New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by annague » Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:49 pm

I agree, the little hen is very pretty too -- I like the pink beaks! :)
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Post by JohnBoy » Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:01 pm

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Post by cindy » Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:08 pm

What a transformation...lovely!

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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by lovemyfinch » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:54 am

Very proud looking, and rightly =D> =D>
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by debbie276 » Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:12 am

Neat lookin bird!
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by monotwine » Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:52 am

Nice. You think he is finished getting his breeding colours now? They are darker than I am used to seeing here, though granted I don't see them often.
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by JohnBoy » Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:12 am

monotwine wrote:Nice. You think he is finished getting his breeding colours now? They are darker than I am used to seeing here, though granted I don't see them often.
I believe the feathers are all in but the tail has a few more inches to go .
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by monotwine » Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:14 am

I wonder if their plumage lightens with age. Both breeders I've visited had birds with more creamy markings. It will be intersting to see. Best wishes for your pair. I hope the hen is enthalled by his new pajama's :lol:
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by 6finchfriends » Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:19 am

He's transforming into a real stunning young man! I've never seen one before. They are sure beautiful birds! when his tail is all grown in will you put him with a girl or is he already with a mate? Very interesting to see his tail growing so quickly! Do their bodies change colors too? Like a molt maybe? Do you have to feed him extra calcium?
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by JohnBoy » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:03 am

Hi Trish, There is a pic of the female on page 1.
I also want to make note that the song of the male is loud and spectacular. There is a youtube video of the males song.
The males look like females except a little darker when not in breeding plumage. I am putting them in a larger cage today with the nests that Sally sent me. It's a long shot that they will lay but it's worth a try.
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by JohnBoy » Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:05 pm

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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by monotwine » Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:28 am

Hey he is looking lighter in those pictures. Looking good!
Here is a pic of one bird I took:
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So that is the same species right? I'm not that clued up with the Whydah. Your boy is looking much lighter now and comparing the two almost seem the same shade of cream. He is going to be a stunner.
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by JohnBoy » Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:55 am

I believe he is finished his molt. But not 100% sure.
He is gorgeous though.
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