New birds! Shafttails this time!

[L in Ontario]

Is that the female - it looks very much like my male but my guy's bib is longer (I think).

How about the mate of that one - is it a normal grey?

[lovemyfinch]

Liz, I just got to reading this post, congrats. You do realize that now we will have to work out an egg exchange I still have my cream female that doesn't have a mate yet

My regulars have been working on a new clutch. At least he has

[L in Ontario]

I would love to do an egg exchange with you Janine - gouldies AND shafts now!

Glad to hear your originals are re-working the nest!

[CandoAviary]

Sounds like you guys are going to have some fun swapping eggs and bloodlines. That is awesome. How far apart are you 2 in Canada?

[lovemyfinch]

I think to be on the safe side (for you) the goulds will have to wait until I see something come out of the nest. The shaftail's though have already proven themselves , whenever your ready give me a shout.

[dfcauley]

Is that the female - it looks very much like my male but my guy's bib is longer (I think).

How about the mate of that one - is it a normal grey?

Yes, that is the female. The male is split to cream.

[lovemyfinch]

We live about 6 hours apart, I figure that if we ship either by purolator or express post we should be able to get a next day delivery.

[L in Ontario]

I think to be on the safe side (for you) the goulds will have to wait until I see something come out of the nest. The shaftail's though have already proven themselves , whenever your ready give me a shout.

Now it's my turn to say the Shaftails on my end will have to wait, a) until they are out of quarantine and b) until I have them proven.

We have lots of time though!

[L in Ontario]

Is that the female - it looks very much like my male but my guy's bib is longer (I think).

How about the mate of that one - is it a normal grey?

Yes, that is the female. The male is split to cream.

Wow that's cool! I've no idea about Shaft Tail genetics. How do you get a male - split to cream?

[L in Ontario]

Okay well these two just arrived about 45 minutes ago. I did manage to catch the male who escaped his box before I could snag him in the bathroom and I did Scatt them both and get them into their quarantine cage.

I have no idea of what to name them - that will come within a few days, no doubt. Here they are!

[lovemyfinch]

Good looking pair Liz. Shouldn't be long and he'll start singing to her.

[Finch Fry]

I have finch envy. Such great looking birds. Liz, you always make me JEALOUS!!! enjoy them!

[Sally]

Great-looking birds! I love that white one with the cream bib and red beak--striking!

[dfcauley]

Beautiful birds Liz!!!!!

[L in Ontario]

I have finch envy. Such great looking birds. Liz, you always make me JEALOUS!!! enjoy them!

Awww - Thank you so much Chris! I will do my best to enjoy them - even more if they breed like Janines do!