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by babygirl
Sun Aug 04, 2013 4:12 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: do i need to supply a box after mating
Replies: 1
Views: 782

do i need to supply a box after mating

Yesterday two of my Latino ringnecks mated. Seen them in the act at least 5 times over the day. I didn't even know the two had even paired up. my other pair a blue cock and grey hen have been kissing for months but not seen them mate. I'm moving in the next 2weeks to a month as my house has sold. my...
by babygirl
Wed May 01, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: courtship (new cock bird)
Replies: 1
Views: 835

Re: courtship (new cock bird)

good news just seen him feeding her today :)
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: courtship (new cock bird)
Replies: 1
Views: 835

courtship (new cock bird)

I got a new pair today. a blue cock 3yrs old and a grey hen (number 2) also 3yrs. put them in my larger aviary with a few other birds one being another grey hen (number 1). After about 2 hours I seen the number one grey hen on the perch checking out the new blue cock bird. she is normally a vocal he...
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colour terms please
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: colour terms please

ok I will try to get better photos without flash. in person the aqua like green is more noticeable in the tail etc. than this photo. the hen I have is more of a dark block like yellow. in person his eye isn't red either the pupil is black and the other part of the iris is blue.
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:34 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colour terms please
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: colour terms please

I seem to have managed to add the photo as a signature. (after hours of trying) hope that helps :D
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:30 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hi im new
Replies: 1
Views: 727

Re: hi im new

my IRN never go near the ground. a lot of food is often wasted would it be ok to house Quails as bottom feeders so to speak.
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:27 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: What to Feed Your Parrot (recipes, toxicities, links too!)
Replies: 183
Views: 677682

Re: What to Feed your Parrot (recipes, toxicities, links too

I too would like to know how best to give the carrot. currently I feed it raw and in large or thick grated strips. my lot seem to be a bit fussy when it comes to veggies. two only had tin fruits the other two only fed corn on the cob before I got them all. I'm trying to get them to eat a much bigger...
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:01 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hi im new
Replies: 1
Views: 727

hi im new

hi I'm new to the forum and new to IRN's I live in Australia and currently have 4 IRNs two males and two females. I got my first at the start of the year when I bought a few aviaries they came as a package. id never owned them before. just had finches for many years but we (the family and I) just fe...
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:38 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: leg bands.
Replies: 6
Views: 3530

Re: leg bands.

anyone know if that's the same in Australia? I was told that there is not way to track the breeders or any info using the leg bands. id be very interested to find out more on a few of my birds if you can.
by babygirl
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:01 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colour terms please
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: colour terms please

I do but I can't seem to post it. keep being told its to spamy for a beginner or something! :?
by babygirl
Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colour terms please
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: colour terms please

so at the risk of sounding like a tool. from the web site above when i read over it. I have two cock birds both i was told yellow so (lutino) they both have a green or aqua through their tail etc like a wash. which kinda makes them look more electric yellow or fluro yellow not as dark as the other L...
by babygirl
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colour terms please
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: colour terms please

so is Cobalt just Dark Blue?
and i still see no description for lacewing! :?
by babygirl
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: colour terms please
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

colour terms please

hi
i have been trying to research IRNs and have troubles finding good reading that explains many of the colour terms etc. like Cobalt and lacewing. etc. thanks