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by mikeb
Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:41 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: We need advise! please help!
Replies: 4
Views: 1207

Re: We need advise! please help!

if the bird you have now is female it would be best to get a male. two females will likely not get along when breeding time comes along
by mikeb
Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: creamino
Replies: 16
Views: 3492

Re: creamino

yes they were dna tested as a matter of fact i have him paired up with one of his daughters and she is sitting on 4 eggs right now. when i bought the grey cock i was told it was possibly split pallid but first year had him paired up with a blue hen and i got grey and blue babies none pallid then wit...
by mikeb
Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: creamino
Replies: 16
Views: 3492

creamino

can someone explain how this might of happened according to the genetic calculator breeding a grey cock to a creamino hen i should of only gotten blue turquoise and grey turquoise birds with the males split ino well i go 2 grey turquoise hens which is normal but i also got a creamino cock not suppos...
by mikeb
Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Nest Boxes
Replies: 4
Views: 1478

Re: Nest Boxes

12"x12"x24" deep
by mikeb
Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Pet and breeder
Replies: 2
Views: 1032

Re: Pet and breeder

this may be true i have a male that was hand fed and a pet for about 6 months of it's life he is now 4 years old and last year and this year i have seen him breeding numerous times with a proven hen and two years in row all eggs have been infertile mike
by mikeb
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: how do i get the humidity up in the nest box ??
Replies: 6
Views: 2290

Re: how do i get the humidity up in the nest box ??

if the nest box is wood and unpainted you can use a spray bottle and wet the outside bottom of it a little
by mikeb
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: I need to vent some steam
Replies: 6
Views: 2535

Re: I need to vent some steam

yes you are right, there are a lot of crooked people out there but there are a whole lot more that are honest! being your here in the US if your still in the market for a ringneck i suggest trying indianringneck.net and click on available birds jay will be having some handfed babies in the next comi...
by mikeb
Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Vita Prima Conure Formula Good For Indian Ringnecks?
Replies: 1
Views: 990

Re: Vita Prima Conure Formula Good For Indian Ringnecks?

yea that will work most people feed cockatiel mix which you should find at your local feed store in 25 lb.& 50 lb. bags for a lot cheaper or if your only feeding 1 bird try walmart the 8in1 brand is pretty nice looking & dose not have much dust
by mikeb
Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Female killed male
Replies: 3
Views: 1469

Re: Female killed male

it's quite often that this happens it's breeding season here in the US and females can get very territorial and often beat the male to death they usually tear them to shreads from what i've told sorry for your loss :cry:
by mikeb
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 3
Views: 864

Re: Hello!

check out austrailian birdkeeper magazine website i think it's ABKpublications.com they have a lot of informational books also in the US at avianpublications.com and if your really interested there is a book called asiatic parrots and their mutations by bastiaan that you will find at the aust. birdk...
by mikeb
Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Violet and Blue
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Re: Violet and Blue

no you will have to have them DNA tested or wait 2-3 years :lol:
by mikeb
Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:39 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: PIED pictures - pls post some pics
Replies: 32
Views: 8053

Re: PIED pictures - pls post some pics

have it DNA tested or have your avian vet sex it
by mikeb
Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: advice needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1364

Re: advice needed

50% grey-green split blue & 50% green split blue unless the grey bird is a double factor grey then all will be grey-green split blue
by mikeb
Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: bird poo on leather
Replies: 6
Views: 1199

Re: bird poo on leather

here in the US they sell a product called poop off try their website they may be able to help you find some it's www.poop-off.com :D
by mikeb
Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: clearhead fallow turquoise blue hen......
Replies: 4
Views: 2709

Re: clearhead fallow turquoise blue hen......

go to gencalc.com look to the right side of page for species list and select indian ringneck and punch in colors
by mikeb
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Quick question
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: Quick question

breeding season in the US is just about started some friends already have eggs
by mikeb
Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Dunking
Replies: 12
Views: 2792

Re: Dunking

train them on water bottles just add one to cage and they will find it and when they do and you notice water getting lower in bottle remove their bowel or dish it's easy and no more mess
by mikeb
Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:54 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: hi all!!!can you help me please i need some iformation
Replies: 4
Views: 1436

