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Lineolated Parakeet Forum - General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/ Lineolated Parakeets (linnies) are unique parrots. Discuss any general Lineolated Parakeet topics or questions. en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:47:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/images/greenleaf/misc/rss.jpg Lineolated Parakeet Forum - General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/ Remy Molt Update http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7962&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:50:40 GMT Remy boy is still looking rough! And he's still very distant, but he let me preen him a bit the other day!!:D

And he comes to the side of the cage to get his feetsies kissed!! I love my baby boy so much!!!

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]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics thejoie http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7962 cat and linnie? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7959&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:13:28 GMT I have a 7 year old cat, Athena, and am hoping for a linnie soon:). Although it's my family's cat (i'm 13), Athena likes me a lot (sometimes;)) and likes to sleep on my bed sometimes (but never at night). I don't want her to not like me anymore if I get a linnie. And how would I introduce them to hope that they will tolerate each other eventually (not like tweety and sylvester)? :confused:
If any of you have cats and linnies, anything is helpful!!
Thanks,
Johannes
Thankyou ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics brdman666 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7959 Leon has three personalities.... http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7953&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:48:03 GMT people have them so why can't he :rofl2:

believe it or not there are three sides to Leon daily
early in the morning to mid day he is Taylor's play toy
I have to bite my tongue when I see them interacting together
she has him up
down and all around
today she was in the living room dancing about with him
I told her to be gentle as his poor brain must be spinning
but he seems to love it and always kisses her when she asks for them
and I mean kisses
think he's in as much love with her as she is him

then at night
his third personality comes out
he is a snuggler
and down the top dweller
and a quiet little dude who will take his scritches

in between the first and third is the second
he totally has his time to crash
he wants nothing to do with anyone
he will slip about in his cage
eat
and rest
and he totally enjoys his own time

it's amazing watching him as he goes about his day

does anyone else's linnie have multiple personalities or is just my little dude???? ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics lisamariemlt http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7953 <![CDATA[Loki's(myself too) little holiday at Nana&Pops!!]]> http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7940&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:07:13 GMT We had a great time and had a few laughs too at My Nana&Pops:):photo:to follow!! Loki was a pretty well behaved little boy there was a few tiffs here and there but he seemed a little more comfortable after a couple of hours:thumbsup::)!! At one point Rico and Loki were following each other around(on each side of the cage..it was cute. And there was a bit(he certianly has a mean bite when he wants too:() of biting but we think it's more of a hormonel thing then Loki being uncomfortable. He was doing quite of bit of handfeeding as well,discovered some new toys,fell in love with a fleece tent that my Nana had in the cage for him(he got to bring it home with him;),hung out with the others for a bit and had his bath as well!! Omg it's a good thing his brother Rico and Loki have different colored bands cause without them they could be twin brothers!! :rofl2:

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]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7940 My first Linnie is here! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7939&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:55:33 GMT Well, here he is! :hurray: His name is Solaris (not sure yet if I am keeping that name), they assume him to be male (I will DNA) and he is turning... Well, here he is! :hurray:

His name is Solaris (not sure yet if I am keeping that name), they assume him to be male (I will DNA) and he is turning 3 years this month.

He's feeling pretty freaked out, had a rough day so far, poor little guy. I met the owners in a grocery store parking lot :rolleyes: they had him in a little cat carrier. So I get into their truck to see him, and when they open the carrier door he gets out and is flying all over the cab of the truck. We almost had him a few times, and he'd slip away. Then we almost really lost him when he started crawling up behind the dash! And then I REALLY had a heart attack when the owners opened the car door to get on the floor and reach up behind the dash to get him - I was sure he would end up flying out of the car. :smash: But, they managed to get him out. He has a bruise on his cere and some ruffled feathers, but otherwise none the worse for wear. He feels a bit thinner that I would like, but not horribly so.

I've now got him moved into an 18x18x30 breeder cage. The previous owners sent his favorite toy with him (he apparently likes to sit under this toy and wear it like a hat) along with a big baggie of seed/pellet mix and a baggie of millet....so at least he can see some familiar foods. Apparently he really likes apple (real surprise, huh? a linnie liking apple? lol)

They say he talks (says Hi, how are ya and a few other things, and also does alarms, sirens, sound effects). He is pretty shy of hands but really likes to be talked to. He is pretty damn cute. I had never actually seen a Linnie in real life until today, only in pictures. He is bigger than I was expecting!

