How are Shaft Tails with other Finches?

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:41 pm

Do Shaft Tails get along with other Finches? There is a gal trying to rehome 2 pairs as she is downsizing. I don't that much about them. Comments Please.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:47 pm

Go get them!!! 'nuff said.

I've never had a problem with them and my Stars, Green Singers, Gouldians, Owls, Canaries, Senegal Fire Finches, Forbes...

Any more questions?

Justin-2-finches · Post by **Justin-2-finches** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:55 pm

Yeah shaftails are lovely birds and brilliant in a mixed avairy... go get em!

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:17 pm

GOOOOOO GET 'EMMMMMMM!!!!! I have a small flight of them...such cool birds!!

newlinta · Post by **newlinta** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:37 pm

I'd go get 'em if I were you!
I have mine housed with goulds,stars,
javas,societies,pearl headed silverbills,
owls,goldbreasts and zebras...no issues
for several years.
They are interesting,comical finches...
I love mine...one of my favorites!

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:10 pm

What's a good price for a pair. She said she paid $60 for each bird. I want to make a deal with her for the two pairs. Any suggestions.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:20 pm

$60 x 4 birds = $240. I'd offer her $200 for both pairs and see where she goes from there.

Good luck!

Jayburd · Post by **Jayburd** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:00 pm

my pair killed 2 cordons, three orange breasts and a tri-coloured nun.
big aviary, too.
be careful.

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:06 pm

Oh that's scary.....

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:07 pm

I have four in my aviary right now. They are doing great and getting along. But.... I had to rehome my first pair because they were not very nice, chasing around other birds and being mean.

I think it depends on the birds ....... I would try it because they are such fun and comical birds. I love my two pairs!!!

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:08 pm

Just keep an eye on them Sherry. Obviously not everyone has the same experience with birds.

When you put new birds in with existing birds - rearrange the set up so there are no territorial squabbles.

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:35 pm

That sounds like a good idea If I get them I will try that. That might have worked with my male zebra ya

JohnBoy · Post by **JohnBoy** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:44 am

I also have never had a problem with aggression with my shaft-tails.

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