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by Doodlebug
Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: New Discovery In Foot Toy/foraging!
Replies: 4
Views: 2393

Re: New Discovery In Foot Toy/foraging!

:D Yay!

He adores this thing! As soon as he sees it he goes crazy, swooping on it straight away. I definitely recommend giving it a try, and I guess as it's purposely made for administering medication, you could use it for that too, if your vet has prescribed a liquid.
by Doodlebug
Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:27 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Jelly Pots
Replies: 4
Views: 2208

Re: Jelly Pots

Thanks MissK :) I am on my mobile so forgive me if this link doesn't translate properly... http://www.northernparrots.com You can get sachets of sugar free jelly to make up with boiling water (for humans) but unsure if the ingredients would be safe. After all it'd be silly to spend £10 on something ...
by Doodlebug
Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:01 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39390

Re: Sapphires progress

Hi Claire, Dudes is doing good thanks, everything seems to take painfully slow but I guess that's the nature of some of our little beasts. I do get disheartened at times but always aware to go at his pace, he just is still going for my hands and fingers so it can be difficult to train at times but I...
by Doodlebug
Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:51 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: biting
Replies: 8
Views: 2536

Re: biting

I am having the same thing at the mo. My baby is a biter, he will bite hands and any skin he sees. But he is flying to my shoulder quite a bit now. I know he is really wanting to spend time with me but he isn't at the stage where I can comfortably have him there! So I do what has been suggested to y...
by Doodlebug
Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:45 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Toys
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: Toys

not to mention my boyfriends belly button this evening when he lay down without a shirt! Thanks to Sapphire, he has the cleanest belly button ever. :o :mrgreen: No grey fluff in sight then, why is always grey..??! It changes how often I change Dudes stuff round, it can be weekly or fornightly, depe...
by Doodlebug
Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:38 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Jelly Pots
Replies: 4
Views: 2208

Jelly Pots

Has anyone tried giving their babies those parrot jelly pots?

And do you think its safe to make your own from human sugar free stuff?
by Doodlebug
Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:37 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: New Discovery In Foot Toy/foraging!
Replies: 4
Views: 2393

New Discovery In Foot Toy/foraging!

Just thought I'd share the neat discovery I made yesterday. Not sure if someone has already said about this so apologies if so! So I was wandering around the house trying to look for things that Dudes would be interested in foot toy-wise. I saw this and thought it was just the right size and has two...
by Doodlebug
Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:29 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39390

Re: Sapphires progress

Excellent work with Sapphire, She picks up things nice and quick :) On the subject of beaking/aggressive play, I watched the video and I agree with MissK, she looks as though she is playing for the most part, but could easily spill over into the excitement overload thing and start becoming harder an...
by Doodlebug
Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Update And Questions :)
Replies: 9
Views: 1726

Re: Update And Questions :)

Hi MissK, Claire :) MissK- I totally agree with you, I will never allow Dudes to chew me like this, he is obviously doing the whole 'I'm not showing any kind of reaction' thing, which once upon a time I tried too, to see if it would show him biting doesn't get him anywhere..I can tell you this metho...
by Doodlebug
Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Update And Questions :)
Replies: 9
Views: 1726

Update And Questions :)

Hi guys, haven't been around for a while, hope you are all ok! Just thought I'd update you on how things are going with Dudes. I am noticing a fast increase in his bravery. He is now accompanying me to different rooms (on his tabletop perch) and he is getting used to the kitchen, and more recently t...
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: So... how come I can't find any IRN plushie toys?
Replies: 37
Views: 7646

Re: So... how come I can't find any IRN plushie toys?

As we say in England, Crikey! Electronegative and Ranechild you two are very creative! We all can appreciate skill and craftsmanship, and also Claire for even attempting to do this, I wouldn't know where to start even if I had the time!! Awesome, can't wait to see the finished products of all your p...
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: double whammy: a healthy meal and foraging toy
Replies: 6
Views: 2359

Re: double whammy: a healthy meal and foraging toy

When I think of spring rolls I think of the ones you get in the local takeaway that have been deep fried. I'm guessing they are just wrapped in the thin Filo pastry and given? Or in some kind of tortilla wrap? I guess to make it even harder you could use some Jute around it too, maybe hang it up? So...
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Very aggressive baby IRN. Need help ASAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

Re: Very aggressive baby IRN. Need help ASAP

Ok sounds a bit like cage territorialism (*sp)

I know birds can get territorial over cages, objects, people etc. I don't really know much about it but if you search using those terms in the top right hand side there are lots of posts about this subject, I'm sure you'll find some good tips.
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: chattering noises while resting
Replies: 16
Views: 7345

Re: chattering noises while resting

Its so cute when they do this. Nothing to worry about, just a comfort thing in my opinion.
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Curious Dudes
Replies: 8
Views: 2570

Re: Curious Dudes

Haha, his girlfriend! :lol: Dudes LOVES these kinds of balls, but it does worry me that his intentions are to destroy the plastic frame to get at the metal ball, which as you know is not really a ball as such but a bit of metal floded into a rough ball shape. I'm sure these can cause damage to tongu...
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:23 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie from Aus
Replies: 4
Views: 1287

Re: Newbie from Aus

Hi Alicia, Peppermint and Sprite, lovely names by the way!