]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Tollwest http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7939 Another Linnie? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7932&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:54:40 GMT Hey guys, I don't know if my current Linnie is a boy or girl, and I want to get another one, but what if I get a girl, and mines a boy, vice versa.. Will they mate lol. ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics blasteryui http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7932 Cross fingers for me! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7930&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:00:48 GMT I am going to look at a Linnie tomorrow!!!:hurray:

A 3 year old Lutino, the seller thinks he is male (but is not DNA'd). Apparently he is semi-tame (doesn't bite but is handshy) and he talks. He is in a big molt but he looks nice and healthy, they guy is asking a really good price for him, as he wants him to find a good bird-experienced home that will give him Linnie friends (which I plan to do :D, he would be Linnie #1 but I have plans for more than that!).

So, if this little yellow dude looks as healthy in person as he does in the pic, he will be coming home tomorrow!:hurray:

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]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Tollwest http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7930 Uh oh...Love Triangle! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7928&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:35:05 GMT Willow and Phoebe have been getting awfully friendly with each other! I smell trouble!:svengo::giggle: Willow and Phoebe have been getting awfully friendly with each other!
I smell trouble!:svengo::giggle: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics crys12065 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7928 Pin feathers? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7927&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:49:23 GMT Just to clarify, Pin Feathers are those white feathers sticking out of dem feathers? If so my, poor charlie has some on the right and left side of... Just to clarify, Pin Feathers are those white feathers sticking out of dem feathers? If so my, poor charlie has some on the right and left side of his face :(, is this okay? I know, I shouldn't remove them personally in case he bleeds, ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics blasteryui http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7927 <![CDATA[Jackson & Oliver]]> http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7897&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:57:30 GMT are now living together. Jackson is a totally different bird now, he is no longer a perch potato, he plays with toys :yikes:, runs up and down the... are now living together. Jackson is a totally different bird now, he is no longer a perch potato, he plays with toys :yikes:, runs up and down the ropes, climbs the ladder, wow. You have to understand he has been here since April, 2009 and just sat there every day. I'm so pleased and happy for him.

Oliver is the same, didn't change when he moved in with Jackson, still very active but now has more attitude :whistle:

I have been playing with their cage set up, will see how it goes, am sure I will have to make more changes.

Will post pics. tomorrow, (I hope). This is so good, my boys are happy! ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics dawn http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7897 Note Pad with Willy and Bernard http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7890&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:15:38 GMT Hi Guys I made a free note pad with pictures of Willy and Bernard using a free promotion from ArtsCow.com There is a full tool resorce and they... Hi Guys I made a free note pad with pictures of Willy and Bernard using a free promotion from ArtsCow.com
There is a full tool resorce and they give a special code to use at the checkout. Like on FaceBook to get the code
If you do decide to make one be sure and select the "themes" to get a full layout with room for photos. Also they recommend setting opecity to 50% so you can see to write on the pad; as you will see on mine it is quite faded.
Even with the code it wasnt totally free. I paid .99 cents through PayPal. That's all I thought it was worth it.

Here is the link to the one I made

http://www.artscow.com/share/BandW-t5iumlywrmlp

I wanted to share that Willy and Bernard have become real buddies. :):)
They share eachothers cage and food.:p:p I finally converted Willy over to 1/4 seeds mixed with 3/4 pellets. Now Bernard can poke his beak in with out spazzing out on seeds.
Yesterday Willy even tried to get a leg up on Bernard:o:lovehearts:
Bernard doesnt swing that way and casually walked away from him:cool: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics pinksnowme http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7890 Twinkie is laying eggs!! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7887&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:07:22 GMT Well I found out why the woman suddenly wanted rid of the girls, i have some choice word about her but would prefer not to get kicked off the... Well I found out why the woman suddenly wanted rid of the girls, i have some choice word about her but would prefer not to get kicked off the forum!:mad:

...Twinkie laid an egg today!:yikes:
Yeanette already gave me some really good advice but if anyone has anything to add please do!

