gouldians

27 Jul 2010, 21:37

hi just wondered if any people from inner sydney area have gouldians? and how hard they are to keep and breed ?I have just got zebras to try and would love some gouldians .the pet shop man says they are no harder than zebras and should be fine but looking at net it seems they are more difficult..how do people in sydney keep them,do they need a heat lamp ?can they live with zebras? Im just worried I might just bump them off if the net articles are correct...Id feel awful to kill them !!!!.I would appreciate any feedback...

28 Jul 2010, 11:12

Hi and welcome to the forum.

If you can fill in your location it will make it easier for members to help you.

28 Jul 2010, 11:16

The most important thing is make their home draft proof. And read all the threads on here about Gouldians. There is lots of information on here about them.
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28 Jul 2010, 19:30

hi..thanks,not sure how to do my location.Im in inner sydney,tempe if that helps.I was looking at some of the gouldian posts and it looks like they vary .It was interesting to see that some people can get them to breed in a cage.That may be worth a try make a big breeding cage as we get very strong winds here sometimes.even if they dont breed as long as they are alive and happy that would be fine!!!!.

28 Jul 2010, 20:04

Your location has been updated

28 Jul 2010, 20:33

hi mick..thanks for that,im not great with computers..I have been looking through all the old posts and found some good ones on gouldians that answer my question..now I will have to ask my pet guy where he gets his from as It seems they can be kept in canberra ,much colder than sydney,as long as they are from an outdoor avery so I will look into that and also prepare a nice big breeding cage for them.I think I had better wait a month or so too till weather warms a bit...thanks for sugestions

29 Jul 2010, 18:47

amalan im in hurstville close to you and i breed gouldies np worries mate. Let me know if you need some help. Get some plastic or anything to keep wind off them even if your not keeping gouldies any finches need to be out of cold wind a draughts.