What to feed Gouldian Finches?

[L in Ontario]

What is "long extended tail wires"? I tried to google but didnt find a pic. I can check and see if she has it

Tailwires are typical on males when they are in breeding season. Two centre tail feathers that appear so thin to be just wires. They can extend up to about 3" beyond their tail.

Typically hens only have them about 1/2" - 3/4" longer than their tail.

Here you can see the males' white tailwires extending beyond his tail.

Here you can see the female's short black tailwires (on the left).

Here is another male's long black tailwires.

[Sandra]

Ahhhh! Thanks. My male doesnt have it (maybe got broken or hasnt grown yet) but black does have it, like 1/2"

[L in Ontario]

The dilute male is not in breeding condition . When he is, his beak will be redder and he will grow his tailwires.

[Sandra]

The dilute male is not in breeding condition . When he is, his beak will be redder and he will grow his tailwires.

oh lol

Of course lol

[lovemyfinch]

Here are my Milly and Skittles (ty Liz) same coloured gouldians in breeding condition.
In fact they have one baby about a week and a half away from fledging and this time already 3 eggs in the nest. Your hen looks just like mine

[Sandra]

Here are my Milly and Skittles (ty Liz) same coloured gouldians in breeding condition.
In fact they have one baby about a week and a half away from fledging and this time already 3 eggs in the nest. Your hen looks just like mine

They look similar! The beak on yours is darker.

Just curious Janine, what brand seed you feed your Gouldians?

[DanteD716]

I think your BH is a hen.. but I could be wrong. She is a beautiful hen !! I love the BH WB combo

[lovemyfinch]

If I am not mistaken, they are now getting the Moore's finch seed.

[Sandra]

Thanks Janine,

Pet shops really sucks here ... their bird accessories and food shelves seems to be always almost empty and no good variety.

Am going there this morning to get my money back on the sandy perch that cause my bird to bleed.

[lovemyfinch]

Where are you at Sandra?
I have only been using the Moores finch seed for a little over a month now, I bought it from Liz back in May.
If you are anywhere within driving distance from Liz, I would hurry over if she still has some. My only regret is that I didn't buy more

[Sandra]

I live in Ottawa, Ontario

[Martie]

Coming in late here, but just wanted to say - Beautiful Pair!!!

[lovemyfinch]

Sandra

Depending on how far you want to travel Liz is in Barrie.
I actually travelled from the Laurentians to Kingston for my pick ups, but well worth the hike. The best part of course, is meeting up with Liz

[Sandra]

Janine, do you have a contact email ... maybe she ships?

[Sandra]

Coming in late here, but just wanted to say - Beautiful Pair!!!

Thank you!

Not sure if this a male-female caracteristic, but the female is usually the first one being very curious and trying new things I put in the cage.