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by SkyBaby
Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi, New IRN
Replies: 4
Views: 1203

hey! Welcome here!!

As MJay has put it, lots of love! and my I add lots and lots more love.

Post some pics of this cuty for us!
by SkyBaby
Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 844

I would recommend trying to get him to accept treats held by you through the cage bars. When I got my IRN, Skye, he wasn't tame. He was hand-fed though and was only a few months old when I got him. How old is your IRN and was he handfed? Skye also has clipped wings and did when I got him, too. Are y...
by SkyBaby
Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: another awwwwwww moment.
Replies: 11
Views: 3953

He/she is so cute! Skye is 10 months old and only sometimes wants cuddles. XD
by SkyBaby
Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Keeping an IRN in an apartment
Replies: 7
Views: 5672

I do! I've had him here for roughly 8 months. No problems. My downstairs neighbor's chihuahuas bark more than my IRN squawks. No one seems to be complaining about them. Skye tends to squawk A LOT when we're watching a loud movie with explosions and stuff in it or my husband is playing our xbox. No o...
by SkyBaby
Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: some long overdue pics
Replies: 6
Views: 1284

absolutely beautiful fids! I love the Alex. So gorgeous! I would like to get one as a friend for my IRN and as an "inbetween bird" for getting used to larger birds so i can get a macaw some day. I only have experience with some little guys. What is your guy/gal like? My next ringie will be...
by SkyBaby
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Skye's first word!
Replies: 3
Views: 899

how cool, I love hearing their first words. I love it even more when other people hear them talk too so I don't sound like a nutcase because I'm n the only one hearing it. Mika my Alex started talking but he talks with a lisp, instead of saying Kiss kiss its kisp kisp. I know RIGHT! Totally annoyin...
by SkyBaby
Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hi! about my yellow indian ringneck
Replies: 3
Views: 1044

He's an adorable little guy! I love the lutinos!
by SkyBaby
Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Skye's first word!
Replies: 3
Views: 899

Skye's first word!

I brought Sky out into the living room while i was watching tv. He always gets excited when the tv is on. he started making lots of very cute noises. then I said 'hi' in a very musical, bouncy sort of way. And he said it right back! It was slightly muffled and he didn't quite get the enunciation of ...
by SkyBaby
Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Sorry for the delay =)
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

Yea, i heard it before, when the bird smacks on too the floor with its feet, reminds me of a dinosaur, weird thing is his/her tail is growing back in but has not even molted yet.....my bird reminds me of your's with that dark dominate color on the wing area but a real light coat on the body=) how o...
by SkyBaby
Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: We are still here
Replies: 10
Views: 3302

Both your new baby girl and Amazon are looking adorable. What happened to the poor baby's legs?
by SkyBaby
Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Rainbow is home--now what! LOL
Replies: 4
Views: 1495

aww I love that second picture!! He's adorable!! dunno what to tell you about plucking. I'm gonna let someone with more experience than me take that one. Good luck!
by SkyBaby
Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Re: Alex - PICCIES :D
Replies: 11
Views: 4308

aww how sweet!! I love her expression!! You don't suppose Alexandrines are too loud for apartments do you?? :D
by SkyBaby
Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My Baby IRN
Replies: 4
Views: 1314

aww so cute!! I love that little baby face!!
by SkyBaby
Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Sorry for the delay =)
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

How has the toys got in the way of their tails, has any of you're INR tail's broke off, how long did it take to grow back in... From what I've read, young, long tailed parrots are known for not taking care of their tails until they're about a year old+. Not sure tho. Skye is only 8 months old or th...
by SkyBaby
Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Is this bluffing?
Replies: 5
Views: 1447

This may indeed be the start of bluffing. Just make sure you're patient and kind with her of course. She'll get through it.

here's some info on bluffing.

http://www.indianringneck.com/bluffing/
by SkyBaby
Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Sorry for the delay =)
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

