Heya from Melbourne

08 Jul 2013, 09:55

Hello to all.

I am Mandie from Melbourne Australia.

I got my first Finch's around a month ago. A pair of fawn Manikins. After two weeks they decided to breed and make house. She has had 5 eggs and has been patiently sitting (more patient than me !!). So, that is exciting, hoping everything goes well with those.

In another cage I have another pair of Chocolate Manikins, Lady Gouldian's and Double bar Owls.

I put 3 nests in there and the Manikins started nesting straight away, so did the double bars. But, then the DB started steeling the Manikins straw out of their nest and then right from out of their mouths. So, I separated them into their own cage. The manikins were in their own cage only 30 minutes and started making their new nest (I had already put nesting material and a nest in there). These little birdies really want to breed don't they !! So, it looks like I might have another pair breeding.

As for the Owls, I will just sit and wait to see what they do. Question: I have no idea whether they are a pair or not, they both makes the same sounds and they both sleep in the nest together. They are also building the nest together. Will two males do this? Gosh, I am really hoping I have a pair, I was told they were def a pair when I bought them.

Anyway I am glad to be on the forum and to learn more and take in all the knowledge I can.

Mandie.

08 Jul 2013, 11:55

Good luck to you and your Husband(he may need it)

08 Jul 2013, 14:02

Hello Mandie and Welcome To The Forum

08 Jul 2013, 14:13

He will need it !!

I am totally obsessed with these gorgeous little creatures

08 Jul 2013, 16:37

Hi and Welcome to the Forum Mandie. Craig

08 Jul 2013, 18:10

hi mandie
welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay.we have members who know lots about birds.....but not too sure about the mannikins/society finch etc .

but there are a few bengalese breeders here.
again hope you enjoy your stay and hope you hold no hard feelings about me steering you away from the usa site

08 Jul 2013, 20:51

crocnshas wrote:Hi and Welcome to the Forum Mandie. Craig

Hiya Craig. Thanks for the welcome.

08 Jul 2013, 20:58

wildbill wrote:hi mandie
welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay.we have members who know lots about birds.....but not too sure about the mannikins/society finch etc . but there are a few bengalese breeders here.
again hope you enjoy your stay and hope you hold no hard feelings about me steering you away from the usa site

Heya Wildbill.

I see that my Bengalese are called different names here and the USA. I am lost as to what to call them

What do you call them? I feel at home on the Aussie site and hope to learn a whole lot on here. I am like a sponge, I read everything !! Thanks for your help getting me onto the site

I posted this on another thread but I know you breed the Bengalese so you may be able to help me out with the colour of my 2 pairs.

http://critterz.net.au/Images/Birds/Bonnie&Clyde.jpg

http://critterz.net.au/Images/Birds/coco&milo.jpg

08 Jul 2013, 20:59

finches247 wrote:Hello Mandie and Welcome To The Forum

Thanks Henri the Kiwi

09 Jul 2013, 07:53

Hi welcome to the forum
Be prepared this is the start of a magnificent obsession!