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by Goodmom42
Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Ringnecks with other Breeds
Replies: 10
Views: 5017

Re: Ringnecks with other Breeds

I forgot to mention that I did look up "Marnie", how CUTE is his voice!! And very encouraging to see the relationship with the cockatiel, thanks for sending me there :D
by Goodmom42
Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Ringnecks with other Breeds
Replies: 10
Views: 5017

Re: Ringnecks with other Breeds

Thanks so much for your input everyone! Tomorrow I will take them in for the wing clipping. As of now, my IRN will barely leave the top of his new cockatiel buddy Rocky's cage & Rocky just sings away to him. So I'm hoping that is because of a desire to be friends. I'll definitely proceed slowly ...
by Goodmom42
Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Ringnecks with other Breeds
Replies: 10
Views: 5017

Ringnecks with other Breeds

I have had Paulie for almost 2 years, and he's become very happy here (was neglected at his previoius home). He still doesn't care to be handled, but will step up for me if he gets off of his cage. Recently he started trying to fly to my African Grey, who will have nothing to do with him. This week ...
by Goodmom42
Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

Well, "Polly" seems to be content here in his new home, although still quite afraid of everyone other than myself. I am a bit worried as he seems to have removed his two long tail feathers and has quite a few of the small green ones in the cage bottom. Don't know if it could be stress from...
by Goodmom42
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:24 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

That's a sweet cage! Love the natural branches. I'll start looking for a new one. Now that I leave the cage door open, Polly likes to sit on the edge of the opening so that his tail hangs out. They really need exta room just to manipulate that lengthy tail around!

Echo is adorable :D
by Goodmom42
Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

Thanks for the advice! I definitely can get a larger cage, no problem there, I was just afraid to stress him out too soon since he seems secure in it. How large do you think he needs? On a side note, my CAG can now perfectly mimic his distinct IRN call :) And he says, "Pollybirrrdddd" like...
by Goodmom42
Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

Hello again! Just a little update on my "Polly". I can't believe that the previous owners thought that this sweet baby was "aggressive" :( He is absolutely lovely. I figure he probably was acting out in frustration from being sadly ignored. Anyway, I did have his wings clipped by...
by Goodmom42
Sun May 23, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

Eco is certainly a handsome bird! So far I'm really enjoying this sweetheart. I read much of the info on this site (thank goodness I found it) and it's amazing how they will eat all kinds of fruits, veggies, etc. My african grey Mac is so picky, I have to beg him to eat any vegetable other than warm...
by Goodmom42
Sun May 23, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

Re: Can This Bird Be Tamed?

Thanks for your replies. He's been with me for 2 days now, and is still quite frightened, naturally. He wants to get out of the cage, but I will wait until he gets to know me better. My African grey has his wings clipped; he is never in his cage other than at night and I don't want him to fly out th...
by Goodmom42
Fri May 21, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Can This Bird Be Tamed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

Can This Bird Be Tamed?

I need advice as I just acquired a male ringneck who is at least 5 years old. He belonged to a friend whose son bought it and gave it lots of attention for the first year, gradually lost interest (typical kid stuff lol) and for the last few years has been basically ignored in its cage. Naturally, it...