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by CalamariBaby
Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: kieron
Replies: 10
Views: 4047

Re: kieron

I am so sad for you.

My condolences :cry:
by CalamariBaby
Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Teaching your bird to talk ???
Replies: 4
Views: 1271

Re: Teaching your bird to talk ???

True every bird is unique. My suggestion is to put his cage where he is around people all the time. He says so many things at 15 months that he just cracks us up. I started a list but I only write it down if he says it more than once. Tonight I swear he said "What do you want to do". Every...
by CalamariBaby
Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Zazu is coming out of his shell
Replies: 1
Views: 789

Zazu is coming out of his shell

We are so proud of him. This week he actually said hi to two visitors. Usually he just sits quiet when people come over. The other day he said Hi to my husbands surfing buddy. I thought it may have been because he is so tall and was right up there with him eye to eye. But today when my mom stopped ...
by CalamariBaby
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: More pics of Rafiki
Replies: 23
Views: 5698

Re: More pics of Rafiki

Wow! He is awesome. Love him. I like how he has that sweet young bird look.
by CalamariBaby
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: She whistles!
Replies: 17
Views: 3736

Re: She whistles!

Woah.... that is a cool sound. Never heard that before. Cool. I don't know if I will play that for Zazu. I like to keep him talking or quiet :D
That was for sure a cool sound.
by CalamariBaby
Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: She whistles!
Replies: 17
Views: 3736

Re: She whistles!

Cool. They are so cute when they start talking. I love the mumbling. They are practicing something new. I have always covered Zazu at night and in the morning he stays mellow in his cage practicing and rehearsing. It is hilarious. We had a breakthrough though. We call Zazu our talking frog because w...
by CalamariBaby
Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: my new baby
Replies: 3
Views: 2039

Re: my new baby

My baby was clipped when I got him and I believe it helps get them to trust and rely on you. It takes quite awhile for thier wings to molt and grow in so you have some time to work with them. In the begining they always want to get back to their home so fo birdie time take him where he can't see his...
by CalamariBaby
Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My first IRN, help with understanding
Replies: 1
Views: 750

Re: My first IRN, help with understanding

Don't rush her. Not only did her home change her family has changed. I would do the usual. Don't bug her but leave her cage open, talk softly and kindly to her a lot and eat around her offering her treats. She will come around.
by CalamariBaby
Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: coco's screeching is killing my life!!
Replies: 32
Views: 5512

Re: coco's screeching is killing my life!!

My Zazu loves to talk into his food bowl, too. Sounds a little like the echo from a bathroom or something.
They are so cute.
by CalamariBaby
Wed May 26, 2010 2:51 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: talking ability
Replies: 9
Views: 2625

Re: talking ability

My little Zazu is a boy and he is out of control with talking. we have him in our living room where we are all the time and he is 14 month now and says lots of thing but off the top of my head says, hiii Hello step up kiss kiss (then makes a kissing sound) come here I love You Go home no thanks I sa...
by CalamariBaby
Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Newest photos of Alex (18months old)
Replies: 4
Views: 1683

Re: Newest photos of Alex (18months old)

He is beautiful.
I like that one of him you took with the computer cam. He is like looking right at it like he just figured it out.
:lol: Funny...
by CalamariBaby
Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new Easter addition'
Replies: 25
Views: 4497

Re: My new Easter addition'

Love the name.... Love the bird. Gorgeous! I would love an AG.
Lucky....
by CalamariBaby
Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: YOU and your bird!!! - So we can get to know everyone
Replies: 126
Views: 70666

Re: YOU and your bird!!! - So we can get to know everyone

Zazu and me. He just turned 1 yr. in this shot.

Image
by CalamariBaby
Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:38 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Parrot Friendly Room?
Replies: 3
Views: 1212

Re: Parrot Friendly Room?

Luckliy I got our bird while I have babies. Baby wipes are quite handy for bird owners.
by CalamariBaby
Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Anyone know a IRN breeder in Los Angeles?
Replies: 7
Views: 1789

Re: Anyone know a IRN breeder in Los Angeles?

I just can't say enough good about them. Their babies usually hatch Feb/March ish so now is a good time to talk to Pat and go see her set up if interested. I can't say I have ever seen an IRN any shop except Our Featherd Friends in San Diego. But I would much prefer the kind of raising they get from...
by CalamariBaby
Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Well, i found out.
Replies: 11
Views: 2614

Re: Well, i found out.

