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by zentoucan
Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Toys
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: Toys

I believe that birds will use anything as a toy and humans make birds their toys.
by zentoucan
Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: biting
Replies: 8
Views: 2536

Re: biting

Debrawynn you don't shoo the bird away from your shoulder but you should immediately remove the bird. First the bird needs to be trained to step up and down from your hand without biting. once the bird is competent in that. I would then start training your bird to fly to your hand and back to the pe...
by zentoucan
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: biting
Replies: 8
Views: 2536

Re: biting

debrawynn I'm not a supporter of wing clipping as it can cause behavioural problems. The bird's first defense is to fly away. If that is taken away then the bird's next defense is to bite and your bird is already biting. To have a bird on your shoulder you must be able to trust it 110%. Because your...
by zentoucan
Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:15 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: broken leg help
Replies: 4
Views: 2459

Re: broken leg help

there is a fibreglass type of cast that is used on humans. one of my sons broke his arm and the hospital use this fibreglass cast, it's extremely strong and water resistant. but it's expensive compared to tape and I don't know if vets use it.
by zentoucan
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:43 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: biting
Replies: 8
Views: 2536

Re: biting

First you need to stop her landing on your shoulder.
Had her behaviour changed recently ?
Does she bite your hand?
would you class her as "wild", "semi-tame" or "tame"?
Is she aggressive?
by zentoucan
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:11 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Toys
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: Toys

I have looked at various threads on toys and looked at a number of photos. I'm amazed in what items can be used as a toy. Items from old baby toys to plastic spoons or popcide sticks. The ingenuity and imagination of people who make toys for their birds is astounding.
by zentoucan
Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:15 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

I clipped Delfin's nails and it takes around two to three days to adjust. Delfin uses his wings a lot more to climb the lounge suite and me. as for the nails growing back I have no idea how long it takes.
by zentoucan
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:41 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Red eyes? Is it a sign of illness?
Replies: 4
Views: 2672

Re: Red eyes? Is it a sign of illness?

revisit the vet with this information and ask for antibiotics to treat the infection.
by zentoucan
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:31 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

I believe that because Delfin is still relatively young he is relying on us to guide and teach him.
by zentoucan
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:13 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Brand spanking new
Replies: 8
Views: 1680

Re: Brand spanking new

not all of us
by zentoucan
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:10 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Beak problem!
Replies: 1
Views: 815

Re: Beak problem!

it's perfectly normal, just make sure there is a wood perch for the bird to clean it's beak.
by zentoucan
Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:51 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

Yes, Delfin is a DNA tested male and a certified Nepalese Alexandrine Parakeet. The breeder advised me to give Delfin around 1/8 of a tsp of oyster shell grit once a week while Delfin was growing into an adult. Delfin was the last to hatch and was smaller than his brother and sisters when I picked h...
by zentoucan
Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:59 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Toys
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: Toys

I rotate Delfin toys around once a week.
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:40 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

Delfin is still being fed weaning formula twice a day. but we are adding 1/4 tsp calcium power (once a week) and instead of using water we use baby food to make up the weaning formula. Heinz of course. puree apple or pumpkin. Delfin seems to prefer the apple mix but will eat either. we try to give D...
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:48 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Play Stands
Replies: 20
Views: 6031

Re: Play Stands

beware of eye hooks . because they screw into the timber, the bird can accidently unscrew them while playing on the toys. this results in the toys falling off with the bird still on the toy. This happen a few years back to a eclectus Parrot I had. But you can go to a fishing tackle shop and buy fis...
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:28 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello world!
Replies: 4
Views: 1328

Re: Hello world!

jackieggn Use this method to show the bird you want to be their friend and have no intention to harm and food is a great motivator. Do not stick your hand into their cage. This is an invasion of their territory, big no no. Also watch the eyes if the eyes are pinned then I would not put my hand near ...
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:06 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Addition
Replies: 1
Views: 764

Re: New Addition

cadmanof50s The Idea is to have your Bird come to trust you and that is achieved by having Daily trust and bond building sessions. By using the following method you are showing your bird you want to be their friend and have no intention to do harm and food is a great motivator. Do not stick your han...
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:54 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: OUT OF CONTROL INDIAN RINGNECK!
Replies: 1
Views: 932

Re: OUT OF CONTROL INDIAN RINGNECK!

