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by bec
Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: great games
Replies: 4
Views: 1158

Re: great games

no havent tried anything like that .....didnt even realy train mutley about his ball either metley had his ball at the petshop & he loved it so much that when i picked him up they let me take it with him he wont even come out of his cage unless i bring his ball too he loves all his games with hi...
by bec
Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: this was so funny!!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 1052

this was so funny!!!!

i was sitting in the loungeroom having a coffee this morning when trivi decided she was going to let out a stream of squarks to let me know i hadnt given her her fruit yet normal morning pattern is i have a coffee then while makning my second coffee i start doing the fruit for the birds which of cou...
by bec
Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: My lastest baby
Replies: 9
Views: 2955

Re: My lastest baby

hey pinkdevil do you still have him?
if so can we see updates?......
pweety pweese!!!!!
by bec
Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: great games
Replies: 4
Views: 1158

Re: great games

mutley plays fetch
he sits on my shoulder & i say fetch & throw his ball
he lfys off me and runs after the ball its so cute
by bec
Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Zazu is coming out of his shell
Replies: 1
Views: 802

Re: Zazu is coming out of his shell

aaaaawwwwww its so cute when the start talking........
even better when they do it in front of other people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by bec
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:58 am
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: More pics of Rafiki
Replies: 23
Views: 5779

Re: More pics of Rafiki

i love that last pic tash its like this is where i want my food!!!!!!.......
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by bec
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:42 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: kieron
Replies: 10
Views: 4125

Re: kieron

thanks guys
i just cant believe hes gone
smallworld he definitly was a charactor
im just holding on to the fact i still have one of his & orchids bubs (skeet)
by bec
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: kieron
Replies: 10
Views: 4125

kieron

kieron died today
i dont know why he was fine when i fed them yesterday
bye baby i miss my special little care bear i will love you forever
i hope you find orchid on rainbow bridge
by bec
Wed Jun 09, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: strange (lack of) behaviour
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

Re: strange (lack of) behaviour

sounds like your going really well with the water bit i wouldnt worrie to much about the toys when i got my first young irn (the first one that was mine not my daughters) general she was terrified of toys!!!! it wasnt till she went in with the other irns we had that she saw that toys were supposed t...
by bec
Mon May 31, 2010 11:54 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: coco's screeching is killing my life!!
Replies: 32
Views: 5844

Re: coco's screeching is killing my life!!

in diet & housing theres a post about good & bad foods its very informative
by bec
Sun May 30, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: coco's screeching is killing my life!!
Replies: 32
Views: 5844

Re: coco's screeching is killing my life!!

i wouldnt worry about giving him too much to eat if hes finishing his dinner before you finish your you will be fine giving him extra especialy if you load a bit more onto your plate then before you sit down give him some more food
by bec
Sat May 29, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: coco's screeching is killing my life!!
Replies: 32
Views: 5844

Re: coco's screeching is killing my life!!

this is going to sound realy wierd ........ but ive used it on a few of my birds & it does seem to work try when he screams at you whisper or talk realy quietly to him he will actually quieten down a bit so he can hear what your saying the screech is normaly a contact call when he does it when y...
by bec
Fri May 28, 2010 5:09 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Guess This Bird
Replies: 23
Views: 4949

Re: Guess This Bird

is that a masked lorikeet?
by bec
Tue May 25, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: my IRN does not talk make any noise or sound, please help
Replies: 2
Views: 811

Re: my IRN does not talk make any noise or sound, please hel

i had one that i never heard a peep out of for 4 months........
right now shes telling my son off for making his own brekkie ....not hers
the adjustment time varies from bird to bird
you little one will soon feel comfortable enough to voice his opinion
by bec
Tue May 25, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Guess This Bird
Replies: 23
Views: 4949

Re: Guess This Bird

dunno but they are pweeeetty!!!!!!
by bec
Mon May 24, 2010 3:31 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Holland...!
Replies: 6
Views: 1197

Re: Greetings from Holland...!

hi ...... welcome & aaaaawwwwww!!!!!
gomez is georgeous!!!!!!!!!
i so love the bubbie pics!!!!
by bec
Mon May 24, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Different personalities
Replies: 3
Views: 1393

Re: Different personalities

laine i had to laugh about the grey ones being destroyers!!!
i cannot read a book in front of skeet he thinks they are evil & deserve to die for daring to take my attention away from him
by bec
Mon May 24, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Guess This Bird
Replies: 23
Views: 4949

