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Melika

Just looking at how you are petting her in your signature picture, perhaps this article can prove helpful?

http://www.rationalparrot.com/tease.html

Melika

Our pair are obviously odd... I would call Janey occasionally "passionate" with us: bit first, ask questions later.... (although that seems to have settled down now).... Our male IRN seems to dominate her. I have no idea why. I wonder if it will change as they get older? He is almost one ...

Melika

Ours are housed in the dining room which adjoins the kitchen. Should we be moving them? We changed our cookware from non-stick when we first got them and rarely use cooking sprays and if I do, I try to take the pan out of the room to spray it. I never let them out when cooking on the cooktop as I'm...

Melika

Epoxy coatings (powder and painted/baked) are the standard among bird cages. As long as the material itself is child/pet safe and not lead based it should be fine.

Melika

He will only let me pat with my right hand though ?? Why I don't know. He accepts both my hands for food, high 5s and hand shake. He will step up on either hand as well, so I don't know why I can only pat with my right. I love our patting and cuddle times. :wink: Hane prefers being pet by my left h...

Melika

I don't see why not, in separate cages. Like any birds though, they won't necessarily get along just because you want them to.

Melika

ellieelectrons wrote:I think moulting is seasonal - not to do with age???

Ellie.

Yes and no. For this instance, we're looking for the first molt. Ours went through a 'mini-molt' which was off-season and the next molt was a real one. Unfortunately I cannot remember their age when this happened lol!

Melika

I stay up late too, but with the curtains it keeps him asleep/quiet until I get up and open them. He hasn't seemed to suffer from his odd hours. He actually tends to go to sleep while I'm happily typing away at the computer or reading, he's so used to it now. Perhaps try making it so he has to step ...

Melika

It's just how she is. I imagine especially now that he's exhibiting mature male behaviors. Female ringnecks are evil and mean (some say passionate) in interacting with their spouses. In general anyway. I've seen some breeders say they separate their pairs or specific pairs except for during breeding...

Melika

The ring can show up anywhere btwn the ages of 1-3. Ours didn't show until after two years I believe.

Melika

Most of those stories where the bird died to quickly were because the bird was kept in the kitchen, or the dining/kitchen common area where non-stick cookware was being used. I wouldn't have my bird out during cooking and keep him in his office for now. When you get your new stuff, get 18/10 stainle...

Melika

Because he's a boy.

Guys are always macho like that right?

Our two get along, for the most part. But they can't be housed together as Hane is such a bully!

Melika

Simple. I put the fear of God into all our dogs. *cough* What I mean is. You put the bird on the stand or in a small cage on the floor and bring the dog in and you sit on the floor forcing your dog to lay next to you. Every time your dog so much as looks at your bird, you discipline. That doesn't me...

Melika

As for the amounts, ask your breeder as he/she would know best. I never fed by a set amount but rather by how full the crop became. Once you know what a full crop looks like, you know when enough is enough. ^^

Melika

Looks like a little bald spot, but isn't red or irritated from the pic. Is it new do you think? Are there any pin feathers showing up there yet?

I wouldn't worry at this point. (:

Melika

This happened to my bird when he was young with a pellet. We softened it with water and my sister held my bird while I used the syringe to draw the pellet out!

We started using larger pellets.

Melika

Sorry for the delayed reply.

It's find as long as that isn't his only food. ^_~

I would pick out the sunflower seeds and use them as a treat. Or next time get a blend that substitutes safflower seeds for the sunflower.

Melika

Greasy? No... Perhaps he hasn't been grooming himself, which could be an indication of illness along with his inactivity and fluffing.

Do take him to a vet. If he does have something you will want to know if it is communicable since your birds have been spending time with one another.

Melika

I'm guessing that the one tries to hoard all the dishes? Try to put the two food dishes as far from the other as possible so whichever is being the aggressor that day can't guard them both at the same time. At first there would be some chasing but then they should settle down and each will have a bo...

Melika

I wouldn't give the citrus leaves either lol! For no reason other than the one you stated. Though I cannot find anything listing it as dangerous.

Wild parrots are even known to cause damage to cactus crops.

Melika

Acorns are fine. Your bird might even prefer the 'unripe' ones still hanging on the branches. I found nothing toxic about the Hedge Apples/Osage Orange. I found that the milky substance inside the fruit can be a skin irritant and that most animals seem to find the fruit unpalatable. Walnuts are safe...

Melika

Does anyone know if the ink used on magazine papers is harmful. I have an idea for a toy that I want to use a magazine, but I don't want my babies to get sick. I have seen toys made out of playing cards before at bird shows, so I assume magazine papers would be ok, but i wanted to check with the ex...

Melika

He might be confused as to what you're expecting of him. In my experience when moving around a bird you can move too slow or too fast. You have to find that middle ground. Also the direction you come from will matter. If you always come from the front to step-up, then a hand coming from his front to...

Melika

As always, it will depends on the bird. My IRN could never be in a mixed aviary. He's a bully and will go out of his way to pluck at another bird's feathers and feet.

Tsume, my sister's bird, would be fine because he just sorta sits there and keeps to himself.

Melika

By his age, he could also be entering sexual maturity (I think he is too old to be bluffing) and is just the victim of his hormones. He should settle down as the daylight shortens. Hane had a particularly aggressive month which is finally easing off. Gave him lots of space and plenty of toys to shre...

Melika

I remember reading that tip in a bird first aid article a long time ago. The best thing to have on hand is styptic pencil(sold with shaving stuff at the drugstore) but you can use extra fine flour (Wondra) or cornstarch in an emergency to stop bleeding. Hope Yoshi is OK now! :) Styptic pencil/powde...

