Got 'Em Crimson Seed Crackers

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Got 'Em Crimson Seed Crackers

Post by JohnBoy » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:20 am

They arrived this morning in perfect health and extremely alert. I did not want to disturb them by getting to close with the camera so I took these at a distance using the close up feature. I also have pics of the new Bl & Wh mannikins.. I will get better pics as soon as they calm down.
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Post by Ursula » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:23 am

Oh my, they are BEAUTIFUL!!! =D> =D> =D>

I'm jealous!! I like the mannikens too! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Post by cindy » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:46 am

They look marvelous!!!The mannikins are so cute. The CSCs are stunning! Bet you are thrilled. Glad everything went well and they arrived safely.

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Post by mahfuz alam » Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:08 am

nice birds :mrgreen:
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Post by B CAMP » Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:35 am

Very nice :mrgreen:
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Post by dfcauley » Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:00 pm

Beautiful birds!! I especially love those B and W Mannikins. Congratulations!!!! Do those Crimson Seed Crackers get along with other birds?
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Post by JohnBoy » Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:40 pm

dfcauley wrote:Beautiful birds!! I especially love those B and W Mannikins. Congratulations!!!! Do those Crimson Seed Crackers get along with other birds?
I have no experience with the seedcrackers. Not much out there on them either. Little info I have found says they are aggressive toward smaller birds. I am keeping them in their own cage. Seedcrackers have been bred in captivity.
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Post by solo_birdlover » Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:34 pm

That red color on those Seed Crackers is gorgeous. I don't remember seeing these birds before. Must be expensive birds.
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Post by L in Ontario » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:02 pm

Beauties each and every one of them. Congratulations! =D>
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Post by JohnBoy » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:33 pm

solo_birdlover wrote:That red color on those Seed Crackers is gorgeous. I don't remember seeing these birds before. Must be expensive birds.
During the summer they were selling for $350-$380 a pair. :shock: They have come down to $250.00 a pair this fall so I decided to go for it. It still is a lot of money, and I will be paying my VISA for a few months to pay them off. [-X on me!
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Post by WhiteMagicWoman » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:38 pm

BEAUTIFUL birds! Congrats! =D>
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Post by cindy » Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:39 pm

John, if breeding goes smoothly...do you think you might start a colony of them? They are very pretty.

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Post by JohnBoy » Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:50 pm

cindy wrote:John, if breeding goes smoothly...do you think you might start a colony of them? They are very pretty.
I hope I have a pair. I have read in a book that the black bellied seedcracker females are much duller than the males. I can't find info if this is also true to the crimson seedcracker. Both of mine are brilliant in color. I may have 2 males if that is the case. Gee, then I would have to get more. #-o

Update: I just noticed that one has a much brighter white eye ring than the other. Hope this is a good sign.

They are calming down a bit.
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Post by carcoozie » Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:09 pm

They are all beautiful :)
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Post by Queen_Bee » Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:55 pm

Gorgeous birds! They are worth the money if they bring you enjoyment and a challenge... the best things in life are not necessarily free :D
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