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by MissK
Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello and Introducing Sunny
Replies: 9
Views: 2781

Re: Hello and Introducing Sunny

Sometimes if i just really have to get Rocky someplace, I steal and shake MR FROGGIE! I am not encouraged to have Mr Froggie on most days, so you can see how putting him in danger might get Rocky's attention.
by MissK
Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello and Introducing Sunny
Replies: 9
Views: 2781

Re: Hello and Introducing Sunny

Try sliced apple, pear, grapes, nuts of various types or fave toys.
by MissK
Sat Oct 31, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello and Introducing Sunny
Replies: 9
Views: 2781

Re: Hello and Introducing Sunny

My birds don't seem to care at all about the dogs. However, once in a rare while one of them will surprise me by being out. At those times I am extra glad that I keep the dogs out of that room when I'm not supervising. If I were designing Sunny's life I would get her out of that cage right away (oth...
by MissK
Sat Oct 31, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie here
Replies: 2
Views: 1440

Re: Newbie here

Hi Val,
Welcome. You'll have to try harder if you want to me more long-winded than me! :lol:
I look forward to hearing how you do with your flock and what you have to share with us.
by MissK
Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: New Ring neck
Replies: 1
Views: 1316

Re: New Ring neck

Congratulations, this is a friendly gesture! Sometimes I play a game with mine where I duck my head and stand up and lean back and bend my body around like he is doing. I think he likes it, but of course who really knows. Try playing with your bird and see how you like it! This behaviour is also lar...
by MissK
Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi! Best reguards from Ukraine!
Replies: 3
Views: 1623

Re: Hi! Best reguards from Ukraine!

Welcome!
by MissK
Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: My ringneck doesn't seem to like me
Replies: 9
Views: 3273

Re: My ringneck doesn't seem to like me

Cage doesn't look as small as some, though I note it's in front of a window.....
I was concerned about cage size, just because I always am.
:)
by MissK
Sun Oct 25, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: My ringneck doesn't seem to like me
Replies: 9
Views: 3273

Re: My ringneck doesn't seem to like me

ffero, you're a little far for me to just pop by. Can you link me to the cage you got at Farmer Girl?
by MissK
Sun Oct 25, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: My ringneck doesn't seem to like me
Replies: 9
Views: 3273

Re: My ringneck doesn't seem to like me

No, don't give him away. Don't panic. Where are you?
by MissK
Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: My first IRN - comment on age & sex please
Replies: 17
Views: 4445

Re: My first IRN - comment on age & sex please

I don't think it is the case that your birds can never have time out together. Personally, I was not willing to take any chances, but your IRN is just a baby. He may grow up to love your Budgie, and they may well be able to share time. It's just that IF something goes badly, the consequences could b...
by MissK
Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Introducing a new friend
Replies: 2
Views: 1698

Re: Introducing a new friend

My male had a female Budgie for companion, and he liked her well until I brought home another male Ringneck. It was love at first sight. I thought the Budgie was a suitable companion until I saw how he simply stepped into another dimension with the other Ringneck. It matters a lot how many Ringnecks...
by MissK
Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: African Ringnecks
Topic: Lutino Ringneck Parrot
Replies: 3
Views: 3653

Re: Lutino Ringneck Parrot

Hi. You can buy an Indian Ringneck in a pet store (though I wouldn't) in the United States, but they are illegal in a very few areas on the East Coast. New Jersey is mainly where I'm thinking, but I haven't checked the law lately as I'm in Maryland and we're fine. I would urge you to exercise EXTREM...
by MissK
Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: My first IRN - comment on age & sex please
Replies: 17
Views: 4445

Re: My first IRN - comment on age & sex please

Don't forget that when one bird lands on the other bird's cage, the bird inside may bite the toes of the bird outside. It's easy to see an IRN could remove a Budgie's toe, but as well a Budgie's bite could become infected and cause the IRN to lose a toe or worse.
by MissK
Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:06 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: A Thread For Budgie Fans
Replies: 168
Views: 117980

Re: A Thread For Budgie Fans

Well, tonight is a sad night on the Budgie Fans thread. Two of my boys died. They seemed fine this afternoon, but when I went for tuck ins tonight, Magenta and Dr. Scott were on the floor. It's a bit hard to say what the problem was. Choices seem to be cold, food, furnace, or cooking dinner. We had ...
by MissK
Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Every video becomes more interesting with Benny Hill music
Replies: 1
Views: 1798

Re: Every video becomes more interesting with Benny Hill mus

Ahhhh, that was great. It's true, so true. Thanks for the laughs.
by MissK
Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: very new to ringnecks laying eggs.
Replies: 11
Views: 5381

Re: very new to ringnecks laying eggs.

