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by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Question for breeders - My IRN cries like kitten " Meow "
Replies: 7
Views: 2053

Question for breeders - My IRN cries like kitten " Meow "

I'm not sure what's going on . I hand fed my IRN from the time he was 3 weeks old . He is now 14 weeks and eating seed , veggies & fruits ( when he'll take them). He's been doing a very strange " cry" . He almost sounds like a cat . It's like a " meow" "meow" . He l...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 28, 2014 4:30 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi I'm Ryan, meet Lemon and Lime, I'm really new to this!
Replies: 19
Views: 3142

Re: Hi I'm Ryan, meet Lemon and Lime, I'm really new to this

dont like it, if i put the seeds they eat it, I put fresh veggies 5 days not , they dont touch it. I'm worried they are not getting correct nutriments.[/quote] Yes, I'm worried too ! Do they " cry" like they are starving? I would continue to force fed the formula . If they don't get what t...
by ErnieisAwesome
Thu Jun 26, 2014 4:38 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi I'm Ryan, meet Lemon and Lime, I'm really new to this!
Replies: 19
Views: 3142

Re: Hi I'm Ryan, meet Lemon and Lime, I'm really new to this

Hi Thanks, I got the "baby bird" formula from the pet store. So no I don't feed them the nestum anymore. Also they don't want it at all, they are only cracking and eating sunflower seeds. I have introduced the veggies, but they wont touch i Thanks, Okay . Have you tried preparing the form...
by ErnieisAwesome
Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Deep green revisited.
Replies: 135
Views: 61319

Re: Deep green revisited.

Hi everyone, I have been reading some old threads and come across some which discussed a lighter strain of violet, which looks more like a cobalt. I also found some photos of an American violet in sf and df, and what stood out for me was how similar they were to sf and df deep. This got me thinking...
by ErnieisAwesome
Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Deep green revisited.
Replies: 135
Views: 61319

Re: Deep green revisited.

10307201_927165090642402_5688898496985280809_n.jpg Hi ErnieisAwsome Molossus knows what he is talking about and is therefore probably correct looking at the photo above . I only have one green, a rising one year old split opaline but the single opaline gene should not affect the colour. I have trie...
by ErnieisAwesome
Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi I'm Ryan, meet Lemon and Lime, I'm really new to this!
Replies: 19
Views: 3142

Re: Hi I'm Ryan, meet Lemon and Lime, I'm really new to this

Hi there... Im sorry did you say that you are feeding them baby formula for human babies ? im not sure if thats so good for them ? I was told under no circumanstance to do that. I asked because i have cases of formula left over from my human baby and i thought " hmmm why not ? " . Hopefull...
by ErnieisAwesome
Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

Re: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****

ellieelectrons wrote:The person who owns the forum is Imran. His member name is ringneck. You can try PM-ing him on here, although he can be difficult to contact.

Ellie.
Thanks Ellie!
I love your name btw. :)
by ErnieisAwesome
Wed Jun 18, 2014 5:41 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

Re: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****

Ernie, I believe the idea is that by doing so it helps to minimize how much information is stored on the server for this forum... I totally understand that . And without getting too technical for everyone that's not IT savy..haha There's way to make enough room for everyone without changing much or...
by ErnieisAwesome
Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

Re: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****

Upload your images to a file hosting site, have it in jpg or png format, then post in here with the img tag. Then u wont see the size restriction Thanks for the tip Donavan. I just think it's so crazy that you have to do all that just to upload a photo . I'll just keep posting them on photo bucket ...
by ErnieisAwesome
Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:54 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3539

Re: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?

The cage should be as close to your main roosting spot ad possible like next to the couch or the computer. Wherever you spend the most time sitting around. Thanks I actually moved the cage today next to my couch . He actually seems pretty happy which I thought he would freak because of the kids but...
by ErnieisAwesome
Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

Re: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****

You should not step on toes so heavily, perhaps it would be better if you read the posts before griping. I'm not gripping . I'm offering help for free none less. So of the things on this forum is outdated . If it were more user friendly it could be good for the forum . That's all .This Is After I H...
by ErnieisAwesome
Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Deep green revisited.
Replies: 135
Views: 61319

Re: Deep green revisited.

molossus wrote:looking at the overall shades from head to tail...I'd say you have a normal green irn, Ernie...special all the same.
Thank you ! He's pretty special to me ! It's funny I hardly ever see the just regular greens ones anymore !
by ErnieisAwesome
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

** ATTENTION FORUM WEB MASTER *****

Who runs this place ? I'm just wondering because all of the issues with uploading photos , especially in 2014 could be resolved so easily . Im just wondering with so much traffic , why the limits on file sizes haven't been lifted to make posting photos so much easier for people. I find it completely...
by ErnieisAwesome
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Deep green revisited.
Replies: 135
Views: 61319

Re: Deep green revisited.

Hi ErnieisAwsome It guess it could be camera, computer or lighting but that lovely green chick looks too dark to me to be a simple green bird. What were the parents?Kind regards Mike Nope , he's really that dark . I have zero information on the parents unfortunately . This bird was pretty much dump...
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Deep green revisited.
Replies: 135
Views: 61319

Re: Deep green revisited.

