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by AlphaWolf
Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: How to determine a parrot's favourite treat???
Replies: 2
Views: 1432

How to determine a parrot's favourite treat???

Hello everyone,
So I would like to know what is the best approach in determining my Aero's favourite treat. The reason why I ask this is that I normally slide pieces of fruit through the cage bars into his perch. He also doesnt take his treats till like 10-20 minutes later, Any ideas???
by AlphaWolf
Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:43 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

Hello all, How are you all doing? Sorry for not being active recently but just been busy busy busy. So Aero and me are going well. He doesnt eat from my hand...yet but he comes very close but just watches. I can come very close and he relaxes well, rests, plays and even sleeps sometimes. So happy, ...
by AlphaWolf
Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Mean Babies!
Replies: 4
Views: 1324

Re: Mean Babies!

HI Derinkle' Congratulations on your new fids. I believe what you are experiencing is bluffing. This is the natural process that makes them seem mean but I assure you that it will pass. Be careful not to introduce bad behaviour at thus crucial time and focus on ignoring the bad behaviour. Do you kn...
by AlphaWolf
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

AJPeter wrote:Good to have you and Areo back in the family Alpha wolf
Thank you AJPeter! :D
by AlphaWolf
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

Oh god! I just chopped a bowl of Apple and sat by him and ate. After a little while aero approaches super close to me and watched. I went to give him a slice, he backed up but tries to grab it while I was still holding it. Oh Iam super happy. Iam with him right now and he is munching and crunching ...
by AlphaWolf
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:31 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

Well, how did you find it out before? Do you remember what it was? Put on that thinking cap! You're not a beginner any more. :D We'll tbh I never did. I just saw that he liked apple so I used that. In another forum I asked I never got the full answer. Oh and MissK Iam still a beginner. Iam just abo...
by AlphaWolf
Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:53 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

Thanks you guys, cannot do it without your encouragement. F
So what is the best way for me to find Aero's favourite treat. I want to entice him with the magical alluring treat that he dreams of! :D
by AlphaWolf
Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:38 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

So just after 3 days with Aero in a calm environment and he has become much calmer. Finally I can change his food/water/bedding without him panicking, he just stares and looks. Also I have a chair 1/2 meter to his cage and I sit down there in my iPad. Yesterday not only did he approach me to watch ...
by AlphaWolf
Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Jackfruit??
Replies: 3
Views: 2116

Re: Jackfruit??

So,,,shall I feed or not?
by AlphaWolf
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

MissK- Thank you so much for your encouragement. Would be super happy to work together MissK. Btw what species is lynnie?
by AlphaWolf
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

I'm betting that AlphaWolf was busy with life and Aero didn't get the level of interaction he was used to, and slid backwards. Also, with the recent upset in Alpha's life, very possible his demeanor changed and scared the bird. Equally possible the family dynamic affected the bird, although probabl...
by AlphaWolf
Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

Re: I'am back---with a very long story to tell

Donovan wrote:No idea why your bird decided you were the devil?
could be my freaky looking hair??
by AlphaWolf
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:50 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Jackfruit??
Replies: 3
Views: 2116

Jackfruit??

So recently I decided to try jackfruit. I love trying new foods and giant spiky ball (imagine the world cup with that :D ) grabbed my attention. I was wondering, is it safe for IRNs. Was scared about the sticky latex also.
by AlphaWolf
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:35 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I'am back---with a very long story to tell
Replies: 21
Views: 3916

I'am back---with a very long story to tell

Hello all, I'am sorry for my sudden disappearance. But the reason was that everything went crazy. First my favorite and closest aunt died from cancer, and it was really heartbreaking. Her death was shocking, from 1 month she was gone :cry:. I didn't have the heart to come back here so I stayed. The...
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Massive Storm
Replies: 22
Views: 4420

Re: Massive Storm

InTheAir wrote:Nah, I'm a kiwi. I just live in Australia :wink:
Awww, now I got to find another aussi. God,I already hate those oats, IAM GOING TO BEAT THE...
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Massive Storm
Replies: 22
Views: 4420

Re: Massive Storm

LOL! I meant what was the race about anyway, like what they got to do to win. :lol: I just read a header saying that they're where progressing. And I thought you where aussie :wink:
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:18 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Massive Storm
Replies: 22
Views: 4420

Re: Massive Storm

OMG, THEY DID. YAAAAAY, WOHOOOOO! What are they racing for anyway? :lol:
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 29, 2013 3:58 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Massive Storm
Replies: 22
Views: 4420

Re: Massive Storm

Hope you have a safe time. Hope the Wild Oats XI don't lose their progress. :D
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 29, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Head-Dunking?
Replies: 6
Views: 2370

Re: Head-Dunking?

