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3rd Time lucky?

Post by MariusStegmann » Wed May 03, 2017 3:10 pm

For a 3rd time I have bred a blue gouldian chick. Well genetically in any case because the first two were silvers. They died while still in the nest. Hopefully this one, (a blue) will make it. In the photo the chicks have a green tinge because of the green polycarb. roofsheets.
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by lovezebs » Thu May 04, 2017 1:09 am

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Wishing you the best of luck Marius.

How are things going down in beautiful SA?
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by MariusStegmann » Thu May 04, 2017 5:20 am

lovezebs Fair to middling Elena. It is still hot during the day, 30+ Celsius. Still no rain.
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by lovezebs » Fri May 05, 2017 4:53 pm

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How is the blue baby doing?
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by Babs _Owner » Fri May 05, 2017 4:56 pm

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I hoping these babies make it all they way for you Marius! [-o<

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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by MariusStegmann » Sun May 07, 2017 7:55 am

They fletched today.
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Post by Babs _Owner » Sun May 07, 2017 8:51 am

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Woo hoo!! Pictures please!!

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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by lovezebs » Sun May 07, 2017 10:31 am

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Congratulations!!! :-BD

Now let's hope the parents continue feeding, and the weather cooperates [-o< .

Good luck :D
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by MariusStegmann » Mon May 15, 2017 5:20 am

My little blue gouldian is still going strong. The weather is still warm, it is about 31 Celsius today.
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by Babs _Owner » Mon May 15, 2017 6:16 am

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Yay! Is that pastel male his father? The pastel is gorgeous. :YMDAYDREAM:

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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by MariusStegmann » Mon May 15, 2017 6:46 am

Nope his father is a grey head, white breast, yellow back. Mother is a white head, white breast yellow back.
So genetically a blackhead/yellow head.
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by lovezebs » Mon May 15, 2017 7:37 am

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He's looking strong and healthy.
The real test will be how he does once Wiinter sets in and the weather cools off.

Can't remember, do you have a warm light set up in your aviary or not (?) Might not be a bad idea.
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by MariusStegmann » Mon May 15, 2017 12:41 pm

I am thinking of keeping him indoors during winter.

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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by lovezebs » Mon May 15, 2017 12:46 pm

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He looks like a White in that picture Marius.
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Re: 3rd Time lucky?

Post by MariusStegmann » Mon May 15, 2017 4:28 pm

lovezebs Elana, I know it is hard for you to recall what sunlight is like, but try and think back to your days in Israel. :D I suppose there was too much light on the subject.
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