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by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Re: Hello!!!

Welcome to the forum umair. I have one Indian ringneck who is three months called skyler .
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: IRN IS GROWLING
Replies: 4
Views: 1340

Re: IRN IS GROWLING

Hey so I have a problem, sometimes i go near my irn's cage and he growls he does this sometimes not always just sometimes but however after he growls he is justa tad but aggressive then stops is this normal? Hi even my Indian ringneck does this when he is in front of the mirror I think they don't t...
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: IRN FEATHERLOSS??? BALD?? GREY AND GREEN??
Replies: 1
Views: 862

Re: IRN FEATHERLOSS??? BALD?? GREY AND GREEN??

Nt to worry this s completely normal. My parrot is three months old and still hasn't got all his feathers. It will take a couple of weeks before he gets all his feathers fully s not to worry.
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cage
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: Cage

Did I read this right: your bird is covered from 8:30 pm until 1pm? No lol I'm not the only one who cares for him in my family my brother opens the curtains and takes the blankets of and give him fresh food and water at about 9-10 o clock Thank heavens for that! But your bird is spending a lot of t...
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cage
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: Cage

InTheAir wrote:Did I read this right:
your bird is covered from 8:30 pm until 1pm?
No lol I'm not the only one who cares for him in my family my brother opens the curtains and takes the blankets of and give him fresh food and water at about 9-10 o clock
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cage
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: Cage

There are things you can do to make parts of the cage more enticing. I have a coop cup that attaches to the side of the cage. I fill it with foot toys (chunks of wood, etc.) and put it near the bottom of the cage. Most days they will go down there and pull them out. Sometimes they'll chew them up, ...
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cage
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: Cage

I don't think a cage can be too big, seriously, I just bought this for my girl http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19888 I don't think it is too big. Have you taught your bird that the cage is a nice, fun, safe place to play? What can you do to make his time in the cage more...
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cage
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: Cage

SunniDai wrote:Do you have a picture you can post? Might help to have a visual :)
Yh sure I will take a picture and post it
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:40 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cage
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: Cage

Why do you think it's too big? Unless your bird is disabled or sick, I don't think you can get a cage too big for a bird considering the amount of space they use in the wild. Ellie. I'm not really sure but he doesn't use all the cage he only likes to sit on the highest perch he never goes to the bo...
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:32 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cage
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Cage

Hi, I think my cage for my Indian ringneck is far too big for him. I live in England so can anyone post any good websites where I can buy him a decent sized cage for less than £100.00
by Princess Yuz
Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:19 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: 2 month irn, with black shading on his beak
Replies: 2
Views: 1615

Re: 2 month irn, with black shading on his beak

Hi all, Just checked out a 2 month old irn, turquoise colour with a redish beak, my only concern with this little guy is that his beak has a mottling of black through it, if this is natural then I'm happy, if its cos he's young as the breeder told me then I am more than happy, but I tired to look i...
by Princess Yuz
Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:15 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Buying another ringneck HELP
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Re: Buying another ringneck HELP

Thanks everyone I will let you know the decision I make
by Princess Yuz
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Buying another ringneck HELP
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Re: Buying another ringneck HELP

MissK wrote:That I cannot say, but I can caution you against making decisions in a hurry based on emotional reasons.
Yh thanks for all the help MissK I will try and make the best decision
by Princess Yuz
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Buying another ringneck HELP
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Re: Buying another ringneck HELP

Princess, how did you come to change your mind from getting another Ringneck to keep in the same cage with Skyler, to getting an African Grey in it's own cage, in the last three and a half hours :?: You have not even had Skylar three weeks yet. I think you should give him a chance to settle in. LOL...
by Princess Yuz
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Buying another ringneck HELP
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Re: Buying another ringneck HELP

#1 Get Skylar DNA tested so you actually *do* know. My vet charges $50 for this. #2 Insist your new bird be DNA tested before you buy as well. #3 Assume you cannot keep them in the same cage and then be pleasantly surprised if it does work out Oh right thanks I was thinking of getting a semi tame A...
by Princess Yuz
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:24 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Buying another ringneck HELP
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Buying another ringneck HELP

