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by Labreet
Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Very disappointed with my new IRN ;(
Replies: 6
Views: 2843

Re: Very disappointed with my new IRN ;(

I am a very new IRN owner and thought i would offer a few words from someone in a similar situation. I brought home my new addition about the same time as you, however, mine is about three years old. Their maturity is completely different and your's will take time but the new bird behavior is the sa...
by Labreet
Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit
Replies: 6
Views: 3191

Re: Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit

I cannot tell you how thrilled i am to have adopted this bird. Thank you to everyone for the encouragement. He is an absolute doll. He has only been with us for a couple weeks now and is still very cautious and shy but little by little he becomes more comfortable around us. I have a lot to learn but...
by Labreet
Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit
Replies: 6
Views: 3191

Re: Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit

Oh and about the not picking things up with his feet, such as nuts, etc. I think you may be right so i will offer treats of various types as he is on a zupreem diet at this time. Previously the owner did offer fruits and veggies but had stopped in an apt. situation due to the potential for rodent/an...
by Labreet
Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit
Replies: 6
Views: 3191

Re: Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit

I really want to thank everyone for their words of wisdom and support. I did a lot of soul searching over the weekend and decided that i would really love to give this bird a home. Any animal that hasn't been socialized very much will be fearful of new people and i would hate to walk away from him b...
by Labreet
Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit
Replies: 6
Views: 3191

Considering an IRN, need help to make right fit

Hello, i'm new to the forum. I have owned other parrots/birds in the past but have not owned an IRN nor known anyone that has owned one. I have found one that i would like to adopt as i tend to prefer rescue animals, however, i need some insight on whether this is the most appropriate adoption. The ...