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by alana8819
Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:39 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Do your birds like music?
Replies: 22
Views: 5945

cookie loves scotty doesnt know off road trip and most old 80's music he likes rammstein tries really hard to hear what they are saying :lol:
by alana8819
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:44 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: a few baby questions
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

thats a really great idea its funny heaps of people have said they dont like red but our floor is painted red not by my choice like it when we moved in and it doesnt bother cookie at all he also has heaps of red toys which he loves.
by alana8819
Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Look how proud i am!!
Replies: 15
Views: 4952

is he dna tested cause im pretty positive thtas female behaviour could be wrong though :D
by alana8819
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:19 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: cookie is growing up
Replies: 5
Views: 1792

yeah definitely dont want cookie to swear but we rarely do so wont be a problem, my parents got four alexandrines that say f off they learnt it from their previous owner :lol: lene do your birds speak in your first language, what do you speak if you dont mind me asking, it would sound awesome.
by alana8819
Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:59 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Top five birdie Moms or Dads for 2007
Replies: 14
Views: 5921

totally agree but maybe it should be top 6 cause you always help people out and definitely know your stuff :D i love tango he is such an adorable bird, and reading bout yoda and jibby is always great yoda sounds like such a bossy pants :lol: you've got my vote
by alana8819
Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: YOU and your bird!!! - So we can get to know everyone
Replies: 126
Views: 96235

justin how old are you? you are soooo cute :D big beautiful eyes and gorgeous eyelashes girls are gunna love you not to embarrass you or anything but you are a cutie :D
by alana8819
Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: cookie is growing up
Replies: 5
Views: 1792

cookie is growing up

he is finally letting me pat him on the beak and top of the head although if i pat too long he lays on his side and growls at me then bobs his head up and down so funny. he has learnt to say hello cookie, pretty boy, what chya doing, good boy, he barks like our neighbours dogs, has a wicked evil lau...
by alana8819
Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: hei...that my tango
Replies: 33
Views: 6586

i cant tell you how old your baby is but my gosh they are adorable pics :D that one on the back so cute :P
by alana8819
Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:57 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Charli's adventures with Mozart our st bernard/sheppard mix
Replies: 5
Views: 3179

thats adorable its funny how dogs and other animals seem to be afraid of birds i can just imagine the dog running off scared :lol:
by alana8819
Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Taming a 3 y/o
Replies: 5
Views: 1845

i am no expert but if she has never been tame probably not if she once was then maybe with alot of patience and time she may become tame
by alana8819
Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: How do I stop malicious face attacks?
Replies: 7
Views: 2798

dont let your bird sit on your shoulder until they have learnt biting isnt acceptable cookie isnt allowed on my shoulder as he does the same he rarely bites hands anymore but still cant resist a good bite on the ear cheek nose etc i know it hurts and you cant help but react to a bite on the face so ...
by alana8819
Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: I finally bought one!! :D
Replies: 14
Views: 3541

beautiful birdy you got there :wink:
by alana8819
Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Smelly Bird HELP!
Replies: 8
Views: 2477

cookie smells to me sometimes but not to anyone else maybe your senses are more heightened at the moment :D
by alana8819
Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Weed...
Replies: 13
Views: 3520

hello again lene first you attack me now mik who is asking for help not once did she say the bird gets any if your so self righteous why come on to a forum and read peoples questions when obviously you have nothing worth while to contribute did your parents never tell you if you dont have anything n...
by alana8819
Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: question
Replies: 4
Views: 1403

thanks for your insightful help lene, no need to be sarcastic thats what this forum is for help i asked a simple question to the experienced breeders on this website as the web has contrasting information if your not willing to help maybe you shouldnt contribute :x thankyou julie :)
by alana8819
Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Weed...
Replies: 13
Views: 3520

as long as your baby isnt getting any of the smoke i wouldnt worry bout it my sister had a budgie that that did the same thing would try steal anything associated with weed if left around my aunts princess parrot makes the noise of the water gurgling when she has a cone. i dont recommend letting any...
by alana8819
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:53 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: HELP: Pulling & Picking at Feathers
Replies: 5
Views: 1542

