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Melika

Let us know how the vet visit goes. It doesn't sound like something that should wait.

Melika

Sorry no one replied. I have not been and I wouldn't know, since I live a bit far away.

I bet a local breeder would know though, if you were to call them up and ask.

Melika

Awesome, I especially loved the shower perches. They're not all ugly like the ones I can get here!

Melika

Black sunflower seeds are not good for birds. Look for a mix with grey ones instead. If you bird eats lots of black ones they can make the bird over heated and they can die. The black ones are just fine. This is just a myth, don't worry. :) Black oil sunflower seeds (known as BOSS) are actually con...

Melika

The first thing I learned about parrots: A parrot is NOT a dog. Everything you think you know about training based upon your dog goes out the window lol. Well, except for one thing. Find what works for each individual. The major problem, from what I'm reading is that she thinks it is breeding season...

Melika

Food is my solution as well. Hane is usually out with the family in the evening, which also happens to be the time he eats the most. He sits on his stand and pigs out on his veggies and only makes little yummy noises. Does he play with his toys on his own? Foraging is a great thing and something I a...

Melika

I do what they do to one another- If Hane bites a little too hard I say "Anghhhhhhh!" with that little grating voice they have and shake the hand he's on. That way he has to catch his balance and let go. He caught on really quick and now I can just say "hey" or slightly rotate my...

Melika

Sounds like he's being territorial. For me solving the problem was the opposite, Hane wasn't allowed out unless he came out on my hand. I would use treats or veggies to bribe him so he wanted to come out, but he had to step up. If he bit I just closed the door and walked away. I find he gets a littl...

Melika

Hane sometimes hides in his cage too. I find that he just doesn't want to be handled right then. I can come back five minutes later and he'll often run to a front perch in his cage and step up to come out- most times. Other times he just doesn't want to come out for anything. I guess I sorta let him...

Melika

Hane's food and water bowls are on separate sides of the cage with no perch taking him from one to the next. This cuts down on dunking- a little anyway. When he was young I came in and saw his dish full of red water and he was sitting on the edge. I thought he had injured himself and his blood was c...

Melika

Cage size could be a factor, or perch and toy placement. If the cage is too small or the tail is hitting the bars, they could be damaged. My sister's IRN would bite off the ends of any tail feathers that got bent.

Melika

Hane LOVES green. Wear green and he sings and asks you to have his babies.

Melika

Happy to hear it! Congrats on your success and here's to happy birdies!

You'll be a pro parrot researcher in no time.

And d'oh. I feed Hane's veggies at his feeding times, especially in the evening between 5 and 7 (for him). Sometimes we forget to mention the simple things.

Melika

Like ellie said. When you do buy seed mixes, get safflower mixes instead of sunflower.

Sunflower seeds can be used as a treat.

Melika

Hane never bit during bluffing. Not that he hasn't ever bitten me, but those were usually errors on my part. For instance he would bite me just a few months ago when I went to pull him from his cage. He was biting because I kept jerking my hand away in fear (massage therapist, bad to have open wound...

Melika

For my sister and I, we each had our own bird. We also clip wings ourselves, sister holds and I clip. Perhaps you can take a person for each bird? I've never taken more than one bird by myself. Dogs yes, parrots no. I'm not sure how I would do it. -ponder- Ah. I would probably just take them in toge...

Melika

Another bird will change the relationship you have with your IRN. So that isn't a decision to make lightly. Our birds, with or without bird companions, always dive-bombed the dogs. That is one of the reasons I clip. The dog's instinct is to snap at something flying by their face. My dogs are all ver...

Melika

hi, love yr post - My ringneck female won't feed the babies !!!! what can i do? she laid 4 eggs / the first on hatched but didn't survive. I don't think she knows what to do! Unfortunately I work in an office so i can't take them to work. I think the 2nd egg has started. Wendy Lost in Montreal. Sor...

Melika

Hane is terrified of his big ladder when it isn't connected to his playstand. He will climb on it, up and down, having fun... but only if it's connected! If one of the dogs knocks it off and I go pick it up to put it back, he freaks out and takes off in the other direction. Once I hook it back on he...

Melika

Hane doesn't fuss so much about red anymore but every once in a while someone with a red shirt will trigger a shout. When he was younger he HATED red. Even toys that had big red parts scared him.

Tsume would freak out if my sister wore her red striped pajama pants.

Melika

Derp. I didn't think about availability in AUS.

I did a google search and found this though. http://www.quakerparrots.com/forum/inde ... opic=29555

Definitely more of a treat when you make it yourself, but sounds good!

Melika

Agreed. Though even the best breeders have been through periods where they had increased fractures due to a dietary change they tried. Inform the breeder so that they know. I was reading just recently about a local breeder who started feeding a corn based mashed as nestling food. The breeder birds w...

