Hello James, There are several things that could cause the feather loss. Some potential reasons could be Mites....particularly Air Sac mites that might cause...
I have been told...that if a pair of society finches have fostered gouldians, then they will not foster any other type of finch. Is this true? Lynda ... Do you...
Hello Tom, It's a great help to me!!! I started to breed gouldian with 7 pairs only six months ago. I have lost three gouldians already. All of them died...
Hello Michelle, This was my first time writing to the group. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I have lost 3 gouldians because of Air Sac mites since six...
Hello Juan, Thanks for your reply. Appreciate your sharing. James juan martin <solcapillense@...> wrote: Hi James I have the same problem I also have 4...
Hello Tom, Is Zebra finch, Canary and Society will also get Air Sac mites? Can I treat them with Scatt or diluted Ivermectin? Should I treat all the goulds...
Hi Michelle, I have put one goulds egg and one zebra egg into a society nest. Both society parents didn't kickl out those two eggs, and they were still...
I would treat all of the birds in the aviary. Generally, you will need to treat them......then wait about 21 days ...and treat again. It can take over a...
Thanks Tom for your prompt reply. I live in Rowland Hts., It's only less than 10 miles form your home. I bought my goulds from Ontario outdoor market. Do...
[Carol Johnson] Michelle, From the picture I have to say The birds are still to young to be selling. It still has its blue Nodules,and I believe they should...
I totally agree!! They are still colouring out - you never know who lives close to you and when the are looking to buy. These guys are almost ready and if...
Michelle Hanes
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Dec 1, 2004 10:35 pm
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No, the point Carol is making is that these juveniles are far too young to consider selling. They are not "almost ready" to go and, unless you wish to sell...
Hello Group, I am new to breeding gouldians, canaries was my specallty, but I am afraid I am bcoming addicted to the lady Gouldian. I have 7 babies, 2 are...
Hello GRoup, This is a question for the people who ship birds, weather permitting of course. How do you know that your birds are not getting xrayed? I am sure...
Very soon after weaning, it is not unusual that male juveniles begin testing their singing. Some stand around and sing all day long to anything that is...
Need the groups' input. Have been conditioning the newly acquired Gouldians to set up to breed in January or February. One hen has found a "cave" for lack of...
Don, I can't help you with your question, but I have a question for you. How does one go about "conditioning Gouldians to set up to breed". I'm serious. I...
Hi Don, Good day! I am fairly new to this but can give you a little advise.You have not mentioned how old are your gouldian's if their are of mature 1 year or...
By conditioning, I mean increasing the amount of light daily to 14 hrs.and providing sufficient amounts of the proper diet. I wanted to get them on my...
Kenneth: I live on Mobile Bay in Alabama. The females in question are 11 months of age. Societies are available, but not sure they are as ready as my hen!!...
Thanks Don. I quess I just have to throw in the towel, give up, and just wait, and wait, and wait, and wait......................... -irene (El Paso,TX) Don...
Don, I would let her be and wait and see. Sometimes I think it is cruel to destroy eggs. Birds understand more than we think. Since females can produce eggs...
Don, You can set up your society with nest box and place a few fake eggs in the nest box, that works for me.I think you can breed her or if you choose to wait,...
Those eggs are no good, you have to have a male to fertilise the eggs. ken KENNETH RAMPERSAUD ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do...
Kenneth: I threw them in the trash as soon as I found them. No way they are fertile. Don KENNETH RAMPERSAUD <ken3000130001@...> wrote: Those eggs are...
Don, If you are sure, then I guess you have to toss them,but I know you are somewhere sad because you want babies.(I know I would be. I tossed over 2 dozens...
Connie, we ship birds and receive shipped birds all the time. We use the U.S. Postal Service's overnight air express services, and also the commercial...