Cup nesters

[crazy cuban]

Just curious what species of cup nesters does everyone keep.

I would like to have a go with Red or Yellow siskins but dont know much about them.
When ive seen them for sale they've always bee around 350 a pr which is a bit outside my price range.
Do they require anything special, Ive heard that they like sunflower seeds and thistle.

Any info appreciated

[Trilobite]

keep jac's and yellow hooded siskins
Jac's = heaps of love food on the wing
YHS = like hepas of greens, milk seed, soft food, some whole egg, insects (maggots, termites and moths) yes they like sunflower.
RHS approx $250-300/pair - agree way over priced for what they are
YHS appro $200/pair about fair IMHO
In my view the YHS have one of the best calls and often include mimicry in their song. Go and get some well worth it if your set up to cater for them.

[crazy cuban]

Dont want a species heavily reliant of live food as i don't provide it, but i use insect supplements

[thewaxbill]

Red Hooded Siskins can be kept and bred without livefood at all, rearing young on soaked seed and eggfood mix should not be a problem.
Regards Bob

[crazy cuban]

I know im being fussy

BUT they are quite expensive and I haven't seen many around, only a trio at orang for $380

[Trilobite]

assuming the birds are young and healthy then they were fair value at $380. From what I have gathered I think RHS are easier to breed then YHS. While they will take live food they are not dependant on it and some of the more successfull breeders here are cabinet breeders - and the RHS is akin to a canary in that regard, just a bit more challenging.

[crazy cuban]

are red headed siskins tolerant of cold climates

[elferoz777]

green singers are worth a try.

I have had mine and they are coming into breeding mode now and I love their song.

They do well in a mixed collection and also seem very hardy which is good at 140 a pair

[crazy cuban]

are green singers aggressive to other birds

[Trilobite]

in short NO. they are no more aggressive then any other bird protecting their nest ie if you get close to my nest I will tell you off, other then that I will just sing a lot.
To quote a trade mark: Just do it
You cant go past Green Singer as an introduction to cup nesters.