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by guiseuppi
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Training a bluffing juvenile
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

Re: Training a bluffing juvenile

Actually his bluffing isn't that bad at all. I just get worried when I work on his step ups and he regularly tries to fly off my finger once he gets on. Sometimes he's better than others. Maybe since I am new to this I am overly concerned. I probably ought to be using treats as rewards.
by guiseuppi
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Training a bluffing juvenile
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

Training a bluffing juvenile

My juvenile is three months old now and is into about week 2-3 in the bluffing stage. Should I wait until after bluffing until I really start training him? It just doesn't seem right training step ups when he can get irritated. Do I just work right on through it or wait until after the bluff state? ...
by guiseuppi
Thu May 12, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hey new to the site just need some tips
Replies: 3
Views: 1536

Re: Hey new to the site just need some tips

I am genuinely no expert but you ought to be able to get baby parrot formula at just about ANY pet store. I am 3 weeks into hand feeding my first IRN a and it's pretty incredible. I referred to http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... ?f=1&t=799 and it led to total success
by guiseuppi
Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: covering cage / won't play
Replies: 6
Views: 2100

Re: covering cage / won't play

Oh and to slow down his biting, wind him. Tire him out some.
by guiseuppi
Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: covering cage / won't play
Replies: 6
Views: 2100

Re: covering cage / won't play

I was recently gifted a 5 year old male ring neck who was completely against step-ups or touching of any sort. I kept his cage just below eye level to decrease his aggression. I wore leather gloves and worked him 2-4 times daily outside and away from his cage for a good 20-30 minutes. Of course ther...