hope handsome gets better poor baby
by alana8819
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: What do i do?
Replies: 9
Views: 2491

start handling straight away they bite hard you have to ignore it i put a bath out for cookie every second day and he gets fruit and vege every day. they will bite hard and be scared for a little while they have to learn to trust you which can take a long time just have patience have they been handl...
by alana8819
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:19 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2729

congrats i know how hard it can be i've got 6 months on my cert iv mental health work well done :D
by alana8819
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Xmas gifts for the boys?
Replies: 5
Views: 1714

:shock: my gosh thats tall same with the boys in my family all over six foot than lil old me only just over 5 foot its great looking up peoples noses :lol: good luck christmas shopping
by alana8819
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: question
Replies: 4
Views: 1403

question

hiya dad wants to know when the best time to put the nest box in with the alexandrines? cheers
by alana8819
Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: HELP: Pulling & Picking at Feathers
Replies: 5
Views: 1542

could be poor diet what do you feed him does he get enough fruit and vege. have you had handsome checked for lice? also it could be stress even with the simplest changes maybe new pet , baby, kids if any left home etc i hope he gets better i'm no expert but im sure a few people on here will have an ...
by alana8819
Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: baby behaviour
Replies: 11
Views: 2248

can he breathe ok if he isnt gasping or anything shouldnt be anything in throat cookie is often quiet for hours at a time sometimes he doesnt stop chattering others he wont say a word could just be tired or something i wouldnt worry too much if he gets worse take him to the vet
by alana8819
Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Where do i keep my IRNs?
Replies: 7
Views: 2724

i have asthma and cookie stays inside too many wild animals that could scare him to death he comes out in the cage if im out (too scared when out of cage) to get some sun but he doesnt bother my asthma occasionally i think he smells all birdy my partner can never smell it though if you want your bid...
by alana8819
Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:14 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Male dance question?? Help!
Replies: 11
Views: 4357

cookie puts his beak on the ground runs backwards around his toy puts top part of wing out then hops more sits on toy and taps with beak its so funny will do it for ages :roll:
by alana8819
Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:11 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Xmas gifts for the boys?
Replies: 5
Views: 1714

you can never fail with playstation xbox games, funny t shirts, my lil bro is the same crazy for army stuff if you head to the markets sometimes people sell old army gear camouflage helmets and stuff
by alana8819
Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: OH NO!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3756

:shock: :lol: :lol: dogs huh will try hump anything ours used to try get it on with the whipper snipper :roll:
by alana8819
Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:12 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: advice needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1384

thats a pretty good idea how cool would that look kinda like a little cartoon house :D
by alana8819
Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: kiwi fruit
Replies: 3
Views: 2172

kiwi fruit

can they have kiwi fruit? probably a silly question just wondering if the seeds are bad for them?
by alana8819
Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: advice needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1384

advice needed

hi my parents have just got two pairs of Alexandrines for breeding, they've breed other birds but were wanting some advice on how best to go about it with the alexandrines like size of nest box what best to put init, best diet, weening etc any advice would be much appreciated.
by alana8819
Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: News
Topic: How ridiculous people are!
Replies: 5
Views: 3558

god that is stupid some people really peev me off we used to live in units where cookie would scream all day if we left and wouldnt stop till we got back and we had no complaints its probably a nosey little old man with nothing better to do
by alana8819
Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Smiling?
Replies: 5
Views: 1703

yeah cookie does arent their eyelashes cute. my 6 yr old niece explainded she could tell the difference between male and female animals cause females have eyelashes :lol: if only it were that easy
by alana8819
Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: cookie is one
Replies: 4
Views: 1539

nah no hooks
by alana8819
Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:15 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: cookie is one
Replies: 4
Views: 1539

