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by Niccijt05
Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:02 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Im new to owning a parrot
Replies: 7
Views: 1704

Re: Im new to owning a parrot

Hi Ellie, No he hasn't got any bald patches, not that I can see, he's shedding lots of small fluffy feathers which i guess is normal. It's winter here, well very cold and horrible. And as for if he's male or female we're just going on what we've been told, I guess ill have to wait for a ring to appe...
by Niccijt05
Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:18 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: First time IRN owner
Replies: 6
Views: 2281

Re: First time IRN owner

Thank you, i will def try that, i didn't know whether to get his wings clipped untill he knows me and while taming him and him gettin used to the house, but how long does it take to grow that out?

xx
by Niccijt05
Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:41 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Im new to owning a parrot
Replies: 7
Views: 1704

Re: Im new to owning a parrot

Hi, Thanks for getting back to me. I've seen the target training on you tube etc, what does this actually teach or benefit the bird?, or is it for me aswell so he will be easier to handle?. My brother said he got to a point where he could touch the bird, but before my brother had him, i think he was...
by Niccijt05
Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Im new to owning a parrot
Replies: 7
Views: 1704

Im new to owning a parrot

Hi, I have taken on my brothers IRN due to him having to move house. I have had Marley since sunday so only 3 an half days. He's still very shy of me but im making some progress but very slowly. Whats target training and how do i go about getting him tame to me. Im totally in the dark, as i only had...
by Niccijt05
Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: First time IRN owner
Replies: 6
Views: 2281

Re: First time IRN owner

Hi, Im the same I've just had my brothers IRN as he had to move and couldn't take him with him. He's quite timid at the moment and im sitting by the cage as often as possible, and talking to him. We aren't sure of his age, my bro thinks maybe 1year old but thats wot her was told by previous owner. H...