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by Skye2k15
Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?
Replies: 8
Views: 5139

Re: Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?

Hi. You say he eats all day - probably an exaggeration, :lol: But, in seriousness, Is there a good supply of food he will actually eat (you've seen him eat that exact food, not just taste it or play with it) available in morning and afternoon forage time, in particular? I think I'm missing somethin...
by Skye2k15
Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?
Replies: 8
Views: 5139

Re: Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?

Don't give him milky porridge! Milk is not good for parrots! Did you visit an avian vet? To make pellets more attractive you can put a little fresh fruit juice (preservative free) on them. If you mix up pellets with hot water you can make a porridge with them, which many birds like. We had to squee...
by Skye2k15
Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?
Replies: 8
Views: 5139

Re: Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?

My Alexandrine Hen was underweight so l spoon fed her with porridge made with half fat milk and some golden syrup to fortify it, Billie loved it and before you could say "Pretty Polly!" she had a double chin but when l cut the porridge out she soon lost weight. I do not recomend you feed ...
by Skye2k15
Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?
Replies: 8
Views: 5139

Indian ringneck won't gain weight.. what should i do?

Hey there so this is my first time using this site and I just hope someone can help me out! (Sorry if posting in the wrong spot) :cry: I bought skye my indian ringneck 2 months ago.. he was 4 months then.. I didn't check his weight then but pretty sure he was thin.. when he turned 5months I checked ...