Owl Finch info please!

[katlovesaandw]

Ok, I have been drooling over Owl Finch.
Can't afford them around here.

Ended up with a lady who had a pair and one died. She didn't want the other anymore and I got it for a STEAL.

Done the quarantine thing away from my societies and it will eventually share the giant flight cage with them.

I think it is a female. Does the meep sound but no real singing yet.

Eventually, I would like to get it a mate. Any recommendations on where? Anyone order one and have it shipped?

Oh and I played the owl finch sounds at the Finch Info Center, it said nothing during the cock singing part but when I played the hen calling sounds, it went nuts and made the same sort of sounds back.

Does that mean it is a female and happy to hear sounds of fellow females OR a male that just hasn't sung and copy catted the same sounds.

More helpful info from Owl finch owners would be great! Thanks!

[Sally]

It can be pricey to ship just one bird. Here are a couple of bird clubs that are in the Pacific Northwest, though not in Portland itself. They might be resources for breeders, though.

https://sites.google.com/site/cascadecanary/
http://northwestbirdclub.org/events.htm

[cindy]

There is a breeder in Oregon a friend that raises them
http://www.pacificfinches.com/available-birds.html

and try http://richsfinches.com/

I breed them but do not have any available now

[katlovesaandw]

Thanks! I contacted Pacific Finches to see if they have a male available.
Contacted our local bird store, but they only sell theirs in pairs and want $200 for a pair. Ummmm, no. I just need 1 bird.

She still hasn't sung, just makes meep sounds so I still assume we are a female. Doing well in with my societies but I am sure it will be happier with a mate.

[finchmix22]

katlovesaandw
I have several male and female owl finches from last years (2014) breeding. I live in Texas, but I have the shipping containers, so if you are interested pm me.