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by leo1955
Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:06 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

meet Indie, my new IRN:
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by leo1955
Sat May 25, 2013 10:56 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich, enjoying her new tree...
Replies: 1
Views: 651

Rich, enjoying her new tree...

Just want to share Rich as she enjoys the new tree which I made for her today... this tree is a branch of a guava tree... I still have to fill this with toys... http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p626/leoanyayahan/Rich/DSC_0193.jpg http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p626/leoanyayahan/Rich/DSC_0185...
by leo1955
Wed May 15, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Odd baby behavior
Replies: 14
Views: 1881

Re: Odd baby behavior

Yeah, I agree with Ellie, your IRN is still a baby at 3 months and still needs a parent care which she is asking from your cockatiel. It's not in anyway alarming, it's cute. :lol:
by leo1955
Wed May 15, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich
Replies: 12
Views: 2120

Re: UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich

Any advice for how you got Rich to hang upside down? seems like a good starting point for us to try with Remy since its the least hand contact trick we could aim for? the first time I tried the trick, I made her feel very comfortable when she steps up on my finger., then I would pet her and hold he...
by leo1955
Mon May 13, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich
Replies: 12
Views: 2120

Re: UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich

jmlw7 wrote:awww so cute! :) How long have you had Rich and how old is he? He looks like my Remy 8)
Rich is 5 - 6 months old. (not very sure of age, since I only acquired her from a second owner too, who told me she was 3 - 4 months old). I have her since March 1, 2013.
by leo1955
Mon May 13, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich
Replies: 12
Views: 2120

Re: UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich

Thank you guys. I really am so happy to share all these progresses. I believe without you guys in this site, it would not be possible for me to tame and train Rich. There are times I am so desperate I want to give up, especially those times when Rich is in the "bluffing" stage. How many ti...
by leo1955
Mon May 13, 2013 3:28 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich
Replies: 12
Views: 2120

UPSIDE DOWN TRICK... new trick learned by Rich

Here's another trick which Rich just learned today. So happy to have her as my feathered baby.. :)
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by leo1955
Fri May 10, 2013 4:36 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Proud of Rich! (She learned another trick)
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

Re: Proud of Rich! (She learned another trick)

electron wrote:how old is your IRN :)
She is 6 months old.
by leo1955
Wed May 08, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Proud of Rich! (She learned another trick)
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

Re: Proud of Rich! (She learned another trick)

I thought about training Skye to pick up dirty socks and put them in the basket. But knowing him he'd take it back to his cage and make it his girlfriend :lol: Congrats on the turn around trick. It's one of my favorites. Nothing cuter than a bird spinning in circles for a treat :) you could add a s...
by leo1955
Wed May 08, 2013 3:23 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Proud of Rich! (She learned another trick)
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

Proud of Rich! (She learned another trick)

I just want to share another trick Rich has recently learned. I am really so proud of her. She learned the "TURN AROUND" trick in just two days. Actually the first day I taught her the trick, we consumed about 15 minutes and that was yesterday. Just today when I arrived home, I saw her exc...
by leo1955
Thu May 02, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich learned how to shake hands in 20 minutes...
Replies: 6
Views: 1073

Re: Rich learned how to shake hands in 20 minutes...

Leo, are you using a clicker? -MissK No MissK, I just give treats ( sunflower seeds) Rich is 6 months old, Ellie. Here's a short video of Rich, though the video shows that she also uses her bill to approach me, normally, she will just raise her right foot: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p626/l...
by leo1955
Wed May 01, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich learned how to shake hands in 20 minutes...
Replies: 6
Views: 1073

Re: Rich learned how to shake hands in 20 minutes...

MissK wrote:Leo, congratulations, that is *outrageous*! You get a BIG sunflower seed!

-MissK
Thank you MissK, yes, Indeed!!!
by leo1955
Wed May 01, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich learned how to shake hands in 20 minutes...
Replies: 6
Views: 1073

Rich learned how to shake hands in 20 minutes...

I am so happy with the new development on my Rich. I taught her how to shake hands and in just 20 minutes, she learned the trick. I am so amazed on how fast my baby learned it. When I say "SHAKE HANDS", she now knows how to raise her right foot and touch my finger. Aside from this, she now...
by leo1955
Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Do i do anything extra to encourage him to keep talking?
Replies: 14
Views: 2425

Re: Do i do anything extra to encourage him to keep talking?

