Plum Head finches and calicum

jamezyboo21 · Post by **jamezyboo21** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:00 pm

That is a very pretty bird. Ughh..everytime i see a new finch i want it. Lol!

FINCHIE · Post by **FINCHIE** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:02 am

My Plum Heads are at the cuttle bone non-stop. If you haven't seen them have a peck at it, maybe grate some up and sprinkle it over some of their seed... I have two babies at the moment, and more on the way....

Sable · Post by **Sable** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:02 am

yeah i think some do call it that from the coloration on the head which glows a dark red in sun light.

gomer · Post by **gomer** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:00 am

I had a couple more fledge today.that makes eight out with more to come,I hope.

Sable · Post by **Sable** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:44 am

well done, you must be very pleased. Just wish you could send some my way. i am still waiting and listening for more signs. Sable

gomer · Post by **gomer** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:13 am

Two seasons ago,I lost all my hens,and only had cock birds,I managed to buy Four hens at a very premium price,Close to pair price.and my cocks have been making up for lost time since.They are hard to sell here as they are licenced birds.but I don't care I keep what I like, not what the market demands.

Sable · Post by **Sable** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:35 pm

Hi Jameyboo2 it is very addictive hobby this keeping finches, in NZ this finch is very underrated but looks great in a mixed collection Sable

Sable · Post by **Sable** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:40 pm

Hi Finchie, great idea, i will try the grating cuttlefish, great to know that this bird is breeding and has a strong presents in averies out there.
Sable