BIRD LAMPS
Replies: 1
Views: 789

Re: BIRD LAMPS

I've never tried it but what I do know is that with 5 to 8 hours of exposure to the UV light per day, it helps with the metabolism of Vitamin D3 and also makes pet birds more active. It should only be used if your birds are kept inside the house and have no direct sun exposure or only a very little...
by smallworld
Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: sexing question
Replies: 5
Views: 1218

Re: sexing question

No problem. :) Glad my opinion helped.
by smallworld
Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Best Seed Mix?
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

Re: Best Seed Mix?

I dont know if you've the opportunity to mix it yourself, do you? At our petshop they've this big machine, with the different types of seeds in different slots. So you just have to mix the seeds yourself. Thats good because I normally mix in very little sunflower seeds, as opposed to the commercial...
by smallworld
Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: great games
Replies: 4
Views: 1148

Re: great games

Bec's fetch idea sounds like fun! Have you tried with those kids toys? You know the plastic ones, where you could fit different shapes into the matching holes. Here's just to give you an idea of what I mean : http://www.craftsmanspace.com/images/stories/Free%20html%20plans/Kids%20toy/Board%20with%2...
by smallworld
Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: genetic question just out of curiosity.
Replies: 5
Views: 1645

Re: genetic question just out of curiosity.

You kinda answered that question yourself with the post about snakes. They first generation offspring are neither parent type. They would be a hybrid. How ever if generation 1 is bred with say an IRN again, then the offspring would have a more IRN genome and if with an Alex, then a more Alexandrine...
by smallworld
Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: genetics
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

Re: genetics

I dont care how old you are. First stick to the facts next time. Dont drag the Colonization of Australia and the holy Bible into a matter with birds. Rhetorical questions have a sense of implying the wrong thing. You should know that before using it. Secondly if I say you could call me a scientist ...
by smallworld
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: genetics
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

Re: genetics

Your arguement against years of scientific research is the bible???? I am a doctor, you can consider me to be a scientist. I have a scientific explanation for a situation. Years of training and research cannot be thrown in the garbage because a little girl comes along and claims thats what the bibl...
by smallworld
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: genetics
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

Re: genetics

oops
by smallworld
Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:46 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: genetics
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

Re: genetics

You said you have a cinnamon ringneck. There you go. Its a bird thats a result of inbreeding. Hence its own genetic pool is polluted, therefore its process of natural selection has been misguided. Common among birds in captivity. Go to India, get a ringneck thats green ( a wild caught one), then tr...
by smallworld
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:28 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: genetics
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

Re: genetics

Well this was an interesting read!! I never noticed this post. I do not know where my stand on hybridising is. You see when horses breed with donkeys you get a bad word and also a sterile animal. People do breed different species of lovebirds together. The result more often than not is sterile. But...
by smallworld
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:17 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: sexing question
Replies: 5
Views: 1218

Re: sexing question

They dont do lab tests on feathers inside Guatemala? I think it counts as a live sample because of the bacteria or viruses it might be carrying. Well I guess you've no option but to wait to be sure. :)
by smallworld
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:12 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: kieron
Replies: 10
Views: 4046

Re: kieron

I read alot of your posts about your birds. Alot had Kieron in it and it was always an interesting read.

Sorry for your lost...
by smallworld
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: sexing question
Replies: 5
Views: 1218

Re: sexing question

Why dont you DNA sex kiwi? You wouldnt have to wait that long and I dont think it costs all that much. All you need to do is send a good healthy feather to the lab. Otherwise I'd say wait another year before you start calling Kiwi, 'hey girl' :)
by smallworld
Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:54 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: tail feathers breaking???
Replies: 14
Views: 3459

Re: tail feathers breaking???

Good to know he's A.O:k :D But its funny though because the other birds were fine with the same diet.
by smallworld
Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:52 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: my IRN keeps having SEX with his/her perch!!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1183

Re: my IRN keeps having SEX with his/her perch!!!!!

Its a juvenile bird. Its the hormones. Dogs do it too and so do people. Relax though because dolphins and humans are the only mammals who have sex for pleasure. Your bird is just doing it because his hormones are telling him to carry out a biologically programmed act and not because he/she is deriv...
by smallworld
Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:49 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: New ringneck, completely untame
Replies: 13
Views: 3246

Re: New ringneck, completely untame

Please dont use a garden glove. Thats just wrong. The bird will never get used to your hand. Also they may peck and bite a little, yes you may bleed as well. But you're not going to need stitches and you'll never lose enough blood, that you may go into hypovolemic shock. Its really just a bird, eve...
by smallworld
Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN mummy
Replies: 17
Views: 2807

Re: New IRN mummy

:D He looks like Echo did when he first came. I like the stretch picture :) We like to call it the ninja stretch because of the intense look, the perfect balance and really cool stretch :lol:
by smallworld
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN mummy
Replies: 17
Views: 2807

Re: New IRN mummy

Doesnt work if you dont have a facebook account..? :|
by smallworld
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Echo and our experience
Replies: 2
Views: 1141

Re: Echo and our experience

Thank you for your positive comment Imran. I just hope that it will shed some light to new IRN owners and show that IRNs are really good buddies to have around :lol:
by smallworld
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: strange (lack of) behaviour
Replies: 6
Views: 1081

Re: strange (lack of) behaviour

:D You guys are getting along really well. I'm really happy for you!
by smallworld
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:17 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Help/Question - My IRN's beak
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

Re: Help/Question - My IRN's beak

Well if the orange layer peeled off and the color of beak has returned to normal thats good news. If the crack line is not above the cere its alright. It will go away as the beak regenerates. How about the feathers that shes missing? If they are slow or dont grow back, you might want to watch out. ...
by smallworld
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:08 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: new to breeding - Question
Replies: 2
Views: 974

Re: new to breeding - Question

I hope this is not the same blue female that is injured. You'd be risking her, if she was allowed to breed. You could house them together but remove any breeding materials. Let her recover fully because breeding is a very stressful thing on the organism and requires a good bill of health. Best of Luck
by smallworld
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:05 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Help/Question - My IRN's beak
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

Re: Help/Question - My IRN's beak

Her color of the beak isnt changing because of the carrots. Did the vet do an xray under sedation? Thats the only true way to find out. Was he an avian vet? Because taking a bird to a dog and cat guy is kinda the same as asking an ophthalmologist, if you need a C-section. I'm not being sarcastic or...