Melika

I let Hane nibble, but if he begins nibbling too hard I just shift my hand to let him know it was too much and he'll stop.

Melika

Same. Ours make little noises like this while they're preening, eating, sitting on a perch happily in the sun, playing with a toy, etc. Ours don't normally do it for attention. They're usually happily occupied with themselves.

Melika

For Hane, he would only get millet and super awesome treats when he was outside the cage (read as 'bribery'). Therefore he wished to come out. Over time, however, I had to make a rule that he could not come out by his own choice. He would get aggressive and snotty with me and bite if I tried to take...

Melika

We do sort of have one http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5663 It's slightly disorganized but a true thread would be nice. Make an organized intro topic, maybe a few pics, and prices and whatnot and I'm sure it can be stickied for others to add to. It would probably be most ...

Melika

i definitly wouldnt pull the feathers out unless they are bleeding they still wont grow back till his next moult why cause your little one pain for no reason plus there is also the fact that he might be scared of you after causing this pain Exactly my thought. Hane had a curly tail for a long time ...

Melika

I don't really know if there's any right way. For me it all comes down to instinct. If he's biting because he's throwing attitude, back into the cage he goes- he wants to be out but he's just having a terrible-two's moment (they're like perpetual two year olds). When he's having attitude it usually ...

Melika

My Hane has also begun plucking. For him I know how it began (lack of fresh foods and attention while I was in school) but now it is behavioral and might never change. I am trying to change his routine up, move his cage, switch out his toys more often and provide new interactions to keep him occupie...

Melika

Yes, you can. It takes trimming a few extra feathers. I often had to do this with my cockatiels- they are flying machines!

The vet will help you safely trim those feathers to eliminate lift.

Melika

I remember reading that tip in a bird first aid article a long time ago. The best thing to have on hand is styptic pencil(sold with shaving stuff at the drugstore) but you can use extra fine flour (Wondra) or cornstarch in an emergency to stop bleeding. Hope Yoshi is OK now! :) Styptic pencil/powde...

Melika

Just like us, they'll choose the sweet foods (fruits) over the veggies! I don't even bother giving veggies at the same time as fruits lol, I know Hane will just pick out the fruits. Try eating veggies with your bird, they love to eat with their flock. You might have to figure out how large or small ...

Melika

My birds are the oppisite to yours Mine look horrible when on a mostly seed diet, hardly any color in them and they have no energy... But on a pelleted diet they look terrific :) ... It wasn't about pellet vs seed. It was about having fresh foods or not. For my bird, fresh foods are what was lackin...

Melika

You may face the same problems buying from any pet store/bird fair/market that has birds in it as well. Especially birds that commonly carry diseases like cockatiels. But I'm more paranoid about buying from pet stores than using outside branches LOL! You can also wash using a mild soap and scrub bru...

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I like having a pelleted diet to fall back on, but I know it isn't the perfect food. Sure, I know my bird can survive on it but he definitely does not thrive. We have tried a few different kinds of pellets and Hane tended to prefer Roudybush to the other brands, I think because it's a little more mo...

Melika

Having a moment of envy. One of my dream birds is a vosmaeri ekkie male.

But any ekkies make me jealous! They're gorgeous.

Melika

Huh. I suppose I've heard it thrown about here and there but never put any stock in the idea that sunflower seeds make an IRN aggressive. Though that isn't to say a specific bird won't become more aggressive... though I suspect it has something more to do with excitement and greed over the seeds. In...

Melika

If it's anything like chicken manure, make sure it's fully composted before using on plants. Chicken manure is very strong and can 'burn' your plants if not fully composted. ^^

Melika

First you would quarantine a new bird anyway. I think that goes without saying. But I'm saying it anyway. Second, they would probably get along... for a while. As they get older they will begin to squabble. Even bonded pairs can fight, especially IRNs lol. They aren't the nicest mates. Sorry the res...

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Bananas are a fruit, therefore mostly sugar. That isn't to say it is bad for a parrot, but like Lauren said should be fed in moderation. Fruits are like a treat. Can someone tell me if paw paw seeds are ok for them to eat? I have been giving them to our birds occasionally and they seem to like them....

Melika

You shouldn't need any supplements for your parrot at all.

The most important thing is a good base diet.

MUST read!: http://www.rationalparrot.com/diet.html

More info and links: http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... f=3&t=8078

Melika

Vitamins plus a pelleted diet??? Can we say overkill? Yeah... I would stop giving the vitamins. Was this an avian vet? Personally I wouldn't give a vitamin supplement to a bird unless it had an actual deficiency- especially if it is also on a pelleted diet. Also, your vet is incorrect in saying seed...

Melika

It does sound like just dietary changes, since it isn't a consistent change in her stool. If it were a change in stool, suddenly watery or dry and stays that way, then I might worry. Hane's changes depending on what he eats- sometimes he soaks his pellets in water or drinks a lot while he's bathing ...

Melika

Myrtle is toxic, but crape myrtle is safe.

http://www.parrot-and-conure-world.com/ ... birds.html

Melika

A lot of it is going to depend on how long your alex will be spending inside its cage. If he/she isn't in there too many hours, is that going to change in the future? After you put toys in, will there still be enough room? Toys take up a lot of space. First option is too small, in my opinion. It is ...

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Thanks!! I give Skye RO water for drinking but I am trying to get her used to getting in the shower to wash and when I get her to she drinks allot for some reason. I've found some more info on softened water related to zinc toxicity, basically if you give soft water to your parrot make sure it isn'...

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