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Melika

Yes, it could be. What happened when you stopped feeding the kale?

Melika

There's a lot of info and resources here on these topics: http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... ?f=1&t=799 Hope you find what you're looking for.

Melika

Don't have an alex, but- Sometimes the treat changes depending on what your bird loves that day. The best way to figure it out is simply to try using the treats. If the bird stops even trying, then that food isn't motivating him and you try something else. Regardless, you'll typically want something...

Melika

Hi All! We live in Zimbabwe and have just gotten our first ever baby IRN. It is a gorgeous bird and as per our pet shop instructions I have been feeding it 2 teaspoons of pronutro with water, 3 times a day. My buddy is loving it! Buddy is about 6 weeks old and i'm wondering about weaning him.. when...

Melika

Indeed. Life has been insanity lately.

Melika

My grandfather suddenly pass this morning and has left behind a small ringneck chick....I haven't raised one before and I was looking for a guid or advice on what to do should I try and return it to the nest even know I dont know how long it been out Also I dont know the age so help with that aswel...

Melika

Please explain what the differences are between the two spaces, how he behaves differently, how you behave differently etc.

Melika

How is he doing? It is a good idea with any new bird to cover the cage on three sides, only leaving the front open. This can make a bird feel safer in a new environment, giving him/her somewhere to hide. If you are going to "come around the corner" so to speak and might surprise him, you w...

Melika

These questions are always difficult to answer because it all starts with figuring out why he is biting. Is it simply he doesn't know his boundaries? When Hane was young, if he nipped me like that, I would simply shut the cage door (don't say anything, because it can be attention) and turn my back o...

Melika

In that instance, I would probably just let the chick be raised by the parents, and take him/her a few times a day for human interaction. But that's a personal choice. :) I hope that topic helps. If you can, ask a breeder if they can show you how it's done. That's how I learned, and you get lots of ...

Melika

Every bird is an individual. You won't know until you try. Just keep in mind, if a cockatiel can literally pull the beak off of a budgie, what kind of damage could a grey do to an IRN? Or what might an aggressive IRN do to the toes of a reclusive grey?

So- supervise. Always.

Melika

How long have you had him now? Has his behavior changed since you posted these questions?

Melika

If ear cropping and tail docking are banned here in the UK, and in Scandinavia, why should it still be ok to clip birds wings?. I have bamboo blinds and voile panels, yet Sanjay has never bothered to investigate either he has landed on the blinds for a split second when he has been having a good fl...

Melika

I don't dare let Hane near my face. While he has never actually drawn blood, it's too big a risk for me to take. He will pluck hair and put holes in my clothes, so I'd rather it not be my skin. He doesn't seem to do it for any other reason than he simply feels like it. He doesn't get agitated or any...

Melika

Hi all, Our baby is now 4 wks old and i'm going to start hand rearing. Just wondering what's the best time of day to take him out of the nesting box? Also when should first feed after that be and how much each feed? And any others tips would be greatly appreciated :-) I am very surprised- and upset...

Melika

You can try warming or cooking some of the foods he turns his beak up to. Or chopping into small pieces, etc. Just change how it is presented. Sometimes this helps. If you're trying to get him to eat something new, you have to not give him foods he already likes at the same time. Otherwise, as you'v...

Melika

There's a lot of argument among breeders about that. Some people increase veggies and some people believe firmly in high-energy pellets. I can't give you a definitive "this is the right thing to do" answer. Sorry.

Melika

Actually, I think it's too short for an IRN.

Melika

Does soaked and sprouted sunflower seeds have more nutrients too? Wessel All soaked or sprouted seed will have more nutrients than a dry seed. Sprouted will have more than soaked. But soaked is a step up from dry seed. Lately all seed given to Hane (and even the chickens) is at least soaked. http:/...

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Melika do you handle your bird? Could something on your hands be causing it? Lotion, the soap you use, anything. Or maybe he just likes doing it. It's his style. Actually it's just a habit at this point and since he enjoys his habit there's no motivation for him to want to stop doing it. Like, smok...

Melika

Oh wow, I missed this. Grats on the new bird!

Melika

I'm sorry for your loss.

Melika

ArletaT wrote:Do you guys know if chia seeds are safe?

Yup! Soaked and/or sprouted.

I'm sure they are fine dry, but Hane doesn't like small seeds unless they are at least soaked overnight so that they swell up. Soaked seed is also higher in nutrients, even if not sprouted yet, so it's a win-win.

Melika

Just a heads up! I have these little plastic netballs with a bell inside that i normally let my 5 month old cookie play with during the day. Today i had to leave cookie alone for almost a whole day and when i got back i found that she had broke the plastic net ball and got the metal bell out and bi...

Melika

Melika, I did not know Hane plucked. I'm really sorry about that! :oops: This disease is so frustrating. I want to get to the bottom of this and find a solution, for Osiris, for me, and for all other bird owners struggling with this. The good thing is that it's never too late to start the process o...

