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by MissK
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Irn at the bottom of his cage help!!!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 680

Re: Irn at the bottom of his cage help!!!!!

I would say follow your gut. None of us sees what you saw and none of us knows your bird like you do. You must make this call. Ask (and answer) yourself, Why did the bird go to the bottom of the cage? What did he do there? Was that unusual? How long did this last? Is it worrisome? Did he do it again...
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: can i get my ringneck tamed?
Replies: 9
Views: 1962

Re: can i get my ringneck tamed?

How big is the cage?
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: First IRN
Replies: 15
Views: 1848

Re: First IRN

I maybe didn't explain what I meant correctly. If you join to cages by stacking them and removing the partitions, you'll only be raising the roof, not the floor. It would stay as you have it. Changing the paper and feed, etc would not have to be harder. I do know how it goes with stacking cages. My ...
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck
Replies: 24
Views: 3935

Re: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck

I think she just figured out you're not going to eat her and she's trying to make a break for it before you change your mind.
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Will this be the right bird for me?
Replies: 9
Views: 2524

Re: Will this be the right bird for me?

We love all birds! If you come back maybe you'll tell us what you got!
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Neko the new guy
Replies: 180
Views: 44303

Re: Neko the new guy

I really enjoyed reading about their adventures today.
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: An update and couple of questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 1470

Re: An update and couple of questions.

The bar spacing concern, assuming it's not so big the bird can just leave, as might occur if you put a Canary in a 1" bar spaced cage, is that the bird might try to stick it's head through the bars and get stuck. Then the bird is in danger of breaking it's neck as it flails about trying to get ...
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1559

Re: Help

I agree he needs just some time to get comfy.
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:37 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: help with rescue indian ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 2655

Re: help with rescue indian ringneck

That clipping interferes with the bird's abilities in the air is only a tiny bit of it, in my opinion. Other consequences may involve decreased confidence and so increased biting, as well as lack of the exercise they need to keep fit. If you do some detailed study of clipping you will find all the a...
by MissK
Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: An update and couple of questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 1470

Re: An update and couple of questions.

For Ringnecks I would be wary at bar spacing over 1/2 inch. For this other cage, since your friend has it, I would say go check it out in person, in action. See if you love it. Change the papers, handle the feed and water, note where the poop goes, bring the bird in and out, see how the toys go with...
by MissK
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: An update and couple of questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 1470

Re: An update and couple of questions.

A grass mat is no impediment to a Ringneck's beak. The only question is how badly he wants to get through it as an indicator of how long it takes. This cage looks exciting and has an exciting price, and even more fantastic if you don't have to fetch it from the store yourself. However, there are a f...
by MissK
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: help with rescue indian ringneck
Replies: 10
Views: 2655

Re: help with rescue indian ringneck

I believe that is the show clip - supposed to look better.
by MissK
Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: An update and couple of questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 1470

Re: An update and couple of questions.

Hi. I'm pulling these thoughts from my own life, here. First thought is that these guys are individuals, as are all of our birds. Thinking about timelines and schedules for them, if they are keeping pace with others, is not productive thinking. Better, I think, is to compare the current behaviour to...
by MissK
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:01 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Welcome Mr. Sinbad Silly Pants!
Replies: 109
Views: 55917

Re: Welcome Mr. Sinbad Silly Pants!

Sinbad is SO silly! I'm pleased to report that Sinbad is getting accustomed to activities here at my house. He yells at me much less, though he still does yell. Today he yelled at me quite a lot as he got close to me and tried to brave up and take a sunflower seed from me. He was not quite brave eno...
by MissK
Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Börek's photo album
Replies: 54
Views: 25829

Re: Börek's photo album

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by MissK
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:45 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Will this be the right bird for me?
Replies: 9
Views: 2524

Re: Will this be the right bird for me?

