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by Ring0Neck
Wed May 28, 2008 3:26 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Could this be a Mauve?
Replies: 3
Views: 2133

Could this be a Mauve?

Silly Question ...but still i find it hard to distinguish between a Double Factor Grey and a Mauve..see pictures - notice clipped wing as it was handfed m ***I bought this from a farmer that sold out all his birds, it is an 07 unsexed bird. I always thought it is a double factor grey till i saw the ...
by Ring0Neck
Mon May 26, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: passion fruit
Replies: 5
Views: 2958

thanks pinkdevil, i gave them some today and seem to enjoy it, they went onto eating the lot and had fun along the way
by Ring0Neck
Mon May 26, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: passion fruit
Replies: 5
Views: 2958

passion fruit

Does anyone know if there's any harm in giving the IRNs Passion Fruit? How about their seeds?

Cheers
by Ring0Neck
Sun May 25, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Suggestions Needed on Violet IRN Pairing
Replies: 16
Views: 6232

Jay, Great info, Thanks I have the Hen in the Flight aviary. 6m long x 3mw x 3m h I will not put her in a suspended till she chooses a mate. I left them into this flight area as it is safer for the cock not being killed. I noticed that she hates light colors, yellow, white, perhaps she is not used t...
by Ring0Neck
Sun May 25, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Preserving eggs
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

Thanks Jay, Donna.
Jay has answered the question/info i was after.
I do not want to incubate the eggs but rather store them as Jay said.
Thanks
by Ring0Neck
Sun May 25, 2008 6:08 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Preserving eggs
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

Thanks Donna for your reply but, the idea brought up is to have chicks parent raised. It is not a question for options to above examples...but simply t"how to preserve eggs and duration you can keep them.
by Ring0Neck
Sun May 25, 2008 5:49 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Suggestions Needed on Violet IRN Pairing
Replies: 16
Views: 6232

I tried to pair up the Violet hen with a Lacewing blue cock.
No luck.. :cry: as the hen hates light colors for some reason and chased him all over the aviary. had to be removed.
suggestions??
thanks
by Ring0Neck
Sat May 24, 2008 3:50 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi Everyone
Replies: 3
Views: 1224

thanks guys for your warm welcome.

i will put up some pictures of my flock as soon as i can get some decent ones :(
by Ring0Neck
Fri May 23, 2008 2:22 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: the use of apple cider vinegar
Replies: 1
Views: 1289

the use of apple cider vinegar

"Ringneck" on this forum under breeding thread said: "A nice little trick I learned through another site was the use of apple cider vinegar. This has worked wonders for me! Use it. Just put a few drops into the water. " As i was doing more research on the net i came accross this ...
by Ring0Neck
Fri May 23, 2008 1:47 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Preserving eggs
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

Preserving eggs

Just thought i ask. Does anyone know how to preserve eggs? and how long can you hold them for? Why? you might ask...there's times when: 1. having a pair that is their first time but you don't trust them hatching 2. a pair that is known not to care for the young or worse kill them so many other scena...
by Ring0Neck
Thu May 22, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Suggestions Needed on Violet IRN Pairing
Replies: 16
Views: 6232

Jay, Thanks for the valuable info. Yes my avatar is just a temp , i'll get a better one done up.
Lacewing cock: should not matter if it is a grey, green or blue lacewing or does it?

Just on the Creamino Cock, suggestions on a hen???
by Ring0Neck
Thu May 22, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Suggestions Needed on Violet IRN Pairing
Replies: 16
Views: 6232

Thanks JAY, i am aware of the inos and greys no go situation.

I am just thinking if i should acquire a lacewing violet although expensive can save me a year or so.

On another note,for a Creamino Cock is there a good partner for it in particular?
by Ring0Neck
Thu May 22, 2008 3:09 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Suggestions Needed on Violet IRN Pairing
Replies: 16
Views: 6232

Suggestions Needed on Violet IRN Pairing

Hi Everyone!, This is my first of many posts (i hope) and i must say your input would be much appreciated. Violet mutation, information is very hard to find so i hope that you guys will jump in with your suggestions. I have 1 x mature Violet hen 2x 1 Y/Olds violet cocks Question i have is: What woul...
by Ring0Neck
Thu May 22, 2008 2:50 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi Everyone
Replies: 3
Views: 1224

Hi Everyone

I have just joined this forum as i have seen the wealth of information that can be shared amongst ourselves. From the start i want to say Thank You to JAY and other breeders with such a wealth of knowledge to spend the time to share with us. I live in Brisbane Australia and i currently have about 27...