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by DavidAdelaide
Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Egg Incubation Timing Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1453

Egg Incubation Timing Question

Hi All, I have a couple of questions to ask about egg incubation: 1) If I moved eggs that are laid 7 days earlier from one nest to another, would the hen know by smell that these are not her eggs? 2) Due to the eggs being 7 days earlier than hers and the chicks being born earlier will the hen know t...
by DavidAdelaide
Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: How to build a suspended avairy?
Replies: 3
Views: 1636

How to build a suspended avairy?

Hi All, I was wondering whether anyone could point me towards either a website or a instructional book to purchase that is recommended to assist me in building my own suspended avairy. Any diagrams / pictures of other members aviaries would be ideal to assist me in learning. (all of my aviaries are ...
by DavidAdelaide
Sat Oct 12, 2013 5:14 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Can't wait for pin feathers... Dark red coloured eyes?
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: Can't wait for pin feathers... Dark red coloured eyes?

David, The red eyed birds 90% of the time come from the father being split for either ino, cin. or pallid The red eyed birds should be hens So, whatever the red eyed chick will be , let's say pallid father is Blue split pallid, nothing to do with the hen in this case. PS: I just realised your hen i...
by DavidAdelaide
Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:31 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Can't wait for pin feathers... Dark red coloured eyes?
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: Can't wait for pin feathers... Dark red coloured eyes?

I was thinking ino myself, but it it possible for inos to be produced, when the hen is pallid? (I didn't think the pair can produce inos (split inos possibly), but not visual) Do pallid and cinnamon birds have dark red eyes? (Apologies for my consistent questioning). I highly doubt the CHF theory, I...
by DavidAdelaide
Sat Oct 12, 2013 3:25 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Can't wait for pin feathers... Dark red coloured eyes?
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Can't wait for pin feathers... Dark red coloured eyes?

Hi All, A pair of my IRNs have had three chicks (oldest being 6 days old). The parent birds are a visual Blue Cock to Turquoise Blue Pallid Hen (I am unaware of their splits / genetic history). Here comes the part that is confusing me. Of the three chicks, 1 has 'normal' dark coloured eyes (I am ass...
by DavidAdelaide
Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Confusion on Gencalc
Replies: 2
Views: 706

Confusion on Gencalc

Please help:
What chicks will I get from the following pairs based on gencalc?
Lutino Cock to Creamino Hen
Blue Cock to Turquoise Blue Pallid Hen
I am thinking:
Pair One: 1.0 ino x 0.1 turq (parblue) ino
Pair Two: 1.0 blue x 0.1 turq parblue pallid.
Would appreciate if someone could confirm.
Thanks...
by DavidAdelaide
Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

Re: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)

Put leg bands on the two largest chicks today. I think I was just in time for chick 1 as it was a bit of a squeeze to get the band on but it hasn't come off. Chick 2's band has fallen off once and I found it in the wood shavings and have put it back on again. I have never really looked at a baby IRN...
by DavidAdelaide
Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

Re: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)

Hey Jono, So sorry to hear about your chick! The poor thing must have been in heaps of pain... Hopefully the others are growing perfectly well! My 4 from Pair 1 are growing well, touch wood. All seem to be thriving, which continues to surprise me Pair 2 are on 4 eggs, I suspect 4 eggs will be all fo...
by DavidAdelaide
Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:27 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

Re: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)

14 September - Update Pair 1: Egg 4 has hatched. All chicks seem to be doing well... I have been surprised with the fertility of the final egg... (Obviously candled too early). Pair 2: Still on 2 eggs. Hen doesn't seem to be sitting tight, so I am predicting an additional egg or two... (Wait and see...
by DavidAdelaide
Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:40 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Question - RE: Leg Bands (Australia)
Replies: 2
Views: 922

Question - RE: Leg Bands (Australia)

Hi All, I was hoping for some guidance from you all, re: standard practice in leg banding IRNs in Australia. My questions are what are the standard practices for IRNs Australia wide? Left leg or Right Leg? Leg band Characters upside down (towards birds body) or Leg band Characters right side up (tow...
by DavidAdelaide
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding Season Australia
Replies: 14
Views: 8885

