Few new pictures (Update pic of java hatchlings)

JohnBoy · Post by **JohnBoy** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:55 pm

These first two are of my male Melba and a female black cheek zebra.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6126/dscn0007u.jpg
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/7159/dscn0008op.jpg

Java hatchlings

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2040/dscn0024kr.jpg

Magpie mannikin

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6223/dscn0013w.jpg

I still have 4 eggs in the nest that did not hatch. Should I remove them or let the javas deal with them?

lovemyfinch · Post by **lovemyfinch** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:57 pm

Beautiful birds, thanks for sharing.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:07 pm

They look great - love the Melba!

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:41 pm

John, your birds are beautiful. As always, thank you for sharing your little gems with us.

Domenic · Post by **Domenic** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:57 pm

John, your melbas are stunning. You know, I've never given them a second thought before but after looking at your pics I'm starting to consider them.

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:01 am

Have you found that the melba's are agressive? I have heard not to put them with star finches. They are absolutely beautiful!!!

JohnBoy · Post by **JohnBoy** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:42 am

dfcauley wrote:Have you found that the melba's are agressive? I have heard not to put them with star finches. They are absolutely beautiful!!!

I also heard they can be aggressive. I also heard it depends on the pair. I do not have my Stars in the aviary with the Melbas. They are in my aviary with the larger birds. (Javas, Seedeaters, Whydahs, a few Zebras, Bronze Wing Mannikins, Magpie Mannikins, European Goldfinches and similar) I find they keep to themselves and have not bothered anyone. Nor have I seen anyone bother them.
The reason you don't put them with Star finches is because of the red face. They supposedly show aggression to any bird with red faces.

terrylt7 · Post by **terrylt7** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:54 pm

Wow John you have some beautiful birds and thanks for sharing.

Terry

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:01 pm

Nice pics....you really got some great close shots of the babies!

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