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Azure

Yes, I was thinking about DNA testing, was looking though some of the companies that do testing. I'm impatient

.I got him/her at about 6 months from a breeder so I'm quite confident its about 18 months old, so not quite 2 years old yet. Thanks for the help!!

Azure

No not really, its just that grayish colour all the way around, could it possibly be a he?
I'll try get a better picture but it's a bit shy.

Azure

Hello, I have an aviary raised cobalt IRN and is nearly 2 and I was wondering if anyone could hazard a guess at its gender? I'm leaning towards female as I don't think there is any ring development... but what would you guys say? I have seen it do a slow strut while pinning as well as standing up an...

Azure

Thanks for the welcome SkyeBerry! It's a great community here isn't it? Loved talking here before, only I couldn't afford to spend time afterwards around here busy with school and all! I know its a very different thing for me to start out with two birds rather than one but I'm fairly sure of what I'...

Azure

Hello again! This account is very old now, and once long time ago I made a few posts but probably not many people remember me. Back then I just loved IRN a LOT, but could not get the birds as my mum didn't think I could take care of them (being in the middle/end of high school and all). Having no bi...

Azure

i see, thanks for the replies!

Azure

that some how sounds a bit like a alexandrine ringneck, but it shouldn't be as the mutation is not likely to be a alex, compare your bird with google images of alex's. It might just be that your bird is unique, like how everyone person has a different skin colour.

Azure

That is great! Its a relief to pass buffing for any IRN owners

Azure

Welcome Justin! It sounds like you are doing well with your beautiful new IRN. IRN are generally tamable and have the ability to mimic speech, are quite vocal too. Depending on how lucky you are with their temper and personality, you might miss the "dreaded" buffing where the birds starts bitting fo...

Azure

Ah thanks for that Ellie!

Azure

Hello and welcome Matt! Imran, the admin, is trying to stop the large amount of spam that has happened over the website so had to put that in. I think it was 15 posts and you would be able to link. I wish your mother good luck and may she recover. Lossing your pet/brother would also have been hard, ...

Azure

I know this is not that related but does anyone know if there are bird shows in sydney for irns?

Azure

I think marigold is, dont quote me, confirm with someone else first
the pollen is good for the birds

Azure

blueindianringneck wrote:when he loses a tail feather each member of the family argues over who gets to keep it lol

lol

how long are the longest feathers? ever measured?
I would certainly fight tooth and claw for those feathers!

Azure

So, what does everyone do with their birds during away from home holidays? Keep them at home, feed and watered if its short, send them to a friends place if its long?

and does anyone know if any pet shops do minding for a price in sydney?

thanks,

Azure

oh kay

i found the picture from some site, but forgot the mutation of it, it does seem that every bird is unique in colour to the individuals, that cameras just cant seem to catch =P

Thanks for the answer Molossus!

Azure

wow! absolutely lovely, great bird, it seems even Bubbles wants to grab it to admire

Azure

Congrats on your new bird! :D Most things about these birds and precautions are up, depends on your luck too. IRN do go through a buffing stage when young, they can possibly become jealous if you interact with your other bird more, but if your lucky, the bird will be a lovely addition that you canno...

Azure

http://www.avianweb.com/images/birds/pa ... flight.jpg

which mutations are these guys? they couldn't be the normal blue could they?!??
and do green IRN naturally have tails that shine blue at angles?

Azure

I know this is old but must say that tail in the first pic is a lovely blue! What mutation does the tail belong to lol.

Azure

fladder wrote:He thinks because I cut his nails he gets to cut mine. He's already broken two off

Ouch

Azure

Congratulations! :D I still want a ringneck too! They are great companions and everyone on the site will tell you that but sometimes they are quite challenging, especially during a possible buffing stage. But patience and some sore fingers will result in a bird that will be loving and cute! Read aro...

Azure

Hello Byran.
Nice to meet you, sorry about Ringo. Did you tell the owner what happened to him? Make sure they be careful, that cat could be preying on wild birds and any future birds you might have. I hope future experiences with IRNs will reap better results.

Azure

Warm welcome Dawn.
You are doing well, keep it up, I can't think of much that you need to do other than what you are doing. Heeki seems to have a great life now. Have fun with your new friend!

