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- Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:36 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: a few questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2334
Re: a few questions
ja hahahahaha. He still bites my nails, as well as his own! It's so funny. My friends call him a nervous breakdown waiting to happen. I also found the best way to keep him busy. I took his basket of toys and put it on top of his cage. He loves taking them out, one by one, and throwing them off his c...
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:09 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: is our ringneck becoming ill?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3015
Re: is our ringneck becoming ill?
Like Taywer321 said, it might be from their own dust. My bird did it as well and my vet suggested spaying him with diluted Savlon. Now every time my bird baths I grab the bottle and spay him with that. It helps with the itchy nose and skin. He's become a very happy bird. We also spray the bottom of ...
- Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:57 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
I haven't posted here in a while, but I thought I should share this :) Mielieboy is Molting! (not sure about the spelling :? ) I really wasn't expecting anything, but I walked into the study this afternoon, only to find a ringneck with a very short tail, and a bald patch on his head! He looks so cu...
- Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: traveling with an IRN
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1246
Re: traveling with an IRN
My bird does the exact same thing when we go outside! just looks at everything :) I'm sure your baby will be fine. As long as he's used to the car and cage, he'll be comfortable. Maybe it will help if you stop once in a while and just let him relax, because I know my bird gets tired from all the swa...
- Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:08 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: traveling with an IRN
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1246
Re: traveling with an IRN
Hi! The smaller cage is a good idea, and try putting him where he can see you. Put on some music that he likes. My IRN travels with me in the car when we go to town, it took awhile, but he got used to it. Try driving short distances with your bird in the small cage, so that he can get used to the ca...
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:18 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
Ok, I took the video, but we have been having trouble with our internet connection, so Youtube will have to wait:)
I think I need to take a new one though, because Mielieboy also says "Love You" before he goes to sleep. I don't know what happened, but my bird turned into a chatterbox!
I think I need to take a new one though, because Mielieboy also says "Love You" before he goes to sleep. I don't know what happened, but my bird turned into a chatterbox!
- Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:33 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
RIP little guy I'm still working on a video, but Mielieboy changes his attitude we he sees the camera! Such a little actor :roll: Maybe I should take him to Hollywood! Mielieboy has started talking all of a sudden, but he seems to know so much words. It's amazing! He even figured out how to call me ...
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:59 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
Mielieboy is fine! Thank Goodness :D I talked to my vet and he think that as long as they weren't sharing a cage or food or anything like that he'll be fine. He also recommended that i watch Mielieboy for any sign of respiratory trouble, but otherwise he should be fine. He is pretty confident that i...
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:15 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
Unfortunately the baby died this morning. I'm phoning the vet in a bit to see if our to parrots are in any danger. We found her dead in her cage, so we don't know if it was a disease or trauma from falling out of the nest. Maybe even dehydration or something....... Mielieboy and my dad's parrot(pies...
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 4:54 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
He is quite the superstar! He's very mad at me today, cause a friend of my dad picked up a wild baby bird (cape glass eye) and bought it to me, because I have raised a lot of wild birds :lol: It's very little and requires all my attention, so my ringneck is feeling very lost :wink: I'll be sure to u...
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:49 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
I will definitely try getting a video, he seems to perk up if he sees the video camera A real little actor! I only have a video of him dancing in front of a full length mirror. That's also quite funny
How do you post a video on here?
How do you post a video on here?
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:09 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
Mielie said good morning to me this morning when I opened his cage :D I'm so happy! He also started saying halo last night. This all happened while he was still really sleepy :lol: I had to take him out of his cage early this morning, because they were doing construction work in the room he stays. H...
- Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:59 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
I've had Mielie for about two months now, and he is even cuter! I love my bird to bits :!: He's started mumbling, but I can't quite make out what he says :) I got him a new cage the other day, and he is ten time happier. He's so spiolt :lol: With all the love and attention he's getting, it's hard f...
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:16 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: newbie needs advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1106
Re: newbie needs advice
Hi
Try checking out the breeding section.
There's a lot of experienced breeders that will be willing to help. Also try searching the phrase "weaning".
Hope this helps
Anri
Try checking out the breeding section.
There's a lot of experienced breeders that will be willing to help. Also try searching the phrase "weaning".
