Aviary with Birds
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Aviary with Birds
Posting this topic so as to add another 5 pictures with the birds in the aviary.
Ed
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2 Zebras - Papa and Sonny
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Very cute!!
What are the 2 orange ones sandwiched between the Cordons?
And I could only spot one CB in the picture!
What are the 2 orange ones sandwiched between the Cordons?
And I could only spot one CB in the picture!
11 Gouldians & 2 Red Cheek Cordon Bleu
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Great bird and aviary pictures!


Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Thank you Dante for your kind words. I am so happy to get the little ones out of their overly small environment.
Jasmin, those were sold to me as Yellowbreasted Waxbills. I think in Europe they may be called zebra waxbills. I think (dont quote me on this) that they could actually be Orangebreasted Waxbills, as I have seen pictures of the YellowBreasts, and those pictures showed both male and female having the yellow breasts. They are truly wonderful. They love the company of other birds, but would not make it with agressive species, they are too gentle and passive. They get along perfectly with the Red Cheeked Cordon Bleus. I had read somewhere that they like to use the nests that others leave behind and that to get them into a nest it's an idea to stuff in a handful of grass to start them off. Well, I did that, and after some days, I watched them fish it all out of there and start afresh . You just never know what these little ones will do.
When the bleus flap thier wings during bathing, the yellow breasts will stand on the rim of the tub and catch the spray, just like they're taking a shower
One time, I saw Max jump right in the tub beside Condor. (Male bleu) . Just love these to pieces
So much enjoyment to watch.
There are also some stories that dont end quite so happy, like the 'Great Robbery' I witnessed several weeks back, with the aviary being only half completed at that time nothing I could do but watch. Anyways, a tale for another evening , this is getting long already
All the best,
Ed

Jasmin, those were sold to me as Yellowbreasted Waxbills. I think in Europe they may be called zebra waxbills. I think (dont quote me on this) that they could actually be Orangebreasted Waxbills, as I have seen pictures of the YellowBreasts, and those pictures showed both male and female having the yellow breasts. They are truly wonderful. They love the company of other birds, but would not make it with agressive species, they are too gentle and passive. They get along perfectly with the Red Cheeked Cordon Bleus. I had read somewhere that they like to use the nests that others leave behind and that to get them into a nest it's an idea to stuff in a handful of grass to start them off. Well, I did that, and after some days, I watched them fish it all out of there and start afresh . You just never know what these little ones will do.
When the bleus flap thier wings during bathing, the yellow breasts will stand on the rim of the tub and catch the spray, just like they're taking a shower


There are also some stories that dont end quite so happy, like the 'Great Robbery' I witnessed several weeks back, with the aviary being only half completed at that time nothing I could do but watch. Anyways, a tale for another evening , this is getting long already

All the best,
Ed
2 Zebras - Papa and Sonny
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Those are little goldbreast birds and so sweet! I love your aviary and your birds are so cute! Kudos to you for giving them such a nice big home!






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Re: Aviary with Birds
Jasmin, I missed your comment concerning 2 bleus, she is behind Condor, facing the front and looking over his tail feathers.
Thank you Donna for the kind compliments. A forum member earlier described them as delightful birds, and they truly are.
Ed
Thank you Donna for the kind compliments. A forum member earlier described them as delightful birds, and they truly are.
Ed

2 Zebras - Papa and Sonny
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Edster wrote: Jasmin, those were sold to me as Yellowbreasted Waxbills.
Donna was right.Those are little goldbreast birds and so sweet!
I checked my bill of sale and I was incorrect. They were sold to me as Goldbreasted Waxbills.
Sorry for the mislead.
Ed
2 Zebras - Papa and Sonny
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
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Re: Aviary with Birds
so pretty!!



2 cordon blues, Houdini and Baby Blue Girl
2 society finch, Mop Top and Coco
3 orange cheeks
14 zebra finch, Chipp, The Baby, Olivia, Chase, Buffy, Big Boy, Patches, Ghost, BC, 3 babies in a nest, 2 unnamed females
2 Gold breasted,
1 masked black rump, Mask
2 silverbills, Cinnimon and Spice
1 male betta
3 dogs, Blake, Bella and Brandy
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2 society finch, Mop Top and Coco
3 orange cheeks
14 zebra finch, Chipp, The Baby, Olivia, Chase, Buffy, Big Boy, Patches, Ghost, BC, 3 babies in a nest, 2 unnamed females
2 Gold breasted,
1 masked black rump, Mask
2 silverbills, Cinnimon and Spice
1 male betta
3 dogs, Blake, Bella and Brandy
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Such a sweet and cuddly group. They're just delightful.
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Black Bellied Fire Finches
R/T Parrot finches (Normal and seagreen)
Forbes PF's
Blue Faced PF's
Gouldians
Owls
Variety of waxbills
Sun conure
10 rescued cats
4 Dobermans
Black Bellied Fire Finches
R/T Parrot finches (Normal and seagreen)
Forbes PF's
Blue Faced PF's
Gouldians
Owls
Variety of waxbills
Sun conure
10 rescued cats
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Could it be?? That your Cordon Bleu hen is actually a blue breasted hen?? Check out the 4th pic down LOL
Michelle P
Black Bellied Fire Finches
R/T Parrot finches (Normal and seagreen)
Forbes PF's
Blue Faced PF's
Gouldians
Owls
Variety of waxbills
Sun conure
10 rescued cats
4 Dobermans
Black Bellied Fire Finches
R/T Parrot finches (Normal and seagreen)
Forbes PF's
Blue Faced PF's
Gouldians
Owls
Variety of waxbills
Sun conure
10 rescued cats
4 Dobermans
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Re: Aviary with Birds
nice job... love the birds
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Re: Aviary with Birds
Could it be?? That your Cordon Bleu hen is actually a blue breasted hen?? Check out the 4th pic down LOL
hmmm you know, the male is not interested in her at all in that way, although they always perch together , preen each other and hang about together like a couple would. The hen does all the mating rituals, dancing around with a feather and singing and carrying on, to no avail. At first I thought I may have two males, but research tells me the females often mimic the male courting rituals so now, you really have me wondering.

I'm going to post a picture of them under a new topic with the highest resolution upload that I can get away with, and perhaps all the people in the know, including you Michelle (please)

all the best,
Ed
2 Zebras - Papa and Sonny
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
2 RC Cordon Bleu - Condor and Lady Bleu
4 Societies - Ruffles, Singer, Chessy and Whitetail
2 Orange Breasted Waxbills - Max and Goldy
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Re: Aviary with Birds
They sure seem happy together! Good luck! Bob
3 canaries
2 orange cheeked waxbill finches
2 java finches, 1 split to normal, 1 white
2 bourke parakeets
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1 boston/jack russel terrier mix
6 adopted stray cats
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3 turtles
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2 orange cheeked waxbill finches
2 java finches, 1 split to normal, 1 white
2 bourke parakeets
1 american staffordshire/american pit bull terrier
1 boston/jack russel terrier mix
6 adopted stray cats
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Yikes Bob! Thats quite a list of pets! How do you manage them all????