Shebbb The Idea is to have your Bird come to trust you and that is achieved by having Daily trust and bond building sessions. By using the following method you are showing your bird you want to be their friend and have no intention to do harm and food is a great motivator. Do not stick your hand int...
by zentoucan
Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

strange I can assess the site through the link. The Blue and Gold Macaw on this site weight over 2400 grams. When a Blue and Gold Macaw should weight from 900 to 1100 grams with the average at 1000 grams. yes I know that birds like people come in different sizes. but this bird is more than 140% heav...
by zentoucan
Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:28 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

I have looked at a huge number of site on Alexandrine Parakeets and found this site of a vet with 30 years experience and the heaviest Alexandrine I could find was 323 grams with an average 180-230 grams. also check out the Blue and Gold Macaw. This is what a poor diet and lack of excise results in ...
by zentoucan
Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:40 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

no
have researched numerous websites on the Alexandrine Parakeet. nothing over 300 grams
by zentoucan
Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:35 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Mr clever pants
Replies: 4
Views: 2093

Re: Mr clever pants

Delfin is put in his cage at Dinner time and he will eat his dinner while we eat ours. We had to put him in his cage because he was flying to the table and eating off our plates. This didn't impress my other half. Sometimes when Delfin is out and I'm eating, he will come over and try to take food ou...
by zentoucan
Tue Jan 28, 2014 3:45 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

The average adult Alexandrine Parakeets weights around 200 to 300 grams. So at 425 grams she is a monster. definitely not under weight. I once read that between 75% to 80% of captive birds are overweight due to poor diet and lack of exercise.
by zentoucan
Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:47 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: windows
Replies: 26
Views: 3662

Re: windows

On the subject of window's, all our crash stories so far have been about unfamiliar windows. All my other window stories are about how my birds didn't crash. We have heaps of big windows in our house, mostly uncovered now the birds are familiar with them. Nilas vet has a huge window in the consult ...
by zentoucan
Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Mr clever pants
Replies: 4
Views: 2093

Re: Mr clever pants

It's amazing what parrots will do without any training. I remembered that Bluey would take a piece of apple, broccoli or carrot out of his food bowl and fly over to his T-perch and eat it. Then fly back to the food bowl and take another piece of food and fly back to his T-perch. Shortly after Delfin...
by zentoucan
Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:58 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello - new to this forum
Replies: 11
Views: 2499

Re: Hello - new to this forum

I like all Australian native birds. I don't have a favorite. from the budgie to the Gang gang cockatoo. they are all unique and extraordinary.
by zentoucan
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:35 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: windows
Replies: 26
Views: 3662

Re: windows

in the air
you hit the nail on the head, it's not about the familiar windows it's the un-familiar windows.
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:25 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New to the Ringneck Breeding World
Replies: 1
Views: 777

Re: New to the Ringneck Breeding World

find the following people Missk, in the air, elieelectrons and Skye crew. they should be able to answer your questions on mutations or guide you to someone who can. if you scroll to the bottom of the page you will see a window on your right that says "jump to" select a forum and go to bree...
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:39 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello - new to this forum
Replies: 11
Views: 2499

Re: Hello - new to this forum

yes But whoever termed the phrase "you Galah" probably couldn't tolerate idiots either and usually with a few more colourful words added. personally I think it's a insult to the Galah.
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:20 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello - new to this forum
Replies: 11
Views: 2499

Re: Hello - new to this forum

the Galah is a member of the cockatoo family. it's also known as the rose-breasted cockatoo, the pink and grey or Galah and is native to Australia.
the other meaning for Galah in Australia is idiot.
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:06 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: help!!! how to make toys at home for birds
Replies: 5
Views: 1899

Re: help!!! how to make home made toys

search you tube for ideas
by zentoucan
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:24 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: My IRN Beak Turning Black
Replies: 2
Views: 2176

Re: My IRN Beak Turning Black

I don't think this normal. what is he chewing on?. that could be the reason why this is occurring. if you are feeding your IRN a good healthy diet then the IRN's beak should stay the same color. of course it could be a mutation. I would go and see a avian vet.
by zentoucan
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:07 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

no Delfin doesn't seem to miss Bluey.
by zentoucan
Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:59 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P
Replies: 86
Views: 39076

