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Oh Finch Me....

QuakerCraz

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So, I just acquired a pair of female Gouldian Finches. They are so beautiful and I love their chirping. I'm going to be getting a male companion for them if I can find one. I know they're hard to find. I've always wanted a couple finches just because they're cute, small and have such soothing songs. Zebra finches are definitely on my favorites list. Them and their little beeps.

But yeah. I have finches now. Hopefully I can find a male for them.
 

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Pictures? :)

Lady Gouldian finches are my favorite. So beautiful.
 

QuakerCraz

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I don't have any pictures yet but I'll get some later. They're flighty little bumble bees.

They are indeed beautiful little birds. I love the males with the vibrant purple chests. And their mating dance is so cute.

I'm currently trying to locate the best place to get the last couple of things I need. Just need egg food and thinking about getting some dried mealworms as occasional treats. Though I breed mealworms and thought maybe I could chop up a couple live ones instead.

I am thinking of names for them. I have a couple in mind but I'll decide on what fits them the best.
 

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Congrats! Finches are really cute.
 

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I think I'm going to name the red head one Ruby and the black head one Onyx. I hope to find one of the vibrant purple chested males so I can name him Prince(if you know, you know)
 

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If you tell us a general area in which you live (state/province), someone may know of a breeder.
 

QuakerCraz

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I do have someone that will help me find one. He's a co-owner of a mom-n-pop pet shop and a good friend of mine. I'd like to take one in that's a rehome instead of get one from a breeder but if I can't find one that's a rehome, I might have to go the breeder route. I live in North Texas/Texoma area. I'm not in the biggest hurry to find a male as the pet shop is currently in the process of being revamped. Plus I'll likely be taking a part-time job there which is exciting.
 

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UPDATE: I found a reputable source to find a male Gouldian Finch that's within my preferred area. I may be bringing home one possibly this week if they have what I'm looking for for a reasonable cost. I'm contacting them when they're open next to get any info.

If I bring one home, I'll quarantine the bird for a week or so away from my other birds(since this bird is coming in from a place I've never been to, I'm quarantining the bird as a precaution as well as to let the bird adjust to the new sounds of my house). I have a small cage to house him in for a short period. I'll set the cage next to the one with the girls in it for a day or two to let them see each other and sing to each other so they they can get acquainted a bit before I put them together.

I hope I can get this bird.
 

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A week isn’t Long enough:

 

QuakerCraz

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The spare cage I have is way too small to keep a bird in for longer than a week. The place I'm planning to get this guy from is highly reputable as they hand raise tons of birds of many species(including a tucan) so I trust them as a source. I'm primarily quarantining the bird as a means to let him adjust to his new surroundings and getting used to new food before being introduced to his girls.
 

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I hope nothing bad happens. Germs and mites don’t stop just because of trust.
 
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