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KG · Post by KG » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:37 am

Hi my name is KG. I'm from Canada ,Ontario.

.In july i will be moving to India ,because I'm in medical school. I was thinking of getting a pair of IRN's. But my question is as far as I know. People in India capture wild IRN's and keep them as pets, and i don't want to do that for somereason. So I was wondering if anyone know were I can get a good pair (male & female) of IRN's :?:

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CatsChair · Post by **CatsChair** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:54 am

Could you take them to India and back to Canada? Not sure about export/import laws? Anyway, congrats on med school & welcome to the board!

Donna · Post by **Donna** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:57 am

Hi KG and welcome to the board now about your question. Your in Canada and leaving to go to India and the importation laws are really strict, your going to have to have the birds quantined and alot of red tape to go through. Now are you going to bring them back with you when you are finished with school? You will have to go through the same red tape and quantine. IMHO wait till you come back home to get started in the birds.

Donna

KG · Post by KG » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:09 am

Ahh man. I was hoping because I be in India for about five years doing my MBBS and 3 more extra years studing surgery. So we are talking about eight years. I don't have birds in Canada, but i did have a pair of Lovebirds (peach face). Also I have family in Srilanka which is South of India. If I own INRs in India I will brink them back to Canada, because i bond very close with my pets. I own a American Pitbull which i'm planing on taking to India after I go and see it's safe for him if not he will be with my dad. Taking birds over borders is a big problem, I heard this from people. Thank You very much , you people are great!.

CatsChair · Post by **CatsChair** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:25 pm

This could all work out! You can send us pictures of the wild flocks and we will tell you our trials & tribulations with our birds. By the time you are done with residency and have the free time for an IRN, you will be an expert!

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:34 pm

I couldnt have been a great mama to Baby when I was in Law School, to be very honest. Both Huge responsibilities and neither can be pushed back or put off.

I dont want to turn anyone off of a bird, but I also dont want any bird placed any more times than needed. You have your whole life ahead of you... do your school, then, like me, have all the birds and time you want.

With your situation, it just doesnt seem feasible. If it were, it would be a stressful life for the bird with all of the travel.

I know thats not what you want to hear but its out of understanding of your plight, for I have been there, and love that I share my point of view. :wink:

Another thing to consider is two ringnecks means two cages because it is not recommended that two ringnecks be housed together. People do this and it works fine for some. Others try it and one bird loses a beak or a foot. Thats the owners call but certainly something to be considered.

You absolutely have a right to get the birds and wouldnt be wrong in doing so but please do the paper work on the red tape. Im afraid you'll realize its plentiful, thus adding to the issue.

KG · Post by KG » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:25 am

Thank you very much for the replies. That is true i might not have much time as i would like, but my mom will we at home 24/7 i'm takeing her with me she desided since me and my sister are there she will come to. Alos my father has baught a house allreay since my sister is in 2nd year medical shcool allready. The house has lots of free land and i was planing on have a big huge cage more like walk-in cage. Also yea i allways read books and join board like this and find out much as I can before i take up anything. I still have about five months to get as much as informations as possible. Also I have seen the wild birds because, I don't belive in India or Srilanka have breeders, it's easy for them to just get wild birds. the birds that i have seen which my Uncle has is very healthy and she is such a wonderful talker. I was shocked she knew she was a girl and she told me she was shy!. I was just speachless. Anyways thank to all of you for your replies!.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:29 am

Please... whatever you decide... DO NOT obtain a wild caught bird.

Thats so cruel, in my opinion. They know true freedom. Breeder birds dont. Huge difference, you cant miss something you have never known.

Good luck and let us know how things work out as they go!

KG · Post by KG » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:46 am

Yes, My belive is that Wild birds are free and they got what they want and should not be caged. That is why I asked if I can take birds with me and buy it from a Breeder, because as far as I know India does't have a breeder atleast not that I know of. Don't worry I don't like to cage wild animals or birds. That would be like putting some one in jail. Keep me posted I wanted yo learn a lot. Thanks

Post by **Lauren** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:54 pm

Welcome KG.

:shock:

They catch wild IRNs in India? I thought they considered them a pest. Poor IRNs. :cry:

Goodluck with Med school. What an interesting place to live and study. Id love to go up north of India. Not that interested in the overcrowed cities. Love to sit and just watch the wild flocks of IRNs! That would be special.

KG · Post by KG » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:21 pm

Yes they are pest to farmers, but natural beauty for people like us. Trust me i seen wild flocks. Amazing i was in Srilanka in 2004 and i seen them they just loud you have to see how beautiful they are. When i'm in India i'll take pix and post it up for you guys. :lol:

Post by **Lauren** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:49 pm

You are so lucky to have seen wild IRNs! You must take pics of them!

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:00 am

Being in Florida, I see flocks of IRNs, and quakers mostly. They live at golf courses... not sure why?

Escaped birds trying to make it... kinda sad.

Post by **Lauren** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:48 am

These birds seem to popping up all over the world. Sad how they started off as pets.

KG · Post by KG » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:47 pm

for sure when i'm there i'll take enuff pix. Since my medical school is in the south east part of India and it's all farm land and so and that place is full of them. Far as i know i seen them take up nests in coconut trees. I can't wait. I got a question what are the breeding months for them?. Is it from jan-july? ..Just wondering because I was in Srilanka in July I seen babies of IRN.

Post by **Lauren** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:19 pm

Breeding season varies. Depends on where you are.

KG · Post by KG » Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:22 pm

O cool I'll take pix and keep you guys posted as much as I can. :lol:

~*Gwennie*~ · Post by **~*Gwennie*~** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:05 pm

Hi KG good luck in med school, i'm just over the border from you in Buffalo NY. My sister's in med school at University at Buffalo, next year she'll be going to Detroit to Henry Ford to start residency. I've never seen a wild IRN before, but take the others advice! I can't wait to see pics !!!

KG · Post by KG » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:04 am

Thanks to every one ..for beeing so nice..and advise all of you are so great and very respectful this is very important in such a board and all of you are just amazing!. I will take pix for sure and i'll keep on learning ..and Gwennie your not far from me just at da border do you breed INRs?..ok thanks again!!

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:55 pm

KG wrote:Thanks to every one ..for beeing so nice..and advise all of you are so great and very respectful this is very important in such a board and all of you are just amazing!. I will take pix for sure and i'll keep on learning ..and Gwennie your not far from me just at da border do you breed INRs?..ok thanks again!!

*gleams*

KG · Post by KG » Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:34 am

I'll see all of you in the other convo I want to lean all about the housing first. I belive that hosing is the most important for a happy & healthy bird and ofcourse also the food..lol