Re: Breeding Season Australia

Hi Ring0 interested in what you might find in terms of change in breeding periods. If my info adds any extra value this has been my activity this season. Both of the following pairs are new pairs (brought together this season). Both hens were purchased in March 2013, both Cocks bought May 2013... Pa...
by DavidAdelaide
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

Re: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)

Hi All, An update on my breeding progress for 2013 breeding season: Pair 1: First chick hatched 11 September 2013 (one chick each day subsequently, currently three chicks) with one egg remaining. When I candled the eggs at day 11 three looked fertile, 1 looked clear so I will leave the egg for anoth...
by DavidAdelaide
Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:03 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

Re: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)

Hi All, An update, my second pair have started their courting. I noticed the blue cock bird feeding the pastel blue lacewing hen, but didn't see him get to the important part of the deal, even though the hen was ready... :?: Hopefully this will progress in the next few days... (They are roosting ver...
by DavidAdelaide
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

Re: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)

Thanks to both of you for your responses and recommendations.
On the basis of your experience and recommendations, I will leave the egg/s alone and keep my other pair together and see what spring might bring.
Thanks for your responses,
David :D
by DavidAdelaide
Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:14 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

First Egg - 2013 Breeding Season (Adelaide, Australia)

Today I have found my first egg for the season (after a few years break from IRNs) :D . I am very happy! A quick question, is it normal for IRNs in Adelaide, South Australia to start laying in August (winter)? I am certain the eggs have a good chance of being fertile, but should I discard them and w...
by DavidAdelaide
Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:08 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: IRN Growth diet?
Replies: 3
Views: 1757

IRN Growth diet?

Hi All,

A question for all the experienced breeders, what is the ideal IRN diet to result in large size parrots (I am not talkong about overweighr, but physical growth)

Looking forward to recommendations
Thanks,
David...
by DavidAdelaide
Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: IRN GenCalc - Pastel Violet?
Replies: 1
Views: 918

IRN GenCalc - Pastel Violet?

Hi All, A question: I have purchased two new IRNs, 2012 bred violet blue birds: Cock Bird - Pastel Violet (Blue) (Bred from Pastel Violet Cock to Violet Cobalt Hen) Hen Bird - Violet (Blue) (Bred from Violet Cock to Blue Hen) When these reach maturity, what will be the outcome of this pairing? Also,...
by DavidAdelaide
Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:53 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Grey Green Pallid Cock x Creamino Hen
Replies: 2
Views: 1033

Grey Green Pallid Cock x Creamino Hen

Hi All,

I am unsure how to input Grey Green Pallid into the GenCalc... (what is a grey green pallid in GenCalc terms?)
Can anyone advise how this can be done? Also what are the mutation outcomes of such a pairing?

Thanking you in advance
David
by DavidAdelaide
Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: where to get leg bands from in South australia
Replies: 3
Views: 1380

Re: where to get leg bands from in South australia

This information is also very useful for me!
Thank you
by DavidAdelaide
Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: ID and suggested outcome please
Replies: 39
Views: 7027

Re: ID and suggested outcome please

I also noticed the foot colour immediately when I looked at the picture. Is that an indicator that they are split to ino?
by DavidAdelaide
Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Calling IRN breeders from Australia
Replies: 21
Views: 5479

Re: Calling IRN breeders from Australia

Some great information in this thread
I am assuming South Australia's breeding season will be generally close to Queensland, perhaps slightly delayed.
Is my interpretation correct?
by DavidAdelaide
Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi, new to the forum and looking to learn
Replies: 1
Views: 895

Re: Hi, new to the forum and looking to learn

I have tried to attach the photos but am getting a message saying the board attachment quota has been reached.
I would be more than happy to email the photos to anyone interested in helping me...
Thanks
by DavidAdelaide
Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi, new to the forum and looking to learn
Replies: 1
Views: 895

Hi, new to the forum and looking to learn

Hi IRN Forum Members, I am moving back into IRNs after breeding cockatiels for a few years! I am very interested in learning more about mutatoons (when I was previously breeding IRNs I only had blue pairs) and also getting to know so much more from each and every one of you... I have recently purcha...