I purchased a green IRN today and am not sure of its sex is there anyway I am able to find out now? I was informed it was born August last year. I am also wondering what is the best way for me to tame it if I can at 11 months of age. I would appreciate any help.
Thank you
Kylie
Help new IRN owner :-)
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Re: Help new IRN owner :-)
Hey Kylie,
Welcome!
As it stands right now your ringneck is under a year so you really can't tell by looking at him/her. But a mature male ringneck will have the ring that comes in around 18 months - 3 years. Females don't get this ring.
Some signs that might help--though might be too soon--females will tilt their head back, slightly open their wings and cluck. Males will bow and pin their eyes--wings and tail slightly opened. Although be careful as my females also display.
Also, my females quickly tilt their head back (all of them) when i call to them and pin their eyes--none of my males do this behavior.
If you really want to know now get a DNA test as it's cheap and quick. -- check this link out : avianbiotech.com
Hope this helps
IMRAN-C
Welcome!
As it stands right now your ringneck is under a year so you really can't tell by looking at him/her. But a mature male ringneck will have the ring that comes in around 18 months - 3 years. Females don't get this ring. Some signs that might help--though might be too soon--females will tilt their head back, slightly open their wings and cluck. Males will bow and pin their eyes--wings and tail slightly opened. Although be careful as my females also display.
Also, my females quickly tilt their head back (all of them) when i call to them and pin their eyes--none of my males do this behavior.
If you really want to know now get a DNA test as it's cheap and quick. -- check this link out : avianbiotech.com
Hope this helps
IMRAN-C
Re: Help new IRN owner :-)
Thank you Imran I appreciate your feedback I will look into the DNA side of things. At present he/she isn't doing much apart from getting spooked when i go near the cage. I have named it Rex and if by chance its a her i will change it to Roxy lol Rex came out of a avery where he has been on his own so i am gathering that all this interaction from me will take a bit for him to get used to. I haven't attempted to handle him as yet cause i dont want to freak him out anymore than I need to.
Thank you
Kylie
Thank you
Kylie