Just a quick question, when will my " young Zeb's " beak's start to change color, They have been out of the nest for allmost 2 week's ??
Cheers Freddy.
Beak color ??
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Freddy Finchman
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Hi all'
Just a quick question, when will my " young Zeb's " beak's start to change color, They have been out of the nest for allmost 2 week's ??
Cheers Freddy.
Just a quick question, when will my " young Zeb's " beak's start to change color, They have been out of the nest for allmost 2 week's ??
Cheers Freddy.
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Pete Sara
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it will , it may take a few months for it to happen as they gain there adult plumage. now is the best time to ring (leg)any that you wish to keep to be able to keep accurate breeding records down the track....pete
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Jayburd
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What pete said 
It'll take them a lot more than 2 weeks out to get adult plumage and beak colour.
It'll take them a lot more than 2 weeks out to get adult plumage and beak colour.
Julian
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Birdwatcher and finch-keeper.
Feel free to check out my photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewinsrail/
And my birding antics here: http://worthtwointhebushbirding.blogspot.com.au/
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Freddy Finchman
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Thank's fella's
I'm going to Manila for 2 week's in 4 week's time, I was a bit worried that i wouldn't be able pick my keepers when i get back !!
I will go and get some leg ring's,
Cheers Freddy.
I'm going to Manila for 2 week's in 4 week's time, I was a bit worried that i wouldn't be able pick my keepers when i get back !!
I will go and get some leg ring's,
Cheers Freddy.