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- Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:36 pm
- Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
- Topic: Charlie my new baby
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2533
Re: Charlie my new baby
I've been hand raising my own Alex baby who is now 9 1/2 weeks old I picked him up at 5 weeks old for the 1st few weeks he never made a sound at all then he started with the little baby cooing they do and I just copied him and now when he sees me in the morn or once I'm home after being out for a wh...
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:56 pm
- Forum: Breeding IRNs
- Topic: Hand-Feeding and Weaning
- Replies: 56
- Views: 101975
Re: My personal hand-feeding agenda
This post is great thankx just what I needed as a guide for my Alex baby
he's 5 weeks today and am hoping to pick him up on the weekend
the time guide will work well and I'll just adjust the ccs according to his needs
I can't wait for my baby
life will be fun
he's 5 weeks today and am hoping to pick him up on the weekend
the time guide will work well and I'll just adjust the ccs according to his needs
I can't wait for my baby
life will be fun
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:06 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Hand rearing guide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1475
Re: Hand rearing guide
Lorries, cockatiels, love birds and a few wild birds over the years
I'm comfortable in doing it and can tell when bird is full etc just like to have references for back up that's all
I'm comfortable in doing it and can tell when bird is full etc just like to have references for back up that's all
- Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:18 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Hand rearing guide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1475
Hand rearing guide
Hi all I have posted this thread here hoping that I get some replies before it is moved as the Alex section itself dosent seem to get any I am getting a 5 week old Alex babie this weekend I have handraised before and am confident in doing it but can anyone please give me a guide for the amounts to f...
- Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:40 pm
- Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
- Topic: Size of cage and wood boxnest of Alexandrine Parakeet couple
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6905
Re: Size of cage and wood boxnest of Alexandrine Parakeet co
I have no experiance with breeding them but I am looking into getting a pet one shortly my cage for a single bird is 90cm by 90cm by 90cm and that is only just large enough for the one as I say though he is a pet and as I'm an at home mum he will be out of cage most of time A great forum for any and...
- Sat Sep 18, 2010 2:38 am
- Forum: Moustache Parakeet
- Topic: Body language ( unsure what it means )
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4563
Re: Body language ( unsure what it means )
He has a cage mate who he us bonded to very closely despite the others lack of enthusiasum and reseprication lol the mate however is a 21yr old male barraband x king parrot I didn't think He would br comfortable enough to want to breed having only been moved to my home yesterday he does it if I scar...
- Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:32 pm
- Forum: Moustache Parakeet
- Topic: Body language ( unsure what it means )
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4563
Body language ( unsure what it means )
Hi all I have just aqquired a h/r moustache parrot who is 6yrs old he does this thing with his body that I think is a threat action but in just wanting to make sure he kinda swings his body around in a circle and does the same with his head he also pins while doing this He has only been home 1day so...
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:03 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Flock call
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1034
Flock call
Ok 2 questions here If anyone has or can record and post a moustache or ringneck flock call would be greatly appreciated need to prep myself for the oncoming assult on my ears lol Secondly. Many people have said that when a bird flock calls you you should answer back with a simple it's ok or whistle...
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:34 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Just for this morning !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1441
Re: Just for this morning !
I can't take all the credit I adapted it from one I have on my fridge about your kids I know to many of us our birds are our kids so thought id change it a little to share with all remind us to stop take a breath and appreciate each day for what it is and what we have for none of us can ever be sure...
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:43 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Rawhide, felt fabric ,bones
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1086
Rawhide, felt fabric ,bones
Wondering if these products are safe to use in toys for our birds I have seen rawhide bones used but have just little flat squares of it are they actually allowed to eat it or should it be removed when its well chewed Felt fabric Is the type of fabric most often used in craft ideas I'm not to sure h...
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:16 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Calling all alexandrine owners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2043
Calling all alexandrine owners
Hi all I have booked my baby ready for when he hatchs etc and should be looking forward to a great little Xmas prezzy In the mean time while I have to wait I and I'm sure other Alex owners would love to hear any stories of them that you would like to share Funny / cute / naughty / sad / any and all ...
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 2:44 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Just for this morning !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1441
Just for this morning !
Just for this morning I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when you bite me just got this morning I will let you mess up your cage and say how perfect it is just for this morning I will step over your mess and take you to play in the tree instead just for this morning I will leave the ...
- Fri Aug 27, 2010 1:12 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Baby help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1353
Re: Baby help
Thanks all yes I have hand raised before but in all cases to date they have all Been all removed so just wanted to know about removing just 1 I don't know about the humanising but I had red several times that those who take a baby into their home after it wad hand raised by someone else it has a bet...
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:42 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Baby help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1353
Baby help
Hi all I know this is the wrong section to post in but it has been several days with no response in the breeding section and I need advice please I have the joy of being able to take a baby from the nest at 4 weeks old I'm wondering if it's ok to pull just 1 baby or if I Need to pull them all if I c...
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:12 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Diy toys ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1386
Re: Diy toys ?
No sorry I didn't guess I missed it
yes definatly need a diy section
Another great sight
http://www.cheepparrottoysntips.com
lots of ideas there
Would love pics of things members have made though please
yes definatly need a diy section
Another great sight
http://www.cheepparrottoysntips.com
lots of ideas there
Would love pics of things members have made though please
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:37 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Diy toys ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1386
Diy toys ?
Hi all I'm posting here as I could not find a special diy section * please advise me if there is* I'm interested in seeing some of the wonderful toys or playstands you guys have mad for your fids I'm getting an Alex soon and need ideas My idea to share with all is this : Needed : over door clothes/ ...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:55 pm
- Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
- Topic: Talking Alexandrines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4019
Re: Talking Alexandrines
It is very strange for him to have this ring from birth and I wonder weather or not one of his parents is not a full and Is part moustache parrot ad here both sexes get the ring right from birth and it may be a throw back but I may be wrong also the dark besk ain't an issue they all start with a dar...