Hope this helps
Anri
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:20 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: newbie needs advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1106
Re: newbie needs advice
Hi Justine
I'm also from KZN, which part are you?
Good luck on your babies
Anri
I'm also from KZN, which part are you?
Good luck on your babies
Anri
- Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:10 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Travelling
- Replies: 2
- Views: 742
Re: Travelling
I was away for a week and he seems to be very shy. He knows its me, but is very careful! Seems to be happy
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 4:56 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: Travelling
- Replies: 2
- Views: 742
Travelling
Hello
I'm travelling to visit family tomorrow and my baby is staying at home with my parents. I've only had him for a month and I was wondering if we would lose the bond that has started building between us? or will he maybe start preferring my mom?
Thanx
Anri
I'm travelling to visit family tomorrow and my baby is staying at home with my parents. I've only had him for a month and I was wondering if we would lose the bond that has started building between us? or will he maybe start preferring my mom?
Thanx
Anri
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:18 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2366
Re: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
Thanks guys! I think there might be something in my room that bothers him, because he only does this when his cage is standing there. I've moved him to the living room and he's very happy. He's a very jealous bird, and went berserk when my dad's bird walked across the counter and came to sit on my ...
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:02 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2366
Re: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
Hi Ellie. i think you may be right. That would explain why he only does it when I'm sleeping. I also think it might be some kind of bug thats bothering him.
I'm seriously considering taking him to a vet, because there are some things bothering me, I'll ask the vet what he thinks.
Thanx
Anri
I'm seriously considering taking him to a vet, because there are some things bothering me, I'll ask the vet what he thinks.
Thanx
Anri
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:06 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2366
Re: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
It happened again today. This time it was broad daylight and he was just sitting on his cage. I wasn't feeling well so I took a nap. Next thing, he's going wild and screaming like mad and flying all over the place. When he landed his wings were spread and he was just sitting there. He only tucked th...
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:49 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2366
Re: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
He was definitely very glad to see me coming, he literally flew into my arms and hung there until we left the room. He was very sweet and cuddly after that. This morning he only has eyes for me. My mom tried giving him attention, but he would have none of it, only has eyes for me :wink: I'm so scare...
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:08 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2366
Re: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
Thank you so much! I was so worried about him. Our house is quite light, but I cover him up at night so the air con doesn't bother him. I moved him out of my room, so maybe now I can leave him open so he can see properly. My dad inspected his cage this morning because we were afraid there might be a...
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:13 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP, FAST!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2366
PLEASE HELP, FAST!
OMW! I just got such a fright! My 9 month old IRN sleeps in my room with me, but he usually goes to bed a bit earlier :) After watching a movie, I got in bed and was about to fall asleep when the weirdest thing happened. My IRN went nuts! He was flying around his cage and jumping all over the place....
- Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:51 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Re: Tender Loving Care
Awesome! He says something that might be the Afrikaans word for yes, but I'm not sure. He mimics alot of sounds, and loves trying to impress me with weird sounds Right now he's sitting on the top of the window, so he shouts for me to come and get him cause he doesn't know how to get down.
- Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:32 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Tender Loving Care
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6171
Tender Loving Care
It's amazing what three weeks of love will do to a bird. Mielieboy has gone from a grumpy bird who doesn't tolerate anyone to a wonderful loving bird! He sits on my hand for hours on end, and absolutely loves getting kisses :lol: I can't believe it, I'm so happy! :D He's playful, loving and very en...
- Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:45 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: a decal turns into a sig
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1880
Re: a decal turns into a sig
how do you make the signatures? copy and paste doesn't work for me.........
- Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:07 am
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Yay, our family is growing!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2009
Re: Yay, our family is growing!
Thanks! Mielieboy and Max will still stay in their own cages, because I don't have a very big cage. Mielieboy is very laid back and doesn't go looking for trouble. He hasn't gotten into any fights with my dad's bird. I'm still not taking any chances though. Max can be quite aggresive sommetimes, esp...
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:56 pm
- Forum: IRN Lounge
- Topic: Yay, our family is growing!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2009
Yay, our family is growing!