Re: hi all!!!can you help me please i need some iformation

if they are banded the band may have the year they hatched on it
by mikeb
Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Dunking
Replies: 12
Views: 2792

Re: Dunking

yes they do it all the time and it's a mess so i have all my birds drinking out of water bottles the same kind you use for rabbits or hamsters no more mess !
by mikeb
Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: Plumhead Parakeet
Topic: Wanted: more info on Plum-heads!
Replies: 9
Views: 5158

Re: Wanted: more info on Plum-heads!

hey Imra-c what about the post on plumheads really would like to read it . it's only been 6 months since you said you was going to post it what are you waiting on ?
by mikeb
Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Bird Shipping in the USA?
Replies: 2
Views: 935

Re: Bird Shipping in the USA?

shipping by delta cost around $90-$110 depending on the weight you can also ship by continental airlines but i don't know their prices. delta has temperature cutoffs(won't ship if too cold) but I don't think cont. does go to delta airlines website and go to cargo section and you can get info and pho...
by mikeb
Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Help with nest boxes please!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3063

Re: Help with nest boxes please!!!!

the right size box is 12"x12"x 24" deep or 250mm x 250mm x 500mm deep with a ladder on the inside against the front wall (side with hole) for the hen to climb down
by mikeb
Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Wanted IRN in Minnesota!
Replies: 1
Views: 1424

Re: Wanted IRN in Minnesota!

try hoobly.com and upatsix.com
by mikeb
Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Urgent, Breeding my 2 IRNS
Replies: 4
Views: 1006

Re: Urgent, Breeding my 2 IRNS

wait until you see them sleeping close to one another and see the male feeding the female before you put up the nest box and the breeding season is about to start which is late winter early spring good luck mike :)
by mikeb
Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: How to make a nesting box
Replies: 4
Views: 5135

Re: How to make a nesting box

12" x 12" x 24" deep with a hole about 2-1/2" to 3"" around and on the inside of the side with the hole attach a piece of wood about 1/2" square about 4"" long just under hole and about 6" from the bottom and attach a piece of cage wire between the 2...
by mikeb
Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: mutations
Replies: 2
Views: 908

Re: mutations

you will get blue and violet babies and the males will be split to pallid :)
by mikeb
Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Young Male breeding with Hen
Replies: 5
Views: 1033

Re: Young Male breeding with Hen

it has been know of 1 year old birds successfully breeding so i would not pull eggs until i knew they where infertile i would wait 14 days after the last egg was laid and candle them before i would throw them out who knows he might be lucky enough to be a dad
by mikeb
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: What is the best mate for Mr. Pickle?
Replies: 29
Views: 4212

Re: What is the best mate for Mr. Pickle?

that's the best choice and the violet-greens will also be split to blue
by mikeb
Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: What is the best mate for Mr. Pickle?
Replies: 29
Views: 4212

Re: What is the best mate for Mr. Pickle?

hey i was wrong on the violet green/blue with violet it will give you green/blue,blue,violet, & violet-green babies
by mikeb
Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: What is the best mate for Mr. Pickle?
Replies: 29
Views: 4212

Re: What is the best mate for Mr. Pickle?

a blue mate will give you 50% green/blue & 50% blue birds ,with a violet mate i am not 100% sure but i think you will get the same results because the violet is a blue series bird and being the green/blue doesn't carry the violet gene you will not get violet offspring but you may get violet gree...
by mikeb
Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Help From Louisiana
Replies: 4
Views: 2052

Re: Help From Louisiana

there is a bird fair sept 25 &26 @ the heyman convention center in laf. you might find one there also go to cajunbirds.net and click on the events page and contact belinda or carol and thet might know someone who can help you hope you find one ! mike
by mikeb
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Help From Louisiana
Replies: 4
Views: 2052

Re: Help From Louisiana

where in la are you located i'm in houma i know a few breeders. what are you looking for pet or breeder at this time of the year a young hand fed might be hard to find. if looking for breeder i have a friend in thibodeax area and one in abbyville