I appreciate and support Wessel's thorough presentation of points to consider before breeding birds. I feel breeding should be undertaken only after a good bit of consideration, if at all.

However, my comment should be taken at face value, simply pointing out a fact that is often overlooked.
by MissK
Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: very new to ringnecks laying eggs.
Replies: 11
Views: 5381

Re: very new to ringnecks laying eggs.

Of special note, especially for the underprepared, just because the birds have eggs doesn't mean you have to allow the eggs to hatch.
by MissK
Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello Everyone - I'm a novice owner
Replies: 17
Views: 4694

Re: Hello Everyone - I'm a novice owner

They are eating the sunflower and safflower (that's the larger long white seed) - my birds would agree with their choice. Nobody in my house seems to like those largest, dark brown, round seeds. Not even my wild birds like them! My Ringnecks will only eat the smaller millet and oat groats (the long ...
by MissK
Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Blood, blood and more blood...
Replies: 9
Views: 2692

Re: Blood, blood and more blood...

Ditto. Before you consider clipping again, really ask yourself if clipping is the appropriate thing. In my opinion, it almost never is, even when done without making the bird bleed.
by MissK
Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:16 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello Everyone - I'm a novice owner
Replies: 17
Views: 4694

Re: Hello Everyone - I'm a novice owner

Hi. I have two thoughts - 1) Give us a photo of the food mix you got so maybe we can make any suggestion about it. Let the photo be close enough so we can identify each piece. 2) I would exploit Ruby's greater willingness to interact. Jacky will learn by watching her success. I don't mean he will do...
by MissK
Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: I just got a ring-necked parrot
Replies: 4
Views: 1929

Re: I just got a ring-necked parrot

Ask them for the full Latin name.
by MissK
Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: I just got a ring-necked parrot
Replies: 4
Views: 1929

Re: I just got a ring-necked parrot

Can you get the breeder's information from the shop and ask them directly? Or have the shop ask?
by MissK
Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Getting another bird
Replies: 5
Views: 1990

Re: Getting another bird

No. I took them straight from homes where they were not wanted. Rescue birds already have it made.
by MissK
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Getting another bird
Replies: 5
Views: 1990

Re: Getting another bird

Hi. I got a 16 year old male to be companion to my 12 year old male (who I had for two years) last year. They were thrilled with each other from the get go. After a false start or two, they started living together not quite a year after I got that second. My relationship with the first has not suffe...
by MissK
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: My RingNeck Is Scared Of Me!! Help!!
Replies: 5
Views: 3634

Re: My RingNeck Is Scared Of Me!! Help!!

Hi Omar, You are right when you feel that forcing the birds hurts more than it helps. You should try to think of them with respect for how they feel before you interact with them, and choose your actions accordingly. I believe you were given bad advice when you were told to clip the wings. Fortunate...
by MissK
Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Need help with my newly purchased IRN ( supposedly tamed)
Replies: 12
Views: 3700

Re: Need help with my newly purchased IRN ( supposedly tamed

Wow. I really hope I'm misinterpreting your message because my first thought was that you're not understanding that everything you do (everything) around the bird affects the bird. Please be sure to understand this. You started acting (in whatever way) towards the bird as soon as you met her. Also u...
by MissK
Mon Sep 14, 2015 12:53 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding problems
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Re: Breeding problems

Maybe someone else will understand your question.
by MissK
Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:09 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Need help with my newly purchased IRN ( supposedly tamed)
Replies: 12
Views: 3700

Re: Need help with my newly purchased IRN ( supposedly tamed

She has not gone wild; she's scared, as you noted. Review your actions towards her as well as her housing. Give her time and space. You should probably also communicate with the seller for help.
by MissK
Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:35 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding problems
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Re: Breeding problems

It's OK. I could tell you didn't know - that's why I told you! :D Welcome to the forum. Did you have a specific question?
by MissK
Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding problems
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Re: Breeding problems

Hi Guy. I'm sure someone will have some answers for you, especially if you ask a specific question. I just write you here to request that you make only one post of your topic. One is enough, really.
by MissK
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Any advice would be wonderful!
Replies: 6
Views: 2215

Re: Any advice would be wonderful!