I've had my Mielieboy for 3 weeks now and he has become such an adorable little bird! The bird who inspired our choice was a male lutino ringneck called Max, he's my dad's office bird. he was given to the company as a gift after his owners moved away. He seemed happy at frist and everybody loved him...
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:02 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: a few questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2334
Re: a few questions
I felt so sorry for my baby today. It was his first time in a different cage(his traveling cage) and he was so scared! I had to take him to a vet to get his nails trimmed and he didn't like it one bit! He wasn't very happy about being handled like that. He was terrified on the ride home, but when we...
- Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:22 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Need some help please!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 664
Re: Need some help please!
We've passed the 2 week marker, yay! My baby seems to love cuddling and will sit on my hand for ages while he give him tons of kisses. He still doesn't like the idea of getting on my hand, but doesn't mind me picking him with both hands. He just sits there until I put him on my shoulder, he then qui...
- Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:06 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Jealousy makes you nasty
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1468
Re: Jealousy makes you nasty
Piesang is getting so jealous now, because Fladder is starting to like my dad. Last night they were both sitting on his shoulder because I wasn't home. It actually went well, but Fladder knows Piesang is boss I wish I could post the photo here, but I only have it on my Cellphone.
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:24 am
- Forum: Ringneck Stories
- Topic: Jealousy makes you nasty
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1468
Jealousy makes you nasty
OMW! My bird's are so funny. My dad owns a Pionus parrot(Piesang) and obviously I have my IRN(Fladder). My dad's bird is very territorial so we keep them in different rooms. Lately Fladder would start squaking when ever I'm in the living room where Piesang stays. I thought he was just calling me bac...
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:32 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: a few questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2334
Re: a few questions
No there aren't any smokers in the house.
Fladder seems to be responding well to the new name, every time I say it he'll cock his head to one side and listen to me.
He's getting really sweet, and my dad is looking for a suitable branch for his new play gym.
Fladder seems to be responding well to the new name, every time I say it he'll cock his head to one side and listen to me.
He's getting really sweet, and my dad is looking for a suitable branch for his new play gym.
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:56 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: a few questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2334
Re: a few questions
Thanx so much! My dad's bird has natural tree branches in her cage so I'll ask him too cut a few extra next time. i'm looking to make him a play gym out of a guava branch. Does anybody know if I can change his name? IRN's are new to me so this is helping a lot! He seems to preen permanently, why is ...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:52 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
- Topic: a few questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2334
a few questions
Hi. My baby has some really sharp nails. I was wondering if you get something that slips over you arm to protect it. Long sleeve T-shirts aren't enough, his nails go right through an I don't want to use a towel cause it scares him. Also any tips on what kind of games I can play with him, he's so inc...
- Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:56 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hi from South Africa
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5084
Re: Hi from South Africa
I look forward to hearing about your new babies
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:06 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hi from South Africa
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5084
Re: Hi from South Africa
That's so sweet! the young ones are sure to be gorgeous! I only have one IRN and I don't think I'll consider breeding, it's too stressful! Mines still a baby so for now thats more than enough to keep me busy
Hope your patience pays off soon
Hope your patience pays off soon
- Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hi from South Africa
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5084
Re: Hi from South Africa
Someone else from South Africa! yay:) I was wondering if IRNs are popular here..........
- Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:51 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hi, from Fladder and me:)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 731
Re: Hi, from Fladder and me:)
Hi :) My ringneck is called Fladder (my names Anri) he's a gorgeous green colour. He was tense again yesterday, but this morning he was all over me again. I opened up his cage and fell asleep by accident. Fladder jumped off his cage and came to find out why I wasn't giving him attention. I give him ...
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:54 am
- Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
- Topic: Need some help please!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 664
Need some help please!
I got a new IRN on Wednesday and he is gorgeous. He was scared of me the first day, which I understood, but then on yesterday he got on my hand after walking around on the floor and wouldn't get off when I wanted to close him for the night. He was very comfortable and happy. This morning when I open...
- Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:16 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hi, from Fladder and me:)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 731
Hi, from Fladder and me:)
Got my beautiful IRN yesterday! I was so excited to meet him. He is somewhere between 6 and 8 months and is slightly nippy. Everybody warned me that he might not come to me for a while, bbut luckily that is not the case with my boy :D He was nervous yesterday, but loosened up this morning. he start...