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Owl finch/silverbill

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:43 am
by tobyneilson
OK quick question,i recently got some more owl and silverbills to add to my flight cage,there is only owls and silverbills in this flight cage, anyhow, one of the owls is sharing a nest with one of the silverbills,I have never come across this before,is it usual or something i should keep a eye on?

Re: Owl finch/silverbill

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:41 am
by CandoAviary
Yes, this is quite common. Owls and silvers readily cross breed and produce hybrids.

Re: Owl finch/silverbill

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:00 pm
by tobyneilson
OK thanks fot that