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by RitaKelly
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Babies with Disabilities:
Replies: 25
Views: 13666

Not a bad thought Ryelle. I will look for signs but i know she's not totally blind or deaf. Actually I think her hearing is pretty good since she chirps a hello when she hears me nearby even if she can't see me, and she doesn't say hi to everyone. I do think the basis of the problem is inbreeding an...
by RitaKelly
Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Babies with Disabilities:
Replies: 25
Views: 13666

Thanks for the information! The platforms are not a bad idea, and the bird seems to do well on its thick rope perch too. I'll keep working with it and gathering information, and hope for the best!
by RitaKelly
Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Babies with Disabilities:
Replies: 25
Views: 13666

This looks like the perfect thread for my question! One of the ringnecks I have met is an albino youngster, 8 or so months old. This bird is clearly developmentally disabled. It appears fine physically as far as having all toes, wings able to flex normally, etc. But its coordination and balance are ...
by RitaKelly
Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from NY!
Replies: 3
Views: 1306

Hello from NY!

Hi, I joined this forum in order to learn as much as I can about ringnecks! I have always been intrigued by parrots but recently discovered some of these guys and they totally won me over. I do not own any but maybe someday! For now I want to educate myself so I know what I'm getting into if/when I ...