Bourkes and Splendids
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Bourkes and Splendids
I am wrapping up the breeding season with the scarlet chesteds and bourkes... the last chick fledged yesterday in the last hung scarlet chested nest. The bourkes are still with young... It has been a great breeding season for all of my grasskeets... except the yellow turquosines... they were just not interested in the box at all... either not mature enough or they just will not bond. Maybe in time.
Here are a few in a color up cage... some going to the store soon and some to the fair.... I have 4 handfed bourkes at the store that are getting so much attention.. 2 being picked up Friday.... seems everyone falls in love with rosey bourkes
A recent 2 fledglings with their Dad
Here are a few in a color up cage... some going to the store soon and some to the fair.... I have 4 handfed bourkes at the store that are getting so much attention.. 2 being picked up Friday.... seems everyone falls in love with rosey bourkes
A recent 2 fledglings with their Dad
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
Oh my goodness, gorgeous gorgeous gooooorrrgeous!!!! I especially love the Scarlet Chested 'Keets....they are like rainbows with wings.
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rosey bourkes are gone in second at any pet stores in Denver ... They are very sweet little birds .. I am NOt going to say I want them too... well I did say it...
rosey bourkes are gone in second at any pet stores in Denver ... They are very sweet little birds .. I am NOt going to say I want them too... well I did say it...
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
I have both breeds and they are wonderful birds and great additions to my aviary. My Bourkes are still too young to breed, but my Splendids blessed me with 6 little chicks this year. Thanks for showing your pictures, Candy.. lovely birds.
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
Thanks everyone.. I realize now that I posted the blurry pictures...
Here are the 4 handfeds (Momma died with 4 young ones still in the nest) That post:
http://finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1 ... est+clutch
They are sooooo sweet. I brought them to the shop last Saturday and 2 are already sold. They will be ready for release this friday.
Here are the 4 handfeds (Momma died with 4 young ones still in the nest) That post:
http://finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1 ... est+clutch
They are sooooo sweet. I brought them to the shop last Saturday and 2 are already sold. They will be ready for release this friday.
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
what cuties! congrats on all the beautiful birds, Candace. I don't know how you find thte time to do it all!
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
They are beautiful babies I absolutely love both the Bourkes and the Scarlets. I finally had my own babies over the summer ;) Finally!
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Oh wow! Congratulations Misty!! So nice to hear from you and that it's good news too! Any pics?MLaRue wrote: They are beautiful babies I absolutely love both the Bourkes and the Scarlets. I finally had my own babies over the summer ;) Finally!
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Thanks Liz
I think I have a few - one of the little guy that was so far behind his two older siblings I was bad and didn't photograph like I normally do...
I think I have a few - one of the little guy that was so far behind his two older siblings I was bad and didn't photograph like I normally do...
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
Wow they are all so vibrant. I wish I could pick up another Bourke and Splendid from you. If you ever visit Houston I'd appreciate it if you'd bring me one of each ;) Or if you happen to know someone who has birds as lovely as yours, I might be satisfied with that
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
Candace,
Can Bourkes and Javas be housed togther by any chance? I know that they are totally different species of bird and it's not something I would normally even consider, but............ my Java cage is so big and it looks so empty. They do eat similar diets and both are relatively peaceful birds. I do love the rosey bourkes and from what I've read they're also pretty quiet. Having both, I figure you'd be the one to ask. Bob
Can Bourkes and Javas be housed togther by any chance? I know that they are totally different species of bird and it's not something I would normally even consider, but............ my Java cage is so big and it looks so empty. They do eat similar diets and both are relatively peaceful birds. I do love the rosey bourkes and from what I've read they're also pretty quiet. Having both, I figure you'd be the one to ask. Bob
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2 bourke parakeets
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
From my experience and reading they should be fine. Though I'd be nervous putting any hookbill with finches, I'd probably be most comfortable with this pairing. From what I've read Javas are pretty peaceful and from reading and experience so are Bourkes. Bourkes can have an interested affect on other birds though haha. Mine is with my Splendid and when the Bourke is out of the cage the Splendid moves around and is more active. The Bourke has never been aggressive, just overly playful when he was younger.
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Re: Bourkes and Splendids
I had my bourkes with my gouldians without any problem.
Debbie
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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