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Its so hard when they hate a family member.. my poor partner isnt a bird person so its harder when he just doesnt understand either!

:lol: For about a year now we have been dealing with my females hatred of my partner or rather fear, Im not sure which, i dont know what happened, shes 5 years old this year and its only been in the last year shes developed this fear, its really taken a toll on us emotionally, the constant screetchi...

My birds have destroyed quite alot in their time. In one of the units we lived in they chewed right around the ceiling by sitting on the window curtains rods! but luckily we had water damage on the ceiling and told the real estate it was water damage.. hehe bit cheeky.. then in the next place we ren...

A couple that I have bought from.. http://www.parrotrescuecentre.com/ubg/shop_home.php (rescue organization based in QLD, profits go to their birds, good range of toys accessories too) http://www.myparrotshop.com/ (expensive) http://stores.ebay.com.au/LETSTALKBIRDS (my fave and some good bargains)

Just repeating.. all birds bite.. the bigger the bird the bigger and stronger the beak the more they hurt.. but sometimes we have to train ourselves as well. :wink: Yes some will go through a bluffing period when young.. but even adults bite and in my experience, harder. Most of the time they bite y...

Just like fussy children, we sometimes have to get 'creative' in the kitchen. I make muffins, my birds love pumpkin (and the seed) apple (no seed) and carrot muffins, I use as much raw/wholemeal stuff as I can including flours etc :wink: My 10 year old male has always been a fusspot with food, he wi...

Sounds like it worked! My 2 put themselves to bed (in separate cages) at sundown, they will swap cages every other night for something different haha, I usually just have to shut the doors on them. Although my male seems to be a bit of a rebel lately. I have not heard they are prone to night frights...

Very impressed Imran!

Wowie Congrats hun! I didnt even know they laid in Jan! Amazing!

:lol: cheeky bugga!!! love it! .. I have replaced every curtain and blind in every house we have lived in.. im renting my dads house at the moment and he was not impressed that my 4 have destroyed the curtains here after he spent over $1000 on these.. eek! so we're in for expensive replacements! I e...

:D Hi, wow 20 years? Must be one of the eldest IRNs on here if not the eldest! You must have a very special bond! To be honest and in my opinion, bringing another ringneck into the home will more than likely 'change' your bond and I say 'change' because it might not completely break your bond but it...

I live on the beautiful bayside coast in Alexandra hills Australia! Hi Dare2b. I used to live in Wynnum - very close to you - although have emigrated to the Sunshine Coast! Ellie. I lived in Buderim for a year back in 2005. We are planning on moving back up to the coast sometime in the near future ...

Yep I was told around 15 too.. woohoo.. My boy has 5 more years left. But sadly this year will be his last as a father. ;(

Thats an impressive brooder. Well, I made a brooder out of a fish/mice tank (the ones with the open top for ventilation.. put a container of water for humidity like a small tupperware container. Bought a home brew themometer that you can stick on to the side of the tank. Found it at the department s...

Aww thanx Angie! They are growing soo fast and I cant believe how much personality they have! and now Im excited I get to keep one.. but you know its been hard to say goodbye to another. :wink: I am still trying to upload to the forum. I know we dont use photobucket here anymore.. thats the only way...

I dont know who your talking about. But perhaps shes closer than you think?

Yes go to an avian vet asap.. even if she seems fine. Hope all is well!

I am so sorry for your loss. Poor lil man. I would get him another friend to ease is loss. As Bec said, slowly introduce them. Hope he cheers up soon.

Fingers crossed for you!

:D Well, I think an egg that is moving has something trying to get out! haha I am pleased to announce that lil egg that was moving did hatch. So we now have 3! Im not sure what you are asking Sarah. Sorry if I missed your question. Egg that moves: definately fertile and ready to hatch. :wink: If you...

From me too!!! Hiya everyone and welcome to our family here!!!

I might be getting a bit too worried.. but how long can the chicks be left unattended? Lola has been out of the nest for a while now.. like an hour! Just wondering is this normal? Will they be warm enough without mummy there? Help! So worried!

I LOVE this poem!!!

:( I am so sorry you are going through this... poor lil guy! He might be in pain? I had a cockatiel that plucked its keel because it was in pain from crash landing all the time, bad wing clip. It was a while ago so I dont remember much. But my dad took our tiel to the bird vet and they injected him ...

haha Both my partner and I smoke.. (I gave up when I was pregnant, but started again dammit! and I would NEVER smoke indoors or around my babies, human, feathered or furred!) , Jibby absolutely HATES lighters! Specially bright coloured ones!

