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What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:59 pm
by alexbrgr
Someone gave me three eggs and said they were either masked or painted finches. Can anyone tell me what i have?
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:02 pm
by DanteD716
I would need mouth marking shots.
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:04 pm
by alexbrgr
That is the only picture i have. It is these socities first time raising babies and i didn't want to bother them to much.
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:43 pm
by L in Ontario
alexbrgr wrote:That is the only picture i have. It is these socities first time raising babies and i didn't want to bother them to much.
I don't blame you - I wouldn't want to risk losing these chicks either! Congratulations! Have all the eggs hatched - were there any Society-laid eggs in with these?
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:47 pm
by debbie276
When you get a chance to see them with their mouths open compare them to these pictures,
http://www.efinch.com/gape.htm
That should give you your answer.
good luck
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:50 pm
by lovemyfinch
Going by the pics that Debbie just linked....I would almost go with masked....baby painteds appear to be naked.
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:59 pm
by alexbrgr
Yes all three have hatched, and no there is no socities eggs. I think you are right looking at the pictures it looks like the masked with the fuzz.
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:51 pm
by Sally
Whichever one they turn out to be, that is a fantastic gift! Either species would be quite special--congrats!
Re: What are they
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:27 pm
by DanteD716
Good call, stay away! Either speceis is beautiful, good luck