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bonding?
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:58 pm
by serine
Do IRNs only bond to one person?
Re: bonding?
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:13 am
by zentoucan
depends on the bird and how it is socialized with people.
Re: bonding?
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:23 pm
by Donovan
I believe IRNs have a reputation for their ability to bond with more than one person.
I'm a bit of a loner.. not many visitors... there is one friend of mine who comes over sometimes who my bird always seems happy to see. This friend has also given him lots of attention and even toys to play with.. talked sweet to him.. etc..
other people come and the bird may mostly ignore them.. or even avoid them...
so i would say yes.. bonding with more than one person is possible.
Re: bonding?
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:13 pm
by warbuckle
Well socialized bird, yes, we have had out 15 year male Alex for 3 weeks, initially just myself, now the wife as well
Will
Re: bonding?
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:44 pm
by zentoucan
We have had our alexandrine for around six weeks and he is fine with the me and the partner and one of the sons but not with the other two and this is simply due to them not spending time to socialize with the alexandrine.
his eyes are starting to change.
Re: bonding?
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:20 pm
by ellieelectrons
We have two IRNs. My female prefers my husband but spends most of her out of cage time with me. Our male prefers me. He is a little scared of my husband because he doesn't spend much time with him... but if hubby were prepared to put the time in, he would be fine with him too.
Ellie.