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Does anybody keep pearl headed silverbills, has anybody got any info on keeping and breeding them, thanks.

We have them in a mixed flight and have been non-aggressive towards owls, shaftails, stars, gouldians, firefinch and diamond doves.

Set them up for breeding once, but never got any eggs. It's possible that we have 2 males because they are very difficult to sex. They really enjoyed a nest box with lots of foliage. Slept in it every night.

They sing a lot and like to stick their tongues out while doing so!

gaz wrote:Does anybody keep pearl headed silverbills, has anybody got any info on keeping and breeding them, thanks.

I have two pairs and they are very easy going- Mixed Aviary - no chicks yet - The male sings well when they get exited

I think John has them also or did at one point. They look beautiful!
Here is a link.

http://www.finchforum.com/viewtopic.php ... ilverbills

Very charming birds with a very unusual song. Never seen them act aggressively towards other species. And yes, like Brian said, ours like to stick their tongues out when they are singing.

lawnsofdawns wrote:Very charming birds with a very unusual song. Never seen them act aggressively towards other species. And yes, like Brian said, ours like to stick their tongues out when they are singing.

Just out of curiosity, do you and birdclaws live together? I just noticed you two have the exact same birds! I've confused the two of you in the past because of these similarities.

bugaboo5 wrote: Just out of curiosity, do you and birdclaws live together? I just noticed you two have the exact same birds! I've confused the two of you in the past because of these similarities.

Yep, two finchaholics in one house!

gaz

Did you get pearl headed silverbills? How are they?