I am going to give her a calcium supplement and let her sit on the eggs as long as she wants. This explains the biting.

the egg is so cute and little! Poor Twinkie though:(

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]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics crys12065 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7887 Routined http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7881&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:51:59 GMT it's amazing how routined Leon is
he really enjoys is naps during the day when I am out at work which I have been doing a fair bit of lately
but he knows right after dinner and for the rest of the night he's out of his cage and a night time snuggler:)

he'll run about in his cage from door to door when he knows I am going to let him out
and he will sit and snuggle all night long

tonight he has been out sleeping inside my top
he's ready for bed and so am I so off we'll both go
he gets his kisses and then he gets tucked in:lovehearts:

wish Sharon were here to tuck us in :whistle:
Leon would love it and well
so would Taylor :lovehearts:

might just have to play that video for Taylor tomorrow
she loves seeing posts on here and seeing pics
I think she thinks you guys are all her best friends
and that your birds are her Leon's bestest buddies in the whole wide world
she hasn't seen Freddies night night video yet
but I'm sure she will love it like I did
hugs ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics lisamariemlt http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7881 Molting Moodiness... http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7876&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:48:10 GMT Remy is going through his molt right now and I'm having a bit of a problem.
He wants space. And that's ok. But the first baby molt takes a while and in the last few days he's been very distant and hasn't been wanting to come to me. He normally rushes to the side of the cage when I come by and he hasn't been doing that. I'm really bummed. I miss my little buddy boy!!

How should I continue? Should I force him to come out? I'm scared that forcing him will make him scared of me. but I'm also scared that if I leave him alone to go through this it'll be too much time (it's been about 2 weeks already) and he'll continue to get more distant..

Thoughts?! ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics thejoie http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7876 Newbie http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7875&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:40:11 GMT Hi everyone. Just got my first linnie today so I thought I'd sign up and see what info I can take away from this site. I'll upload some pics soon and some name suggestions would be appreciated as well. (He has no name yet lol):rofl2: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Kaya http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7875 spiders? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7856&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:55:35 GMT What does it mean when it says that a "yahoo spider" is viewing the forum? Is that a tracking spider? ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics yankeesmomma http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7856 Why would Millie and Niblet not sleep together http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7849&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:49:42 GMT I think this isn't anything I should worry about but I have to wonder.

Millie and Niblet have never fed each other. Millie will regurgitate food but she just let's it drop to the bottom of the cage. They often want to be together and touching and perform the mating ritual despite the fact that at some point Millie will squawk and and scold Nibbie.
I've noticed in the past few weeks that they no longer sleep together. Millie is up against the fleece pal and Nibbie is on the other end of the perch.
For the most part I truly believe they love each other but I wonder why they seem to keep some distance. Could it be that Rico spends allot of his time following Millie and when Millie and Niblet get amorous, he is always within inches. Or maybe Millie is too cranky and needs to shower more often. :rofl2: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics SensFan http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7849 Grey feathers? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7842&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:16:48 GMT Hi under my linnies wings near the back, he has grey feathers lol, does this mean hes old, or is he healthy, hes apparently, 5 months old :P Hi under my linnies wings near the back, he has grey feathers lol, does this mean hes old, or is he healthy, hes apparently, 5 months old :P ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics blasteryui http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7842 Update on Jaci and flying with her bad leg http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7837&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:44:52 GMT Hi Just wanted to let everyone know that I took Jaci to the breeder today for a baby trim of her flight feathers. Now if she flies it will be low... Hi Just wanted to let everyone know that I took Jaci to the breeder today for a baby trim of her flight feathers. Now if she flies it will be low and a glide. Here's hoping.Thankyou ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Anne http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7837 Beginnings http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7836&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:01:30 GMT As I've been reading, I remember how I got started with my birds. It all began when I was a child. Both of my grandparents had parakeets and I remember how fascinated I was, especially when Dicky laid an egg!