Congratulations for making your bird talk. How I wish my Rich would do the same. All she does yet is whistle the "sexy whistle" and some sounds I don't recognize. But I am hoping one day I will hear her talk and say "hello", the word I always say to her. Rich is 6 months old. Is ...
by leo1955
Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:13 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: sirius-malfoy ... afraid of skin?? help lol
Replies: 2
Views: 825

Re: sirius-malfoy ... afraid of skin?? help lol

Remember that the key word to win the trust of our feathered friends is "PATIENCE". That is what I learned from this site and believe me, it worked for me and my Rich. I only have her for over a month ( I acquired her last March 1, 2013 and she was four months old then) as a totally untame...
by leo1955
Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: any tips on talking?
Replies: 6
Views: 1479

Re: any tips on talking?

On the average, how long will it take an IRN to mutter its first word from the time you teach him/her to talk? and considering too, that the IRN is at a young age, say less than one year old? Also presume that he/she is a talker (coz some say there are IRN's who never talk at all)
by leo1955
Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Bonding / Taming advise plz ??
Replies: 6
Views: 1612

Re: Bonding / Taming advise plz ??

Hi, I also have at first, an untamed IRN who is 5 or more months old (one and 1/2 months ago). When she arrives at home, the first of things I did was to put her in her cage which is located at our living room where she constantly sees us. She was so quiet and seemed fearful of me. I searched the ne...
by leo1955
Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:30 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: For the last 2 days, Rich is not biting me anymore
Replies: 1
Views: 667

For the last 2 days, Rich is not biting me anymore

I am so happy to share that Rich seems to stop biting anymore. I hope the bluffing stage in her life is over and will never come again. Yesterday and today, I can make her step up at anytime and in any place. Even when she is inside the cage, she steps on my fingers without a single bite and is very...
by leo1955
Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

Last time i handled Rich to play, I placed her near a mirror and she regurgitated, why did she do that? Does she want to feed her image? Is this a sign that she really is a "she"? Is she becoming a young adult now?
by leo1955
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: When will the "bluff" ever end?
Replies: 4
Views: 1200

Re: When will the "bluff" ever end?

so, this is what I did a while ago, I held a candy wrapper and without any bite, she stepped up on my finger. Then I placed her near a mirror so she will be busy and wont bite me... lols.. http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p626/leoanyayahan/Rich/IMG_0686.jpg http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p62...
by leo1955
Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

Im glad it doesnt take too long to regenerate Rich's tail feathers. :)
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by leo1955
Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: When will the "bluff" ever end?
Replies: 4
Views: 1200

When will the "bluff" ever end?

It's been quite a time, Rich is becoming more aggressive than I expected. After a while I thought the biting would be over, since she now steps on my finger on step up command and would remain there for long. she even sleeps on my fingers. Then suddenly again, I find it unbearable, I mean the biting...
by leo1955
Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich's behavior, unpredictable!
Replies: 6
Views: 1408

Re: Rich's behavior, unpredictable!

At what age does an IRN normally learn to talk?
by leo1955
Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Pigeon Pellet, is it ok for IRN?
Replies: 1
Views: 1252

Re: Pigeon Pellet, is it ok for IRN?

Hi molossus,

Tnx for the info and advise...
by leo1955
Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:29 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich's behavior, unpredictable!
Replies: 6
Views: 1408

Re: Rich's behavior, unpredictable!

Can we teach an IRN to talk, even if he/she is not tamed? But of course, I will do anything even if it takes long to tame Rich. I wish she will learn to talk someday, then I will feel on top of the world...
by leo1955
Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My new baby Kiwi
Replies: 57
Views: 10508

Re: My new baby Kiwi

Hi Guys,
Reading through this thread is more than an experience. I really find myself a little more educated while browsing here , (while in my work , lol). When I get home tonight, I am excited to practice in actual what I read to my Rich. :)
by leo1955
Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich's behavior, unpredictable!
Replies: 6
Views: 1408

Re: Rich's behavior, unpredictable!

Thanx Subodh...

I will be patient of course, I have learned to treasure her presence in the family. I am looking forward to that day when she will be be trusting me completely and welcoming me back home from work everyday ,lol...:)
by leo1955
Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Welcome Home Apollo! [New Pictures!!!]
Replies: 32
Views: 7462

Re: Welcome Home Apollo! [Picture HEAVY!]

Very nice!
Wish I could own one like him...:)
by leo1955
Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Pigeon Pellet, is it ok for IRN?
Replies: 1
Views: 1252

Pigeon Pellet, is it ok for IRN?

Hi Guys, I am from Philippines, and in here, only few pet stores sell pellets which are manufactured for parrots or to IRN's in particular. but most of stores here sell pigeons pellet because many here are rearing pigeons instead. I have just acquired an IRN and mostly, the food I give her sunflower...
by leo1955
Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rich's behavior, unpredictable!
Replies: 6
Views: 1408

Rich's behavior, unpredictable!