My green baby . Not sure what type of green if any , just plain ole green ! I think he's gorgeous <3
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sunni is an odd one lol
Replies: 29
Views: 3694

Re: Sunni is an odd one lol

So adorable ! Erie likes to hide under his blanket and my shirt sometimes ! Super cute but his claws are like tiny razors ! Haha
I love these birds xox
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2570

Re: To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?

What would you all say are the Pros & Cons of keeping a flighted bird ? I've read somewhere that birds that haven't been clipped are harder to tame ? Is this true ?
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2570

Re: To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?

Dana, Haha I think it was a little bit of both ! Lol
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2570

Re: To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?

Personally, as far as i'm concerned, clipping is mutilation. With bamboo blinds, or a voile curtain Ernie will not be fooled into thinking your window is an open exit. He may take longer to hand tame, but at least he will be approachable on his own terms, and in his own time. Why would he take long...
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2570

To clip or not to clip ..who's right ?

Ernie is just a baby . Somewhere between 6-8 weeks old I'm guessing . He has now flown towards my sliding glass door 2xs !! Luckily he lost his gusto before hitting the glass and really injuring himself !! I wasn't planning on having his wings clipped ever but now I'm scared and see that maybe it's ...
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:06 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3606

Re: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

Hi Ernie I'm sorry you've been experiencing difficulties with the forum. I'm not interested in mutations either but you will find that this forum has both a strong breeder community and a strong companion parrot community that usually get along. Ellie. Thank you Ellie . And i just want to say Im so...
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:02 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3539

Re: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?

I wanted to also add that I'm currently searching for an aviary in my area. It may be a hike but i know totally worth it . I would like to get some opinions on his cage placement . Ill take some photos and attempt to upload them , if i can maybe some of the more experienced IRN owners and " goo...
by ErnieisAwesome
Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:39 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3539

Re: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?

[quote="Skyes_crew"]Hi Ernie, How old exactly is your baby? Is he still being handfed or is he weaned? What kind of foods was he weaned on to? Is he clipped already or is he still flighted? Ernies , exact age is uncertain . He was lack for a better word " dumped " at a pet store ...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Ernie is AWESOME ! and NEW .. we're New here . HI . =)
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Re: Ernie is AWESOME ! and NEW .. we're New here . HI . =)

GeveZe wrote:Hi from me and my sweet Börek =)
Hi !!! =)
by ErnieisAwesome
Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi I'm Heather
Replies: 1
Views: 681

Hi I'm Heather

Hello ! I'm Heather and I'm the proud owner of a IRN named "Ernie " and a Peach headed Love bird named " Bee " . I had always wanted a parrot and my husband would never let me have one . Then after being diagnosed with Cancer , i was sitting in treatment one day ( chemo ) and i l...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3606

Re: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

AJ, i would say there is an acceptable refinement period.. however, back on subject. Whereas MissK's and InTheAir's posts were enjoyable to read I understand where Ernie is coming from. From my own point of view I am always concerned with where the breeders send their baby birds. They sell them, to...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3606

Re: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

Donovan wrote:ernie it takes like 5 days before you can post pics... alternately, i've seen people manage to post them from the beginning.. not sure how they pull that off
im not sure either . They must be friends with the mods .
by ErnieisAwesome
Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3606

Re: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

Actually , Yes you are 100% right . I would not have my Ernie if it weren't for a breeder. A dirt bag breeder that didn't like his color and was just going to get rid of him . He dropped him off at the pet store where I take photos at and i felt sorry for him , so i took him home . So yes , it it we...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: How much formula is the maximum I can give at one feed?
Replies: 4
Views: 2376

Re: How much formula is the maximum I can give at one feed?

My baby IRN is about 7 weeks old . I was told to only feed him 12-14 ccs of formula . That's a syringe full and a little more . But he BEGS for more lately ! I don't want to over fed him but I don't want to starve him either ! Help ! **update*** I found a great site that has good info on formula , ...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: How much formula is the maximum I can give at one feed?
Replies: 4
Views: 2376

Re: How much formula is the maximum I can give at one feed?

The breeder I got Sunni from showed me how her crop fills up as I fed her and told me not to overfill her crop. Do you know how to watch for that? Well , he showed me how it gets bigger but did not show me what's too big .I'm scared to over do it . What will happen if I give her too much ? And than...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: How much formula is the maximum I can give at one feed?
Replies: 4
Views: 2376

How much formula is the maximum I can give at one feed?

