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new crested society

Post by Oshtay » Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:57 pm

I just got this little guy and gal from a finch friend here in my area. The male is crested, the female is not. Is this what you call double crested?? Also, I think this is a chocolate pied and a fawn pied...but I'm not really familiar with society colors and mutations.
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Re: new crested society

Post by Oshtay » Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:59 pm

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Re: new crested society

Post by waxbill lover » Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:29 pm

They are SO cute Oshtay! I would tend to agree with you that the male is a double crested.
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Re: new crested society

Post by Mozelle » Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:26 pm

Definitely double-crested :) The crest low on his neck is quite pronounced - wow!
They should make some lovely chicks down the line!
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Re: new crested society

Post by lovemyfinch » Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:45 pm

How sweet looking =D> =D>
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Re: new crested society

Post by Diamond Sparrow » Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:35 am

Heres a couple of mine
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Re: new crested society

Post by 6finchfriends » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:55 pm

such a pretty pair Oshtay! The little cresties are so adorable. You'll be getting some cute little babies in no time!
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Post by Queen_Bee » Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:46 am

Nice looking birds! My own male is double crested and I love his wacky hair do - hopefully you will get some nice crested babies from these two!
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Re: new crested society

Post by annague » Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:21 pm

Cute Soc's! ... Such sweet dependable finches! :)
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Re: new crested society

Post by G8love4finches » Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:44 pm

I love crested!
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Re: new crested society

Post by Oshtay » Wed Oct 26, 2011 12:38 pm

I should have known #-o
The pair is still in quarantine....and now sitting on eggs! I know society finches are good breeders, but WOW. I wasn't going to let them breed until next year. I guess I shouldn't have provided a nest [-X
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Re: new crested society

Post by Oshtay » Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:26 pm

I checked the eggs a few days back and saw that 5 out of the 6 were fertile. They started hatching this morning!!....2 down, 3 to go. The parents are making me a little nervous as they have no interest in eggfood or the grated boiled egg. I have their cage full of seed, millet, eggfood, and boiled egg. I sure hope they feed!
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Post by G8love4finches » Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:30 pm

They will do fine....even if the parents aren't that interested in the egg food, they will stuff those little ones with all the other good stuff you are offering...Can't wait for baby pictures!!
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Re: new crested society

Post by 6finchfriends » Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:00 am

So exciting! =D> They did get busy didn't they? Hopefully you'll get a couple double crested like Dad. He's a chocolate so I think he's been double dipped! :lol: :wink: Isn't it exciting to see those teeny tiny little babies!?! I was totally taken aback the first time I saw newly hatched society chicks. I had to run and get my husband to see how tiny they were!
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Re: new crested society

Post by Martie » Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:03 am

Congratulations on the new babies! They will do just fine with the food you're giving them. Enjoy watching them grow - and don't forget to share photos with us!
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