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CUBAN MELODIOUS FINCHES

Post by BigBear0007 » Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:32 pm

Hi All,

I picked up a young pair of Cubans today. :D
They were quite pricey but I had to get them. :shock:
Such lovely little birds, and the song is amazing!! =D>

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Post by lea » Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:43 pm

cool, im planning to buy them too :)
waiting for pics :D
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Post by L in Ontario » Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:01 pm

Congratulations on your new birds - you'll love these tiny guys!!

I can't believe the steal of a deal I got two of them for (for Janine) a few weeks ago!!!

How much are they out west?
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Post by G8love4finches » Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:35 pm

Where did you get them from, and can we see pictures??
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Post by BigBear0007 » Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:55 pm

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$240.00 for the pair. :shock:
Had to be imported from Toronto.
They are usually $300.00 for a pair, when available.

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Post by GOULDYGIRL » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:37 pm

In my area and most places I've seen online they are $350.00 a pair, so compared to that, you did pretty well. They are the cutest little things. I fell in love with one here and wish I could have got him.

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Post by BigBear0007 » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:43 pm

GOULDYGIRL wrote:In my area and most places I've seen online they are $350.00 a pair, so compared to that, you did pretty well. They are the cutest little things. I fell in love with one here and wish I could have got him.

Renee

She gave me a deal on them, the other pair she has for sale are $300.00 asking price and she will get it.
She is also keeping a pair for herself.
We are hoping they will breed and we can swap young and start a breeding program.

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Post by lovemyfinch » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:18 pm

L in Ontario wrote:Congratulations on your new birds - you'll love these tiny guys!!

I can't believe the steal of a deal I got two of them for (for Janine) a few weeks ago!!!

How much are they out west?
Oh wow, did I get a deal (steal) :shock: Thanks again Liz, for snagging up that pair for me. =D>
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Post by Ratrodfink » Sat Mar 05, 2011 12:09 am

Beautiful birds. I have them on my list of birds to purchase. My local guy only has two males right now but should have more females in two weeks. Worth the wait because is prices are always great.
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Post by L in Ontario » Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:57 am

A great looking pair you got there - congratulations!!
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Post by BigBear0007 » Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:26 am

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The little fellow has been busy this morning!
He's been putting hay into the nest basket.

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Post by L in Ontario » Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:58 pm

Excellent - mine wouldn't use the hooded wicker nest. He had to build his own right on top of it! #-o
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Post by BigBear0007 » Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:14 pm

They are really settling in nicely.
They are a lively bird but not flighty.
I can come to the cage and feed them and give them greens
with out them trying to break out!

Also they like to bath.
When ever I fill the drinkers, I have to give them bath water or they
will try to bath in the drinkers .
I really recomend them if you can find them.

These are one of the breeds that will be harder and harder to locate,
as Cuba does not export them anymore.

I named them "Romeo Y Julieta" like the Cuban cigars.

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Post by cute finch boy » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:02 pm

hey there! congrats on the cubans!

i am a breeder down in texas and one of my FAVS is the cubans! have been very successful with raising them past few years! had 21 chicks in 2010... and so far have 10 for 2011!!!!

let me know if you have any questions!
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Post by BigBear0007 » Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:09 pm

cute finch boy wrote:hey there! congrats on the cubans!

i am a breeder down in texas and one of my FAVS is the cubans! have been very successful with raising them past few years! had 21 chicks in 2010... and so far have 10 for 2011!!!!

let me know if you have any questions!
Please let me know what your secret is?
What size aviary/cages you are using?
Any special foods?
How many pairs do you have?
Did you put the pairs together or did you let them choose?
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