longtails or black-throats?
- Jayburd
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I have wondered about the differences between these for a while - I love longtails, but in a mixed collection I have heard parsons are better suited with a better temperament? can anyone shed any light on this?
Julian
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I was just wondering because I used to have longtails, but they killed 3 o/b hens and a cordon, and severely plucked a RF parrot finch male.
I guess it depends on the bird, like crimson finches
I guess it depends on the bird, like crimson finches
Julian
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I've got longtails in with gouldians, painted, stars and plumheads for a few years. Never had an issue and all breeding. Some time ago I had parsons in with a similar mix. The parsons were more of an issue but not a problem. The parsons just liked checking out everyone else's nests but were easily driven away by the irrate owners. But each pair is different I guess.
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nah I didn't Ben.
Thanks sam![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.png)
Thanks sam
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Julian
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Hi Jayburd
I have found that Parson Cock will dominate the LT hens even if he has his own hen
Rather keep them apart as He can get nasty
My 2c worth
Tx
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I have found that Parson Cock will dominate the LT hens even if he has his own hen
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Rather keep them apart as He can get nasty
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My 2c worth
Tx
G
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yeah was not considering keeping them together, for hybrid reasons ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.png)
thanks
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thanks
Julian
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