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:28 pm
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Is it big enough ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1218
Re: Is it big enough ?
Don't have any pics sorry as
a : I am still making it and
b: im using my iPod which don't take pics
I know an Alex is alot bigger that's why I wanted make sure cage was big enough for either breed
Natutal perches
a : I am still making it and
b: im using my iPod which don't take pics
I know an Alex is alot bigger that's why I wanted make sure cage was big enough for either breed
Natutal perches
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:22 pm
- Forum: Breeding IRNs
- Topic: Take 1 or take them all
- Replies: 0
- Views: 874
Take 1 or take them all
Hi all I have found a breeder who is willing to let me take a baby from thr nest for hand raising at 4 weeks old wondering if it's ok to take just one from thr nest or if I should take the whole clutch for hand raising and just on sell the extras once weaned etc What's your opinion Whats the average...
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:14 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Is it big enough ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1218
Is it big enough ?
Hi all wondering if a cage of this size will be big enough to house an alexandrine
60cm wide 80cm long and 1.5 high.
Thinking of putting the perches width way so had extra room for tail
if anything like most my previous birds it won't be in its cage much anyways
60cm wide 80cm long and 1.5 high.
Thinking of putting the perches width way so had extra room for tail
if anything like most my previous birds it won't be in its cage much anyways
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:09 am
- Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
- Topic: Your cage.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1479
Re: Your cage.
Not able to post pics sorry but I am currently making a cage that will house either ring neck or alexandrine ( whichever finds my home 1st lol ) it is made using a mini green house structure now when I say mini it's 60cm wide 80 cm long and approx 1.5metres high I simply took the frame which is all ...
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:22 pm
- Forum: Breeding IRNs
- Topic: Sexing a baby ringneck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1656
Re: Sexing a baby ringneck
You can do DNA via clipping the toe nails correct ?
Could this not be done at a young age ?
Could this not be done at a young age ?
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:22 pm
- Forum: Breeding IRNs
- Topic: Sexing a baby ringneck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1656
Sexing a baby ringneck
Hi all looking at getting a baby ring neck to hand raise at current the babies are still in the nest I would like to get a male but it's near impossible to tell at this age
is there any things I can look for that may help give an idea
eg larger beak or wings
longer tail feathers
wider head etc etc
is there any things I can look for that may help give an idea
eg larger beak or wings
longer tail feathers
wider head etc etc
- Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:58 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Changing a name ???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1094
Changing a name ???
Hi all I'm hoping to adopt a 2 yr old male alexandrine
currenntly his name is robin
I would like to change it but thinking something yo different may cause an upset
Any ideas on similar names
currently robin
my ideas :
rueben
Robbie
Romeo
currenntly his name is robin
I would like to change it but thinking something yo different may cause an upset
Any ideas on similar names
currently robin
my ideas :
rueben
Robbie
Romeo
- Sat Aug 21, 2010 1:44 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Rehoming alexandrine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1453
Re: Rehoming alexandrine
Yeah I will definatly take my kids along I want to go good for this bird and give it a good home but if it acts aggresivly to my kids that's something I will have to consider in more depth
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 7:28 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Rehoming alexandrine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1453
Re: Rehoming alexandrine
Thanks all for the replys this will be my only bird ( for now ) have had some in past I thought it may be the case of just trusting my guts with it but just had to ask incase there was something else that may help I'm looking forward to meeting him and hope things go well as I would rathe home a bir...
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:47 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Rehoming alexandrine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1453
Re: Rehoming alexandrine
Why does everyone look at these posts but never actually reply
I know many of you have irns but sure some of those are rehomed
the theory is the same the questions will be the same
why can no one give me suggestions on any of what I have asked in the above post ???
I know many of you have irns but sure some of those are rehomed
the theory is the same the questions will be the same
why can no one give me suggestions on any of what I have asked in the above post ???
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:36 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Rehoming alexandrine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1453
Rehoming alexandrine
Hi all I'm posting this thread here and in the Quaker forum as need as much advice as possiblev ok so I have found an add for an alexandrine with cage it's a 2yr old male ( maybe slightly older as his ring is very prominent ) originally hand raised talks a little owner had since baby it states in th...
- Sun Aug 15, 2010 12:31 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Bonding questions ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 989
Re: Bonding questions ?
Thankyou very much for your reply everyone else seems to look at the page but not bother to answer kinda strange considering it's a parrot forum would have thought mite people would have advice or opinions I know I'm asking about alex's in the irn page but no one answered in the Alex section and the...
- Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:27 pm
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Bonding questions ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 989
Bonding questions ?
Hi all I am looking at getting an alexandrine but am worried about the bonding Originally I was considering Quakers but have since red they can be over bonded to one person and become extremely aggresive to other peoplev I was told the alex don't tend to do this as much and are more family social th...
- Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:17 pm
- Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
- Topic: Pros and cons ???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2275
Re: Pros and cons ???
Thanks for the reply
hoping more people give some more answers
What age did your wean at approx please ?
hoping more people give some more answers
What age did your wean at approx please ?
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:48 pm
- Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
- Topic: Pros and cons ???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2275
Pros and cons ???
Hi all new to the forum here
looking at getting a Alex and wanting to know the pros and cons of this breed
any advice greatly appreciated
also any good websites please add those in your post to
An informed choice makes for a good choice and I wanna make sure I get the right bird for my family
looking at getting a Alex and wanting to know the pros and cons of this breed
any advice greatly appreciated
also any good websites please add those in your post to
An informed choice makes for a good choice and I wanna make sure I get the right bird for my family