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Was awesome , plenty of finches on sale . Got a bargain on a pair of Longtails $40.00 a pair and a pair of Turk parrots $50.00 a pair ( GAWJUS GAWJUS GAWJUS both pairs ) .
Super big bag of millet $13.00 and even managed a few pics , it was crowded as and Im not a crowd person so heres my effort and some prices ......
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the above longtails are the ones I bought...
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but wait theres more....
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So in one of the above pics of the white breasted Gouldian pair which I was interested in ......was I right not buying them ??? Isnt the rule of thumb red head to red head , black to black ????? These pair had 1 red head and 1 black head which has me confused now......
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Hi Deb, great pics there, thanks for sharing
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Thanks for the pics Deb, sounds like you got some bargains.

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great pics Deb, thank you.
wish I could find white eared mask's for $90 a pair :( only ones I have seen over here lately have been 150 - 180 a pr
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Thanks Deb for the photos,sounds like you had a great day out.
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Great pics Deb, thanks. Looks like you got some good looking birds.
Saw something on tv saying there is evidence that pairing of different head coloured gouldians produces a lean towards males being born.
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Great post Deb.Good luck with the longtails.
Keeping Gouldians,Double Bars,Diamonds & Painted Finches.
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Must try and find my you tube copy of the catalyst doco on matings between blacks/reds ...vaguely remember smaller clutches or infertile eggs ....guess the adult ADHD has kicked in again or could it be alzheimers.....maybe just C CRAFT. :shock: For you youngins CRAFT means Cant Remember A Frikkin Thing. :D
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The link should take you to the Catalyst site and their video clip

http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2589683.htm
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