And don't forget food-soup making!
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 29, 2013 2:33 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Buying cage's online
Replies: 6
Views: 1977

Re: Buying cage's online

Hi Tyeman, looks like where are on the same boat :D . I found this really massive cage for really great prize. It is from petco and it costs around 200$ but this cage is really large. It has a play top on top and you can remove the seed guards. Here is the link:http://www.petco.com/product/114150/P...
by AlphaWolf
Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Head-Dunking?
Replies: 6
Views: 2370

Re: Head-Dunking?

Hi there, when he dunks his head does his spread his wings apart. If he does he probably is trying to bathe. Just give him a larger bowl as Missk suggested. Also how hot is it where you live?
by AlphaWolf
Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hey from Sweden!
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: Hey from Sweden!

Welcome from Belgium/UK/Saudi Arabia :D All countries with ring necks :lol: :lol:
by AlphaWolf
Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39389

Re: Sapphires progress

Oh God MissK, why so fussy :roll: Ok, but you have to wait for the bonsai camel to grow up. Umm, about maybe 3 months from now. Is this a good size: http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Leaott/files ... 0camel.jpg
by AlphaWolf
Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39389

Re: Sapphires progress

MissK-Let me think...mmm...Ok In exchange for a deer, or a fig cutting :D Which colour, black or white.
by AlphaWolf
Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:19 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39389

Re: Sapphires progress

I can try to get a bonsai camel :lol: If you trade with a stuffed wolf, I need to educate Aero about how epic wolves are. :D
by AlphaWolf
Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Two new IRNs and two new cockatiels
Replies: 5
Views: 1929

Re: Two new IRNs and two new cockatiels

Any new updates?
by AlphaWolf
Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39389

Re: Sapphires progress

Lol, I really want Nila now, do you think we could swap. I could get you a camel for free. :D
by AlphaWolf
Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: A thread for AJ and Billie about hormonal behaviour.
Replies: 221
Views: 42908

Re: A thread for AJ and Billie about hormonal behaviour.

AJ, I think there are tons of asian supermarkets in small heath. In coventry road. They sell all kind of fruits/veggies. You probably will have more luck there.
by AlphaWolf
Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: The Taming of Aero
Replies: 34
Views: 6040

Re: The Taming of Aero

Thank you ellie. So today I decided to make Aero have even more fun :D I used a wooden piece from a toy I made ages ago and gave it to him like a foot toy. He spent the full day playing with it. I stud the hole with banana chips, pellets and sunflower seeds. I then wrapped it with paper. It melted ...
by AlphaWolf
Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:09 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: The Taming of Aero
Replies: 34
Views: 6040

Re: The Taming of Aero

Thanks redone, we need you to be online more often! :D Today I decided to make some almond milk, for me lol, and I soaked some almonds. Aero loved it, it was the first time he ate an almond without throwing it on the floor. Yay. On a side note, I could;t drink the almond milk, it was too watery yuk...
by AlphaWolf
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:55 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Sapphires progress
Replies: 187
Views: 39389

Re: Sapphires progress

:lol: :lol: OMG, i can't stop laughing!
by AlphaWolf
Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: The Taming of Aero
Replies: 34
Views: 6040

Re: The Taming of Aero

So sorry for my sudden disappearances. I would like to find out Aero's treat, any ideas. I heard removing the food at night and giving them a bowl with nuts and seeds..But is this the correct way. Any ideas what to put in the bowl, my current ideas are: apple, almonds, walnuts, and I'am put of idea...
by AlphaWolf
Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Best Cage
Replies: 49
Views: 23912

Re: Best Cage

Ok great news everybody. I found a awesome cage and really decided that I will get it. It's really massive and beautiful. http://www.petco.com/product/114150/Petco-Designer-Mink-Brown-Standing-Parrot-Cage.aspx And the best news is that I found out just now that I saved up 300$ so I will defiantly g...
by AlphaWolf
Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:39 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Two new IRNs and two new cockatiels
Replies: 5
Views: 1929

Re: Two new IRNs and two new cockatiels

Hi, great to hear that your female is eating from your hand already, I have mine for 3 months and he still doesn't eat from my hand yet. Consider yourself lucky! This is not strictly british, there are south-africans, australians, americans, Britons and tons of other people. I also am new here but ...
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: New fid - Oliver
Replies: 2
Views: 1715

Re: New fid - Oliver

Oh what a beautiful bird you got SunniDai, me jelous now :mrgreen: :evil: What a lucky bird to have you, and what a lucky lady to have Oliver!
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Two new IRNs and two new cockatiels
Replies: 5
Views: 1929

