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by Jamiepd
Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:02 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: When Are IRNs chick ready to eat seed
Replies: 2
Views: 1783

Re: When Are IRNs chick ready to eat seed

with time they where fine, They didn't eat much but now are normal again. Best to start them on budgie seed. Its easy for them to break into. And keep offering them the veges and fruit, and rearing food. I changed from the syringe to spoon feeding which they preferred. I didn't need to worry they kn...
by Jamiepd
Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:51 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My indian ring neck wont take any food from my hand.
Replies: 4
Views: 1901

Re: My indian ring neck wont take any food from my hand.

Another thing could be he may be scared of the palm of you hand because they know you can grab them and put them back in the cage try putting the food on top of your hand.
by Jamiepd
Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:45 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My indian ring neck wont take any food from my hand.
Replies: 4
Views: 1901

Re: My indian ring neck wont take any food from my hand.

Hi I have never had that problem but I think you are doing the right thing. I think if you keep trying in time he will trust you. They get interested in what you play with so maybe just play with the food a bit while you chat away to your bird.
by Jamiepd
Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: How often do Ringnecks poop?
Replies: 4
Views: 6771

Re: How often do Ringnecks poop?

I've heard you can get a diaper on trade me here in NZ
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 643622.htm

I personally have not used them but they may be helpful.
by Jamiepd
Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Can IRNS from same clutch share same cage without fighting?
Replies: 8
Views: 2637

Can IRNS from same clutch share same cage without fighting?

I have two From the same clutch that will share a cage, will they fight together when older?
Does it depend on size of cage and how much time they have outside the cage and having toys etc :?:
by Jamiepd
Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: When Are IRNs chick ready to eat seed
Replies: 2
Views: 1783

When Are IRNs chick ready to eat seed

I am a new breeder and this is my first clutch. I have been hand rearing them so far and offer them seed, veges and fruit but I am unsure if they are getting enough, They are rejecting the formula. Do I need to force them if they don't start eating much seed. They do chew on vege's but it doesn't lo...