Rich, my first IRN has been with me since March 1, 2013 and ever since I was trying to tame her ( someone told me it is a "SHE"). She is behaved during night time and vice versa during daytime. At night, she lets me scratch her head and I can even handle her without a bite. She steps up on...
by leo1955
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Treats
Replies: 7
Views: 2392

Re: Treats

Rich loves sunflower seeds :)
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See? :)
by leo1955
Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:11 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

How soon do you think it would regenerate? I am really looking forward to have it grown to its normal...
by leo1955
Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

The previous owner told me that the tail broke at the cage bars while he was trying to forcefeed him. That is already the tail condition when i got him a 2 weeks ago...
by leo1955
Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: avatar & signature
Replies: 1
Views: 1141

Re: avatar & signature

Ok, I already found the answer :P

Thanx,
by leo1955
Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: avatar & signature
Replies: 1
Views: 1141

avatar & signature

Hi Guys,

After browsing for quite sometime within the web, I noticed some are using signatures and avatars. I wonder how they are able to do that. :P I would appreciate if someone could help me how to make and use avatar and signature....

Thanks in advance,

Leo
by leo1955
Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: my IRN loves sunflower seeds so much
Replies: 4
Views: 2279

Re: my IRN loves sunflower seeds so much

Tnx Melika, I think I'm gonna try not giving my Rich any sunflower seeds on Saturdays & Sundays ( days of no-work for me) so i can oversee how he is doing with other food. Let me ask though, how are u serving carrot, cooked? or not? Coz I have tried to give him a raw carrot and he hardly bit it ...
by leo1955
Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Chicks for 2013 *photos added*
Replies: 34
Views: 6595

Re: First Chicks for 2013 *photos added*

Oh I love breeding birds... just to share my new chix,
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tnx....
by leo1955
Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

Tnx Subodh for appreciating my IRN. How I wish to interact with him in the morning, but since i am working during daytime and I have to leave home very early in the morning, I dont really have much time with him except for preparing his food and water. so it's only on saturdays and sundays maybe. ht...
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

Hope this one will work...

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He is Rich, my new IRN
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Gangnam Style Bird :3
Replies: 2
Views: 1583

Re: Gangnam Style Bird :3

Oh yes, I also found it cute. lol
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Chicks for 2013 *photos added*
Replies: 34
Views: 6595

Re: First Chicks for 2013 *photos added*

Is it not hard to breed Ringnecks? I just started to rear an IRN, starting from a 4-month IRN. I still dont know if it's a male or a female. I want to tame it first before I buy another to pair him.
Is it still possible for him to bond to another bird even if he already is tamed?
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: First Chicks for 2013 *photos added*
Replies: 34
Views: 6595

Re: First Chicks for 2013 *photos added*

Wow! so cute! congratulations! I wish someday I can also breed a ringneck. I love it.
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: my IRN loves sunflower seeds so much
Replies: 4
Views: 2279

my IRN loves sunflower seeds so much

Hi all, My new IRN loves sunflower seeds so much, that sometimes he doesnt eat other foods being given to him. Is it bad to his health if he will eat sunflower seeds everyday? I have read somewhere else that too much seeds is not good to a birds health, can someone experienced on rearing IRN, please...
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: posting photos
Replies: 19
Views: 8084

Re: posting photos

Ok, now I know why all my attempts to post pictures are rejected. Thanks.
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 1
Views: 481

new owner of IRN

Hi everyone, am glad i found this web. I was searching for anything about Indian ringneck coz I just acquired one. It is my first time to own an IRN, though i already breed cockatiels for quite sometime. I found IRN totally different from tiels in terms of behavior. I sense that IRN's are more stubb...
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Male Vs Female Behavior?
Replies: 5
Views: 6820

Re: Male Vs Female Behavior?

Is there really a way to distinguish a male and female young IRN? Please someone tell. I have a young IRN but i couldnt tell if he is a male or a female. He is stubborn during daytime but a little tamed during nighttime. I just acquired him a week ago and the previous owner said he is about 3-4month...
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:05 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

Hi Guys,
I tried to post a picture of Rich, but it didn't work. I used photobucket to upload pix, but it still didn't work. Please help how to post.

thanks guys...

Leo
by leo1955
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:20 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

Hi Guys, Just want to share my latest observations on my new Rich. Well, I'm quite happy with the progress though sometimes feel impatient on taming him. During daytime he really seems to avoid me, but during night time, he lets me scrub his head and seems relax. I don't understand why his behavior ...
by leo1955
Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:09 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new owner of IRN
Replies: 106
Views: 17210

Re: new owner of IRN

Hi guys, it's my first time to own an indian ringneck and i found it challenging to tame him. I call him Rich. I was told by the previous owner that Rich is about four months old. He is not tamed, and always run around his cage whenever I want to hold him to feed. When I get to hold him, he never bi...