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by Johnnyj05
Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding question
Replies: 9
Views: 3406

Re: Breeding question

Thanks! We are patiently waiting, hopefully they'll do a good job lol. :mrgreen:
by Johnnyj05
Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding question
Replies: 9
Views: 3406

Re: Breeding question

We provide them with fresh fruits and add vitamins to their water to make sure they get enough. We have them by 2 windows but due to the trees around they don't get much sun. We are aware of the problems that could arise and we are prepared.

Thanks for the suggestions
by Johnnyj05
Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding question
Replies: 9
Views: 3406

Re: Breeding question

An update on our pair. We put them on a room by themselves and we have seen them going inside the box and moving the shavings and scratching the box for about a week now. Both the male and the female go in and work the box. One question I have is about the lighting schedule, they are indoor. Should ...
by Johnnyj05
Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: would you take this has a good sign
Replies: 2
Views: 936

Re: would you take this has a good sign

I would. My pair of ringnecks are new to breeding I think, so they don't go in it much :\
by Johnnyj05
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Need some advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2006

Re: Need some advice

Mine are scared to go in the box lol. I saw them one day going in for a few seconds but after that I haven't seen them go again. The male doesn't know what to do when the female is clucking, just stands there and next to her and make some noices. Edit: Anyone think I Should put them in a room by the...
by Johnnyj05
Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding question
Replies: 9
Views: 3406

Re: Breeding question

Hey IMRAN Thank you for the reply, I'm located in Rhode Island (northeast US) We noticed the male and female both show interest in the nest box, usually trying to get in from outside the cage lol, the only way to get in is from the inside. We have the shavings in the botton of the nest box and we ha...
by Johnnyj05
Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding question
Replies: 9
Views: 3406

Re: Breeding question

I forgot t mention they are about 3 to 4 years old. Grey male and light blue female
by Johnnyj05
Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding question
Replies: 9
Views: 3406

Breeding question

We successfully bred cockatiels before so we decided to get IRNs. We we told the first owner bred them once, the second owner tried but never did. They would go in the nest box to hide. Once we got them we took the nestbox off and let them get use to us. They are not somewhat comfortable with us, th...