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by rockguy
Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:49 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: can any help on tips to tame 2 yr old ringneck male...plz
Replies: 5
Views: 2613

Re: can any help on tips to tame 2 yr old ringneck male...pl

A comment on hand phobia. I have had my Ringneck for over twenty years. Many years ago when he was very wary of hands I tried putting a sock over my hand, it was an instant transformation! he imediately was comfortable with my hand he would let me pet him and would play for hours if I would let him....
by rockguy
Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: will my IRN ever talk
Replies: 3
Views: 1195

Re: will my IRN ever talk

I have had my IRN for twenty years and it has never spoken, that being said, he has a whole bunch of different whisels and noises that he makes. There is no question that he communicates with me. certain noises & sounds he uses for letting me know what wants or what his mood is. I gave up on the...
by rockguy
Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:21 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Will it change my birds bond to me?
Replies: 3
Views: 1740

Re: Will it change my birds bond to me?

Thanks so much for your replies. As it turns out the person I was going to get the second Ringneck from changed there mind at the last minute. This may have been for the best as I really enjoy the situation the way it is, I'm happy and the bird is happy. Why mess with success!
by rockguy
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Will it change my birds bond to me?
Replies: 3
Views: 1740

Will it change my birds bond to me?

Hi, new to the forum. I have had a Ringneck for the last twenty years and we have a great relationship. I have the opportunity to get a second Ringneck but I am concerned that it will effect on the bond that we have. Will my current Ringneck be jealous of the new bird?