purple grenadier waxbills

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karlisa
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Location: penrith

hi, does anyone know if theres any breeders in australia of these birds ?
thanks
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E Orix
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Location: Howlong on NSW/Vic Border 30km from Albury
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Yes several breeders. Rare, expensive and not easy to breed.
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noah.till
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Location: TOOWOOMBA/ HIGHFIELDS, QLD

Agreed with E Orix. Looking at least $2000 a pair, only for the experienced breeder to tackle
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Javan Munia, Black Rumped Double bar and Aberdeen Breeding Project
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karlisa
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oh my that is expensive !! if they ever come down to $1000 pr i might consider them
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Location: Midwest of West. Aust. Coast
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Very pleased to here they are still being bred.
LML
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