Looking for IRN in Ontario

[kraftygurl]

I am wondering if anyone knows anybody that has IRN's in Ontario for sale or adoption. I just took Jelly Bean(Lutino IRN) to the vet for her wing clipping and nail trim and a checkup, and discussed with her the idea of getting a companion IRN for Jelly Bean. The vet says that she thinks Beanie would respond very well to another of her own kind and it may help with the plucking. We are putting our house up for sale soon, but after we move then I would like to get her a companion. So I am starting to look around now and would appreciate any insight as to where to obtain one around these parts. The pet stores around here don't carry IRN's.

Thanks, Amy and Beanie

[Neokireina]

Not sure if there is anyone on the boards in your local area. But you can always look for your local bird clubs and ask if they can refer you to a breeder. Most would be happy to refer you.

[Sherik]

I just adopted a blue and now they have 4 lutinos they are handraising...
not sure of the area you are in I found many breeders just not within driving distance for myself to bond with the bird before he came home.

Let me know,
Sheri

[kraftygurl]

Hi Sheri, I am an hour east of Toronto. I am looking for a mature bird as I do not want to bring in any babies in case Beanie might have a bacterial infection. We were going to have the blood tests done but the vet said there is nothing we can do if the tests come back positive anyway. She said that it can be fatal for chicks or really young birds but won't affect our adults.

Another question, are alexandrines considered part of the IRN family enough to be a companion for Jelly Bean?

Amy & Beanie

[Sherik]

Hi Amy,

I have a few links of breeders near your area...perhaps they can put you in touch with an older IRN.

http://www.thebirdman2006.com/

Golden Creek Bird Farm -- hosterey@bconnex.net

http://www.angelfire.com/ak/whisperingwings/index.html

Hope this gets you started...

Sheri