New Baby female or male
Hi All i am new to the forum. I am a proud owner of a beautiful IGN Called Gabbana, Age 13wks. I have had it 2 half days and on the 1st day i had it hand feeding eating a Apple using Garden Gloves....
View ArticleI think I gave my bird too much attention and spoiled him. What can I do now?
I've only had my indian ringneck for a week. In this time he bonded a lot with me. He is now almost completely tame. However I think I made the mistake of giving him too much attention. I've spent most...
View ArticleIs this an Indian Ringneck
Hi everyone, i am new to this forum, i have recently purchased a parakeet, we was told from the seller that she is a 15month old Indian ringneck, she’s a beautiful bird im just asking if others who...
View ArticleMale or female?
Was told female when we bought her/him but i have my doubts Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleBright green ring now visible
Hi everyone. I posted a week or two ago asking if anyone knew if my bird was female or male. my bird is nearly 15 weeks old and has a really bright green ring around it's neck which is now really...
View ArticleA week without interaction.
I'll be leaving for another island this week and I wonder how it will affect an IRN that I am raising. I'll be gone for around a week. He'll be in the same room as my 'tiel and my sister's 'tiel so he...
View ArticleClever Parrot ... Help needed !!
my ring neck is 16 weeks old today and i have had 3 weeks. He or she has been great stepping up and eating food from my hand but will only do this when i'm wearing garden gloves. He comes out the cage...
View ArticleIrn mutation examples
Im working on some things for my website and thought I would share the images with you all since from time to time we get questions on this. All works in progress of course but maybe helpful to some;...
View ArticleMy Golden Bavarian Conure has taught my IRN to speak
Hi everyone, A most fascinating thing has happened. My Golden Conure named Muffin has taught my Violet IRN name Blueberry to speak and to call just like Muffin! They are both a year old albeit Muffin...
View ArticleNew owner - is this feed suitable
Hello We recently purchased 2 ring necks and they're great. Not at all tame but they are becoming less scared over time. We were told they're about 5 months old but not convinced - neither has a ring...
View ArticleShould Gabbanas Beak be like this ?
Hi everyone. I have noticed Gabbana's beak has less red on it than what it was through scraping his beak on numerous things. However the end tip has no red on it. Is this okay ? See pic below in other...
View ArticleLearnt Gabbana to play Hide N Seek
Gabbana is still worried about hands and i still have to use a glove to handle him or her, who is now 19 weeks old. However the other night when the light was out and just a dim lamp, the house was...
View ArticleIRN noise level?
Hi all, I'm an eclectus owner currently considering adopting another bird. I'm looking into the IRN, among other species, but I live in an apartment so noise level is a consideration. How noisy are...
View ArticleFemale IRN rejecting mate [PLEASE HELP] Catch22 Problem :-(
Hi Fellow IRN Parents Have tried to google this, but cannot find a conclusive solution. Am stressed out to the max, if i was a feathered creature, i would not have a single one left. :-( We have two...
View ArticleNew Birds, Please help
Hello. I just found this forum. I have had birds before growing up. Recently, I bought a pair of ringnecks and I was told they are six months old. I was told they are tame but it turns out they are...
View ArticleMy first post, few questions about my new bird
Hi everyone, I adopted a bird few weeks ago I believe shes an African ringneck The previous owner seems didnt take a good care of her she used to be very scared of anyone (recently less but still...
View Articlehow to hand tame 14 week old IRN
hi, my husband bought me an IRN yesterday, we have read up for weeks about them but we don't know everything about hands on training. Jasper is a blue IRN hes hasn't been hand reared and was bought...
View ArticleHELP! New Untame Alexandrine/Ringneck Parrot, HAS NOT EATEN
Hello! I am new to this wonderful community and need urgent help with my Alexandrine parrot. I bought him yesterday from a regular pet store, where he was not in the best state. He was in a small cage...
View Article4 Month Old Ringneck Taming Help!
Hi guys, new to the forum, but I have been lurking without an account! Now that I have my feathered friend, I thought now would be the best time to actually ask for some assistance. I've recently...
View ArticleWhy did you choose an IRN
There is an IRN being rehomed. I had never considered an IRN before and was wondering why/how all of you decided on IRN? Thank you
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