New to Lady Gouldians

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New to Lady Gouldians

Post by lem2bert » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:20 am

Male,   not the best pictures but did not want to stress them too much
Male, not the best pictures but did not want to stress them too much
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Hi everyone. I am not new to the forum but just received my first Pair of Gouldians. I have only ever had Canaries so this is a new and exciting experience for me. I have to say many the members at this finch site have encouraged me in this decision. Thank-you all ! :-D
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by debbie276 » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:02 pm

Congratulations and best of luck!!
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Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)

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https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56

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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by Nicole R. » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:09 pm

Such a pretty setup! Love the double flight. You've obviously spent a lot of time planning and working on this.

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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by a_gouldian » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:21 pm

Congratulations! Your cage setup is great.
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by lem2bert » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:29 pm

a_gouldian, Debbie and Nicole , Thank-you all so much. I have been considering finches for about 6 months. A friend of mine offered me a pair of hers last weekend so I prepared their cage picked them up yesterday and they are settling in just fine.
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by Barbara » Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:10 pm

lem2bert Betty they look very happy and all settled in thank-you for giving them a good home and helping me have peace among my gouldian's.The cage set up looks great for them.enjoy
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by lem2bert » Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:16 pm

Barbara

Thank-you so much Barbara. Yes they are settling in just fine. I love them. I am so glad I could help you out !! :D
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by lem2bert » Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:31 pm

debbie276

Debbie thank-you for the great articles on lighting. I use full spectrum light bulbs and tubes over my birds cages and also supply them with vitamin D twice a week. So far this has been working. I am always interested in learning new way to help my birds live happy , healthy and longer lives, and love reading new articles in how to care for them. Thank-you again. :D
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by debbie276 » Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:00 pm

Your very welcome :)
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long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)

GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56

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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by wilkifam » Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:50 pm

They are beautiful
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by Tish » Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:43 pm

Nice set up, congratulations on your new gouldian's.
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by lem2bert » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:00 pm

wilkifam Tish
Thank-you both so very much !!
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by Madcat » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:35 pm

Gorgeous!!!!!!!! Fair warning ... you'll begin to want all colors and end up like this....Addicted :lol:
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by Tish » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:53 pm

Madcat lucky you, that looks like finch heaven :)
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Re: New to Lady Gouldians

Post by lem2bert » Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:45 am

Madcat
Beautiful !! That is an adorable picture, love it. :D I already have the bug :) just not the space :(
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