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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.

Oh my, they are BEAUTIFUL!!!

I'm jealous!! I like the mannikens too!

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

nice birds

Very nice

Beautiful birds!! I especially love those B and W Mannikins. Congratulations!!!! Do those Crimson Seed Crackers get along with other birds?

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.

That red color on those Seed Crackers is gorgeous. I don't remember seeing these birds before. Must be expensive birds.

Beauties each and every one of them. Congratulations!

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. 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. on me!

BEAUTIFUL birds! Congrats!

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

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.

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.

They are all beautiful

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