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by WickedOne
Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Update on Luna
Replies: 2
Views: 875

Re: Update on Luna

Yeah it's a big relief. I just wish she wouldn't punch holes in my shirt if she is cranky. Any tips on how to break her of that habit? She doesn't always do it, just if she is irritated. She just put five new holes into an already ruined long sleeve shirt I wear under my scrubs, so she got put to he...
by WickedOne
Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Update on Luna
Replies: 2
Views: 875

Update on Luna

I am a very happy bird mama! Luna is now past her bluffing stage, and we are doing great! She comes out of her cage ready to play, she gets a good scratching on her head and under her wings, then she rides around happily on my shoulder. We're working on peekaboo and a bath in the sink, but her routi...
by WickedOne
Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:04 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Luna says time for a splash of color!
Replies: 12
Views: 3777

Re: Luna says time for a splash of color!

My birds are all clipped as well.
by WickedOne
Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Luna says time for a splash of color!
Replies: 12
Views: 3777

Re: Luna says time for a splash of color!

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to give it a try. Are your birds clipped or do they fly?
by WickedOne
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Luna says time for a splash of color!
Replies: 12
Views: 3777

Re: Luna says time for a splash of color!

Have you thought about trying her in the shower with you? My two love it! Although it took slow introductions before they learned to love it. Elle. I have given it some thought. I'm warming her up to it. Right now she likes a spray bottle shower and she takes a dunk in her water dish. I'm hoping to...
by WickedOne
Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: Cockatiel night-frights: disaster and recovery (long story)
Replies: 2
Views: 2622

Cockatiel night-frights: disaster and recovery (long story)

Along with my IRN Luna, I have four cockatiels: Lucky - normal gray with yellow head male Chloe (Lucky's mate) - yellow pear pied female Angel - albino female Miko (Angel's mate) - albino male I have heard of night-frights before in birds, but I've had my cockatiels for six years and they have never...
by WickedOne
Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: How long does the bluffing stage last?
Replies: 18
Views: 31862

Re: How long does the bluffing stage last?

Hi! Sorry to hear you are going through the same a's me. I too feel like a bad parent who selfishly made a purchase knowing that I do work a lot of hours and have a busy life. I've had mine for 5 months and he still bites and won't let me handle him. I've found no answers. I'm just keeping the thou...
by WickedOne
Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: How long does the bluffing stage last?
Replies: 18
Views: 31862

Re: How long does the bluffing stage last?

I've had my Luna for a little over one month now, and her bluffing seems to be never ending. I'm trying very hard to have patience and not lose hope. With my work schedule, I get home about half an hour to an hour after her bedtime, but she is usually awake and wanting out when she sees I'm home. I ...
by WickedOne
Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Luna says time for a splash of color!
Replies: 12
Views: 3777

Re: Luna says time for a splash of color!

Yep. The stripe is still there but it is fading. At least it looks good on her. *shrug*
But we're getting closer to her learning to take a bath in the sink. Step one, her water dish. Step two, a shallow bowl.
Progress is good!
by WickedOne
Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Bed Time??
Replies: 7
Views: 1637

Re: Bed Time??

Thanks Wicked....Yeah think its going to be a bit of trial and error here....I cover him/her up at night but still when we walk past the cage he wakes up...Doesnt make noises or move around but sometimes when i take a peek his eyes are open...only second day after bringing him home so have plenty o...
by WickedOne
Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Bed Time??
Replies: 7
Views: 1637

Re: Bed Time??

Hey there. I have the same issue with my 8 month old irn. The shop she was living in until I brought her home would close at five, so that was her bedtime. Even though I am a night owl myself, she is still cranky if she is kept up past her bedtime. She is in my room and I have a dim light on in ther...
by WickedOne
Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Luna says time for a splash of color!
Replies: 12
Views: 3777

Luna says time for a splash of color!

I knew Luna was silly, but today I found out just how silly and I couldn't stop laughing. This morning as I was leaving for work, Luna decided to try to take a bath in her water dish. So I picked up the spray bottle and gave her a quick shower, which seemed to satisfy her and she started to preen he...
by WickedOne
Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: IRN Peeper died today suddenly.
Replies: 3
Views: 1428

Re: IRN Peeper died today suddenly.

I'm so sorry for your loss.
by WickedOne
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Why we named her Luna...
Replies: 3
Views: 1861

Re: Why we named her Luna...

I wish I could have caught a picture or video of it, but she really doesn't like my cell phone and that was all I had on me at the time. :(
But, these are the things about her personality that made me fall in love with her in the first place.
by WickedOne
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:17 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: ah! first proper picture of kiboo!
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

Re: ah! first proper picture of kiboo!

Aww how cute.
by WickedOne
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Very Quiet Baby-Normal???
Replies: 9
Views: 5863

Re: Very Quiet Baby-Normal???

I noticed that my seven month old ringneck was awfully quiet for the first few weeks that I've had her, but she has started to open up and chatter in the mornings. She has even started to mimic a few sounds.
I think it's just because they are young and they are still learning things.
by WickedOne
Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:24 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Why we named her Luna...
Replies: 3
Views: 1861

Why we named her Luna...

As I'm getting to know my baby girl Luna, I'm starting to see just how well her name fits her (named after the quirky Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter, strong in heart and strange in an endearing way). When I first met Luna we couldn't take our eyes off of each other and she started showing off in he...
by WickedOne
Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:19 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: my sweet Nikki - a tale of rescue and love...
Replies: 15
Views: 5827

Re: my sweet Nikki - a tale of rescue and love...