Silly Lenny!!! So glad hes home!

haha Chamon. Baby brain has gotcha!

I found this post very helpful. Hope to use this advice soon.

Thanx.

Im hoping to have a look tonight or tomorrow. I was told it might still hatch. So fingers crossed. Just hope Lola cares for it as much as she does the other 2 big bubs. ;)

Oh yep! The vacuum does it everytime with mine! haha. Try giving him a mist or can you take him to the shower with you? That might give him encouragement to have a bath?

:D I was going to say the same thing. He looks fine! Maybe moulting a bit but thats all normal. Is it the colour of his plumage that you think makes him look ragged? Because that is just his color. :D Many birds dont like bathing. Some prefer different types of baths. My male prefers his bath tub (s...

Thanx Imran, I was a lil sad for the poor bub. But I now know its just a part of nature and well its their 1st time. I expected this to happen at some point. Just only wish I could of helped it.

Hello, my male slept in the nest with my girl until the eggs hatched, he now spends alot of time in there tending to her and the chicks. Ive noticed he will stay in the box to care for the chicks while my girl comes out every now and then to poo/eat something/bathe! So Im assuming its normal for the...

Hello again, Im pretty new to this. So bare with me haha. I have 2 chicks 3 - 5 days old, 3rd chick died, unsure which one, but there is still a fertile egg left and there is something moving in it. I dont want to annoy my girl again for a while as she seemed really upset by me just then. But I had ...

Well, sad news.. 1 chick has died.. and the last egg hasnt hatched although there is something moving inside?

So we have 2 plump lil chicks left.

maybe hes just too excited by her, hes still quite young haha. It is usually the other way round. But your 2 are still young.

Thankyou! They are only 3 days old at the moment. Perhaps they are feeding at night when we are asleep. haha I even leave a nightlight on for them so they can see the night time snacks haha. Thanx again. Doesnt help to ask the silly questions. Im too excited for them.

:? This might sound silly. But its my 1st chicks! Im still learning.. and so are they. Just wanted to know.. Are mum and dad meant to be eating during the night to fill up for the chicks? Jibby (male) is contantly eating during the day, doing his bit for the chicks.. but I cant tell whether he feeds...

You are doing soo well. I cannot fault you. Congratulations on Sukha!

Sounds to me like you have some birds in love! This is what my 2 started off doing, now 3 years later they have their very 1st babies hehe. If she doesnt seem to mind him preening her, thats a good sign. Sometimes my girl doesnt want to be bothered by my male and lets him know with a snap and he wil...

I am so sorry for your loss. Poor lil man. RIP. Fly free sweetheart.

Thanx :D Well Im still trying to upload a pic. Not working for some reason. Pics up soon as it lets me! :D Lola wont let me have a look today. Shes on a rampage at everyone today.. even Jibby. :( Pink, haha Poor buns, might have to get her a buck for my doe! :lol: My bunny is soo in tune with hormon...

:D Hey everyone, Im here with some exciting news. My Jibby and Lola finally have chicks! Not bad for my 10 year old tame (well okay he was tame) hand raised boy who spend much of his life a lone bird! Go Jibby! I am so proud of both of them! Lola is being such a dedicated mummy already with lots of ...

Hi and Welcome! Briar is GORGEOUS. Love the name.. From Briar Rose aka Princess Aurora by any chance? hehe my fave name.

I am soo very sorry Bec. Not Pickle! Fly free darling.*hugs*

Fly free darlings. I am so sorry. xo

:lol: haha I often wonder the same thing! Im forever saying to Jibby "you have wings, use em!" I swear my Jibby is the laziest bird ever! When he was a baby (under 2 years) we lived in a 2 story and he'd would climb.. yes climb.. up the stairs.. and down. Now hes 10 years old this year, an...

Aww!! I missed it! I love that show! Well done Smokey for getting into the final 4!

Oh bec, Ive got some catching up to do with all your flock. Poor lil Trivi! Shes eating and drinking, thats a good sign. I hope Trivi improves soon.

Hello, thankyou! Audrey is able to follow peoples movements now and shes started to watch the birds fly from one end of the room to the other! I wonder what she thinks of all the noise. She sleeps right through it! :D Yesterday and today I have let the birds out for a bit longer in the afternoon whi...

Hi there, yep your bird must be around 2 - 3 years of age or older! :wink: He reminds me of my 9 year old male! My boy is quiet too, but always has been. Some birds are just quieter than others. Although, I wouldnt make any hasty assumptions on your boys personality, you havnt had him long and hes j...

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