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These first two are of my male Melba and a female black cheek zebra.

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Java hatchlings

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2040/dscn0024kr.jpg

Magpie mannikin

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I still have 4 eggs in the nest that did not hatch. Should I remove them or let the javas deal with them?

Beautiful birds, thanks for sharing.

They look great - love the Melba!

John, your birds are beautiful. As always, thank you for sharing your little gems with us.

John, your melbas are stunning. You know, I've never given them a second thought before but after looking at your pics I'm starting to consider them.

Have you found that the melba's are agressive? I have heard not to put them with star finches. They are absolutely beautiful!!!

dfcauley wrote:Have you found that the melba's are agressive? I have heard not to put them with star finches. They are absolutely beautiful!!!

I also heard they can be aggressive. I also heard it depends on the pair. I do not have my Stars in the aviary with the Melbas. They are in my aviary with the larger birds. (Javas, Seedeaters, Whydahs, a few Zebras, Bronze Wing Mannikins, Magpie Mannikins, European Goldfinches and similar) I find they keep to themselves and have not bothered anyone. Nor have I seen anyone bother them.
The reason you don't put them with Star finches is because of the red face. They supposedly show aggression to any bird with red faces.

Wow John you have some beautiful birds and thanks for sharing.

Terry

Nice pics....you really got some great close shots of the babies!