That is such a touching story, and the difference in her appearance is amazing!
I work in a vet hospital so I see things like this from time to time, and it's always fun to see the animal turn around and become happy with their new home and new owner.
I wish you and Nikki the best of luck! :)
by WickedOne
Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Baby im getting soon
Replies: 21
Views: 3447

Re: Baby im getting soon

Aw that's a cute name. I know how you feel! When I first met Luna I had to go visit her in the shop on my days off until I had the money together and the cage arrived to bring her home. If it weren't for my awesome parents surprising me by loaning the money to get her home, she'd still be at the sto...
by WickedOne
Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Introducing my Luna bird. :)
Replies: 3
Views: 1906

Re: Introducing my Luna bird. :)

Evaleen: Actually, we named her Luna after Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter due to her color and her quirky personality. Thanks, I tend to do that with my photos. :lol: Pinkdevil: Thanks so much. Unfortunately due to the lighting when these were taken, you can't see the turquoise sheen her feathers h...
by WickedOne
Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Luna: fast learner, or coincidence?
Replies: 6
Views: 1356

Re: Luna: fast learner, or coincidence?

She hasn't said any words yet. I've had her with me for about...two/three weeks now. She's only seven months, so I'm not expecting her to talk any time soon, so we're working on easy sounds first then working up to words.
by WickedOne
Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: went in to buy a ring neck, came out with a budgie... *.*
Replies: 10
Views: 2571

Re: went in to buy a ring neck, came out with a budgie... *.

Yeah I used to work for a local breeder who had a ton of birds and I fell in love with her green IRN named Chico. Wanted one ever since.
Awwww he likes you! That's so cute! Congrats! :D
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Baby im getting soon
Replies: 21
Views: 3447

Re: Baby im getting soon

So cute! Congratulations on your new baby!
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: went in to buy a ring neck, came out with a budgie... *.*
Replies: 10
Views: 2571

Re: went in to buy a ring neck, came out with a budgie... *.

I can relate to the waiting. I waited five years before I got my girl. I admire you for taking the budgie! That poor bird, I would have lost it and told off the shop owner and bought the bird as well. I can't stand when people are like that to animals. I know from experience that they are a lot smar...
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Luna: fast learner, or coincidence?
Replies: 6
Views: 1356

Re: Luna: fast learner, or coincidence?

Thanks!
Today she started making her new favorite sound: imitating the squeaker in my dog's ball. I almost got onto my dog for squeaking it non stop like he usually does, until I realized he was outside playing and the sound was coming from my room...
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Introducing my Luna bird. :)
Replies: 3
Views: 1906

Introducing my Luna bird. :)

After some trial and error, I finally got Luna to be ok with a camera. So as she was eating her lunch (special veggie mix prepared and sold at the local bird shop), I snapped a few pictures. Enjoying some yummy corn and green beans, her favorite! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/Hakkai16/Nikon...
by WickedOne
Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Luna: fast learner, or coincidence?
Replies: 6
Views: 1356

Luna: fast learner, or coincidence?

So while working with my Luna bird, I pet her and talk to her while she is out with me, and ignore her bluffing bites. I uncovered her this morning, and said good morning to her as well as making kissy noises at her (I make the kissy sounds every time she comes out in hopes she'll learn it). As I le...
by WickedOne
Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Is this a dead forum...?
Replies: 23
Views: 7224

Re: Is this a dead forum...?

Your bird's bluffing might only last a few weeks, you will have to post again on the forum to let us know how it goes :) Yeah I'm being patient because I'm still so excited by the fact that I have her. She is adorable and can be quite sweet, we're just still getting to know each other. I'm looking ...
by WickedOne
Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Is this a dead forum...?
Replies: 23
Views: 7224

Re: Is this a dead forum...?

Sounds like you are on the right track with your bird :) The bluffing stage typically lasts a few months, from what I hear. Although it can be longer or shorter depending on the bird. Kashi, the one I think is female lasted about 2 months. Archimedes never really went through a bluffing stage. But ...
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Is this a dead forum...?
Replies: 23
Views: 7224

Re: Is this a dead forum...?

My IRNs went through a bluffing phase and it was not fun! It didn't last too long, thankfully. Rather than react badly, or get angry, I tried to ignore their behavior. I also learned a good trick to teach them to just bump my finger or hand away when they want to be left alone, rather than bite. So...
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Bonnie & Clyde
Replies: 7
Views: 2869

Re: Bonnie & Clyde

It sucks that those poor babies had to go through that, but yay they have a new loving home now and someone that knows how to take proper care of them!
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Why I hate to buy pets in petshops!
Replies: 17
Views: 7329

Re: Why I hate to buy pets in petshops!

Nearly all the local mom and pop style pet stores that used to be in my town when I was a kid have all closed up and moved out of town. The only pet shops around now are a handful of aquarium shops, one actual pet store that has a variety, and my favorite place is called For the Birds and More. That...
by WickedOne
Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Is this a dead forum...?
Replies: 23
Views: 7224

Re: Is this a dead forum...?

I was beginning to wonder if this forum was dead as well, but I'm glad to see it's not. I'm so glad I came across this forum. I've had the same experience with some other forums (not bird related) where people are rude just because you are new. I'm glad to see that everyone here is respectful. The i...
by WickedOne
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: How long does the bluffing stage last?
Replies: 18
Views: 31862

Re: How long does the bluffing stage last?

My seven month old female is going through the bluffing stage. She doesn't break the skin when she bites, and when she first comes out she likes to be cuddled and petted. After reading the article posted on this site, I've learned to just ignore it and gently blow on her if she bites too hard, that ...
by WickedOne
Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New ringneck mama!
Replies: 0
Views: 682

New ringneck mama!

Hello, my name is Sarah, and I am the new proud mama to a female albino Indian Ringneck. I purchased her from a friend of mine, and recently brought her home. She is seven months old, and I'm very excited to have her. I'm no stranger to birds in general, having a flock of four cockatiels that I've h...