Hello, I am new to IRNs

[Gemma]

i recently got a 4 week old IRN from a pet shop and was wondering if all the noise he is making now normal? i have hand raised other birds before but none of them have ever made this much noise. i am only 16 and i was a bit concerned when the pet store owner said that i could take him home now, his feathers haven't even come through yet! anybody have any advice? i would appreciate anything you can tell me. thanks!

[ellieelectrons]

Hi Gemma

I'm glad to hear you've had handraising experience before.

IRNs can be quite noisy when they're babies. If you watch the video found here:
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... 11&t=10867
you'll hear a baby noise at about the 38th second... whilst this bird is older than your bird, the noise is probably a little bit similar to the sound yours is making?

There is a great thread on this discussion board about hand feeding:
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... ?f=1&t=799

I suggest you look to that if you need any help.

Good luck with your new baby!

Ellie.

[Gemma]

thankyou!