what should I get?

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Tish
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what should I get?

Post by Tish » Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:19 pm

My boyfriend is buying me a single flight cage for my birthday. I was thinking about getting lady gouldian or owl finches or java finches. However I have a few questions before I make up my mind. What species is easier? What species does well in only pairs? Which species is the more quite? I have societies and they are pretty simple to care for and pretty quite. I'd like my next birds to be simple as well, but more importantly not overly loud.
1 Cat ( Logan), 2 Rosy Bourkes (Pip & Kiki), 2 Guinea Pigs (Biscuit & Gizmo), 1 Syrian Hamster (Sammy), 1 Russian Dwarf Hamster (Peanut), 4 Gerbils ( Shiloh & Emma) & (Lilly & Rose)

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Re: what should I get?

Post by Sheather » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:11 am

Javas are quiet birds, hardy, and they can be tamed. I recommend them!
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Re: what should I get?

Post by Fraza » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:52 am

JAVAS JAVAS KAVAS !!!
FINCHES I HAVE
Bengalese
zebras
Java sparrows
Silver bills
java x beng hybrid



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Cocktiel
Doves
Hybrid cherry x Bengalese
Stars
Heck’s
Canary’s

My favourite is COCO my grey pearl society cock been here since the start my flock leader


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Re: what should I get?

Post by hfinney » Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:31 am

I’ve never had owls or Javas, but I have a pair of gouldians. They are sweet and quiet and gorgeous. Some of my favorites.

You can also check out videos on YouTube to get a glimpse of each species in action. Good luck!

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Re: what should I get?

Post by wildbird » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:28 pm

Javas do best in a large flight area and raising chicks.

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Re: what should I get?

Post by Icearstorm » Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:13 am

Tish

I've never had owl finches, but between gouldians and Javas, Javas are definitely my favorite. They have a melodic, liquidy song and seem more intelligent overall.

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