Just got a 'pair' of diamonds, and I'm really hoping they aren't the same!
Anyone want to have a crack at sexing them?
Here are some pics. They're a bit wet, so the feathers are a little out of place near the breast band, but one of them had a "corner" and one had a "flat" bar (if that makes sense... I remembered it from the sexing topic)
Matt (another canberra forum member) told me the best way to tell is the beak when they colour. They aren't coloured, but there's a little bit of difference (one is reddish and the other is more purplish)
Apologies for average pics
Bird 1:
Bird 2:
Anyone want to have a go at sexing?
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Thanks brooksy - that's what i was thinking too, but I'm not trusting what I think because I REALLY want there to be one of each
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I'd say you'd be right there Jay, the beak, as well as the larger white eyebrow, & the extensive white cheeks on the top bird. Put them side by side & they stand out like the proverbial dogs Jatz crackers.
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Thanks VR1 Feeling a bit more confident now! Here's the two together if it helps at all...
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Agree with others that they look to be a PROBABLE pair. I tend to get Diamonds DNA sexed to be sure.
I was told Curtin has a special on at the moment - $8 a finch - I've not used Curtin so can't say if you have to get a certain number done.
I was told Curtin has a special on at the moment - $8 a finch - I've not used Curtin so can't say if you have to get a certain number done.
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Awesome, thanks Sam! I might do that then, I have a few to get done (and I can probably find more within the finch club too), I'll look them up
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There doesn't seem to be a webpage for them, do you have a link or did you read it somewhere where i can find it?
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It was an AFF member - Finchman - he had a text from Curtin on his phone. Maybe PM him for the details.
Oops - user name is Finchman1 NOT Finchman
Oops - user name is Finchman1 NOT Finchman
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Thanks Sam
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