Beautiful new birds

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Beautiful new birds

Post by a_gouldian » Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:50 pm

We just received a pair of Painted Firetail Finches and Owl Finches. We have them in a large flight cage. The Owl Finches are a little harder to photograph in a large cage but maybe once they settle down more it will be easier. Here are some photographs of the Painted finches. They are beautiful birds.
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Gouldians, Red-faced Stars, Owl Finches, Blue-capped Cordon Bleus

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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by Sally » Sat Apr 02, 2016 12:28 am

Beautiful!
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by Ahmet_Menderes » Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:40 am

very nice :)

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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by debbie276 » Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:01 am

Gorgeous!
Congratulations and best of luck with them :)
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by FLDoc » Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:23 am

Breath taking.... And wonderful pictures.
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by FLDoc » Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:24 am

Local breeder or by mail and, if so, where?
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by lovezebs » Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:57 am

a_gouldian

Stunning photos!
Magnificent birds!

Congratulations.
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by a_gouldian » Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:41 am

FLDoc wrote: Local breeder or by mail and, if so, where?
The breeder is in San Diego, California. He shipped the birds to us via United Airlines. Great person to buy birds from. His web site is -
http://richsfinches.com/
Gouldians, Red-faced Stars, Owl Finches, Blue-capped Cordon Bleus

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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by peter121378 » Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:51 am

Beautiful....nice pics. :)
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by Barbara » Sat Apr 02, 2016 2:41 pm

Wow is all I can say :D
One canary
Two english budgies
Two Bourkes
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by Sam007 » Sat Apr 02, 2016 5:15 pm

Congratulations on all your new beautiful finches. Love the pictures! :)
I love Gouldian Finches.

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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by Sally » Sat Apr 02, 2016 5:19 pm

a_gouldian wrote:
FLDoc wrote: Local breeder or by mail and, if so, where?
The breeder is in San Diego, California. He shipped the birds to us via United Airlines. Great person to buy birds from. His web site is -
http://richsfinches.com/
Yes, one of the best breeders to work with!
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by hanabi » Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:58 am

a_gouldian

Well I am so envious :shock:

I have been waiting over four months to obtain a few pairs of Painted Firetails but they cost around $700 per pair here so I have been biding my time hoping to snag them at a slightly lower price.

And what a superb camera you have too.
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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by Spreckles » Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:01 am

Ditto all. Incredible pictures and the birds are gorgeous.

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Re: Beautiful new birds

Post by monotwine » Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:04 am

Wonderful new birds. They are spectacular!
They are easy enough to breed too and make interesting nests. Enjoy them.

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