Azure

That's excellent, keep up the good work and you'll have a tame girl in a bink of the eye.

Azure

Hello Kerioke,
Sad to hear about ill treatment! In the end people who care buy them to save them but still they suffer, the IRN given a better life, full and sweet, but not what it could have been if they were well treated. Good on you for saving the birds. I hope all goes well with your others.

Azure

Welcome Shaun!
We love pictures so get them up soon! Have fun with your buddies!

Azure

double factors are darker, here is a picture of the youngs

there is a lot of mutations on this page...
http://home.wanadoo.nl/psittaculaworld/ ... rameri.htm

and here is the specific df violet page:
http://home.wanadoo.nl/psittaculaworld/ ... Violet.htm

hope that helps

Azure

hello and welcome!
it sounds like you got a nice sized flock! post pics of them when you can

have fun with your new birds (aren't they lovely creatures)
learn more and have fun!

Azure

not to be prying but do you live in a house? as in not a unit- as neighbours hate screaming parrots :? and if you encourage screaming you will end up with non-stop screaming which is what people on the site often have trouble with... check her toe as well, it might be that when she grabbed something...

Azure

hello! from what i can see she's a beautiful girl! is she pulling at her beak or is she pulling at her leg? (like does it seem like something wrong with her mouth or legs?) but it should not be serious, if you feel the need, you could take her to the vet where they can tell you if there is anything ...

Azure

wow! lovely birds!

and a nice sized flock!

Azure

Hello Andrew!
Welcome to the site! i hope you have a good experience with breeding birds! they are amazing birds with so many mutations! i have no irns but I'ld love to breed some of them! Learn lots and have fun!

Azure

A victorian breeder- no idea where in Victoria though... contact them and you can find out
http://www.ourringnecks.com/

Azure

haha yep! thanks for the luck

and it sounds lively in your home

Azure

i really want a violet cleartail but as i am close to the HSC it is too time consuming to properly tame a bird so i feel its fair to wait until im in uni haha! yep- im not an adult yet

but i want to breed a couple of mutations when i am older.... as well as breeding koi and beta fish... lol

Azure

hello and welcome again

congrats on getting an IRN!!! im like you lol- no birds at home at all! i envy those who have one!

post lots of pics please!
have fun with your new bond!

Azure

wild birds are VERY hard to tame! they would be accustomed to being part of wild flock and so unresponsive to taming attemps. this is the same with any other wild birds, IRN or ARN.
how did you come to aquire this wild bird?

Azure

hello!
there is nothing that would help him too much, those things that are coming in are called pin feathers, they will grow in soon, there is nothing to worry about except for more pulling.
Welcome to the forum, learn lots, bond well and have fun

Azure

1pair of blues Glen in the north is the cheapeast i know of... he's dog_glen on the forum 1 pair of yellows um... not sure of a breeder 1pair of greys Chris Whipps has cleartails and normals of greys 1pair of violets Chris again.... Paddys Market Flemington on sundays has some... blues for 100 and y...

Azure

Hi Mr Liaison!
I'm from Sydney too! you seem to be an experienced breeder and very ambitious. I hope you will aquire the pairs you need soon.
Learn and have fun on the forum!

Azure

Hello Debbie, Cody, Echo, Opey and Peanut!
your birds are wonderful! they are fun to keep aren't they?
anyways, learn more things and have fun here!

Azure

hello both of you and welcome to the site!
srilanking are you planning to get a ringneck in the near future?
ringnecks from what owners say (for i do not own one) are excellent pets! they may have a buffing but are intellegent wonderful birds.
have fun on the site and learn lots

Azure

yes thats correct

Azure

hello!
please posst pics and keep us updated on your progress with your new bird! hope you learn lots and have fun on this site!

Azure

Wait, so there is no “lutino” gene? Its just ino being expressed in a green bird?

Azure

ah kk @.@ got it
thanks thanks glen

Azure

oh gosh... so its just a gene called ino or LNO? that can cause the lutino or green appearance?

