Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by debbie276 » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:50 am

Very pretty birds! :)
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by Sunbay » Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:00 am

LOVE those Black faced Fire Finches!
How do you have them housed?
Do they get along with others?

I have one pair of Black-Bellied FF's. They have so much personality packed into such a tiny package!
I have them in a large aviary with Gouldians, Forbes, one old male Painted, and 2 Society males, (that I never see, because they seem to always be in a nest!)
Peace and Love reigns. A great combo for a mixed aviary.

I would love to have ALL the Fire Finch species - but common sense and space takes precedence - (most of the time) - :wink:
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by cindy » Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:50 am

So very nice, Rancel!!!! Gorgeous birds!

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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by jonvill » Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:26 pm

Nice birds!
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Post by lyzzyjayne » Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:35 pm

Great looking! I always notice you have a special way of holding your birds for pics. What is it you do?
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by procfamily » Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:01 pm

Very nice birds!
ten blue capped cordon blues, one male red-cheeked cordon blue, four blue breasted cordon blues, 5 gouldians; two parakeets, 9 owls, five blue-faced parrot finches, two green singers, four stars, 2 shaft tails, four gold breasts, two orange cheeks, two lavenders and sixteen societies.


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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by Perfex » Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:52 pm

I always like to see pics of your new birds, you have quite a collection of species now.
What species have you had success breeding this year?
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by Grant » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:02 pm

I saw those black faced firefinches at the show. I wanted to buy some, but I was on a mission to pick up a pair of green-backed Twinspots. I was also uncertain if they could hybridize with my other firefinches. They really are gorgeous! You'll have to let us know how they get on.

Do you think the vendor you purchased them from is selling wild-caught birds? Sometimes I wonder.
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by 30 Seconds to Bob » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:03 pm

Love the black faced ffs! Are they very expensive and do they require a special diet? Bob
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Post by Bee-Beep » Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:12 pm

They are lovely birds. :D
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by RC#1 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:07 am

Those black face fires look very nice. Don't see them around to much.
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by DanteD716 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:32 am

Beautiful new birds Rancel! Love the fires. Congrats :D
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by Rox » Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:57 am

Gorgeous birds!! Huge congrats =D>
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Re: Pics of new birds from Orlando bird fair.

Post by Perfex » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:32 pm

I thought the hen looked like my BB hens but as I couldn't see the belly very well I just assumed they were similar. Hoping you can come up with a hen for him. They are another beautiful fire species. Plus, you've got to get a BB cock now. :D I absolutely love mine.

Sounds like you're off to a great start to the season with your various chicks. I read and posted about your success with the Senegal Fires. Awesome.
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R/T Parrot finches (Normal and seagreen)
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Variety of waxbills
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