I really want to buy another ringneck to keep skyler company,however I don't know whether he is boy or a girl and I am going to keep them n the same cage. I am not sure what to do any ideas.
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: can any one identify these two indian ringneck species they
Replies: 6
Views: 1548

Re: can any one identify these two indian ringneck species t

Donovan wrote:He/She wants to know the name of the mutation ..
I wonder if they're green-greys
They look like an olive greeen
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Re: Mirror

Donovan wrote:My bird drops his head and fluffs a bit when i try to give him attention while he doesn't want any.
Oh right that's what he does
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Re: Mirror

is he lunging and attacking?... from what I can tell every bird seems to have a slightly different reaction to seeing themselves in the mirror... just make sure he isn't stuck in front of the mirror in case he doesn't like it.. If he insists on attacking himself just let him. He attacks and then gr...
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: can any one identify these two indian ringneck species they
Replies: 6
Views: 1548

Re: can any one identify these two indian ringneck species t

They look about 4-5 weeks old and the species is called an Indian ringneck
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:14 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Mirror

When my Indian ringneck looks into the mirror he makes like a growling sound and tries to bite it. What does this mean
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 12, 2014 3:12 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

MissK wrote:The thought was "Is he scared stiff?"
Oh right I'm so stupid
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 11, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

[quote="MissK"]What did I think what was? :?

When you said " I'm not saying this is so, just a thought that popped into my head after reading that last bit."

What was your thought ???
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

MissK wrote:OK. Keep an eye on him. Stop doing whatever it is that made him nip the last time you did it.
Yh definitely why what did you think it was
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

I'm not saying this is so, just a thought that popped into my head after reading that last bit - Is he "scared stiff"? Is he so scared that he is freezing and tolerating whatever you do (which is passive activity) but not taking food or playing (which is active)? He is definitely not taki...
by Princess Yuz
Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:02 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

Is he friendly? To find his favourite treat, put a variety of treats in a bowl and see what he takes first, second and third. When you have determined what he likes best try different ways of offering it too him from your hand, he may have a preference for how the treat is held. Always let him choo...
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Age/sex of new bird
Replies: 8
Views: 2169

Re: Age/sex of new bird

lilliburlero wrote:So an adult then, but not necessarily old enough for a ring? I can get it DNA sexed next time I feel like getting bitten.

Any thoughts on the yellow head feathers?
No I honestly think that's just naturally his colours nothing to do with gender
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

MissK wrote:Princess, read this link.

http://www.parrothouse.com/pamelaclark/ ... anion.html
Thanks missk this helped me a lot
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

Donovan wrote:They have separate cages.
The older one wants to get along but the younger one seems to prefer the company of people
Oh right thanks for all your help
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

[quote="Donovan"]The first one was a toss in the wind, the second was sexed before I bought him. Both are male[/quote

So do they get along in the same cage
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:02 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

Donovan wrote:2yrs old
The other is just about 6 months

I want to buy another bird for company for skyler but I don't know of he is a boy or girl and I don't want them to breed how did you find out.
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

One bird like peanuts and almonds for training and foraging which I get out of a treat bag. It also has these dehydrated gummy things he likes too. As for my newer bird i've managed to teach him to like the things in that bag that the first bird won't touch. Every bird's absolute favorite is unique...
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

Donovan wrote:Concentrate on fruits and vegetables primarily. And go sparingly on the apples so that maybe you can use it as a training treat later
Thanks I will try to do this what treats do you use for training your parrot
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 5:55 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

Donovan wrote:Does he get any fruits or vegetables... fresh ones?
Yes I give them to him every day apples,pears,broccoli,etc. He seems to love apples
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 5:31 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

Donovan wrote:Then teaching to take treats from you is your primary requirement before anything else.
This forum should have plenty of information on how to coax him.
Thanks I will try to look up for more information about it.
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 5:11 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