Azure

Hello and welcome!
Unfortunately it is very hard to tell the gender without a Dna test or surgery, but more experienced people will definetly give a guess! beautiful lutino!
have fun, learn lots and be happy with your new friend!

Azure

what it lno? is it lutino or something? and its a gene thats only on the male right?

thanks,
Azure

Azure

welcome Joe and Buddy, hope you have a great time and have lots of fun!

Azure

Azure

thirdy wrote:You gays helped a lot. . .

umm... sorry but lol

i guess you meant "guys"?

Azure

wow that's a old bird! i dont think age would matter that much (guys do prefer young girls :lol: ) but how they would fit together and how well they would bond will depend on the individual birds, get him a mate, and watch him and her together for a while, if they are friendly or friendly netural (n...

Azure

unfortunately females as adults do have the faint ring but i am not good enough to be able to tell the gender of a young bird :( somebody else may be able to clarrify that a bit but no one can be certain without a DNA sample(99.9% accurate >.> just has to be 0.1% of error) or surgically (cutting him...

Azure

one solution to the problem would be to lock her into the cage when she starts screeching AND cover it with a blanket- that stops some of the noise and also is a clear message that screeching means no fun..
hope all goes well and nothing bad happens

Azure

hello and welcome!
there are not too many people with as much experience in years as you so it would be great to have you about! also, beautiful violet bub! i want one =D
learn lots, teach lots, and most important, have lots of fun!

Azure

what do you mean? temper?
if it that, then im not sure, as i never had any... ARN or IRNs...

Azure

looks like it... Africans Ringnecks are very similar to IRNs except for the beak (which is dark to black on ARNs while red for IRNs)
and it seems... all males?

Azure

beautiful, sad poem... Pippy definitely is grateful for this poem you dedicated to him.

Azure

Hello Ryan and Remie!

Welcome to the site, have fun and learn lots.

post pics and tell us his type (indian/alexandrian/african ringneck or something else) and mutation. PLEASE post pics when you can

Azure

cant find any pics but any close ups should show peeling and scratching, its normal -a BIT like nail growth-layered and always growing...

Azure

welcome to you and jessie!

it seems that your relation is very good!

have fun and learn lots around the site!

Azure

oh dear

Azure

oops

i haven't been able to look at videos recently again as i think we hit the download limit again (damn it!) may be he is praticing? or just having some fun? it doesnt sound too bad...

Azure

sahil987 wrote:

I mean this looks like a blue alex... it got the shoulder patch!

Azure

lovely boy!

Azure

Woah! that looks like a BLUE alexandrine parrot... the first time i saw one!
at such an age, it would be hard to tell the gender of your IRN, best course of action is DNA testing
dont know how to answer anything else...

Azure

oh just to say... i think he's trying to regurgitate his food for the toys... its a sign of affection for the toys as usually the male regurgitates for the female during breeding season to show affection and feed her, and it also happens vice versa (female feeds male) that most likely to be the case...

Azure

the pupil thing is called pinning...
but dont be discouraged to keep human contact with her...

but the behaviour is NORMAL... just that you are not that intermate with her =)

Azure

hey, can you give me a recipe? it looks like a good food idea

Azure

welcome to the board

that is a great birthday present!
dont forget to post some pictures and tell us its name!

Azure

oh dear im a cheater...

i know but i shouldnt cheat....

anyways i know where the photo is from glen...

Azure

dog_glenn123 wrote:But mind you an IRN with orange cheeks and a mow hawk would look pretty good.
Ta Glenn

Azure

oh he/she is lovely! and how cosy they are!

Azure

im not sure about that but you could try "step up"... if you grab her she may panic and it would only make things worst... if she reacts very negatively then stop but im not too sure...

Azure

happy to help!
although reading over... i do sound bossy dont i?

just want great relations not one falling appart for misunderstanding (for that's what this forum is for!)

Azure

I answer to the best of my knowledge, hope it helps! 1. is something wrong with her ? there shouldn't be 2. am i doing something wrong ? you are doing fine, keep it up 3. does she need more time to adjust ? yes, give her more time 4.why is she so quite ? a shy bird most likely 5. do i need to get he...

