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I have a new aviary and want to keep the smallest birds in it. So far, I have a pair of Orange Breasts and a pair of Ruddies.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

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Double bars
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Cubans
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Jacarini.
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Red strawberry finch
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All good suggestions in their own right but I would avoid keeping Cubans with Jacarinis in all but a very large aviary and would never house Orangebreasts and Strawberry Finches together.
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And be very careful with Orange breasteds and Cubans. Had them together for many years. But current Cuban cock murders any orange breasted cock in his avairy. So seperation was required. :thumbdown:
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Added a pair of Double Bars - perfect - thanks
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O/b's and Ruddies I have found fine in single pairs. Double Bars never seem to work in less than 2 pairs, they just like to be a flock. Enjoy.
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Put some European yellow Gouldian finches in it.
I also agree with Mr T, about the Strawberry finches

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