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by ALcatraz
Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I NEED HELP BECAUSE I'M CONFUSED!
Replies: 6
Views: 2011

Re: I NEED HELP BECAUSE I'M CONFUSED!

sounds like you are off to a good start !,and that is a good point [taming]. Trust has to be mutual and is vital,the term ''training'' do's seem to imply ones dominance over the bird [dog ferret or what ever.]The two IRNs i have are not juviniles,dont talk,are not hand ''tame'',and were not even giv...
by ALcatraz
Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Need help taming my irn outside its cage
Replies: 4
Views: 1469

Re: Need help taming my irn outside its cage

must say,im no wimp,but real bites from any of the parrot family are not funny,and it is un nerving,its a bit of a catch 22 because then your nervousness tranfers to the bird.The first time my AG bit me ,he locked on and my immediate reaction was to get my hand away[well tried to,but that made him c...
by ALcatraz
Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:32 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Need help taming my irn outside its cage
Replies: 4
Views: 1469

Re: Need help taming my irn outside its cage

can be an eye watering time ! is the bite going to be nibble, a nip, or a hanging on blood let.With my African Grey i was told ''if he bites DONT try and pull away.'' easier said than done ,he was [and still can be at times like a feathered Ferret ,]ive yet to test or experience the IRNs ,phsyching ...
by ALcatraz
Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:18 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I NEED HELP BECAUSE I'M CONFUSED!
Replies: 6
Views: 2011

Re: I NEED HELP BECAUSE I'M CONFUSED!

hi if your new bird is anything like my two, hands on right away,may not be a good idea,YOU may be traumatised !like in OOOOOOOOOOOOUCH :shock: my two are 3 & 2 and been rehomed twice already,i'll let mine get used to me sitting nearby and lots of quiet chats [and treats,]to make them feel comfo...
by ALcatraz
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: HI, all
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

Re: HI, all

Thankyou :wink: !
by ALcatraz
Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:47 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: HI, all
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

HI, all

just found this site,looking forward to sharing experiences and knowledge,im new to IRNs, having just taken two into my life i will be pleased for anyone to advise me as i go.I do have other birds including an African Grey [he's 29]The IRNs are 3yr male and 2 yr female,i am 3rd keeper :( having only...