Azure

NO! PLEASE DONT LET HIS DIET BE ALL SUNFLOWER!!! its like chips or fast foods for us, it should make only around 10% of their diet. it can cause rickets (calcium disorder) to stop him picking out food, just give one type of food only, that way he would have to eat it, so it means that when you get t...

Azure

NO YOU ARE DOING EVERYTHING WRONG!!! this is similar to BUFFING (although it seems a bit late usually is around the age of 1yr) ... a stage most IRN go through Never punish your bird Never raise your voice it just encourages the behaviour! this is an extremely painful stage of your relationship that...

Azure

hello! learn lots and have fun. it doesn't matter if the questions are naive- there is bound to be other who ask the same ones

welcome and hope you enjoy a relationship with a IRN soon

Azure

She is beautiful even in moult!

looks like she was well cared for!

Azure

that is just gorgous! i hope you have fun with her and any others to come!

welcome and have fun on this site

Azure

welcome and enjoy the site!
i am in the same situation! i want a ringneck

have fun and hope you soon get a good bird

Azure

how long have you kept them for? and can you specifiy at least some of the things they are afraid off? they may just need a real quite environment to settle down. make sure any interaction with them awards them verbal praise welcome to the site and all the best luck with your beautiful birds! p.s. p...

Azure

Nice mutation although i can't identify it!

Azure

although it looks like a cobalt/blue chcf, i dont think it is as the wings are different. on your boy (beautiful btw) it is more spots and splashes of colour rather than a smooth change of colour like on most chct (clearhead/ cleartails)

Azure

hello, nice to meet you! just start a new topic for yourself next time

welcome and have fun with your bird and learn lots aijing!

Azure

nice birds! puffin seems to be forming a ring and so is likely to be a male, maybe the pictures can be a tad bigger!

still a lovely small flock!

Azure

what a female! yikes! poor cock birds!

Azure

hello and welcome to the site! although you may have had Zola for 11 years, you probably can learn new things about her here!
hope you have a wonderful time on the site!

Azure

post pulled by mod to check the use of bleach in soaked seeds.

Azure: oops i wasn't too sure about the table...

sorry about that! i'll keep that in mind!

Azure

is the diet half SUNFLOWER SEEDS??? if so, thats not good... sunflowers are too fatty and shouldn't make up more than around 20% of her diet. to make her regrow feathers you'd need to give other types of food that help regrow feathers (i dont know what unfortunately :oops: ) also if the feathers wer...

Azure

lovely birds!

Azure

rest in peace little girl, be happy where ever you are.
it must have been hard to burry her...

Azure

sorry its just that there are not too many experts on IRN, and i dont know as well, so we dont know what to post...

Azure

oh okay... then a cheeky bird

Azure

he probably is trying to climb the cage... i have seen ringnecks hang down from the top of grided cages... they use their beaks and their feet at the same time, so it may be that he was trying to climb and got stuck! :) it isn't major and he isn't stupid (but sometimes they can be very foolish and s...

Azure

haha there wonderful

Azure

it is good that you and your bird are getting on very well

Azure

hello and welcome to you and Blu! i hope all goes well and you bond splendly with Blu! have fun around the site!
P.s. we love pictures!

Azure

it is possible to be both and cases are not rare but also not common...

Azure

hello and welcome Jackie! by the amount you post you are sure an energtic poster and really comfortable with forums :lol: ! i HAVE seen this mutation but i cannot put a name to the mutation! this looks very alike though... it looks a bit like a turquoise blue (split cleartail?) to me... here is a si...

Azure

it seems that it is well off for formula as you have already not been feeding baby formula... just introduce to it a variety of food including cooked and/or raw fruit and greens. give it a TINY amount of sunflower as it can cause rickets ESP in young birds! still... welcome Kim and i hope you get a ...

Azure

the answer is yes
ringnecks are known for their speaking abilities (although most back away at the thought of the buffing and temper of IRNs) and they are smart birds! obviously their inquisite and love to play!

anyways... a warm welcome keith! have fun on the board!

Azure

im sorry! the video did not work before when i posted as my internet was over limit! im sorry to see all the blood lost in your attempts to tame her!

Azure

hello and welcome! feel free to ask questions which we will try to answer to the best of our abilities! it seems that your family is progressing very well!

