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by paintedparrots
Wed May 06, 2009 5:03 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Teaching IRN Not To Bite?
Replies: 9
Views: 3005

Yeah I try not to hold her on my hand for too long lol,I put her in my lapwhile watching TV or T-Stand when I am running around or the arm of the couch or chair. As for the eye pinning, she is a lot like amazon parrots or Macaws, in that when you talk to her or petting her, she will pin her eyes, sh...
by paintedparrots
Tue May 05, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Teaching IRN Not To Bite?
Replies: 9
Views: 3005

Yeah she is about 3.5 years old and was bought tame, but was not messed with a lot as they were going to use her as a breeder eventually, But she is so beautiful and sweet I would like to keep her as a pet, maybe I will breed her at some point, I don't know? I jsut want her to be my buddy for now. S...
by paintedparrots
Tue May 05, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Teaching IRN Not To Bite?
Replies: 9
Views: 3005

No actually most of the time it is not to bad, maybe I am use to it lol, sometimes though she tests her beak strength but has never broken the skin, so maybe I am better off thenI thought! Thanks for your help! Cheers Angela
by paintedparrots
Fri May 01, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Teaching IRN Not To Bite?
Replies: 9
Views: 3005

Teaching IRN Not To Bite?

Hi all, I need some training tips on getting my Lutino IRN to stop biteing me, she mostly does it when we are doing step up, or if I am holding her on my hand she will reach down and bite my fingers or hands, she will let me scratch her head and back if hugged to my chest or on the back of the couch...