Hi Sylon, I'm pleased to hear you've brought home a second hand bird! So far we know about this bird: *female (you sure about that?) *good at screaming *not hand tame *won't let you touch her *is offered fruit *has toys *cage is clean I, too, have suggestion, and questions. Suggestions: *don't try t...
by MissK
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice appreciated
Replies: 13
Views: 3156

Re: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice apprecia

I'm sorry Wessel. I know you did your best.
by MissK
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi there
Replies: 3
Views: 1429

Re: Hi there

We got a few new members all together in the last week or so. It's really great! Welcome to all.
by MissK
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice appreciated
Replies: 13
Views: 3156

Re: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice apprecia

I couldn't begin to talk about birds but we do know, for mammels, the quality of the food and how well it's digested affect poop quantity and quality. More efficient digestion = less poop. Maybe your formula is just that good? But there should be some poop of some kind, so I'm glad to hear you final...
by MissK
Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Sunny SA
Replies: 23
Views: 6835

Re: Hello from Sunny SA

Hi. Get in touch with an IRN breeder locally and become their best friend. You can't expect to get timely and appropriate advice on critical issues in an internet forum. You need someone with you.
by MissK
Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice appreciated
Replies: 13
Views: 3156

Re: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice apprecia

Wessel, it does need to poop, right? Is the right amount of water in the food? Breeders? Why no poop?
by MissK
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice appreciated
Replies: 13
Views: 3156

Re: 2-3 Day old chick being handreared - Any advice apprecia

I would use a rubbermaid type tub - somebody's going to need that microwave sooner or later......
by MissK
Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:58 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN Excited for things to come.
Replies: 25
Views: 5047

Re: New IRN Excited for things to come.

Good luck, Wessel!
by MissK
Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Squeaking Oliver
Replies: 2
Views: 1479

Re: Squeaking Oliver

Hi. This is really a Sherlock Holmes situation for you. Something changed to promote this noise. What was it? If you can figure out the cause then you can try to work on the remedy. I know that's not helpful, and you probably already tried to figure out the cause and turned to the forum for answers ...
by MissK
Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN Excited for things to come.
Replies: 25
Views: 5047

Re: New IRN Excited for things to come.

It's true most of my birds are tiny, but, on the other hand, it makes it much easier to provide them spacious cages. I was pretty interested in getting an Alexandrine, but I had trouble locating the right one for me. I wanted second hand, but I didn't want to bring any known issues, like plucking, i...
by MissK
Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN Excited for things to come.
Replies: 25
Views: 5047

Re: New IRN Excited for things to come.

I'm keeping my pair of Ringnecks, a pair of Lineolateds, five Budgies, and an antique Canary. They're all boys, except two of the Budgies. Now, I've noticed neither of you guys have any Budgies...... Why could that BE?? :D My birds are in varying stages of tame, but my prize is Rocky, the green Ring...
by MissK
Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN Excited for things to come.
Replies: 25
Views: 5047

Re: New IRN Excited for things to come.

Gee, MY flock's been completed *several* times.......
by MissK
Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN Excited for things to come.
Replies: 25
Views: 5047

Re: New IRN Excited for things to come.

Wow. I'd love to know if the gender of your wife's flock is different from that of your's.
by MissK
Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Possible infertile eggs...how do I check?
Replies: 14
Views: 3992

Re: Possible infertile eggs...how do I check?

Wessel, you just have to make it worth her time. Maybe you should give her a treat. Maybe a nut. Maybe a really big nut. Maybe a COCONUT!

I don't think you're going to get to do that. :cry:
by MissK
Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: To name or not to name
Replies: 4
Views: 1827

Re: To name or not to name

You guys are so funny! :lol: I'm going to suggest Kramer.
by MissK
Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New IRN Excited for things to come.
Replies: 25
Views: 5047

Re: New IRN Excited for things to come.

Welcome!

What did Lily do that was so bad she had to be traded! And was that *really* a trade, 'cuz I suspect you're all in the same house, anyway...... :lol:
by MissK
Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:03 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Trouble in Paradise
Replies: 4
Views: 1676

Re: Trouble in Paradise

I agree. My biggest concern was that they're trapped together. I've take two days off so I'm going to pull the divider and just keep an eye on things in the "morning".
by MissK
Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Need help with my two newly purchased IRNs
Replies: 11
Views: 3265

Re: Need help with my two newly purchased IRNs

Hi Zaheer, First, let me say that is a beautiful wall. It will soon have bits of the birds' food on it. I'm sure your birds are a little bit happier now that they don't have to watch every side of their cage, and also that they are higher up. I'm sure they appreciate being away from the mirror. I am...
by MissK
Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: African Ringnecks
Topic: whent do ARN breed?
Replies: 7
Views: 3544

Re: whent do ARN breed?

Perhaps Juan wanted to know when to expect his ARN to look for mates?
by MissK
Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Wild IRN visiting me regularly!
Replies: 14
Views: 3574

Re: Wild IRN visiting me regularly!

Maybe he'll surprise you by showing up with a girlfriend by and by....