Re: Guess This Bird

hey imran your pic didnt show up so i guess my question is......
what bird?
by bec
Sun May 23, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Scaly lorikeet?
Replies: 10
Views: 2071

Re: Scaly lorikeet?

still an option for another time thou
i still highly reccommend them they are totally georgeous birds
i was actually not looking for another bird when i was claimed by mutley i was toy shopping :lol: but the cheeky bugger wouldnt let me go without him
by bec
Sat May 22, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: new to IRN can you help with colour and questions please
Replies: 6
Views: 1572

Re: new to IRN can you help with colour and questions please

from the sounds of her behaviour & the look of that clipping job she has not been handled well at all BLESS YOU!!!!!! for taking her from that place it will be a very slow long process gaining her trust but so worth it in the long run i am presently in the same position but the bbad treatment fo...
by bec
Fri May 21, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Scaly lorikeet?
Replies: 10
Views: 2071

Re: Scaly lorikeet?

well i must admit mutley does need alot of attention mind you he gets more than the required time cos he is such a loving & demanding little bird but maybe thats just cos hes spoilt rotten :lol: he also is very jealous of the other birds apart from trivi he doesnt seem to mind her i agree with y...
by bec
Fri May 14, 2010 5:55 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Scaly lorikeet?
Replies: 10
Views: 2071

Re: Scaly lorikeet?

my mutley is a scly breasted lorkeet i think ive posted pics of him hes a total carachtor i highly recommmend them last night he kept butting in on a conversation i was having with my son & every time im mentioned the name of some one he knew (for example my daughter cristy) he would get verry e...
by bec
Mon May 03, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Damn, i did it
Replies: 7
Views: 2417

Re: Damn, i did it

is she a pied?
ive seen one in a book that looks like her
shes so pretty!!!
by bec
Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:23 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: the fun off bath time
Replies: 10
Views: 4011

Re: the fun off bath time

lol riku loves the spray bottle too!!!! ive had him hanging upside down from the top of the cage flapping away while i absolutly soak him with the spray bottle
by bec
Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: This ringneck just walked into our lives.
Replies: 6
Views: 1402

Re: This ringneck just walked into our lives.

aha popcorn the "magic tool for getting good behaviour out of irns .......
damn im all out!!!! :cry:
sounds like she was a very lucky bird to find you guys
by bec
Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Closet talker/whistler
Replies: 3
Views: 1047

Re: Closet talker/whistler

yeah trivi is like that too whenever im in the loungeroom and no one else is here she will chat away (in irn speak ) but the instant im in her sight she clams up
by bec
Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Funny story - I don't believe he did this but it's true
Replies: 4
Views: 1403

Re: Funny story - I don't believe he did this but it's true

smokies such a cheeky boy ..... i can just see him doing that!!!!
by bec
Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: new to IRN's - Have young female need help with taming
Replies: 1
Views: 558

Re: new to IRN's - Have young female need help with taming

if your girl has had 4 homes in her 16 months taaming is definitly going to be slow but not impossible eating in front of her will definitly help keeping her in a room where she can watch you go about your day without your attention totally focused on her will help some people say wing clipping will...
by bec
Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: exited :)
Replies: 51
Views: 5988

Re: exited :)

WOW !!!!!!
five bubs congrates :D
by bec
Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Soon to be an IRN Mommy!
Replies: 7
Views: 1304

Re: Soon to be an IRN Mommy!

firstly congrates on your new addition
second he/she is beautiful!!!!!!
third yay first flight!!!!!!
by bec
Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: wholemeal bread
Replies: 9
Views: 2429

Re: wholemeal bread

its not that we spoil our birds.........
its just they have us all extremely well trained lol!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by bec
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: pinkdevil this is for you :O)
Replies: 12
Views: 4242

Re: pinkdevil this is for you :O)

aaaawwwww cuteness abounds here ringneck!!!!
has your blue got a name? he looks just like my kieron
the canary bubs are so cute & brutus looks like a meschevious little imp!!!
& i love the last pic of archimedes looks like hes taking a bow
by bec
Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: wholemeal bread
Replies: 9
Views: 2429

Re: wholemeal bread

my guys love peanut butter toast too
but i use multi grain bread
by bec
Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: HE LOVES PLAIN ICE CREAM CONES!!! =) Random..
Replies: 23
Views: 4567

