My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by Ginene » Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:55 am

hootowl...I hate to be a downer...but if you're going to get a new addition, be sure to quarantine it before putting it with your owl (or any other birds). Many people have brought new birds in and have lost existing birds due to an unknown illness the new addition was carrying. Many people do a 30 day quarantine...I usually do 90 unless I am purchasing from a breeder that I know. A good misting with a mite/lice spray is a good idea too. Good luck :) .

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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by hootowl » Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:58 am

Ahh good advice, I already know my Gouldine is ok and healthy. Perhaps I should try this pairing first and see how they get along.
I will try this for a couple days and see how they get along.
Thanks for the advice Ginene :)
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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by Ginene » Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:28 am

hootowl...you're very welcome. Like I said, I hate to be a downer but its better to be safe than sorry :wink:

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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by hootowl » Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:33 am

I totally agree with you. :D
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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by hootowl » Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:35 am

I have the Owl and the Gouldian together and they seem to be ok so far. Here is a photo of the happy couple :D :D :D

Thank you again for your help Ginene and finchmix22 =D>
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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by Takoda » Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:35 pm

Oh both are so pretty! So happy your Owl has a new buddy.
~Renee

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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by hootowl » Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:40 pm

Thank you , I am happy to report they both are loving the time together. It also appears the Gouldian is more happy with his new room mate then when he was with the Zebra Finches. :D :D :D
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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by Ginene » Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:44 pm

hootowl...That's great news! So happy for you and your finches :)

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Re: My Owl Finch lost its friend need advice :(

Post by hootowl » Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:55 pm

Thank you Ginene :) And thanks for all your advice and help !!
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