My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

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My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by Delta007 » Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:58 am

Yesterday went to the pet store to get some bird supplies. Saw some BCCB for sale and before I know I was carrying a pair home :). Paid $100 for the pair. Here a pic. They are not Banded. Should I take a risk breading them?
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by Hilary » Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:08 am

Congrats! I personally wouldn't worry about banding unless you plan to pick up other pairs and want to keep track of which you picked up where/when.
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by mahfuz alam » Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:10 am

nice birds bulbul bhai :D
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by sierranomad » Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:27 pm

Congratulations! They're beautiful birds, and are on my wishlist (thanks to Domenics' avatar) :)
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by Rhonda » Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:40 pm

Very pretty and a nice price! I have to stay away from the bird shop! :D
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by tobyneilson » Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:43 pm

They are gorgeous colours
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Post by mlmckenzie » Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:33 pm

They're beautiful. Congratulations!
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by L in Ontario » Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:42 pm

They do look pretty!! Banding may come in handy to tell the chicks from the parents after they colour up too. :lol:
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by monotwine » Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:09 pm

Beautiful pair! BCCB are still one of my favourites too. Such characters.
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by Queen_Bee » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:56 pm

Truly lovely birds! I'd have bought them too :D
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by lovemyfinch » Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:56 pm

Very very pretty :D
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by Sally » Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:06 pm

Congrats, they are one of my favorites! That is a really good petshop price for them. Is this a Mom and Pop type petshop? If so, I'd call them and ask if they have any history on them. If they bought them from one breeder, then chances are good that they are either a breeding pair that the breeder doesn't need anymore, or they are siblings. It would be worth finding out.
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Re: My new Blue-Capped Cordon Blues

Post by solo_birdlover » Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:41 am

Damn ! They look just like mine. I can't think of that many finches that are as cute as CBs. Very pretty birds to look at .
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