Azure

hello and welcome! :D it seems Sterretjie has found a good home! it takes patience for you to raise a bird like her! do you react in anyway when she bites? if you do DONT! NO SHOUTING, NO JERKING! THAT ENCOURAGES HER AS ANY REACTION IS SEEN AS POSITIVE IN AN IRN'S POINT OF VIEW! if you dont react, s...

Azure

hello and welcome! this site will be useful indeed! have fun and learn lots here!

Azure

that's good that he is okay!

Azure

hello and welcome! its always nice to have another breeder!

Azure

what i think is that the bird had just wanted your attention, so it nipped your hand lightly, but since you showed no response, the bird bit harder. this is one possible explaination to the bites that start off soft but end up very painful. maybe lightly move your hand to see if it responds and if i...

Azure

i have heard of some people creating a sock vest for their IRN plucking... at first the birds will try to eat it so you must supervise it (like give 30min periods with it on whilst you are watching), then when the bird is used to it you can leave it on... this can prevent pucking but i dont like it ...

Azure

yes you would need to at least force down some formula until his crop can be felt- has he told you how to?

Azure

thanks for that! im sure i will! oh and the cobalts are all (meant) to be a darker shade than the normal blues! still beautiful bird!

Azure

Cute beautiful birds! hope all goes well with them!

Azure

i really dont advise leaving him as it means that he may think he rules the place, so you still need to try to show that buffing gets no where (by showing no change in your behaviour to unfavourable buffing behaviour) and soon he would return to normal, so yes keep trying to give human contact- it C...

Azure

Jay2011 wrote:or just open up the cage put him up your t-shirt and off you go with him

Azure

Naboo is so big now! and you still take great pictures! you definitely have a great bird and he is sure lucky!

(p.s. okay... 2 questions:
1st one- can i save the photos? do you mind? i wont claim them and will always reference you...
2nd one- what mutation is it!?!? i love that colour!!! >.<)

Azure

Yesterday she jumped down to the floor, ran over to my leg, climbed up it (I was sitting) and started to cluck on my knee. I was very surprised but maybe a little nervously I stroked her chest and everything was fine but once I rested my hand back on the chair she ran over and bit me! Very soft at ...

Azure

thank you very much! both of you!

Azure

like ringnecks this may vary... i know that in ringnecks it can take from 1.5 years to 3 years for the ring to be completely formed, thus i suspect the same for alexandrines

Azure

it SHOULD be just the remaining half dried blood and dead cell gunk left from a blood feather... i have no idea past that...

Azure

on most pictures of older irn, the beaks are "peeling" and so it SHOULD be very normal (just like how nails grow and we clip them back, only in beaks, they are rubbed off in layers)
unfortunately i am no expert in mutation colours...

Azure

has it definitely stopped and can the bird still break it and cause it to bleed? if so it may be better to pull it out. but if she doesn't really care about the feather and leaves it alone, you could possibly leave it there. thats all i can say, maybe you should wait for more advice as thats all i c...

Azure

wow- quick indeed! hope all goes well this season!

Azure

well aren't you an animal person!

hope all goes well with Bembi! i hope it would be a great experience for you! i'd love some pictures of everyone!

Azure

well you have many birds and seem to be on good terms to be with them! may be you should be the "Crazy Bird Friend"?

welcome to the forum, have fun and have a great time! post some pictures of your flock too!

Azure

well i dont think your alone! many people would have not appreciated a pet bird until they actually got one! IRNs tend to bite but generally its a nibble that leaves you with a sore thumb not intentional (as bites are intentional and do bleed!) anyways, welcome to the forum, have fun and have a grea...

Azure

what would the chicks be of a lutino male and a violet blue female (all visual)? and a lutino male and a blue female? thanks in advanced

Azure

females are speakers- just as good as the male in the case of IRN! but when and whether she will speak will depend on the individual... be patient and persistence add a tad of luck to that and she will very soon start speaking!

Azure

she's gorgous! and aren't they intellegent creatures hmm?

Azure

25-30 years but 50 years is not unheard off...

Azure

hello and welcome- i am from australia too! (sydney by the way)
I'ld love to see some pic of your bird!