Welcome to the forum, everyone here is so knowledgable and helpful, I'm sure there is someone here to answer your questions on colours.

Enjoy and keep posting!
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: breeding my indian ringnecks
Replies: 2
Views: 1531

Re: breeding my indian ringnecks

Hello Jason, welcome.

I'm not sure if you have already, but I would post your question in the breeding section where someone with the experience you seek will see it and be able to give you an answer.

Good luck.
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from London!
Replies: 6
Views: 1534

Re: Hello from London!

Hi Tiff and Kari, welcome!

Lovely looking baby you have, its a fantastic forum and everyone's so friendly. Keep posting!
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Hi Loo, Yes, I did mean literally time you spend together with him, interacting. This may need to increase. When I talk about hormones, I mean the way they may temporarily change at the start of breeding and nesting season. I noticed, for instance, that Rocky gets a bit snippy about me being in his...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:57 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Thanks Alpha, and MissK. MissK - to answer your queries; When you say face time, do you mean literally does he see me enough? Or out of the cage time etc? I work my clients breakfasts from 8am til around 1030/11 when I pop home to let him out, I am there til I have to do lunches at 12, I leave him o...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Curious Dudes
Replies: 8
Views: 2570

Re: Curious Dudes

By the way, in the background is some more of my sons spinny toys, I thought if Dudes liked the tops he might enjoy the 'battlestrikers' which you put on a handheld thing with a trigger, it spins it real fast and releases it, you can release two at once and they clash together and go off in opposite...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Curious Dudes
Replies: 8
Views: 2570

Curious Dudes

I have found, quite by mistake, something that Dudes REALLY likes! I was playing around with my sons spinning tops on the table and you ought to have seen Doodlebugs little face when he was watching from his playstand. Aww man! His head was cocking to the side, this way and that, and he kept bopping...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: New Year Resolutiopns
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re: New Year Resolutiopns

*Sings* 'For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne' I believe in freedom of speech, but not so far as to voice my opinions that could be taken as offensive. We all differ in our opinions, but everyone is entitled to their say without fear o...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: taming my ringneck to like my boyfriend
Replies: 4
Views: 1328

Re: taming my ringneck to like my boyfriend

You can't make your bird stay on anything if it doesn't want to, they are the same as us, if a guy you didn't know asked you to sit on his lap and held you down even though he knew you wanted to get off, you wouldn't like that too much would you? I would give it time, maybe take a step back with giv...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:51 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

I've spent a lot of time in thinking on buddies for my birds. The sum of it is, make sure if you get a buddy it is a buddy For You. Your bird might give you some indication of how he feels about others if you have some other birds over to visit.... I totally endorse the learning from other birds, b...
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

What great comments, I will reply in more detail when I'm on my laptop, posting by phone is a bit awkward! Thanks for your posts guys :)
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: songbird shows off its pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 2011

Re: songbird shows off its pipes

Oh that is absolutely adorable! It looked so happy and proud, as I expect the owner is too :)
by Doodlebug
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:15 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: MissK's Photos
Replies: 56
Views: 20547

Re: MissK's Photos

Lovely to see your Purdy flock and bootiful dogs in glorious techno colour MissK.

Their housing situation and playthings are cool :)
by Doodlebug
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Up Sticks And Move
Replies: 13
Views: 3065

Re: Up Sticks And Move

The breeder gave us the travel cage he came to ours in, it's a crude small wooden thing painted black and it looks like it's been well used! Room for a single perch and that's it but I guess that's all that's needed really?
by Doodlebug
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:06 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: How to set up a bird room and minimize mess on the floor
Replies: 7
Views: 2032

Re: How to set up a bird room and minimize mess on the floor

I was going to say the same-ish. A bit/roll of Lino, cut to whatever length you like in whatever pattern you fancy to match the room maybe, and pull it out, roll it up and take it away to clean.
by Doodlebug
Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:55 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Thanks for your suggestions Claire, they sound good to me, and if other people don't agree then they could just as easily keep it to themselves? I'm a bit downhearted today, I have come home to let Dudes out as I have to go back to work within half hour and yesterday I couldn't let him out at all. H...
by Doodlebug
Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:42 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Up Sticks And Move
Replies: 13
Views: 3065

Re: Up Sticks And Move

Next is a shower! I can't even begin to think that far ahead, I mean UPSTAIRS is a whole new world lol :lol:
by Doodlebug
Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Thanks for the explanation MissK. I wonder if anyone would give me a few simple starter things that I could use on Dudes that don't really involve touching? I don't mind trying the flight games however, but how to get him to fly from my arm back to the stand once he has landed on me? Without biting ...
by Doodlebug
Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39390

