Best combination of these species for new setup ?

608duj · Post by **608duj** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:48 pm

I have a room 10 x 10 ( old house, tiny rooms ), planted ( in pots ) with bamboo., palms, droopy vines. Southern exposure, temp controlled with natural sunlight. I have been setting it up all summer getting ready to add birds. Thinking to add species of the birds I have currently housed in cages. Want to do it all at once so there are no territorial issues.

Seeking ADVICE AND CAUTIONS for this endeavor. Species that I have in pairs to consider :

Masked Grassfinches
Chestnut Breasted Mannikins
Owl Finches.
Black Face or Black Bellied Firefinches
RF Parrot Finches

Any and all input appreciated, thanks.

kcdozy · Post by **kcdozy** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:14 am

They should all be fine together but I have no personal experience with the chestnut breasted. I have had all the other ones on your list together with no problems.

finchandlovebird · Post by **finchandlovebird** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:53 am

10x10 Aviary .........sounds like a dream

608duj · Post by **608duj** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:53 pm

decided on pairs of:

Painted Finches
Owl Finches
Gouldian
Black Face Fires
Forbes Parrot

the BFfire and Forbes hen are both missing a foot ( got them that way)
They have plenty of flat surfaces (shelves) for stability now that they did not really have in cages.

All is well the first week.

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:11 pm

Sounds like a nice combination

Best of luck

birdclaws · Post by **birdclaws** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:22 pm

Where did you get the BF Fires from?

Congrats on your new birds.

RC#1 · Post by **RC#1** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:20 pm

And the Painted.

David · Post by **David** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:26 pm

Good luck! Hope your new birds doing well everyday!

608duj · Post by **608duj** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:25 am

Redbilled Fire chicks fledged today. Owls and Forbes are on eggs. Painteds
building nest.

finchandlovebird · Post by **finchandlovebird** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:34 am

Congrats ! Big congrats !!

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