Here some ideas if you are still thinking

Milla (Mia) just think it is cute
Emerald
Jade - or Jayde
Midori (that stuff is yummy) cute name too
by CalamariBaby
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Looking into buying IRN
Replies: 5
Views: 1669

Re: Looking into buying IRN

True Zazu is so quiet except for him murmuring and babbling..... He is trying new words and sounds right now so it is a funny time we listen and laugh at what his next word may be... :oops: But when the kids start getting loud and high pitch as little girls do he will start with some mocking squaks ...
by CalamariBaby
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Anyone know a IRN breeder in Los Angeles?
Replies: 7
Views: 1789

Re: Anyone know a IRN breeder in Los Angeles?

If you are in LA and you seek a bird raised for temperment and personality I highly recommend The Beak. http://www.thebeak.net/ringnecks.html They are not in LA but they are in Alpine down here past San Diego, well worth the road trip. I got turned on to IRN's through videos and this board as I look...
by CalamariBaby
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Looking into buying IRN
Replies: 5
Views: 1669

Re: Looking into buying IRN

I was unsure of what to expect sound wise when I got mine but turns out he has been very good. We got him at 2 months old. We have always covered him from about 9 pm 'til 8 am and his is quiet 'until we get 'up and start breakfast.... This is when he starts in with whatever words he knows hoping we ...
by CalamariBaby
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello.. again!
Replies: 2
Views: 792

Re: Hello.. again!

he/she looks beautiful....Congrats and sorry about your other fellow...
by CalamariBaby
Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Anthony swears he heard Anakin talk! and a bathing question
Replies: 7
Views: 1638

Re:

toni Any parrot will benefit from a bath. If your bird is scared to death, don't force him. I take mine in the shower with me and they see me having a good time so they want to get in the water too. Another thing you could try is filling a shallow dish with clean water and set that by them and start...
by CalamariBaby
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Feathers
Replies: 3
Views: 1119

I have seen them for sale on ebay.
by CalamariBaby
Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Ohio
Replies: 3
Views: 998

Welcome....
Your IRN, Doisy is the same age as my Zazu.
by CalamariBaby
Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Rainbow Ringneck?
Replies: 6
Views: 3920

We would love to see a pic of yours.
by CalamariBaby
Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: photos
Replies: 1
Views: 1154

There is a post here someplace but do this....

Go to photobucket.com
open an account.
then you use the code they give you to embed your pics. :)

It isn't hard once you figure it out
by CalamariBaby
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Thninking of Adopting a HF IRN
Replies: 7
Views: 1613

You know..... If you were researching another bird in the same price range you would probably find the same amount in shelters and rescue centers. There are many people who either adopt animals for the wrong reasons or are faced with problems that mean they have to give them up. I believe if you bri...
by CalamariBaby
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Thninking of Adopting a HF IRN
Replies: 7
Views: 1613

Ringnecks are great. So intellegent. I think of them kida like a cat. They will take affection on thier terms. Zazu has claimed me as his so I am the one who gives him pets and scratches. Boy does he need a nail trim though. He surprises me by quietly walking up and climbing on top of my bare feet. ...
by CalamariBaby
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Unsuccessful again, now round 2?
Replies: 7
Views: 1236

Good luck! I hope they make some babies.
by CalamariBaby
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Bullet is getting testy
Replies: 8
Views: 1916

hi, sorry your having these problems. I find with sunshine, the more touching you do with her the less she wants to bite. Like sitting on your shoulder, she loves to be pet on her back and on the back of her neck, and I also try using 2 fingers and touching her beak gently....when she eats to clean...
by CalamariBaby
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: female with black ring??
Replies: 6
Views: 1720

Yea.............lets see some pics.
by CalamariBaby
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: News
Topic: skittles said her first words!
Replies: 3
Views: 2255

That is so cute..... I hope my boy talks one day.
I do fear what he may say.....hopefully nothing he hears from my husband. :O. :shock:
by CalamariBaby
Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: News
Topic: i got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 3199

Did you see, "Under the Tuscan Sun."
Good Luck, right.
by CalamariBaby
Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Aus
Replies: 12
Views: 2138

Love your IRN's. BUZZ sounds like a crack up..... Sounds like poppy puts up with a lot. IRN's never cease to amaze me.

