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How come it's always the prettiest birds (IMO) that are the hardest to breed?
Has anybody of you ever seen or even kept some?
Pin-tailed parrot finch
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Ursula
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Pin-tailed parrot finch
Researching parrot finches I found information about the pin-tailed parrot finch and absolutely fell in love!!
http://users.skynet.be/fa398872/enpintail.htm
How come it's always the prettiest birds (IMO) that are the hardest to breed?
Has anybody of you ever seen or even kept some?
http://users.skynet.be/fa398872/enpintail.htm
How come it's always the prettiest birds (IMO) that are the hardest to breed?
Has anybody of you ever seen or even kept some?
Walk-in aviary with Waxbills (6 Cordon Bleu, 3 Orange Cheek, 3 Black-rumped, 1 Lavender, ), 1 European Goldfinch, 4 Gouldians, 2 Spice Finches, 6 Owl Finches, 4 Budgies and 2 male Button Quail.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
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dfcauley
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Re: Pin-tailed parrot finch
I have always drooled over this bird. It is absolutely gorgeous!
I have never seen one at a bird mart nor do I know of anyone who has ever had any. I have asked Floyd about them numerous times and he has never had any either. If you find some, let me know.
I have never seen one at a bird mart nor do I know of anyone who has ever had any. I have asked Floyd about them numerous times and he has never had any either. If you find some, let me know.
Donna
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debbie276
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Re: Pin-tailed parrot finch
Beautiful birds! Wanted to look into getting a pair till I saw how hard they were to find.
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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JohnBoy
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Re: Pin-tailed parrot finch
I had a few pairs of them in the 70's and early 80's. They did well in an outdoor aviary and I kept them in a heated shed in the winter months. Very hardy birds and got along with other aviary occupants. They never went to nesting and showed no interest in breeding in captivity. They lived for years.
BTW, back in the day I used to get my birds from a quarantine station in California. If I remember correctly it was called Southeastern Bird Supply. Pin-tailed Nonpareil Parrot finches sold for 8-$10 ea. Rarely did you see a finch for over $10 ea.
BTW, back in the day I used to get my birds from a quarantine station in California. If I remember correctly it was called Southeastern Bird Supply. Pin-tailed Nonpareil Parrot finches sold for 8-$10 ea. Rarely did you see a finch for over $10 ea.
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Ursula
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Re: Pin-tailed parrot finch
Well, since they are hard to breed and IF you get some they are wild caught it's going to remain a dream for me... 
But I'm definitely hooked on the parrot finches. I think the seagreen and pied are the ones I really like best...
But I'm definitely hooked on the parrot finches. I think the seagreen and pied are the ones I really like best...
Walk-in aviary with Waxbills (6 Cordon Bleu, 3 Orange Cheek, 3 Black-rumped, 1 Lavender, ), 1 European Goldfinch, 4 Gouldians, 2 Spice Finches, 6 Owl Finches, 4 Budgies and 2 male Button Quail.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
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G8love4finches
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Re: Pin-tailed parrot finch
What an amazing bird!...Amazing coloring!...Love it!
...DeBBie...
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An African Grey, an Indian Ringneck, a BC Conure, 15 Lovebirds, 16 Linnies, 2 Turquoisines, 10 Budgies, 4 Parrotlets, 3 Cockatiels, 2 Canaries & many varieties of finch
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An African Grey, an Indian Ringneck, a BC Conure, 15 Lovebirds, 16 Linnies, 2 Turquoisines, 10 Budgies, 4 Parrotlets, 3 Cockatiels, 2 Canaries & many varieties of finch
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6finchfriends
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Re: Pin-tailed parrot finch
Really beautiful birds!!
Trish
8 adorable Society finch ~ 4 beautiful Gouldian finch
~1 Cockatoo~1 Sun Conure~1 Green Cheek Conure~1 Parotlet~1 dog~ many pond fish & a 7ft Red Tailed Boa, Little Niki
8 adorable Society finch ~ 4 beautiful Gouldian finch
~1 Cockatoo~1 Sun Conure~1 Green Cheek Conure~1 Parotlet~1 dog~ many pond fish & a 7ft Red Tailed Boa, Little Niki