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Pic of the Cock bird I was asking about

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Hi---I always place the Cock bird in the Aviary first---leave him a few days then introduce the hen.
The reason being that the Cock bird is less territorial than hen.
Its what Ive always done and havnt had any problems so far.

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So--maybe a Turquoise Julie do you think?

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Hi everyone----I have a Green Ringie that has developed his black ring about 2 weeks ago.Now in the last few days he is getting a blue tinge through his head.Not just faint---really noticeable.Also has really blue tail feathers--- brighter blue than my other Green Ringies Wondering what this color i...

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Hi A breeder has told me that 2 Albinos probly wont mate sucessfully.Just wanted other breeders thoughts on this.
If its true---what color cock bird would you suggest pairing with my Albino hen?

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Like your input on this----
A breeder has told me that a Albino cock and a Albino hen will most proably not breed sucessfully.
I have my doubts on this theory as the Albino hen I have came from Albino parents.
Thanks for your opinions.

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Hi there---I made mine out of a 50 liter plastic storage container.I have 2 yellow light bulbs in it attached to a dimmer switch so I can adjust the temp.A thermometer/hydrometer is attached to the inside si I can keep an eye on temps and humidity.Also add a small tub of water for humidity.--works a...

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They should hatch about 22--25 days after the second egg was laid---or the same time after the hen started to sit.

Cheers Greg

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Hi there--- the temps should be---- 2--5 weeks-----80F (27c) 5--8 weks------75F (24c) 8+ weeks------Room temperature Humidity in the brooder should be about 40% If the chicks are huddled together and shivering---just adjust the tep slightly higher If the chicks are spread out and panting----lower th...

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Congrats on the 7 eggs---lets hope they all hatch for you.My Lutino last season laid 6 eggs but only two hatched and of the two only one survived.It was their first year of breeding. Now I have a cuple of questions for you------ Why do you put the vinegar in the water? What exactly is MSM? Not sayin...

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Mine has the occasional piece of Banana.Really love it !!!
Actually,when I was hand rearing him I mixed a small amout of banana in his formula to give him a taste of different things.Hes quite fit an healthy--so didnt do him any harm.

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Hi again Mandy---
Just found this for you----
If you go to the 'Diet and Housing 'section on this forum,there is an excellent article there by Melika on what to feed your bird.Its titled "WHAT TO FEED YOUR FID (FEATHERED KID)'

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Hi Mandy,,As the others have stated----yes definately give him a variety of fruit an vegies every day.Mine will eat almost anything --their favourites are apple (i think every IRN loves those !!) celery corn on the cob,pumpkin---some time raw,sometimes cooked just a little.I also make them up a mixt...

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Hi---Im sure you would get from that pairing-----
Green/Blue Ino males
Green/Blue hens

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Hi Rachel----I have made a brooder out of a 60 litre plastic storage container.For heating I used 2 blue coloured light globes attached to a dimmer switch.Dimmer allows you to adjust the temp as required. I put a piece of mesh in the lid for air flow---you could also drill some holes in the lid for ...

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Ha Great pics Tasha----I just love tkose Kookas
Had some nesting in the gum trees at the back of home for years.
Havnt seen them there since the drought---but have been around occasionally this summer.

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From that pic----looks like a blue lacewing I used to have

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Im so sorry your Lola has escaped on you.So sad when we lose one of our loved pets.
Especially in tour case---rescueing them the way you did.Im sure she loved being with you but i guess she is also enjoying her freedom.

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Thanks Coastal Birds,
Will that slow him down enough so I can catch him when i want to?
At the moment he's winning the battle---and he knows it

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I used their normal hand rareing formula.No problems at all.Chick took to it good.

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Happy new year to you too Bec

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.---------Thank you all for your advice and help thru 2009 and hope the new year brings you good health and happiness. Ohhhh an heaps of new birdie bubs too !!!!! Have a good one all.

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Just wondering what other breeders thoughts are on clipping tame IRN wings.Lucky lives inside and is usually easy to catch---except at bed time !!.Gotta wait till hes goes to sleep on the curtain rod before i can catch him !!.He hasnt done any damage to himself---few minor crashes when he was learni...

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Yeah I agree with Bec----why get excited when the master has been there all day !!---Im sure the teil will get used to him being around all the time.

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Yeah Sheena---Id stop feeding the formila now seeing he is eating well on his own.Just keep an eye on him that he keeps eating.

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lets see-------
Blue male ----- albino hen
Grey male ---- Blue hen
Lutino Male --- Blue hen

Ill do the calculations when i get home an see if I get the same answers.

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thanks Tasha------think I might need all the help I can get !!!!---an im not Blonde lol

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Hi Recio----thank you very much for the link.Now I just gotta see if I can work it out

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Hi was wondering if anyone can tell me where to find, or give me the link to the Genetic Calculator

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This is Lucky---almost all grown up now an getting cheekier by the day !!!

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I done exactly what Pinkdevil says an it worked fine with Lucky.
Wonder where I got the info from Tasha??

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Hi It is possible to neutralise the coating on the wire by scrubbing with a mixture of vinegar and water.Just put about a cup of vinegar to about 2 litres of water----scub with a brush or broom and then hose off.

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Hi----just wondering if your birdies have settled down any as yet.Hope they have for you.

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WOW very nice love the Lavender chick
But all very nice well done !!!!

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Sorry to hear that Julie.

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Yeah he's a happy lil guy----an startin to get a personality all of his own

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Playtime after his afternoon feed

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He's going good Bec.
Gettin his feathers and weighs a whole 90 grams
Theres some pics on Facebook

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WOW damn their cute----Looks like they not gonna go hungry anyway.
Mum looks quite proud of herself too

Hope all goes well TD

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Have the pair been housed together for some time before you got them??? Seems to me there might be a bit of 'who's gonna be the boss' thing going on here. Leave them for the time being but keep an eye on them and they should settle down in time.If they start actually fighting with each other you wil...

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Congrats TD hope you have healthy happy nudie chicks

Dont forget the pics as soon as possible

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Hello----whereabouts in the world are you?? IRN s normally mate late winter--spring.
Here in Australia it is breeding season now.
If you can tell us your location we will be able to help you further.

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WOW nice----Im sure mine will be just a basic Lutino----but still beautiful

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OK cool.Lucky is 4 weeks and 2 days today

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Agree with Fah----My lil guy is on Passwell and is doing great.Putting on an average of 5 gramms a day

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How old are yours????

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Hi Bec pin feathers just starting to show on his wings

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Hi dont know about Alex's but I took my IRN out at 3 1/2 weeks. Yeah I was advised to take the chick out the evening before you want to start feeding. This is my first hand rareing experience and so far so good :) . I did a lot of reading and asked a lot of questions before I started All the best to...

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Lucky is now 27 days old.He put on 4 grams in the last 24 hours.Going really well.

Stands up good now---although finds it a little diffucult when he has a full belly

.Loves his little head scratch and pat after his feed

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If you go to vetafarm australia website,there is a short video on mixing hand rareing formula there.Its under the links on the left of the home page there under You Tube clips.

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