Re: Two new IRNs and two new cockatiels

Hello there, So congratulations for your new FIDS! So first thing to note is that it's going to take TONS of patience in your part. As they are still new to their surrounding they are really scared. It will take some time for them to acclimatise to their new environment. It can take days or weeks, ...
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Best Cage
Replies: 49
Views: 23912

Re: Best Cage

So when I went to the petshop yesterday, I saw a quite big cage for about 899SR (239$) Which I believe is way not worth it. But it is kinda nice, black and has sliding grill! However it has one thumb of thickness, which is like 1 inch. I believe this is too big, right? And come-on some cage recomme...
by AlphaWolf
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: The Taming of Aero
Replies: 34
Views: 6040

Re: The Taming of Aero

I don't mean to be a bore, keep talking about the same subject. But it is OFFICIAL!!! Aero is finally not scared when i changed his food and water and he stayed there with one foot tucked up staring at me like: "Oh hi there, finally remembered my food"! :mrgreen: This is my first real mil...
by AlphaWolf
Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Getting a bird really wet
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

Re: Getting a bird really wet

When I give aero a mist, I stop when I see beads of water accumulating. But I noticed when they he does take a shower he will soak himself up. Maybe its just preferences, as we do when having a bath or a shower :D . But as long as you see beads of water then it is good!
by AlphaWolf
Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: The Taming of Aero
Replies: 34
Views: 6040

Re: The Taming of Aero

Today I awoke to the beautiful clucking sounds of Aero. It was so beautiful! :D So today was the day when I changed Aero's water without any bad reaction just curiosity! :) I decided to use a different technique though, instead of changing straight away I touched slowly with one hand an the other o...
by AlphaWolf
Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: The Taming of Aero
Replies: 34
Views: 6040

Re: The Taming of Aero

Hello everyone, I confess I have done the worst thing ever, i will probably be hated by everyone but I never did notice till now. Due to aeros great fear of humans I have not cleaned his cage since he came. I do clean the bedding everyday but I just noticed that a section was really dirty and had s...
by AlphaWolf
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:25 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: New Year Resolutiopns
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re: New Year Resolutiopns

*Sings* 'For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne' I believe in freedom of speech, but not so far as to voice my opinions that could be taken as offensive. We all differ in our opinions, but everyone is entitled to their say without fear ...
by AlphaWolf
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:22 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Loo, I think it will be much better just start from step 1. I know it is probably frustrating but maybe you will find what maybe him angry. So maybe start by seeing if he comfortable by your precedes near hims dn work on it from there. I think it will bear more grit that way :D . Loo, if you see my...
by AlphaWolf
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Gabby-my adopted female INR
Replies: 7
Views: 1620

Re: Gabby-my adopted female INR

Ok here is a message from Robin: Thanks for the encouraging words -the only things i can tell she likes are -cheese and my coffee . I walked by her one day while she was out on a perch and she reached out and grabbed my cup with her beak and yanked it towards her so i let her have some . Dont worry...
by AlphaWolf
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....
Replies: 51
Views: 8802

Re: To Glove Or Not To Glove? That Is The Question....

Loo,
I think it will be much better just start from step 1. I know it is probably frustrating but maybe you will find what maybe him angry. So maybe start by seeing if he comfortable by your precedes near hims dn work on it from there. I think it will bear more grit that way :D .
by AlphaWolf
Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:11 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Who's bird is beginning to moult?
Replies: 11
Views: 2402

Re: Who's bird is beginning to moult?

Found this article online: What triggers a molt? Circadian rhythms are physical, mental and behavioral changes that follow the daily light cycles that an organism experiences. All living things experience Circadian rhythms, from tiny microbes to plants to animals. The role of light in birds regulat...
by AlphaWolf
Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Who's bird is beginning to moult?
Replies: 11
Views: 2402

Re: Who's bird is beginning to moult?

Oh I will think of another tomorrow, need to catch some zzz as I'am super tired and it is 1am here lol.
by AlphaWolf
Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Best Cage
Replies: 49
Views: 23912

Re: Best Cage

Is there a digital version??? :lol:
by AlphaWolf
Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: A "step up" in research for MissK
Replies: 84
Views: 11894

Re: A "step up" in research for MissK

And what are the best books??? The top 3 I should get?
by AlphaWolf
Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Who's bird is beginning to moult?
Replies: 11
Views: 2402

Re: Who's bird is beginning to moult?

Ok so MissK this is my theory. Maybe the indoor heating gave the false illusion of spring temperature warming up?