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Hi,
I'm sorry that it's been so long since the last Aussie Finch Forum newsletter!
Finally, we're back with new articles, interesting topics of discussion, and some updates about our site. |
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New to softbills? Superb Fairy-wrens are a great introductory species |
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There’s a natural progression that many finch keepers follow: First, they start with the hardy “seed and water” species such as Zebra finches and Emblemas. These are followed by slightly more up-market birds like Gouldians and Star Finches. Eventually, their aviary becomes home to semi-insectivorous species like cordons and siskins.
This journey eventually brings the finch keeper to the holy grail of mixed aviary species—softbills. |
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New! Aussie Finch Forum now has a Facebook discussion group |
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Quietly launched last month, the AFF Facebook group will (hopefully!) become a great place to share finch keeping updates and information with AFF regulars—all from the comfort of Facebook.
We've love to see some of our regular members there, so stop by and say hello :) |
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AFF members save 10% at Pet Village with coupon code AFFPROMO |
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Stocking everything you need for your birds, dogs, cats, and aquariums. |
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Chaffinch species profile |
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Chaffinches are a common finch found throughout Europe and parts of northern Africa. Despite being abundant in their natural range, they are somewhat rare in Australian aviculture and numbers appears to be in decline. |
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Parrot corner: Keeping & breeding the Regent Parrot |
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The regent parrot is a medium-sized parrot found in wooded subtropical regions in Australia. There is a subspecies found in Western Australia and one found in southeastern Australia. Although uncommon in aviculture, the species is hardy and well-suited to life in a large aviary. |
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Sponsored: Are you a registered bird business? Agline Wholesale might be for you. |
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Agline is a distributor of wholesale bird supplies that supports brick and mortar and online bird-related businesses across Australia. |
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