I then took a 40 year break before I again became fascinated. After my youngest son went to college, I often went to a really nice pet store. It was a small shop that loved animals and was run and owned by a lovely lady. I would go in and visit with the few animals she took in from local people. I discovered her parakeets and after several visits took one home. AND I WAS HOOKED. It has been about 7 years and the fascination continues. My second bird was a cockatiel, but after one weekend of sneezing and a runny nose, I discovered that I was allergic to powder. Luckily, the lovely lady let me exchange the 'tiel for a parrotlet. ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics yankeesmomma http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7836 What do you like about linnies http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7835&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:46:46 GMT As I've been reading about linnies and your comments about the many different kinds of birds y'all have I have been thinking about why I wanted a linnie. I have a caique who is the only medium parrot I need. But, the smaller birds just seem so much easier. I love my p'lets, but the linnies are so different. So...I live Iris my new linnie because:
I love to watch her walk. It is so amusing.
I love the way she perches-all bent over like she is ready to take off.
I love the sounds she makes. They are so different.
I love how she hides behind the fabric of her tent when she is afraid.
And to think that I've only had her for 10 days!
How about you? ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics yankeesmomma http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7835 Hello! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7831&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:56:57 GMT Hi guy's it's been a while. I've been doing well to avoid the internet/computer as much as I can. I tell ya though replacing time online with tv is not the way to go! lol only joking.

Okay so the last time I was on here writing about the girls I Had said that they are fighting.

Well. I'm not really sure what happened, but it has stopped in frequency but they still bicker (sp?) like little sisters do. I added tons of perched to the cage and added one more feeding bowl. I put the tents so they face the opposite direction and it seems to be doing the trick!

I've watched Luna and how/when she gets mad, and it is usually because of me. She gets jealous and territorial when I hold sage or sage touches me. So I'm doing everything first with Luna and then Sage. We'll see how that works lol.

OH I ordered a lot of toy making things, I cannot wait for it to get here. I'm sure they are going to love it. I'm hoping it will help Luna play more, she usually just watches sage play... It's funny. Sage is a clown when it comes to playing. She likes to fly back and forth and she hangs from everything! It's so funny to see totally opposite personalities be so lovey at times, but I can see why they "fight". Lolol

I took them to the vet on august 2nd I believe. It was just to meet and introduce ourselves and for a short check up. The vet was very nice! They had budgies there and everything. I'm really happy that I found her. The girls did not like the ride there. I put them in one cage not thinking that they wouldn't get a long.. so lets just say Sage rode on my shoulder there and back LOL. She enjoyed the ride when she was out of the cage. Luna got to come out too. They were very good once separated. Lesson learned there, always use two cages on road trips.
We went through the drive though at Arby's for lunch and the lady who was working got to see sage, it was interesting. And don't worry Sage was safe when the window was down.

Every morning when they get up they like to fly towards my closet. I'm not sure why they choose that place but they like to run under my bed so yesterday I stuffed some pillows and shoe boxes under my bed so they couldn't get in. I don't think they liked that too much :nana::giggle:

I think sage is starting a molt? I'm not sure.. what age does the first molt start? She's got a few pinnies but Luna does well to make sure they don't last long. Sage still enjoys head and neck rubs too.

Today I had them both on each shoulder while picking some stuff up in my room. I think that was the longest they've lasted while I was moving around lol. I was going to try to walk to the bathroom with them on my shoulder, but I decided against it because Sage can fly pretty far and I didn't want to risk a dog or even cat getting her.

Luna is used to the trip to the bathroom with me, I think she enjoys it lol. When she's on my shoulder she stays, it's cute. Sage will stay if I'm sitting. Well I'm just going to leave it as that because I've written a lot.

Sorry It's so much rambling I haven't been here in a while. Also sorry for any typos or forgotten letters, it's almost 5 am! I'm going to sleep now! I've been doing pretty well on sleeping the right times but tonight I got hooked on watching The Big Bang Theory, and couldn't stop. I finished an entire season! :whistle:

Anyway, Goodnight!

