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New kids on the block...
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:25 am
by poohbear
Three of the five Hecks Grassfinch Fledged 10 days now...
The other two including the runt of the litter...bit fluffed up and gave me some concern,but he's made it so far.He feeds himself but still begs...just hope he makes the next couple of weeks,then he should be ok.
Nearly self sufficient now...
Nothing to do with my birds...just funny...little devil 'aint letting go..
Paul.
Re: New kids on the block...
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:20 am
by dfcauley
They are too cute! How do yours get along since you only house that species together? I have found in a mixed avairy they do not work too well. Didn't know that when I got my pair.......
Here are mine. They are about to be rehomed. I had a hard time getting the picture because they were in a cage and didn't appreciate my interference.
If your wondering about all the perches.... I have one that has droopy wings and cannot fly, so I have made him a way to join his siblings.
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:42 am
by poohbear
I breed them on their own,but I have also had them in flights with Gouldians,Javas,Chestnut Breast Mannikins,Zebras,with no problems.
But there have always been several pairs together so maybe with each other to argue amongst they had no time to fall out with others.
Paul.
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:11 am
by FeatherHarp
Nice pictures Poohbear.....I like their markings. Are they noisy birds like Zebras or quieter?
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:17 am
by dfcauley
FeatherHarp wrote:Nice pictures Poohbear.....I like their markings. Are they noisy birds like Zebras or quieter?
I will answer that and see if Poohbear's answer is in agreement......
They are not as noisy as a zebra, but they are nosey like a zebra.
I personally love their morning calls. It sounds like a hoot owl....
They are so comical and bob up and down every time they land on a perch. But they are agressive like a zebra...