New Arrivals!

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Re: New Arrivals!

Post by nhblond » Fri May 07, 2010 8:36 pm

Good to know, thanks!

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Re: New Arrivals!

Post by Chris103 » Fri May 07, 2010 9:47 pm

Yeah, auto focus can be a pain when trying to take pictures through a cage. I usually open one of the doors and peek the lens through so I don't have to worry about the bars.
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Re: New Arrivals!

Post by nhblond » Sat May 08, 2010 11:37 am

So I am trying to decide which ones to get: black bellied firefinch, blue cap cordon blue, saffron, or red ear????

Oh and black cheek zebras....

Its so hard to choose! Any suggestions?

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Re: New Arrivals!

Post by lovemyfinch » Sat May 08, 2010 12:27 pm

nhblond wrote:So I am trying to decide which ones to get: black bellied firefinch, blue cap cordon blue, saffron, or red ear????

Oh and black cheek zebras....

Its so hard to choose! Any suggestions?
Don't ask me, I have been learning the meaning of control :roll:
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Re: New Arrivals!

Post by L in Ontario » Sat May 08, 2010 1:41 pm

I put my pocket digital camera right up to the bars of the cage and then leave it on auto focus (no manual anyway) and the bars are on either side of the lens. You can crop them out if they get in the pic. Also I zoom in just a little - that helps eliminate the bars on both sides.
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Re: New Arrivals!

Post by Chris103 » Sat May 08, 2010 1:43 pm

nhblond wrote:So I am trying to decide which ones to get: black bellied firefinch, blue cap cordon blue, saffron, or red ear????

Oh and black cheek zebras....

Its so hard to choose! Any suggestions?
Oh decisions time...im bad at that especially considering Singing Wings species list is so expansive!

They are all great birds, it would just come down to cage space.

My experience with Saffrons proved that they were far to big and pushy for my little guys. I had to move them to an aviary with Javas and Budgies. They are gorgeous birds though!

Cordon Blues are great birds and Firefinches are beuatiful as well! Both species are a challenge to breed but that's the fun part!

Personally, I wouldnt get Black cheeks from any aviary before I saw them since they can vary a lot in quality. They are one of my favorite mutations though! Also, I just saw some nice ones at a show here for $8 each!

.....just my two cents as always :wink:
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Gouldians: GB-YB-BB-SB
RTPF
Societies
80+ Zebras in many mutations
Diamond Doves-working on a new mutation!
Mearns Quail-coming soon!
Mandarin Ducks
Senegal Parrot of 15 years

Previously: Macaws, Conures, Amazons, Lovebirds, Parrotlets, Softbills, Tons of Finch species, and native rehabs. Currently-A Whitewing Dove and 4 House Finches.

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