Get away from sunflower seeds asap, of course, and he'll eat pellets as long as he knows it's food. He may only pick a little but he won't let himself starve He's actually on a parrot mix so it doesn't only consist of seeds but of dried banana chips, chillies,etc. I fed him peelers for a week and h...
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 5:01 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

First thing I taught my bird was to fly to me when I call his name. Hold a treat to him and say his name loudly. Gradually increase the distance until he's flying to you. Then make it more challenging by going to another part of the house and have him come to you from where he can't even see. Googl...
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:34 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi mine IRP - wen its sees mirror it makes sound..
Replies: 3
Views: 954

Re: Hi mine IRP - wen its sees mirror it makes sound..

I'm sure very single bird makes noises when they look in the mirror. It is normal for a bird to do this so don't worry. About the gender just look around its neck if it has a light ring it is a female and if,it has a black ring it is a male.
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:32 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Indian ringneck Gray and Green???
Replies: 1
Views: 1333

Re: Indian ringneck Gray and Green???

Your bird is still very young it needs to bue about tpfour months for all of its feathers to be green.
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:30 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Age/sex of new bird
Replies: 8
Views: 2169

Re: Age/sex of new bird

He looks about 2 years old and is proberly a female because it does not have a black ring around its neck
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:29 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Re: Settling in

Hi Princess, I don't recall how old your bird is, and I have never had a baby, myself. I do recall reading/hearing that babies develop over time and you may have to wait to see certain behaviours. With regards to bringing home adult birds, I can say that mine have settled in at different rates and ...
by Princess Yuz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:26 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

Oh right thanks that did help a lot. My parrot is also 3 months old what's fe would you recommend for me to start training him as in rolling over,turning around, waving,etc. I a, sorry to keep asking lots of different questions it's just that I used ti breed parrots like macaws, amazons, African gre...
by Princess Yuz
Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Settling in
Replies: 19
Views: 5452

Settling in

I was just wondering how long it takes an Indian ringneck to settle in proberly when you buy it. When it starts playing with its toys and chirping and interacting more. I have had my Indian ringneck for two weeks now and he does not like to come out the cage. He does not play with any toys. He is fu...
by Princess Yuz
Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

Thanks everyone I am going to do a DNA test first because I don't know if skyler is a boy or girl That's a wise idea. 2 females can be problematic over breeding season, as far as I know. Even one female can be problematic over breeding season, it seems. Hi I know this has nothing to do with this bu...
by Princess Yuz
Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:47 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

Thanks everyone I am going to do a DNA test first because I don't know if skyler is a boy or girl
by Princess Yuz
Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Re: Sounds

Well, the brutal truth is that parrots are flock animals. They are in pairs and these pairs form fluid groups. A lone parrot is a dead parrot in the wild and this is hardwired in. My boyfriend and I play a game of counting lorikeets as they come in to roost, you need to know your multiples of 2 to ...
by Princess Yuz
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sounds
Replies: 29
Views: 4316

Sounds

My indian ringneck chirps frantically when he hears another parrot chirping on utube. He begins flying around and tries to look for the bird. Does this mean he is lonely and is trying to find another bird for company.
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 05, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

Re: Help

Thanks everyone. Actually he is showing amazing improvement today and I have found out he loves apples and sunflower seeds. He has started accepting a treat from my hand but only sometimes. It's only a matter of time before he starts taking it all the time. And plus I have had a lot of experience wi...
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 05, 2014 5:31 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

Re: Help

a week isn't enough time to fully earn his trust and interest in you.. he's just nervous right now... when i say be patient while holding a treat out for him... i mean you have to be near his cage while holding the treat and ignoring him... and you should do it for literally like 15 minutes... then...
by Princess Yuz
Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:55 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

Re: Help

just be patient and keep trying... offer him treats while ignoring him and he'll eventually come take one.. and once he's comfortable with everything else he'll enjoy being out more I've tried that but it's not working. I offer him treats but he doesn't eat them and he does not play with any if his...