Papillon66
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- Rose Sciberras
Hi there - I'm new to the board and would like to pick more experienced brains than mine. (Sorry if this is going to be a little long). We got our IRN on Christmas Day as a present from our grandson, complete with nice big cage. We know absolutely nothing about ourJoojah. My grandson got her from a petshop and the only info they had was that she was left with them by someone who had to leave the country quickly. I say she because I don't think she is a baby bird, not very old but most likely around 3 or 4, possibly more. I'm assuming she is a she because she has no neck rings. I had the vet see her on Sunday and he was of the opinion that she is not very old, not only because her beak is not large and her feet still smooth but also because if she were old she would be saying a word or two by now - but what if she does not intend to ever talk. I suspect her previous owner communicated with her through whistling. She does give off a very clear wolf whistle when she needs attention, and also what sounds like a hello whistle. I talk to her very often throughout the day and make her listen to other ringnecks on YouTube, which she loves. Also she is not very tame. She will step up if I wear a cotton glove but she will totally grab and bite a bare finger. I'd love to give her cuddles and tickles but she is too afraid and I can only tickle her if I hold her in a towel. She loves the tickling and purrs when I do it (only a couple of times in the 4 weeks we've had her) but the towel business seems to be traumatic in itself for her so I try not to do it at all. But there's not way you can touch her at all unless she is restrained in some way. So I just let her be. Unless she is out on the balcony, I leave her cage door open and she comes out and in again at her pleasure I wonder if there is anyone who can tell her age and advise as to what I should expect in terms of development, tameness and possible talk over time. I'm attaching some pics of her for guidance. Thank you all in advance for any guidance.
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