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[BluringN]

Hi everyone
I just created an account so am brand new at this.
I created the account to get as much info as possible and maybe share stories to help other people.
I have a Blue Indian Ringneck and his name is Blu!!.... Pretty simple but it suits him.
He is 14months old, my husband got him for me when he was 8 weeks. He has a great personality, he is very mischievous at times and has destroyed lots of remotes to the tv.... He loves snuggles in bed and nothing beats a shower, it always cheers him wright up.
The first word that Blu said was 'what' then 'hey' he has his own little laugh. He can Mimic the flo Rida whistle song, wolf whistles and has also coppied our next door neighbors cockatiel sound.
He now says 'what are you doing?' and my husband as taught him to say 'you're a wanker'' so that's a lot of fun when your walking down the hall and that's what he says...... It makes you laugh but.
He is very entertaining, n keeps me laughing throughout the day. I also love his.. ( I call it is warrior dance!) but I'm sure there is a scientific name for it.... When his puples dilate and his wings come out and form the shape of a love heart. When he see's himself in the mirror that's what he does for ages!!
I'm not sure how to load any photo's so if any1 can let me know how to that would be awesome.

[DonnaandNeo]

Hi I am also new to here. I have a 8 week old neon yellow irn called Neo we have only been together for a week. Right now he/she in keeping guard on the end of the lounge and getting closer to me each time. I am hoping this helps Neo learn to trust me, any advice on how to train/tame will be very much appreciated.

I am a little concerned that Neo spends a lot of time in the corner of the cage is this ok? The cage is a very large parrot cage so plenty of room. Any ideas?

Thanks Donna and Neo

[BluringN]

Hi
I remember when we first bought Blu home, he slept a lot and was pretty quiet for the first couple of days. Because its all new to them, they need to get settled into there new surroundings.
I can't say that Blu ever sat in the bottom corner of the cage, but it could just be he's a bit overwhelmed on what's going on.
A lot of talking to him, and your doing the wright thing about slow n steady for touching, u don't want to freak him out early.
When he is comfortable with u he will come to u, but as long as u make him feel safe and loved, he should come around.
Are u syringe feeding him?
There very smart animals so training is relatively easy, well I found it easy. I recorded what I wanted Blu to say and played it when I put him to bed, I kept it playing for about an hour every night. But he has picked most things up by listening to us during the day. Repation!
Sharing food with your parrot is a good bonding exercise. I.e, carrots, apples, nectarines but we didn't do this till Blu was fully capable of eating seed and didn't rely on wet food.
I came to this site a lot in Blu's first year, and it really helped.
I hope this has helped. If you need anything else don't hesitate to ask.
Tiff & Blu

[BluringN]

I forgot to mention if you want to know if Neo is a male or female is, the way I found out about Blu is when he see's himself in the mirror and gets very defensive. This was a sign to me that he could possibly be male. He is 14months and is slowly getting his ring. It takes about 2-3 years.
Good luck

[DonnaandNeo]

Thanks Tiff and Blu, Neo and I just had a nice cool down shower and he/she seemed to enjoy. I have a funny feeling that Neo may be a lot older that 8 weeks eating is no problem at all loves everything. Your right about them getting better each time you go near them. Neo did a bit a loud bluffing towards me today but I carried on as if it was nothing. My husband came in to say Neo didn't sound happy, just lot of noise and bluffing.

Well better go see what Neo is up too he has wandered off

[DonnaandNeo]

So I have been getting Neo out each night when the dogs have gone to bed and he/she seems to be starting to trust me a little more.
Neo still hates to step up on my hand so I still have to use a hand towel to reduce the stress. Last weekend I took Neo took our pet store to have his wing clipped (I don't like to do it) When I got Neo only 1 wing was done and each time I got Neo out he would try to fly and just end up slamming into the wall without being able to stop.

Since having the other wing done Neo seems calmer and more willing to spend time with me he can still fly and I have just let Neo have free range of the room at night. So far Neo has come closer to me each time tonight Neo is within 10cm of me without any trouble. I just need to know if this seems to be the right thing to do, I don't want to force myself on Neo and destroy what we are trying to achieve.

I need to work out how to post photo's on here as I would love to share Neo with you all and any advice on what I am doing or what I should do will be very much appreciated.

[spiritwolf46]

Hello! I am also new here. I am looking so forward to learning everything that I can about IRN's! I have been into birds for 20 years plus but never these. I cannot WAIT to learn from you all!