Welcome UNA.
by CalamariBaby
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Very Aggressive IRN I have had since Feb 2009
Replies: 7
Views: 2075

you need to log in. and look up next to prifile you have a place to click if you have messages.
Hope that makes sense.
by CalamariBaby
Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: I lost the baby..
Replies: 12
Views: 3114

I am sorry, Sky.
Your family is in our prayers.
by CalamariBaby
Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Did your ringneck go through bluffing?
Replies: 14
Views: 22115

I don't think Zazu is going through buffing as he is just over 4 months old but he does do it to my kids. He learned right away that my sweet 4 year old could be bluffed. She does not want to get bit. But my 2 1/2 year old isn't afraid so he just runs from her. He has been very gentle with me. When ...
by CalamariBaby
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Mr. Shy
Replies: 1
Views: 668

If they're wings aren't clipped they can fly just fine. Having them clipped helps them to rely on you a bit more. especially in the beggining. It is personal preferance though. We will eventually give Zazu full flight. With my bird we have had him for 2 1/2 months and he is 4 1/2 months old. The fir...
by CalamariBaby
Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: have you read this short story?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

i read it i cried i loved it calimaribaby soul master i love the term it gives the illusion that we own these wonderful bird but im pretty sure im owned by mine right now im being told to get off that silly computor coz there are fruit bowls that need filling but back to the topic goobie was so luc...
by CalamariBaby
Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: have you read this short story?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

Long but a happy ending. Makes me sad when people do that to any animal. I have always felt that when you make a decision to get and animal you have a responsibility to hold up your end of the bargain and give them the best you can. Pets are not disposable... Glad that little bugger found his soul m...
by CalamariBaby
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: News
Topic: pregnant bird & animal lovers
Replies: 5
Views: 2019

Thanks Pink. I put in the link.
Babies must use some of or brain cells up while they are developing.
by CalamariBaby
Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: News
Topic: pregnant bird & animal lovers
Replies: 5
Views: 2019

pregnant bird & animal lovers

Well, I found this link and thought it may be helpful.
I know many of you have more than just Cats and Birds.

Oh... Here is the link:::

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregna ... /pets.html
by CalamariBaby
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: I can't handle parrots during pregnancy???
Replies: 5
Views: 1299

Oh plus..............I'll be Google..ing it right now.
by CalamariBaby
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: I can't handle parrots during pregnancy???
Replies: 5
Views: 1299

Great topic!
I have never had to deal with that during any pregnancies because I had no Cats. But now I do do the bird cage. I guess I can hand that job over to hubby. :)
by CalamariBaby
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Wet birdies!
Replies: 21
Views: 4149

After I saw your WET BIRDIE pics I decided to let Zazu go to the shower for his first time. I just let him stand on the shower rod and then dribbled some water over his back. He seemed to like it. So a couple more times then finally turned the water cool and low and put him under the rain. He LOVES ...
by CalamariBaby
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: need urgent advise
Replies: 10
Views: 1783

I am totally a newbie and have never hand raised a bird but in this situation could you just maybe hand feed this little guy for the first feeding and maybe a little before bed or can you not have parents feed and handfeeding?????
by CalamariBaby
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Me Too!
Replies: 3
Views: 1631

Thanks a bunch. My due date is Jan 7th. My little girl who is 2 1/2 looks in my belly button and says she can see the baby. Kids are a crack up1 I can't wait to know whether it is a boy or girl. Hoping for a boy. I have two little girls and a balance of hormones in the house would be nice. :) good l...
by CalamariBaby
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello all, just got my very first ringneck
Replies: 15
Views: 2611

He is a pretty little guy. I got my baby @ 2 months old and I've had him for about 2 months. I have a cage that the top opens and he likes to sit on top. I'd say the first month he always wanted to get back to his cage. So I just let him go when he has had enough. about 3 weeks ago I noticed he woul...
by CalamariBaby
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: wow all 5 eggs hatched
Replies: 4
Views: 1167

Yay! Great news.
by CalamariBaby
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Me Too!
Replies: 3
Views: 1631

Me Too!

I just thought with all the postings on the subject I should post mine, too.
I am 15 weeks pregnant myself.

I have two children 2 1/2 and 4 years old now but just had an ultrasound and this always amazes me. :)

Just had to get in on the announcements. :D
by CalamariBaby
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: I'M PREGNANT!!!!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1801

Congratulations to you...
Wow! awsome news.