I cannot tell you if this species is for you, but I can tell you that it can be difficult, discouraging, and depressing for anyone to try to train a bird who is not tame enough or who has reached a plateau in training and won't seem to move past it. There are several issues people run up against and...
by MissK
Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: What to Feed Your Parrot (recipes, toxicities, links too!)
Replies: 183
Views: 679181

Re: What to Feed your Parrot (recipes, toxicities, links too

That's what I'm looking to learn here - how did people streamline their routine? Because EVERY day is a crazy day in my life. Because fresh foods made to order for five cages was doable for me, but for seven cages was too much. Because if I try to use a knife that early in the morning I'll be losing...
by MissK
Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck
Replies: 24
Views: 3935

Re: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck

Tasha, #1 make sure your photos are not locked. In photobucket, looking at your photos, see the list of links below the photo of your choice? Highlight (click on) the one called "IMG" and drag the link onto the body of your post, just as if it were a block of text you wanted to insert. Som...
by MissK
Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:36 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck
Replies: 24
Views: 3935

Re: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck

You got the cage I want? Please, please send photos! Um, and the husband. Really! :!:
by MissK
Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: First IRN
Replies: 15
Views: 1848

Re: First IRN

Unbelievable. That is the size cage my Mom's canary stays in when he visits here. Can you go back and get a second of those cages and customize them together? If you carefully remove the top from one and the bottom from the other, unbending the wire (not cutting) you may be able to get a cage that i...
by MissK
Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:42 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck
Replies: 24
Views: 3935

Re: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck

hey, sounds great! :o
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: First IRN
Replies: 15
Views: 1848

Re: First IRN

Oh no; no, no, no!! :!: MUCH too small. For heaven's sake, my CANARY is in a bigger cage. (BY the way, I own that exact cage in a larger size and it is utter trash.) This is your first IRN. Please take my advice and get a cage no smaller than 32" by 22" and 30-36" high. Even that is q...
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: People's comments have yr say while shoppin with our baby
Replies: 3
Views: 1695

Re: People's comments have yr say while shoppin with our bab

I stopped at a supermarket on the way back home from the vet with my Budgie (she was fine). Could not bring myself to leave her in the car, so I put a towel over her travel cage in the shopping cart. People near me were heard to comment "There must be a bird in the store...."
:lol:
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: The wild friend returned back!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2609

Re: The wild friend returned back!!!

Maybe should still put a lock on Coukou's door, since this new charmer is so smart........
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: Budgie Blue
Replies: 6
Views: 2484

Re: Budgie Blue

I don't think TWO Budgie threads could possibly be bad!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Börek's Issues
Replies: 43
Views: 9735

Re: Börek's Issues

Did you give her lots to eat before training, so much she is all cozy and full, not interested in food?
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: First IRN
Replies: 15
Views: 1848

Re: First IRN

Hi again. I suggest you have a look at Pamela Clark's instructions for converting a bird to a new diet. Regardless of whether you choose to follow the instructions, the article is very informative and you will surely pick up some useful tips. http://www.parrothouse.com/pamelaclark/feedingcompanion.h...
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Börek's photo album
Replies: 54
Views: 25829

Re: Börek's photo album

I love how you love your Borek! :D
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:14 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: First IRN
Replies: 15
Views: 1848

Re: First IRN

Can you offer her toys with food inside? Can she come out for social time?
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: Budgie Blue
Replies: 6
Views: 2484

Re: Budgie Blue

Clawnz, those poor little feet! Good for you, taking her home. Is she yours forever now?
by MissK
Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: The wild friend returned back!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2609

Re: The wild friend returned back!!!

Haha! You could have a wild "pet"! You could just feed this bird and talk to this bird, but let it live wild.
by MissK
Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: A Thread For Budgie Fans
Replies: 168
Views: 119686

Re: A Thread For Budgie Fans

Even spray millet is a good treat for that, too.
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Börek's Issues
Replies: 43
Views: 9735

Re: Börek's Issues

That's good news!
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Welcome Mr. Sinbad Silly Pants!
Replies: 109
Views: 55917

Re: Welcome Mr. Sinbad Silly Pants!

That's my hope, but try as I might I cannot figure out what he actually eats, other than the plant, the spray millet and some apple. He only gets the spray from my hand, so I know it's not that.
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Problematic Tail Feather Sheath
Replies: 12
Views: 5473

Re: Problematic Tail Feather Sheath

Fair point. We may never know. It may always be this way. :o
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:44 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Food
Replies: 14
Views: 3166

Re: Food

Hi. Both those mixes appear predominantly sunflower seeds. I could not get the ingredients from their website. I think improvement is probably needed.
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:55 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Welcome Mr. Sinbad Silly Pants!
Replies: 109
Views: 55917

Re: Welcome Mr. Sinbad Silly Pants!