Re: HE LOVES PLAIN ICE CREAM CONES!!! =) Random..

ha ha i use an air popping machine ...... as soon as mine hear the sound it makes the go slightly nuts i say slightly coz it trebles the minute the machine stops!!!!!! skeet learnt very quickly if he can get in the bowl & rumage around to get the best bits mummmy gives him the whole bowl asteri ...
by bec
Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Mutation section
Replies: 8
Views: 2065

Re: Mutation section

im locked out too
i wanna see
let us in!!!
or ill cry
lol
by bec
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:10 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: IRN age question
Replies: 5
Views: 1253

Re: IRN age question

on of our irns (riku) got his first black feathers at about 14 months old
but i was told that was very early
by bec
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: worried about trivi
Replies: 4
Views: 795

Re: worried about trivi

well i tried the re arranging thing it didnt work :cry: this morning when i went in to feed them kieron bit trivis wing (the good one real bad drew blood so i got her out & checked her as much as shr=e would let me (she was totally freaked out i just checked on her again she seems to be settling...
by bec
Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Smokey the TV star
Replies: 17
Views: 2939

Re: Smokey the TV star

i know it was so cool everyone i know that saw him is like aaawwww NOW i see why you like thses bird so much!!!! funny ive beeen telling them these guys are awesome all along hmmmm maybe my friends are just having trouble gatting past kierons " omg we have a visitor pretend im a car alarm"...
by bec
Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: worried about trivi
Replies: 4
Views: 795

Re: worried about trivi

well i put an extra food station in yesterday .....still keeping an eye on the situation i will try the re arrange thinge today i have some toys i didnt put back in the cages when we moved so ill see how that goes today i think your right about moving kieron instead of trivi though i was worried abo...
by bec
Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: HE LOVES PLAIN ICE CREAM CONES!!! =) Random..
Replies: 23
Views: 4567

Re: HE LOVES PLAIN ICE CREAM CONES!!! =) Random..

mine like pizza crust & hot potato chips!!!
by bec
Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: worried about trivi
Replies: 4
Views: 795

worried about trivi

im worried about trivi (the hen i got for kieron) when i went in to feed them today tivi was on the bottom of the cage & when she went to investigate the food kieron lunged at her & shhe flew to the bottom of the cage again i added another food bowl for her but i am thinking of moving her ba...
by bec
Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: 10 Steps to a Better Relationship with Your Bird
Replies: 19
Views: 23300

Re: 10 Steps to a Better Relationship with Your Bird

give him time at ten days in your home hes still settling in reads some of the posts on taming
by bec
Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Smokey the TV star
Replies: 17
Views: 2939

Re: Smokey the TV star

one of my friends was telliung me about the amazing money stealing irn on tv last weekend
i told him
"i know thats smokey isnt he cute?"
we all hope he wins!!!
i must remember to watch this weekend
by bec
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:38 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Help please anyone, really need it
Replies: 7
Views: 1328

Re: Help please anyone, really need it

hmmm sounds like hes in a loving mood & she isnt!!!!
maybe you should try keeping them in seperate cages till breeding season
by bec
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My bird isn't flying yet!
Replies: 7
Views: 1312

Re: My bird isn't flying yet!

i haver a scaly breated lori that was clipped before he could fly and he didnt attempt to fly for about 8 months after i got him even after his flight feathers were fully grown he is still more happy sitting on my shoulder rearanging my hair than flying i coaxed him into flying with his ball (a litt...
by bec
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Ninja in the photo studio
Replies: 5
Views: 1527

Re: Ninja in the photo studio

great shots!
georgeous bird
by bec
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Jessie!
Replies: 2
Views: 930

Re: Jessie!

looks like a cheeky one .....loving the pose!!!!
by bec
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Smokey the TV star
Replies: 17
Views: 2939

Re: Smokey the TV star

yay!!!! go smokie!!!!!
can we have his autograpgh?
how did he go?
by bec
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: My lastest baby
Replies: 9
Views: 2955

Re: My lastest baby

aaaaawwww ilove him!!!!!!! why do you live so far away?
by bec
Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Going for a walk with your bird?
Replies: 7
Views: 2230

Re: Going for a walk with your bird?

either option would be better than losing a precious fid even if your sure he wont fly away there are always things that can startle a bird into a dangerous situation

ebay has the harnesses really cheap