Re: I just bought a Alexandrine Parrot chick :P

Hello Shaheryar.
I too would love to see a Photo of your Alexandrine Parakeet now.
by zentoucan
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:28 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Sydney
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: Greetings from Sydney

did you try and find out if this IRN was an escaped companion bird as there is a good chance that it's somebody's bird. I wouldn't be comfortable with myself, if I didn't exhaust all avenues to find this birds owner. I taught my children that just because you find something, that doesn't make it you...
by zentoucan
Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Alexandrine female
Replies: 3
Views: 876

Re: Alexandrine female

Welcome Pooja from Zentoucan Australia. I have a male Alexandrine Parakeet named Delfin.
by zentoucan
Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Why does my ringneck scream everytime I hears a weird noise?
Replies: 2
Views: 4120

Re: Why does my ringneck scream everytime I hears a weird no

leon0915 there can be a number of reason why your bird does this. it could be a learnt behaviour from the breeder. it could be "I'm hungry and that sounds like your getting me food" . it could be "what are you doing?" it could be "are you making that noise?" it could be...
by zentoucan
Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Bad Feet
Replies: 4
Views: 1630

Re: Bad Feet

take him to avian vet for a assessment and advice if there is anything that can be done.
by zentoucan
Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Advise please
Replies: 3
Views: 987

Re: Advise please

I have a question for you
do you have the time, patients and commitment for the IRN?
if you do, then you will be rewarded with a companion bird that will enrich your life.
do your research.
by zentoucan
Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: windows
Replies: 26
Views: 3662

Re: windows

it's not about what they can see, it's about what they can't see. you are showing the curtains as the barrier (they can see) not the window, if the curtains are opened for what ever reason, then that Barrier is remove. but not the window (what they can't see) and if the birds are out. there is a pos...
by zentoucan
Sat Jan 18, 2014 2:31 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: windows
Replies: 26
Views: 3662

Re: windows

it doesn't matter how you show your birds windows. use what ever method that will work. just make sure you show them all the windows. that was my mistake.
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:35 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: windows
Replies: 26
Views: 3662

windows

Has people know, I recently lost Bluey. I through that I would write a post on how I showed windows to Delfin and Bluey. You know those perches for showers, The ones with suction cups on the ends. Well I stuck the perch onto the window and pull the curtains to around 150mm from the ends of the perch...
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:02 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Talking
Replies: 10
Views: 2447

Re: Talking

if you got a bird because you wanted it to talk, then you could be disappointed as not all birds will talk. I got a bird because I like birds. But this doesn't mean you shouldn't try. with every interaction speak to the bird. you know, say "good morning" when you get up and "good nigh...
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:40 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

I miss him/her
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: toxic plants
Replies: 9
Views: 2681

Re: toxic plants

this will be one of the great mysteries of the world.
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:50 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Parrot Speak
Replies: 196
Views: 35111

Re: Parrot Speak

well said Mattcoffs
by zentoucan
Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:45 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My IRN likes to bite me
Replies: 30
Views: 4544

Re: My IRN likes to bite me

the only time Delfin squawks loudly is when he is hungry which is perfectly understandable. After Delfin is fed. He will quietly play with his chew toys. My other half will let him out during the day. When I come home from work he will call out but its not loud. otherwise he just climbs all over me ...
by zentoucan
Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:29 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: lost of Bluey
Replies: 11
Views: 4823

Re: lost of Bluey

While I appreciate your kind words and I really do. I'm still angry with myself. There are no such thing as a accident just a series of preventable events that lead to the accident. I was neglectful and it cost Bluey his/her life. Bluey was just starting to come out of his/her shell and we will neve...
by zentoucan
Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:32 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: lost of Bluey
Replies: 11
Views: 4823

lost of Bluey

today Bluey flew into the kitchen window and broke his neck. :cry: I had shown Delfin and Bluey the windows in the lounge room and the glass sliding door in the dining room and they knew of these windows. but I never showed them the windows in the kitchen. Normally the kitchen is off limits to both ...