p.s. Crystal you jinxed me and my computers :type: LOL My desktop broke down completely, and just the other day my laptop blue screened me. I know it's because of the fan going, it must of gotten too hot. I got a cooling board for it now though and everything has been fine since so ::crosses fingers:::nana::whistle::giggle: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics LaceyJacqueline http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7831 to dice or not to dice http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7830&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:14:31 GMT My caique likes his food in rather large pieces as he prefers to grab it and eat it on his perch. I am wondering if linnies prefer to have their food... My caique likes his food in rather large pieces as he prefers to grab it and eat it on his perch. I am wondering if linnies prefer to have their food finely diced or in pieces. What do you do? ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics yankeesmomma http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7830 quick update :) http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7821&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:43:44 GMT I know several of you are wondering why I am MIA - I am ok - just in a lot of pain and not as "chatty" due to that. I still check in once a day :) Hopefully the pain will back off soon. Mostly headaches from sinus infection and meds is what stops me from playing on the forums - hard to focus on the thoughts/words/screen. lol

Chicken is still chicken... hormonal ;) fussy ;)

Her scab is gone from her booboo :) it healed really well.
She played a bit more today - which was nice
She tried to bite me several times - which was NOT nice ;)
We had a good day though, no screaming... minimal fussing. No cuddles or kisses though.

I hope her hormones end soon. I miss my baby. lol

She sends you all lots and lots of kisses
I send you all lots and lots of hugs :D ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics JustJayde http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7821 A Question about flying http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7819&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:28:52 GMT Hi every one. I hope all of you and your babies are well. I have 2 babies Jack a female budgie who is 9 months old and Jaci my baby girl Linnie who... Hi every one. I hope all of you and your babies are well. I have 2 babies Jack a female budgie who is 9 months old and Jaci my baby girl Linnie who is about 8 weeks. Jack comes out of her cage regularly and speed flies around the room, sits on my hand shoulder and computer:giggle:. I take Jaci out of her cage every day but I just cuddle her. She is a little leg challenged, She does really will climbing around her cage but twice now she has got away from me and flies quite well but then goes down like a rock because she can't land on two legs. Needless to say it scared me. I am afraid to let her go now. Any advice would be appreciated. One quick note. I woke up this morning to her talking, She has picked up all of Jacks words in 3 weeks.:yikes: What a great way to wake up.:D ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Anne http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7819 favorite things? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7817&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:54:42 GMT As I have only had Iris for 6 days, I am still trying to find out what will make her happy! Today, she was really exploring her cage and finally... As I have only had Iris for 6 days, I am still trying to find out what will make her happy! Today, she was really exploring her cage and finally discovered her natural wood, L- shaped perch. She really seems to love it as she can lean on it when she is napping. It has great texture and knotty dimension.

It is so neat when you know that you have made your fid happy! If any of y'all experienced linnie parronts have any special hints for me as to your linnie's favorite things, please share. ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics yankeesmomma http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7817 They are so smart http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7813&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:14:33 GMT We had a little accident this evening. I had Millie and Nibbie on my shoulders and I was attempting to take their sleep cage apart to clean it so I... We had a little accident this evening. I had Millie and Nibbie on my shoulders and I was attempting to take their sleep cage apart to clean it so I shut the door part way just as Millie decided she was going in. She squawked loudly so I grabbed her and sat and gave her little head rubs and kisses for about ten minutes. Then Ted came in the livingroom and asked me to hand her over so he gave her little rubs for about another ten minutes while I cleaned the cage. She was fine actually just a little frightened.
We went to visit a neighbour for a while and got back just in time for 'come out of the cage and poop on Nana' time. When it was time to go back into the cage and get covered for the night I got another squawk from Millie and so I grabbed her and gave her more little head rubs and kisses. It then suddenly occurred to me that she just wanted the rubs and kisses. :lol::lovehearts: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics SensFan http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7813 New start for Tango http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7797&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:08:44 GMT Well as most of you know Tango is the most aggressive linnie on the planet,And loves the sight of blood:yikes: Well i have now moved him and snowy... Well as most of you know Tango is the most aggressive linnie on the planet,And loves the sight of blood:yikes:
Well i have now moved him and snowy to a temporary cage,To start some serious training,as ive had enough :mad:

well in the 1st day or 2 Tango came to the side of the cage and took some apple :thumbsup:without trying to get to me.............