Melika

As someone who has done this with dogs- AWESOME! I'm trying now to find a way to do this in my tiny home...

Melika

I saw that this was answered on the other forum, so welcome to this one!

Melika

Welcome to the forum! What a beautiful parrot. I'm glad that both he and you caught on to the more subtle, "Stop" and "Don't do that!" ways of communicating, rather than biting!

Melika

Thanks for sharing all your experienced and pictures. I agree, this is a good way to do it!

Do they live in the aviary? -curious-

Melika

Melika, thank you. I'm afraid your reply doesn't fill me with happiness because now I'm twice as concerned about disease. I can't get Rocky to sit and pose like Hane. I'm not going to restrain him because I don't think it would be an effective way to look. I guess I can sweat it out and wait or tak...

Melika

I wish there was an easy answer! :) You basically summed it up- there isn't one. Hane and his own brother from the same clutch didn't get along! I mean, they could hang out on the same playstand most of the time but definitely couldn't share a cage. That never changed (Hane is just too pushy/aggres...

Melika

Just like with people, you can't force them to like one another. You might want to think about keeping them separated completely. Maybe someday they will get along (you have years and years), but it could be stressful to be forced to be near a person you just don't like... ;)

Melika

Ah so this is the PM. I hope you don't mind my sharing my response so that others in the future can read? If it's right under the ring in the back, I can't see how it could be plucking. It's the back of their head, so just like you and I, it moves as we rotate our head around and stays behind them. ...

Melika

I've really enjoyed following this article. I wish I had noticed Hane's plucking sooner! Perhaps it wouldn't have changed anything, or it would have. I don't think I'll ever know. Nevertheless, I have a spunky little parrot that doesn't scream or bite or any other issue to speak of. I often forget h...

Melika

I'm sorry for your losses. It is hard to come home to something like that. We, as humans, have difficulty understanding animals in this way. Simple answer is: she killed the budgies because she wanted to. These are wild animals that we're keeping in cages in our homes and they act as they are- wild....

Melika

Don't worry, as their personality continues comes out you will be able to tell them apart easily! Hane and Tsume were brothers from the same clutch, but completely different birds. They sat, flew, spoke, ate, and even slept differently. Most of the time we could tell at a glance just because of post...

Melika

Oh! I thought of something else, in addition to molting, the only other big change in our household is that three weeks ago I went from working at home FT to working at an office again. Perhaps a change in her routine? That could do it. I second the idea of a vet check, just to be sure, and then pr...

Melika

My guys are out of the cage all day, but my wife is here with them. At night, they go into the cage by themselves. By about 7:30-8:00 they are both sound asleep in the cage and stay there all night, but I do close and latch the door when we go to bed only because it got up one morning and couldn't ...

Melika

I think you mean a cage for using at cage bird shows? I'm sorry, I don't know what the measurements would be. You might try contacting the organization you want to show with and ask them, or they might be able to refer you to people who show IRNs.

Melika

Good news, he's not plucking himself.

It takes a while for new feathers to grow in. Just be patient and enjoy your new parrot!

Melika

Welcome to the forum. :) You might enjoy this topic: http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5663 Sometimes, I know for myself anyway, I only have time for one or two actual posts but read through a lot of them. Things like this, which require some time and research, I will come ...

Melika

Asparagus This list shows asparagus as being a healthy food. Recently I saw another list that said it was okay but said not to feed too much of it for whatever reason. Can I get some clarification on this? Is it like spinach in that it's okay but too much can be bad? Good question! This was asked p...

Melika

The beak of a plum-headed parakeet will not turn read. The upper beak will be yellow/orange in colour.

Melika

The best place for this post would be in the breeding section ( http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1 ). Perhaps a mod will move your post over?

Melika

Thanks from what you are saying its changed how i was thinking so keeping him in the cage sometimes is good for him i didmt think of it that way also my irn bites alot is this coz hes still young and new to my home and how long does it take to get to step up ? Its first time i have got a bird alway...

Melika

AJPeter wrote:Ah! So there is no excuse not to try pellets? Quick £5 for the best reason.

http://www.rodalenews.com/bugs-food ;)

Melika

It is good for a bird to accept being caged- what if there is an emergency or you have to stay somewhere else temporarily where he needs to be caged? So for me, I always have caged time for my birds. But no, it shouldn't make him feel more powerful by simply being out of his cage. When I am home, ty...

Melika

Thank you! Always handy knowledge to have in your back pocket!

I love how much you dig for information- I don't know how you find the time, but I respect it!

Melika

So things are different for different people and situations. Are you home with him 24/7?

Melika

Hello I'm trying to feed my IRNs a balanced diet as I bought them not long ago they are a pair originally kept at a Avery I'm trying to use pellets as well as high quality seeds as they where just used to seed based diet I bought African grey pellets though it says it's suitable for all Africans wa...

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