Re: Sapphires progress

Mel, I think it's an age thing. Ellie and I are the youngest by about 50 years or so. :wink: After reading the part in the thread about Parrot Clubs I went on Google to see if there are any in my area. And every one I have come across-which are few and far between, look populated by members who pos...
by Doodlebug
Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Gabby-my adopted female INR
Replies: 7
Views: 1620

Re: Gabby-my adopted female INR

Hi again Robin. I feel for you I really do, my Dudes will come to me yet bite me for no apparent ( that I can tell) too. Very frustrating and I try not to take it personally but it's hard when we are putting everything we have into loving and caring for these birds. All I can say is keep trying, and...
by Doodlebug
Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:56 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Up Sticks And Move
Replies: 13
Views: 3065

Re: Up Sticks And Move

Thanks Claire, it did feel SOOO good to know that he wanted me when he was worried. I guess thats something. Yes AJPeter, as usual I was worrying myself stupid for nothing. In fact, its probably the best thing I could have done because he is now getting used to another room, plus I get him on his ta...
by Doodlebug
Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Claire that link is awesome. It makes a lot of sense to me :) I wasn't sure what the term 'earthquake' meant but having read further on, it seems that method isn't favoured anyway. I know I definately need to start training him again, I target trained out of the cage but then he started getting aggr...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Up Sticks And Move
Replies: 13
Views: 3065

Up Sticks And Move

So today when I got home from work I began the process of moving Dudes cage into the Dining room for the festive period. I dragged the cage with him still in it as slowly as I could so not to scare him, he was pretty worried but also looked a bit curious too? Like, where the hell is going with me? I...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:44 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: introducing us and bit of guidance needed for site & birds
Replies: 3
Views: 961

Re: introducing us and bit of guidance needed for site & bir

Just as i had them to this stage my mate says the ringneck is ready and i hesitantly still grabbed it but worried i would over crowd the cage.. Hi Luke, and welcome. I dont really think its a good idea to house the IRN with your budgies, they can be quite aggressive and budgies wouldn't stand a cha...
by Doodlebug
Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Human Treat Dispenser
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Re: Human Treat Dispenser

That's funny! Rocky's a clever fella. But he doesn't know that you know that he knows that... Oh where was I going with this..?! Hehe!!

I say treaties too, so does my sister. I need someone to give me treaties, though I'll pass on the sunflower seeds.
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Nila's Paintings displayed at Ipswich Art Soc. Exibit
Replies: 14
Views: 2751

Re: Nila's Paintings displayed at Ipswich Art Soc. Exibit

I live in Ipswich!

Shame it's the one in the UK :(

Do post some info and pictures if poss, what a clever birdie you have there :)
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:53 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: mirror talk
Replies: 3
Views: 901

Re: mirror talk

Could you cover it sometimes?

I love to listen to birds chatter, I always think it must mean they are happy :)
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: How old is my bird?
Replies: 4
Views: 1180

Re: How old is my bird?

Are the eyes dilating yet? If no, then less than 6 months. If they are just starting to lighten around the edges of the iris than maybe 7-8 months. If they can completely dilate, than over 9 months. My male said his first word at around 5 months. If they are talked to a lot it is possible. But coun...
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39390

Re: Sapphires progress

Vet starts clipping away to the quick. I reiterated that I only wanted the point trimmed, vet trims next nail even further, right into the quick so it bleeds. I had this done to my first IRN, it makes you so mad doesn't it? They had to use a pen to stop the bleed and it didn't stop for ages. Makes ...
by Doodlebug
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

I can see the above photos. Can someone let me know if you can see them too? I may only be able to view them because I'm logged into facebook? Ellie. I can see them too, how cool are they?! I would never have thought of doing anything like that but seeing them now it makes perfect sense and include...
by Doodlebug
Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Thats a really nice idea, do you think real trees have been treated with pesticides etc?
by Doodlebug
Wed Dec 04, 2013 4:43 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Do you allow your bird to see the mirror?
Replies: 9
Views: 2787

Re: Do you allow your bird to see the mirror?

At the moment I can't get near mine without a nip so will leave that experiment for another day! If someone can try it though, do let me know the findings :)
by Doodlebug
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: I'm over the moon!
Replies: 14
Views: 2751

Re: I'm over the moon!

Nice one Ash, you must be on cloud nine right now! Every little milestone brings such happiness, feels like our hearts burst with pride :)
by Doodlebug
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Are we prepared to look after our birds right into old age
Replies: 12
Views: 2657

Re: Are we prepared to look after our birds right into old a

What a dedicated and caring owner she is, taking the Galah in and adapting its surroundings when needed to ensure better quality of life. Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
by Doodlebug
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Do you allow your bird to see the mirror?
Replies: 9
Views: 2787

Re: Do you allow your bird to see the mirror?

I am wondering about this issue myself. Dudes will attack his quite a bit. On rare occasions he will look at himself quite sexily, pin his eyes and do the boy wing thing, regurgitate sometimes but hasnt yet pasted the mirror with it, but for the most part he seems aggitated looking in the mirror. So...