But day 3 and O'DEAR Tango is himself again,So befor he got any treats of any kind,i wrapped him in a teatowel and sat him on my lap for 5 mins stroking his head gently and talking to him softly,he didn't like it much....
then returned him to his cage with a platefull of his favourite veg's...

but if i try this twice a day,will this help!
or am i making things worse...........

Any help and advice will be much appreciated....:D

i am on a serious mission to tame him down,And for once be able to put my hand in the cage without him drawing BLOOD! ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics apj http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7797 Loki is Home Sweet Home!!! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7784&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:13:05 GMT :)Well today was the big day,Mommie's handsome little prince is came home today!!! :D Loki had a very busy day: played with his toys( favorite toys so far is his slingy..and yes Ineke and Nana I will try to find some for you:)and his little ducky),gave his first bath from me, tolerated really well too, ate a piece of a french fry(and took one from my plate too:giggle:tiny bit of cookie,bit of salad and of course lots of pellets!! Basically he as an amazing appietite:thumbsup:!!! Had lots of cuddles from my Nana&Pops(was biting again even me too:() Got to hear him talk even while in the car..too funny!! And best of all had first Mommie and me time and it went better then I thought:thumbsup:!! Now he is asleep for the night, went to check on him a couple of time. I think my motherly instincts as offically kicked in!!:rofl2: don't worry pics:photo: are hopefully on the way soon!! ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7784 re: Housing two birds http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7776&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:35:04 GMT Hello,

My first question to all of you after reading your posts on how it's hard to just have one Linnie is if I were to eventually have two Linnies, would it be better to have two females, two males or a male and female? Is there dominant aggression amongst same sex birds? Also, would it be best to bring home both Linnies at the same time or could I have one established Linnie and then bring home another baby?

Thanks in advance for your help,Thankyou

Susan ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Susanl http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7776 Newbie saying Hi! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7764&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:15:03 GMT Hello All,

Yes, I'm a newbie to the forum and hoping to be a newbie Linnie owner soon. My family and I have been researching all types of birds as we would like to welcome one into our family soon. From what I have read so far the Linnie sounds like it would be the perfect pet bird for us.
I've joined the forum in hopes of learning more about the Lineolated Parakeet before adding one to our family and I would really like to find a reputable breeder when the time comes. I found your sight and thought that this would be the perfect place to do both. Thank you for having me and I can't wait to start digging into the posts.

Take care,

Susan:seeya: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Susanl http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7764 What size bands for Bourkes? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7753&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:27:21 GMT I am getting ready to place my order for next years canary bands and I would like to get a few bands for my Bourkes too as one pair I feel will raise... I am getting ready to place my order for next years canary bands and I would like to get a few bands for my Bourkes too as one pair I feel will raise babies and the other may raise some as well.
I am not 100% sure what size to order!! I am thinking they need the size listed for English Budgies, is that the right size? Or do they need the next size up for lovebirds and cockatiels? ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Skyline http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7753 oh my goodness *Squee* http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7750&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:04:54 GMT Loki is on my shoulder! :yikes::lovehearts: i was sat next to his cage checking my email and he was chirping away so i opend his cage as i do... Loki is on my shoulder! :yikes::lovehearts:

i was sat next to his cage checking my email and he was chirping away so i opend his cage as i do every day now just so he knows he can come and go as he pleases when the doors open and just because the door is open it doesnt mean im going to be sticking my hand in...

well i look over and hes on the door which swings open...i start talking to him and he edges closer and closer and then he falls...so i pick him up by cupping him and he didnt bite or nip or anything! then i opend my hands expecting him to jump back in his cage and instead he clambered onto my shoulder and is right now nuzzled in my hair at the nape of my neck!
all on his own!

im sooo excited ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics LokiBird http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7750 Zippys in love http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7748&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:41:46 GMT :yikes:Zippy is in love with Jiggy:mad:,i know they are related :(,so will now have to get zippy sexed :),As Zippy has fallen head over heels for... :yikes:Zippy is in love with Jiggy:mad:,i know they are related :(,so will now have to get zippy sexed :),As Zippy has fallen head over heels for jiggy.any where jiggy goes Zippy has to be there,And today for the 1st time i let Sunny and spot out to meet them,Spot was very aggressive to Jiggy and Zippy saw spot off each and every time,I have now got to pray they are both girls,as they LOVE each other............... ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics apj http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7748 Jaci and her cage http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7747&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:44:41 GMT Hi everyone. Jaci has graduated to the big cage, I thought I would show some pictures of her and the cage setup. She is getting around really well.... Hi everyone. Jaci has graduated to the big cage, I thought I would show some pictures of her and the cage setup. She is getting around really well. The last picture is of her sister Jack.:photo:

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]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Anne http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7747 making progress!!! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7745&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:44:19 GMT loki is certinaly a little character, hes still not playing yet and pretty inactive in his cage :( but hes eating fine and twirps away all day, he... loki is certinaly a little character, hes still not playing yet and pretty inactive in his cage :( but hes eating fine and twirps away all day, he finds the cat incredibly interesting particularly when shes stupid enough to put her paws on the cage, it readily ends in her squeeliung as he bited her toes...

as i said...serves her right and shes quickly learning that the cage is not a good place to chill.

i wish he was just alittle more playfull so i know hes comfortable...

BUT...

today...

he let me scritch his head!!!!!:hurray:

i was moving a toy that was in a bad position and he didnt move away from my hand so i gently reached out a finger and he put his head down! he likes his cheeks scritched too.

i made the mistake of thinking to move forward a bit and put my finger infront of him and asked him to step up...it was promptly answered with a good nip then he put his head back down and nudged closer to my finger...
hes such a little brat :rofl2:

but thats progress right?! i mean he would move away form my finger before and now he stands there and actually puts his head down for neck scritches...

now...if only hed play! ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics LokiBird http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7745 Bernard Gets A Spray Shower http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7741&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:33:46 GMT Bernard finally let me give him a spray shower!:thumbsup: Ah but before you give him your applause you must hear the whole story I was spraying... Bernard finally let me give him a spray shower!:thumbsup:

Ah but before you give him your applause you must hear the whole story
I was spraying the flock and Bernard was running back and forth like a scared chicken as usual. I told Joe that sometimes I feel like I am in a duck shooting gallery at a carnival with a water gun:lol:
I gave up and went to Willy who I knew loves his spray shower.
Then I moved back to Bernard who went running...again
All of the sudden there was a loud WHERP from Willy and Bernard froze:eek: He planted his feet on the bottom the cage with his eyes shut tight. I misted him gently. Then another WHHERP from Willy's cage and Bernard spread his wings still clinging to the bottom of the cage with his eyes squinted. Poor Bernard looked like he was in a hose down at a police station.
I figured he had enough and moved back to Willy who backed off. I thought Huh? Now what?
I moved and trickled just a few more drops on Bernards tail. He shook himself and climbed up.
At last Willy believed his buddy to be thoroughly clean and respectable. He climbed to the middle perch, hung over, wings spread, tail in the air and gave a wink that said "ok mom Now its my turn!" ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics pinksnowme http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7741 More babysteps! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7731&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:37:46 GMT Well I was up early this morning (I am in chemotherapy which really zaps me so I normally get up around 9-ish) so I was the one to 'wake up' Jelllybean this morning. She was so excited and seemed to want to come right out. So instead of waiting for her I offered my finger and asked her to 'step up.' Instead of cringing away from my finger she came right up, I didn't even have to touch her underbelly with my finger! So we celebrated with a piece of yummy fresh banana.

One thing I was wondering, seen a lot of ads lately for baby linnes 'already starting to talk.' Jelly was hatched on June 1st, occasionally I hear her making odd 'speak attempt' sounds but I'm not sure if she is trying or not. Needless to say if all she ever does is make her cute cheepy noises that is fine with me, but all 3 of us here would love to have her say a few words. We've been saying a lot of hi, hello, I love you to her...not sure if we are doing it wrong, I do it in both the high pitched baby voice and then also my normal voice.