My baby IRN is about 7 weeks old . I was told to only feed him 12-14 ccs of formula . That's a syringe full and a little more . But he BEGS for more lately ! I don't want to over fed him but I don't want to starve him either ! Help !
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: Rest in peace Crash
Replies: 2
Views: 4183

Re: Rest in peace Crash

how'd this happen It was awful . He was just a baby and was really starting to test out his wings . I had be firm to the breeder not to clip his wings because I had read that it would really benefit him ( and me ) later during his " bluffing" stage . I was going in everyday to help fed hi...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3606

Re: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

Lol! I guess because I consider my bird to be like one of my actual children , I think of how awful it would be if their were a bunch of men sitting around trying to decide the looks of actual human babies. I understand the color variations are beautiful I just think some people get out of hand . We...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: Rest in peace Crash
Replies: 2
Views: 4183

Rest in peace Crash

Crash was a funny little bird . He only in this world a few weeks before he was taken . I was really looking forward to spending the next 20 years with you Crash. You will be missed .

P.s. Thank you for sending our family Ernie.
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3606

Re: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

Dana, You have a beautiful bird family ! I always wondered if it would be possible to own more than one IRN and still have a bond with my 1st and by the look of your photo it looks very possible , yes ? I don't give up that easy just making an outsider observation . :) I know not ALL of this forum i...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Training/Taming Update!
Replies: 1
Views: 892

Re: Training/Taming Update!

I left a long reply not sure why it didn't post weird but I wanted to say congratulations on your progress ! It's nice to see another real bird lover and not another breeder ! Haha I have a baby named Ernie and I've heard amazing things about the clicker training so I'm going to start it asap! Take ...
by ErnieisAwesome
Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Forum of breeders and not bird lovers
Replies: 20
Views: 3606

Forum of breeders and not bird lovers

I've been lurking on this forum now for a while and posted a few times and I gotta say there is more post about mutations and what color you are trying to make these poor birds achieve than bird lovers posting photos and sharing tips with others. And that make me really sad . I've been trying to pos...
by ErnieisAwesome
Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3539

Re: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?

Claire ,
Should i already be giving treats at such a young age ? If so what kinds are okay for babies ?
by ErnieisAwesome
Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3539

Re: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?

Paco , Thanks ! I've actually seen a lot of clicker trained birds on YouTube and I've always wondered if it's as really easy as everyone says but sounds like it's really working for you guys so that's great ! I really think the issue may be my 3 year old son . His room is right across from mine and ...
by ErnieisAwesome
Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: light ring at 6 weeks ?
Replies: 1
Views: 620

light ring at 6 weeks ?

There is a light ring forming around Ernies neck . He's only 6 weeks old. Is this a good indication he's really a " he" or can the females get this too ? Every thing in me thinks he's a boy but I guess we will see !
by ErnieisAwesome
Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Food comes out through her neck
Replies: 6
Views: 2364

Re: Food comes out through her neck

Wow I'm not expert but I would most definitely get that bird to a vet or you are going to end up with a much bigger problem .
by ErnieisAwesome
Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Storm 5 weeks
Replies: 4
Views: 2439

Re: Storm 5 weeks

Adorable baby !!
by ErnieisAwesome
Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Green baby suddenly scared of me ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3539

Green baby suddenly scared of me ?

Hello all. I have been a parent o my hand fed green baby IRN for about 3 weeks now . Things have been great but I noticed last night he's been running across the cage to get away from me when I sit and talk with him . As if he's saying " no I don't want you " . Which is very possible I gue...
by ErnieisAwesome
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: A blue puzzle
Replies: 40
Views: 15524

Re: A blue puzzle

Hi . Im new so please forgive my ignorance on the color guessing but i have a question . Ive noticed alot of breeders asking " what color is this one " and so on but if you are the breeder and you knew the hens & cock , wouldn't you know what color the babies were going to be or is it...
by ErnieisAwesome
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere
Replies: 27
Views: 9258

Re: 2014 breeding in the Southern Hemisphere

HI Breeders ! Im looking forward to seeing what all babies & colors you end up with ! I LOVE IRN's and this is like Christmas for me !! Hahah
by ErnieisAwesome
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Can someone help please?
Replies: 11
Views: 5595

Re: Can someone help please?

I have a list and hope someone can help me to more or less what offsprings I can get? M) Latino F) Greygreen Cinnamon M) Grey Turq F) Greygreen Cinnamon M) Blue Rainbow F) Yellow Lacewing M) Blue F) Grey Turq M) Turq F) Blue M) Grey Lacewing F) Grsy Lacewing M) Blue F) Grey Rainbow M) Cobalt Violet...
by ErnieisAwesome
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Ernie is Awesome ! =)
Replies: 1
Views: 1526

Ernie is Awesome ! =)

Hi everyone !! This is my baby deep green ( < - I think ? ) IRN , Ernie and yes , he is AWESOME ! He is very lovable and aim just so over the moon in love with this bird ! My children are starting to get jealous ! Haha Anyway , Ernie & I are VERY happy to be here ! P.S. I tried posting a photo b...
by ErnieisAwesome
Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Ernie is AWESOME ! and NEW .. we're New here . HI . =)
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Ernie is AWESOME ! and NEW .. we're New here . HI . =)

Ola ! So Ernie is my baby IRN .. I have brought him home at about 6 weeks and I've been hand feeding him . He is completely in love with me and i with him ! We have no issues * knock on wood * but would would like to say HELLO !! And I'm so glad theres such a love for these creatures that there is ...