He/she? is absolutely adorable!! those real wood perches look cool! I do recommend more toys, tho. If you got the room. I know that toy cramming is an issue for birds with long tails. :D I found that out the hard way. Now my poor guy is well on his way to being a duckbutt. :D
by SkyBaby
Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My Babies!
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

too cute!! love the expressions!!
by SkyBaby
Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Please please help me!!!!!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Never wear a glove!! That terrifies all birds. My guess is he/she is in the middle of bluffing. Patience. It will pass eventually. Here's some great info on bluffing: m Sorry I wasn't much of a help. I don't know much about bluffing, as my little guy hasn't gone through bluffing yet. I don't think h...
by SkyBaby
Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi there!
Replies: 6
Views: 1686

Welcome to the family PeepsMommy718 and Peep! Nice to have you here!
by SkyBaby
Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New to owning Parakeets advice needed please
Replies: 4
Views: 933

Hey welcome here! Good luck with your new babies! Can't wait to see some pics!
by SkyBaby
Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 4
Views: 1279

Hey welcome here!! Be sure to post lots of pics of your baby!
by SkyBaby
Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello Everyone!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1648

Hey hey! Welcome here! I'm so excited for you! Post lots of pics when you get him!
by SkyBaby
Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: first timer
Replies: 3
Views: 810

Welcome here, Sheryl! aww how sweet! I think he could be tamed. Lots of patience.
by SkyBaby
Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: another n00b in NYC :)
Replies: 4
Views: 1305

Hey! Welcome here! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! That's why this forum is here. Ringies are so much fun. I love my little guy. He isn't uber snuggly usually, but he has his days. He loves bedtime snugglies, falling asleep after crawling under my blanket with only his little head pokin...
by SkyBaby
Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: my poor little baby
Replies: 6
Views: 4478

Oh my.. I'm so sorry!! I'm sure she died feeling loved and wanted. I know she really was happy with you. *hugs* You did the best you could. *hugs*
by SkyBaby
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My youngest boy is growing up fast ..*UPDATED
Replies: 24
Views: 4979

aww so cute! I love the progressive before and after type shots. Did you notice a light grey ring (different than the females) right before his ring came in? My Sky has one of those. I'm trying to figure out what it means. I think he's only 8 months old or so (but that's gotta be wrong) who knows. Y...
by SkyBaby
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Does your IRN like to be petted?
Replies: 16
Views: 4855

Sky likes it sometimes. Mostly right before bedtime, I give him his usual scritchies. He loves those. Sometimes, he'll snuggle under the covers, but only every now and again. He's about 8 months old (I think).
by SkyBaby
Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Where are you from?
Replies: 81
Views: 37689

North America>US>California>Tehachapi (south/central). i love my town. ^^ just not the rest of cali. I grew up in the High Desert, cooler portion of the Mojave. We were having a minor drought, but the clouds above my folks decided to dump 3 feet of snow on them. it was nuts!! we in Tehachapi, only g...
by SkyBaby
Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi All!
Replies: 4
Views: 1023

Hey welcome here!! Your gonna love having these quirky birds around. Very intelligent and playful. Go to youtube and do a search for "indian ringneck". Adorable videos! This is my baby below, in my signature. He was a blue in this picture, but now has started growing green feathers. I gues...
by SkyBaby
Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi I'm Edna a new member
Replies: 3
Views: 1015

Welcome here!! Can't wait to see pics of your little Emma.

60 days? wow. that's amazingly fasts for all she's been through. keep up the good work!
by SkyBaby
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: Silly budgie...
Replies: 3
Views: 2511

aww that is so cute! man.. I so want a budgie. :D
by SkyBaby
Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello im a newbie :o
Replies: 7
Views: 1701

hey Sky and I welcome you and Akoko here! :)
by SkyBaby
Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Whatsup
Replies: 3
Views: 1101

Congrats on the new baby!! My Sky did the exact same thing when I first got him home. I just sat by him for a few hours every day. He got relaxed enough to let me reach in and change is water without spazzing out by the end of his 2nd day home. Talk to him sweetly. Maybe offer him a treat or somethi...
by SkyBaby
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Budgie
Replies: 1
Views: 598

I'd say take him/her to the vet and get a pro opinion.

http://www.parrotchatter.com

is a forum with all types of different birds on it, budgies included. ask there, too.
by SkyBaby
Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FLOCK
Replies: 4
Views: 1381

Merry Christmas to you and your fids as well!

