CUBAN MELODIOUS FINCHES

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Re: CUBAN MELODIOUS FINCHES

Post by annague » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:41 pm

True... :lol: although right now he's in Illinois -- close to Chicago (so, naturally I found some birds close to Chicago that I really like -- some crested rose Stafford canaries)....

I think my finchaholic self is maybe beyond help (although... canaries are technically not finches so I guess I'm good after all!)
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Post by BigBear0007 » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:25 pm

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This is what I put together last night.
Just need to attach some wire hooks.

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Post by BigBear0007 » Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:23 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMDVfq0iOWI

I put a mirror in the cage and they think it's another pair of birds intruding on their territory

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Post by BigBear0007 » Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:50 pm

I was just testing it out, to see what they would do.
It's no longer in there.
If the male gets upset he's being territorial.
If the hen gets upset, that means she bonded with the male
and she is being territorial also.
If she was looking at the mirror when the male was upset,
it could mean she is not pleased with the male she has and is looking for another.
So, I feel secure that they are bonded and will mate.

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Post by cute finch boy » Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:11 pm

that looks good! i bet it will work great!
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Post by BigBear0007 » Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:15 pm

For now I will leave the basket thats in there.
The male has been busy filling the basket, so I don't want to disturb them.

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Post by cute finch boy » Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:06 pm

from experience.... i would do the swap now... he will fill the new nest just as fast... promise

cubans LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE to BUILD!!!!

also you need to keep an eye on them.... he is in breeding mode... and if she is not it will end badly....

if she is not receptive then i would remove the whole nest and material...

wait a few weeks... then try again...

but still... IMHO.... i would take the wicker basket out asap....

weve lost more cubans to wicker than any other finch....

just trying to help
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Post by BigBear0007 » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:43 pm

I am trying to score another pair of Cubans today or in the next few days. [-o< [-o<
I just love these little birds!!! =D> =D>

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Post by L in Ontario » Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:06 pm

=D> =D> Be sure to let us know when you do and we'll be needing pics of the lucky couple too! =D> =D>
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Post by BigBear0007 » Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:43 pm

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Here is the second pair. =D>
I picked them up tonight.
Need to give them good names.

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Post by lovemyfinch » Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:04 am

They are a lovely pair,. congrats [-o<
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Post by L in Ontario » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:42 am

Looking good! =D>
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Post by debbie276 » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:59 am

very nice looking birds
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Post by BigBear0007 » Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:18 pm

Thank's Everyone!

Now I am hooked, I want another pair!! =P~ [-X

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Post by BigBear0007 » Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:36 pm

The new pair are getting used to their new home.
The little male is really a singer, way more than the first pair.
He will not be out done by my MULE or Green Singer!

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