Azure

i maybe wrong... but it shouldn't be! sexual maturity is around 18 months? (i think...) also if your thinking about a partner for him you better be warned that they may seriously regect and in extreme cases kill... but dont be discouraged it wont usually happen! just highlighting warnings that other...

Azure

wouldnt bluffing be more... teenage rebel?

Azure

hi 1. SCB -SA answered that 2. they may talk but it will take time... for IRNs speaking abilities should be the same in both genders 3. pictures dont work 4. ??? dont really understand the question... you will need to get them DNA sexed or surgically sexed to find out gender before the ring appears ...

Azure

http://www.mcw-indianringnecks.com.au/n ... cewing.htm
a lacewing... maybe more on the site but couldn't find any after a brief search...

Azure

sounds like a he, ill be calling it a he the peeling should be not a serious problem- if you look at pictures of older ringnecks, their beaks are often layered- suggesting that layers peel off. so i dont think its a problem but dont quote me- i may be wrong! pucking his own feathers isnt good, try t...

Azure

it is a ringneck- just african ringneck- the main difference is their black beak

Azure

he's such a beautiful bird!!!
it would be like pulling a hair but less painful (as they do moult! so it must be right?)
he's so lovely... good luck with him!

Azure

but this forum is not bad too!

oh btw.. im 15 too XD and really wana ringneck but circumstances prove it hard to get one...

Azure

???
the olive looks like a male to me...

Azure

that can be a bit dangerous as the female can become VERY agressive in breeding season and might injure the male due to the lack of attention to her... competition is not advised...

Azure

are those blood feathers? all feathers have a blood supply when they grow in, if they are broken its often hard for the bird to clot- does it continually bleed? if it does, get it pulled out or wait for experienced members or take her to the vet

Azure

np
(lol- i dont hav any parrots >.< not allowed yet so just doing my research)

Azure

hi, next time, start another topic... but... if the ringneck is young, it probably is buffering... like adolescence for IRNs if not then it should be because of the lack of handling (you need to always handle IRNs to keep them tame) but to solve this... YOU MUST NOT REACT WHEN HE BITES (if he does) ...

Azure

before some of the more professionals answer... i just feel that its best to seperate them, its probably a good idea to keep the cages close so that you can monitor behaviour and if they show no hostile actions to the other one, keep them together again... (this may have been used to see if mates ar...

Azure

Hello! Welcome to the site!
if you still have not found a site, can i suggest http://www.mdsaustralia.net/?

Azure

thank you very much!

Azure

it seems that when looking at most baby birds, their feet are HUGE! does it mean that the feet grow at a slower rate after hatching or dont grow at all? It just seems that baby ringneck feet have a larger feet to body ratio than an adult! I also want to ask if a DF violet is always darker in colour ...

Azure

np... just hav read many sites on IRN and thats what they all seem to say

Azure

http://www.mcw-indianringnecks.com.au/index.html
they have wonderful mutations but not too many types...

Azure

oh sorry about that broad question! but thanks for the answer!

Azure

i was wondering what was the limit of space for one IRN with enough for some flight space...

Azure

In IRNS, males are good speakers as the males =)

http://www.indianringneck.com/myth/

Azure

oh that is so gorgous!
and great pics too!

Azure

I've seen many ringnecks with long and short tails... does that change with age or does a ringneck with a shorter tail (in ratio to the body) stay like that?

Azure

thank you! you were both very helpful!

Azure

i want to ask what is "clear" meaning- is it the original colour (green) showing in the feathers? and also is it possible to only have a "white tail" and no "white/clear head" at the same time for a DARK colour like DF violet? [edit: kinda answered my own question http://www.mcw-indianringnecks.com....

Azure

thanks for the info

Azure

This may sound a bit stupid but do Indian ringnecks (along with other similar birds) sleep on the perch or in some kind of nest/ box?

Azure

they look amazing! i wish i could do something like that! (or even buy one!)

Azure

those are really some nice pied colours!

Azure

Nice birds!

Azure

thanks
ill hope to learn lots

Azure

I'm a high schooler who is very intrested in keeping IRNs and look forward to do so in the near future and am just looking around the site.

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