I showed my hubby the latest Frederico vid, the poor guy didn't realize Freddie wasn't a linnie and got all excited thinking Jelly would talk like that! I felt awful letting him down (but files that comment away for the day when MBS hits hard). ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Jellysmom http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7731 Dna results http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7730&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:05:18 GMT :thumbsup2:Todays the day...........i find out Jiggy And Dusty's sex

would anyone like to guess! ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics apj http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7730 Miss Bullterrier is getting a new mate http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7729&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:39:30 GMT after scooters sad passing ocean has now been alone for over two weeks. the first two days she was oddly quiet, considering she is the one with a... after scooters sad passing ocean has now been alone for over two weeks.
the first two days she was oddly quiet, considering she is the one with a big beak. then she started contact calling, that was helped along with loads of extra time out and attention.
we have now nick named her bullterrier, as she is getting frustrated now, and bites real hard and holds on. she does this with intend to hurt as she always goes for the soft parts of the hand.
she has always been a bossy little snapping turtle, but this is beyond her usual nipping when not getting her way.
she has now started hight pitched contact screaming, and it is driving me nuts. luckily the hubby and kids are away on holidays, or i am sure he would have made parakeet broth out of her by now.
since i havent seen any adverts for tame linnies i am now at the point to go to a big specialised bird breeder who has his own shop for bird supplies also, and have a look around.
its only an hours drive away, so not too bad if i dont like the way the birds are kept, even though i have heard good things about his place.

keep your fingers crossed for ocean that she will get a mate, and settle down to her usual nippy nature, all happy and content. ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Zazu http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7729 Our Chair! http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7712&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:53:22 GMT Willy and Bernard on "their chair!"
Joe sat in it at dinner time and you should have heard the hollering:yikes: even though they were in their cages.
I had to say "ok..too loud" 3 times before they got the hint that we were eating and not moving till we were done.
Anyway here are some pics of them playing their chair.
In the last one I tried to merge the 2 to create a siggy with both of their cute expressions together.:photo::giggle:
How did I do Jayde? First time trying the freehand selection tool:o

Willy

Bernard

Together:D

]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics pinksnowme http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7712 <![CDATA[We are going to see Ineke's babies]]> http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7711&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:52:01 GMT Yes on Friday we're off to Prescott again to visit the latest babies. In fact, Ineke has told me that I can try hand feeding. I'm so excited but yet very nervous.
Pictures, of course, will follow. :ANYWORD::D ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics SensFan http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7711 DNA testing facility of choice USA? http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7709&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:51:10 GMT well after reading how important it is to know the sex of your bird for more than one reason ive decided to look into dna sexing for loki... (day 2... well after reading how important it is to know the sex of your bird for more than one reason ive decided to look into dna sexing for loki...
(day 2 and im already obsessed)

so who do yall use for your dna testing?
im on a fairly tight budget so price plays a factor.

thanks! ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics LokiBird http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7709 Toys by Jayde http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7701&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:56:09 GMT A few members have mentioned they would love to purchase some of my birdie toys... and I am putting feelers out to see how many might be interested? ... A few members have mentioned they would love to purchase some of my birdie toys... and I am putting feelers out to see how many might be interested? I certainly have the time to make many :)

One idea put forth was a "toy of the month"

Another was just toys in general.

Both of these are great ideas, I could even put pictures of toys I have made up on my site somewhere and number them so people could show me toys they like or wanted replicated? I also would take suggestions on what "things" to use in the toys like "My bird loves to chew" or "My bird loves noise" etc.

I currently make mostly hanging toys - but also have made several foot toys.

Anyway - if you might be interested in this (( and I would be making them pretty much for parts and postage cost )) then please, let me know - if it is something that you all seem interested in I will set something up :) ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics JustJayde http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7701 Update and question about Jaci http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7694&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:49:28 GMT Hi everyone. Jaci is doing really well, She is climbing around her cage and getting in and out of her sleep hut on her own, Her leg seems to be... Hi everyone. Jaci is doing really well, She is climbing around her cage and getting in and out of her sleep hut on her own, Her leg seems to be strengthening, She is not as clumsy as the first couple of days:D. Here's my question, How much should she be eating, She gets fruit and veggies, pellets and a small amount of seeds and seed sprouts. I was considering changing her name to piglet she eats a lot!!!!! It seems a lot compared to what my budgie eats. When these babies first come home I expect to worry about them not eating. Know worries here, except concern that she eats too much.:wave9: ]]> General Lineolated Parakeet (Linnie) Topics Anne http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7694