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by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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 :)
by Dj tweet
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
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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 ...
by Dj tweet
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 ...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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
by Dj tweet
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/ ...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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
by Dj tweet
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 ...
by Dj tweet
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 ?
by Dj tweet
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
by Dj tweet
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
by Dj tweet
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
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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 ???
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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...
by Dj tweet
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 ?
by Dj tweet
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