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I have wanted Gouldians for some time, but they are hard to come by in my area. A lady I bought societies from is offering these Gouldians for sale. (The ad text is below). Is this a good buy given the ages, genders and colors? Should I hold out a bit longer and look for something younger, or proven (My main goal is not breeding, but would like to have the option if possible!)?
Thanks!

Lady Gouldians Finches

This is a package deal ..... will not separate

There are 8 gouldians, 2 males and 6 females

Males -- 1 black head, purple chest and green back .... and 1 red head, purple chest and silver back

Females -- 2 orange heads, purple chests, green backs.....3 red heads, purple chests and green backs ..... and 1 orange head, purple chest and yellow back

They range from 1 year old to 9 years old. There is one male 1 year old and one female 9 years old and the rest are between 3 - 4 years old.

This package deal can be yours for $250.00 cash only.

The package deal works out to about $31 per bird. Not bad but you have to consider their over all health and I wouldn't count on breeding the 9 year old!

You should be able to get a couple of breeding seasons from the 3 - 4 year olds. And the one year old is fine (if healthy). That is IF they haven't all just finished breeding. They are all greens except for one yellow and a silver. They should add quite a splash of colour to your aviary - just make sure they look active and healthy overall. Let us know what you do!

I agree with all Liz said.... and it sounds like a great deal to me if the birds are all healthy.

I would also wonder about the relatedness of the birds.

Good point, Tiff!!!

The societies I bought from her are gorgeous! Her bird room was very clean, well kept and nicely lighted. The birds I saw there were all healthy and they appeared to be very well cared for. I will ask her if they are related.

Sounds like 'someone' is about to get some new birds!!!