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by scottishkate
Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: changes in ringneck overnight?
Replies: 6
Views: 1827

Re: changes in ringneck overnight?

Thank you everyone I feel more relaxed now, he's such a clever chap that he probably Is bored with learning tricks and perhaps he would prefer some games instead, does anyone have any suggestions, my macaw loves peek a boo but Ecco doesn't seem too keen on it
by scottishkate
Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:33 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: changes in ringneck overnight?
Replies: 6
Views: 1827

changes in ringneck overnight?

Hiya I've seen a few topics about indian ringnecks suddenly changing to hormonal biters overnight but Ecco seems to have changed in a slightly different way, he seems more clingy and skittish, he used to love trick training but now seems really distracted, I have also noticed his eyes are now beginn...
by scottishkate
Sun Aug 10, 2014 2:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Baby Indian ringneck biting and divebombing help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1737

Re: Baby Indian ringneck biting and divebombing help!

Hi Kate, That sounds most unpleasant! If I was in your situation I would get a consultation with a professional behaviourist. If you can't afford a consult, you could try contacting Susan Friedmans behavior group to ask for advice (info on this page http://www.behaviorworks.org/htm/llp_caregiver_lo...
by scottishkate
Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Baby Indian ringneck biting and divebombing help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1737

Re: Baby Indian ringneck biting and divebombing help!

Donovan wrote:is that finger biting isn't actually aggressive though right?.. he sees fingers as foot toys?
yes, he latches down really hard and doesn't like to let go
by scottishkate
Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Baby Indian ringneck biting and divebombing help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1737

Baby Indian ringneck biting and divebombing help!

Hello, I have recently taken in a 4-5 month old IRN, his previous owner used to play with him using his fingers as chew toys so as you can imagine hes a biter, he loves to go to you and be with people but only if he can sit on your head. I have done my best to ignore the biting but it is getting to ...
by scottishkate
Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:26 am
Forum: African Ringnecks
Topic: 10 weeks or older??
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

Re: 10 weeks or older??

hes not got a leg band and no ring round the neck :S
by scottishkate
Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:07 am
Forum: African Ringnecks
Topic: 10 weeks or older??
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

10 weeks or older??

Hi all I purchased a baby African ringneck yesterday and was told he was 10 weeks from a local petshop who have a good reputation so I didn't query this. however Now I look at him he seems to look exactly like an adult so I was wondering could he be older than they thought? he is happily eating on h...
by scottishkate
Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:42 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Looking for a IRN breeder in or around Scotland
Replies: 4
Views: 2568

Re: Looking for a IRN breeder in or around Scotland

I have tried all but the last one will have a look though thank you for your help
by scottishkate
Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:33 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Looking for a IRN breeder in or around Scotland
Replies: 4
Views: 2568

Looking for a IRN breeder in or around Scotland

Hello I am looking for a baby blue IRN in or around the Scotland area I have a cage and everything all ready in preparation, would be a family pet as company for myself and my blue and gold macaw. Loving and ready home waiting please message me with any breeders that could help, hand or aviary reare...
by scottishkate
Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello to fellow parrot owners
Replies: 2
Views: 856

Re: Hello to fellow parrot owners

Hi Kate, I have that situation in reverse - my Ringneck is the larger bird. Because he seems quite possessive of his toys, and possibly the cage, I never let him out at the same time as the smaller bird, a Budgerigar. In fact, I also prevent the Budgie from landing on the Ringneck's cage, to protec...
by scottishkate
Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello to fellow parrot owners
Replies: 2
Views: 856

Hello to fellow parrot owners

Hello I am kate from Scotland, I currently have a 16 year old blue and gold macaw and a alaskan malamute dog. I Have been parrot potty all my life and have been looking at adopting a ringneck for about 2 years now. I thought i would join this site to read all the great things people have to say abou...