Yellow IRN Joins the family

[fred.e]

Hi,

We've just got a new addition to the family. Our new Yellow IRN <yet to be named> it's between Austin & Oscar however my wife wants a more exotic name.

He's only 10 weeks old and was hand reared by a very affectionate breeder which is excellent becasue 'Austin' is very freindly in the handling department. We've only had him now 1 day and he is getting used to the environment but we are trying to keep him occupied without forcing him (as I've read in some other posts on your techniques).

He already know's his cage as his domain so trying to make it as comfortable as possible, but can't wait for him to settle in - I guess it just takes time (considering it's only been a day and all).

He's very quiet generally except for morning & sunset and when I've played the IRN sounds on your website (I'm not sure if it's a good thing as he starts screaching a lot and I feel bad so I'm not doing it anymore unless you think it's okay?)

Well just introducing myself and you'll be seeing some posts from me with questions I'm sure..!

Great site and a big relief knowing I've got some sort of reference source if I'm stuck..

Thanks, Fred.e
Sydney, Australia

[ringneck]

Yes Ringnecks do indeed like other parrot sounds, especially sounds form their own kind. I see no harm in playing him sounds and if he enjoys it, why not?

It does seem you have a really well handfed IRN. They are such fun at this stage. They are balls of feathers who want to get their beak into everything—like little monkeys!

Thanks for information about your IRN and be prepared for the “Bluffing” stage. Almost all Ringnecks go through it; however, some skip this stage. I have done research about this topic and will be posting it soon. Just waiting for another member here to look it over and add any extra stuff I left out.

Happy Holidays

Imran Chaudhry

[Guest]

I'm curious to know more about the bluffing stage..??