Melika

http://www.lafebercares.com/pinnacle/in ... nt=24&pg=1

I just get the regular ones. Most pet stores have them too. They're perfectly sized for the mazey munch. I agree, cleaning it out can be a pain. But I've found the toy to be worth it.

Melika

I also put new foods in Hane's normal food bowls. That way he knows it's food, then sprinkle a small amount of their normal food on top. So when they finish it they try snacking on what's underneath. Experiment with different chopping sizes too. Tsume wouldn't eat anything that wasn't bite sized, wh...

Melika

Hane and Tsume would fight as Hane was always bossy to Tsume. They were brothers as well. This intensified once they became of breeding age. They were caged separately and they only place they got along was on the playstand... sort of. Hane would boss him around there too, The sisters from a later c...

Melika

Isn't the mazey munch awesome? I love just tossing a few nutriberries in it. When I first got it I had to hang it from the side of the cage until Hane understood how it works. Now it hangs from the top and he swings that thing around like crazy. He knows just how to tilt it too! Great work with your...

Melika

Trust can be a difficult thing to build and will depend on your bird and you. Setbacks can happen. Everything is uncertain when a big change happens in your bird's life. Let things settle. Joanie, I believe you were going to get her wings clipped. That could help a lot so I wouldn't towel. There are...

Melika

What a pretty bird.

Melika

I can't help with the name- my friends say I choose weird and difficult names for my pets so you wouldn't want my advice anyway!

Can't wait to see the pictures.

Melika

It isn't generally recommended to feed pellets meant for other animals to parrots. Two main reasons: the supplement levels of vitamins and minerals will often be drastically different, as will protein; the percentage of actual parrot food eaten will be decreased by the addition of other foods not me...

Melika

Some females will never lay eggs, some will lay once, others might lay every year. They are all different. Your bird may never lay an egg and will be healthy without ever laying. Egg binding is a completely separate issue and has to do with an egg becoming stuck in the vent as the hen tries to lay i...

Melika

Wow. Vos ekkies, great pond, vibrant lovebirds and more! All gorgeous.

Melika

Awesome herps!

Melika

I have read that the 'mutations' in Australia are all hybrids. The laws regarding the importation of exotic animals have prevented them from bringing any of the true mutations into the country. Seeing that Julie is from Australia, I imagine she is more familiar with seeing them as hybrids?

Melika

I am as dumbfounded as you. I guess the normal thing would be make sure you aren't the one stuck with all the 'bad' chores like putting him away into his cage and cleaning but you also get positives like treats and coming out to play. I can only imagine: there are some people I love being around but...

Melika

Same for your other IRN. As many different foods as possible. Congrats on your new little one.

http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... f=3&t=8078

Melika

Sorry I had hoped someone who knew the answer would post. I don't want you to feel as if we are ignoring you though. The advice to let him perch sounds pretty good. Similar to splayed legs, keeping them in place trains the legs to be straight as the muscles strengthen. But as you said you are taking...

Melika

Larger birds do have more needs. Physically, emotionally, and monetarily. Tiels are cute and often sweet. Males have a tendency to scream (personal experience) but my female is very quiet. Have you looked at any of the pyrrhura conures? They are small, animated, and known for being quiet enough for ...

Melika

Our birds go after doggie toes too! They seem to do it with malicious intent though, knowing the dogs can't retaliate. Welcome to the board!

Melika

Welcome to the board. Who says you can't buy love?

Melika

I can't say what sex he/she is. But welcome to the board, what a colourful IRN family you have!

Melika

Feeding him all kinds of new foods is perfect at his age. Get him used to everything! He sounds perfectly healthy. Just don't take away feedings unless he's refusing to eat at one of them anymore.

And welcome.

Melika

julie wrote:How are they not hybrids?

http://home.wanadoo.nl/psittaculaworld/ ... patria.htm

Some of the mutations.

Melika

Thanks for the update. I really hope you can find out what it is. How mysterious.

Melika

Move them and see. You won't know til you try. If you start to notice weird behaviours, it might be that they like the more active area of the lounge. But then, if they still spend a lot of time there it probably won't be a problem. I would suggest room darkening curtains or cage covers, unless you ...

Melika

They can't just be cut. Pulling a feather is quick, but it is painful. I didn't do it, I just waited until Hane grew his ring. xD

Melika

Yes. It might be a little bit of a setback but you can start over just fine.

Melika

Nope. They aren't on my list of wants. I do tend to think of them as a larger version of IRNs.

Melika

Oh wow I bet she's happy!

Melika

She believes you are her mate. This isn't an easy thing to fix and will take some time. Please read this: http://www.rationalparrot.com/tease.html You will have to cease petting her as if you are her mate. When you mom tries to stroke her the same, she freaks out because your mom isn't her mate! Whe...

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