I don't want to be premature or anything, make a big deal like no Ringneck has ever done this or anything, but............... SINBAD ATE HIS VEGETABLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN, why is there no happy dancing smilie face?? Sinbad ate his veggie chop, and Rocky ate his, too. Of course Sinbad only ...
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:38 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Börek's Issues
Replies: 43
Views: 9735

Re: Börek's Issues

I don't know? It looks in a way similar to Sinbad's "let me out of here" dance he did in the small cage when I first got him. But he was also leaning forward and holding the wings out a little.

:?: :?: :?: :?:
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:34 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Food
Replies: 14
Views: 3166

Re: Food

You can put your pictures on a host site, like Photobucket, and then put the link in your post here, where all we will see is the photo.
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... oto#p90606
by MissK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:28 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: New Cage for Sapphire
Replies: 20
Views: 6384

Re: New Cage for Sapphire

RIGHT on that!
cm/inch translation..... Of course I rounded my inches, and so an entire cm could be lost one way or the other.

110 cm = 43 inches
63 cm = 25 inches
62 cm = 24 inches
125 cm = 49 inches

For reference, MissK = 51 inches; dunno about InTheAir......
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: New Cage for Sapphire
Replies: 20
Views: 6384

Re: New Cage for Sapphire

WOAH, looks *GREAT*! I'm really jealous of the height. Dimensions?
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Doesn't like to be away from cage
Replies: 1
Views: 624

Re: Doesn't like to be away from cage

Hey, the reason the bird won't leave his areas and acts scared if he does is........ are you ready for this?.......... are you sure?......... He *IS* scared! Yep. That's it, nothing fancy. Just not comfortable in those areas yet. Let those wings grow in. Offer him alternate perches made of familiar ...
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Neko the new guy
Replies: 180
Views: 44303

Re: Neko the new guy

Any reason this cannot come back to good old fashioned bribery? Treat that good ol' boy!
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can IRN see colour
Replies: 12
Views: 2626

Re: Can IRN see colour

My two cents -- I'm certainly not going to fight anybody on certain birds disliking red. It's commonly held that birds don't like red. But. But. But for all our birds here, Mommy and Daddy, who fed us when we were babies, on whom we depended for very life, brought us food that came from red beaks. W...
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: A perfect & impossible escape
Replies: 4
Views: 2217

Re: A perfect & impossible escape

Thanks for telling this story.
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Food
Replies: 14
Views: 3166

Re: Food

They should be visibly fine till you get home, but who knows what happens on a microscopic level??? Pamela Clark suggests that the vegetable left closest to the natural state is OK to leave in longer, as the cell walls have not been damaged by cooking or freezing. Makes sense to her, but I would thi...
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck
Replies: 24
Views: 3935

Re: tips, adopting injured wild ringneck

Tasha~ You're welcome! Please send your husband over to make me that built-in, floor-to-ceiling flight cage I've been wanting! AJ~ You're my best advertisement! But I'd rather be famous for taking the time & effort to provide the most helpful post I can at the moment. :wink: Sunni~ They are so h...
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can IRN see colour
Replies: 12
Views: 2626

Re: Can IRN see colour

Hey, I object! I WANT MORE COLOURS! Taking this oil drop filter concept a step farther, since it reduces the green and blue and provides more contrast between them and the other colours (that's what you said, right?) would that mean that they see green and blue (overall) less well or less dramatical...
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:53 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Food
Replies: 14
Views: 3166

Re: Food

Of course, what the bird feels is The Good Stuff may be highly variable....... Talking about "parrot food" products: Princess, my new bird came to me (sort of) eating "parrot food" made mainly of chilies, seeds, and peanuts. It was shocking how terrible this mix was. It was dirty...
by MissK
Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:08 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: ALL THE SPAM!!!
Replies: 42
Views: 8404

Re: ALL THE SPAM!!!

(tapping the fingers together...) INteresting.... Thanks Ellie.