For those of you with IRNs

[Buddyger.]

Hello everyone,
I've been looking at adopting a young IRN lately. I have had many years of bird experience with other types of small and medium parrots, but know they are all very different. Does anyone have anything they wish they'd known before getting an IRN? It would have hours out of the cage a day and access to lots of foraging toys when I'm out. It would also have a big cage in the same room as my parakeets once it's done it's quarantine.
Any advice on finding a reputable for them breeder too?

Thanks so much in advance.

 

[expressmailtome]

Bump.

 

[sunnysmom]

I don't have an IRN but have worked with some. I would keep in mind that they are generally hands off birds in my limited experience. It doesn't mean they're not friendly but they're not cuddley. Also not all IRNs are going to talk. I see all those cute YouTube videos and think they create unrealistic expectations.

 

[Buddyger.]

I don't have an IRN but have worked with some. I would keep in mind that they are generally hands off birds in my limited experience. It doesn't mean they're not friendly but they're not cuddley. Also not all IRNs are going to talk. I see all those cute YouTube videos and think they create unrealistic expectations.

That's great to know, thank you!
Media really advertises them as talkers, it's good to know they're not overtly chatty. I'm perfectly fine if they don't talk, as long as the bird is happy! I just want to make sure that I'll give the bird everything it needs to do well and I know what to prepare for.