Love,
Kira and Skye
by SkyBaby
Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: my birds new toy
Replies: 7
Views: 1774

that's amazing!! she's one lucky bird!
by SkyBaby
Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: question about talking
Replies: 7
Views: 2004

I don't raise ringies. I only have 1. His name is Sky. He's 7-8 months old, but he's already copying my tone and the erm.. melody of the word if you will. (by 'melody' I'm trying to say the way the word sound when it comes out of my mouth with the descending and ascending tones and sounds) I coulda ...
by SkyBaby
Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Some one help me please!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1580

Patience is the key!! Here's a short saying to keep in mind: The quickest way to an IRN's heart is through his stomach. -they're total pigs:D- You only just got her. My IRN wasn't a very tame guy when I first got him. Now he's loving and affectionate. Your girl just needs some time to get used to he...
by SkyBaby
Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi all Im new here
Replies: 3
Views: 1030

welcome here! your fids sound gorgeous! can't wait to see pics!
by SkyBaby
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Toilet Training??? Help please!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1992

I had some limited success with potty-training my fid, Skywalker. When he poops, he does this little "poopy-dance" I call it. Slightly wags his tail, squats, sometimes he'll scoot backwards a step or two, and out comes the turd. All of this is happening in about a 2 second time period. The...
by SkyBaby
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hey Peeps
Replies: 3
Views: 1026

Welcome here! Can't wait to see pics of your fid! :)
by SkyBaby
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Another newbie!
Replies: 7
Views: 1643

Aww.. welcome adorable little Chocobo! You're so cute! I love that baby face ^^
by SkyBaby
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello i am new
Replies: 5
Views: 1251

Welcome here! Glad to meet you and the fids. That whole blood feather thing sounds scary. I'm lucky i've never had that happen yet. :D
by SkyBaby
Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: My second batch
Replies: 9
Views: 4368

aww so cute!! they're so cuddly looking!!
by SkyBaby
Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Spongie in the flesh.
Replies: 5
Views: 2510

PinkDevil,
She's ADORABLE! Man.. she actually came over to see you? If I want cuddles from my bird, I have to go get him and there's no gaurantee he'll let me either. :D I have a feeling my bird just tolerates me. :D Goodness.. your baby is so sweet!
by SkyBaby
Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Spider Problem.... weird but true!
Replies: 14
Views: 4395

If I was there, I'd pick out as many as I possibly could too :D I love BOTH spiders and birds. I would love a tarantula.. but my hubby is afraid of them :D
by SkyBaby
Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: A few more creepy crawlies.
Replies: 13
Views: 4762

that's so cool! I'd so love an emperor scorpion, but my hubby is mildly afraid of them. :D
by SkyBaby
Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: pellets or seed?
Replies: 8
Views: 2605

Sky gets his pellets, seed mix, fruits, and veggies every day. He mainly eats the pellets. Getting him to even try those didn't happen over night. You could try to wet the pellets a bit then mix them in with seed. That way, he ends up eating at least a bit of the pellets. What worked for me was pull...
by SkyBaby
Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Birdie
Replies: 4
Views: 1322

aw! she's adorable! I love her color! she looks just like Sky did when he was a baby.
by SkyBaby
Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: IRN Beak
Replies: 3
Views: 1033

yup that's normal. that's the beak just wearing down. Right now, my Sky is chipping off a layer of his lower beak, revealing a solid black lower beak. that is adult beak coloration for IRNs I believe.

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