Results of today's bird mart

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Results of today's bird mart

Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 7:50 pm

Today the ICFS held their 20th annual show (i volunteered as ususal) and it was my favorite thus far! I was a steward (third year in a row) for the type canaries this year. A big beautiful border canary won overall type canary (i told the judge I thought he was the winner when the judging first began.

Anyways, I got a few new birds! Canaries! These are the first canaries I will ever be attempting to breed and I really need help.

I have three pairs of borders (from the breeder who's bird won) they are the biggest canaries I have ever seen, I love them! 5 are green, and I have one yellow cinnamon varigated hen. I also got a single fife hen, he didnt have a mate for her.

I also purchased a pair of diamond doves befor the mart/show doors opened, and after hours, and yes, hours, of bidding in a silent auction, I won a second pair of diamond doves. It was a great day!
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Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:02 pm

I will post pictures tommorow. They're all a little stressed and I'd like to let them settle in
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Post by MiaCarter » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:26 pm

Sounds like it was a lovely event!

And congrats on your new birds!
I can't wait to see photos. I hope they settle in nicely. :-)
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13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets

....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.


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Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:51 pm

MiaCarter thank you! I'm sure that have much larger ones in Florida
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Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:54 pm

Here are just a few pictures. They judged on the tables toss year. Normally we put up big stands with shelves.
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Post by MiaCarter » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:07 pm

Oooh, they are lovely!
I especially love the canary. Such a pretty sorbet color.
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets

....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.


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Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:19 pm

I didn't realize i had a picture of a pair of the doves. Type canaries belong to the breeder i got mine from. You can actually see a border in there
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Re: Results of today's bird mart

Post by Sam007 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:23 pm

Congrats on your new canaries and diamond doves. Nice pics! :D
I love Gouldian Finches.

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Post by MiaCarter » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:25 pm

Those doves are so lovely!
Can I ask what you spent on them?
I've always wanted a pair, but they've always been so pricey --- $175+/each. But that was in a pet shop (def. a pet shop price!) and I would much prefer a breeder.
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets

....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.


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Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:28 pm

Sure! I bought my first pair for 30, but i got a deal on them because me and the breeder have done business before and she wanted them to have a good home. The second issue i got for 26 after hours of nickel and diming in the silent auction

This was the first I've seen of them besides the over priced ones at the stores. I snatched them up as quick as possible
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Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:29 pm

By the way, the border Canary pictured above is the large green one. They're huge compared to normal canaries
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Post by lovezebs » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:52 pm

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Oh how I envy you this bird show. It sounds wonderful.
~ Congratulations on your new feathered friends.
~ What amazes me, :D is that one of your new canaries appears to look surprisingly like a 'Zebra'. Heehee!
~As to some of these Canaries... it's amazing how many different shapes, colours and sizes they come in. The strangest one I have seen so far, is something from Belgium (can't recall the name right off hand) but it was tall and thin with a back that tilted forward in an awkward manner. It sort of looked like a broken scarecrow. :shock:

Good luck with new babies.

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Post by vienneparis » Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:16 pm

Dante, congratulations on your new birds. They look lovely, especially the canaries. I have 4 canaries and enjoy them tremendously. They bring so much colors and songs into my home. Hope you'll enjoy yours for many years to come :)
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Post by DanteD716 » Sun Oct 05, 2014 10:48 am

lovezebs thanks Elana! Those aren't my canaries just some he had on his table. He has a huge yellow border male. I regret not getting him. He was beautiful
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