cookie is one

here are some pics of cookie and two alexandrines boofhead and pete who are 14 pete is missing one eye but they're gorgeous http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mcleod88/18-07-07_2034.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/mcleod88/18-07-07_2035.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee269...
by alana8819
Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Update on this years young!
Replies: 5
Views: 1707

gorgeous lil babies shame you live so far away i'd get one i really want a grey. they have the mischievous look already
by alana8819
Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Blue Female Cordelia.
Replies: 6
Views: 2274

she is beautiful. :D
by alana8819
Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: bitten in a strange place
Replies: 9
Views: 4134

yeah i know the feeling cookie has tried to remove many moles and freckles :roll:
by alana8819
Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:39 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Just one problem after another
Replies: 6
Views: 1960

just give it time, dont speak too loudly or make sudden quick movements artie will get used to you it just takes time some birds more than others cookie didnt interact with us for a good month or so have you tried giving him fruit if he wont let you near him put the fruit on the gym or somewhere he ...
by alana8819
Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: bitten in a strange place
Replies: 9
Views: 4134

bitten in a strange place

last night cookie was sitting on my chest watching tv with me as usual. he kept getting too close to my face which i dont like. after my partner reassuring me cookie wouldnt bite my face i licked my lips as they were dry and lo and behold he sprung forward and snap on the tip of my tongue it hurt li...
by alana8819
Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: tragic accident
Replies: 90
Views: 56869

what an amazing story glad to here luna is getting better you and your family deserve a medal for the patience and perseverance luna is one lucky bird to have such a dedicated family :D
by alana8819
Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: help save my hands
Replies: 1
Views: 635

help save my hands

cookie has been fantastic he rarely bites now except when i put him back in his cage and then he savages my hand, he bit me so hard yesterday i now have a big blue and purple bruise on my wrist and thismorning got me on the skin between the index finger and the thumb. i can get him out of his cage a...
by alana8819
Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: You calling me a HO!?
Replies: 11
Views: 3690

my golly gosh banning ho ho ho i doesnt offend me anyway aussies are more likely to call the girl a skank or the naughty s word then a ho isnt that reserved for gangsters :lol:
by alana8819
Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Covering the cage at night......
Replies: 10
Views: 4107

i cover cookie otherwise he wont sleep i put him in his cage at 8 30- 9 and cover him we got to bed late most nights but he stays asleep cookie wakes at about 730-8 every morning but with daylight savings he has been sleeping in.
by alana8819
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:22 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: crazy weather
Replies: 9
Views: 2053

hey melika that site was awesome loved the pics of lightening, julie that photo is beautiful.
by alana8819
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: just incase you haven't heard
Replies: 3
Views: 1614

just incase you haven't heard

the toy beads called bindeez have been recalled after finding the drug ghb also known as fantasy, liquid ecstasy, and grievous bodily harm. a couple of kids have ingested the beads and are in hospital they suffered from vomiting, convulsions, and coma this drug is very dangerous so if you know anyon...
by alana8819
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 5
Views: 1571

welcome your birds sound amazing cant wait to see some pics. the little buggers will do anything for food :roll:
by alana8819
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: vic floods
Replies: 8
Views: 2259

i totally agree every where needs the rain but mother nature doesn't seem to know how to do things in moderation one minute we're in the middle of a horrible drought the next there's flash flooding and severe storms. lismore weather is crazy one day its 35 the next its 15 oh well glad to here that n...
by alana8819
Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:38 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: Hi - Here are some pics of Parka, Max & Gus
Replies: 4
Views: 3127

love the pic of him in his little swing so cute
by alana8819
Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:32 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: vic floods
Replies: 8
Views: 2259

vic floods

hey everyone one in victoria hope all is well and none of you are caught up in the floods the world is going crazy with this weather
by alana8819
Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:13 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: crazy weather
Replies: 9
Views: 2053

it was a rotating funnel cloud very scary three or four days earlier a mini tornado hit dunoon which is 10 mins from us destroyed the poor little town it was declared a natural disaster and just a week before that lismore coped a massive hail storm with stones the size of tennis balls all the poor c...