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by Callinurse
Fri May 21, 2010 11:19 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: nail trimming/ cement perches
Replies: 4
Views: 4934

Re: nail trimming/ cement perches

I used to take my birds to the birdfarm. They trip the nails and clip the wings for free. It is about 35 miles from my house. I decided one day to just try it myself. I use a nail clipper and only take off the tip. If you cut too much they will bleed and you must put cornstarch on it. If you cut onl...
by Callinurse
Fri May 21, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: help my irn wont stop skwarking
Replies: 2
Views: 847

Re: help my irn wont stop skwarking

you may try some soft music .... i have a cd of music that was for people to relax to. Its called Birds of nature. I play it for my birds. You should see their heads move around curious to where are these birds. I am guessing they are thinking what are they saying ... I am not sure but my male cocka...
by Callinurse
Fri May 21, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: tips and help
Replies: 17
Views: 2736

Re: tips and help

yes Yes Yes for the towel method!!! I did it before I even knew what it was. They don't resent it and actually feel safe. I actually did it with an oven mit because of my fear of being bit by my first bird years ago. Ha ha ha. They are more calm when in the towel but if you need more control with yo...
by Callinurse
Fri May 21, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: A serious trouble with young IRN!
Replies: 7
Views: 1973

Re: A serious trouble with young IRN!

I am fresh/new to this site and an awestruck at the information. I have had Cockatiels for years and last weekend became a mom to a baby ring neck parrot. Turquios/green in color. I had to post this reply before I explode !!! I was not intending to post just read but everyone should know this .... D...