CROSS BREEDING

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kenny66
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is anyone able to tell me if Bicheno and Society finches can cross breed
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finches247
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never heard of the bichenos crossing with societies but heard of zebras crossing with bichenos.but would not recomend trying to crossbreed with societies and bichenos
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Jayburd
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I've seen pictures. But I definitely wouldn't advocate it.
Julian

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kenny66
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No No No!!! I dont want to do it. One of my mates wants to house them together and wont if there is any chance they could cross breed. I didnt think it was possible but just wanted to check with the experts
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VR1Ton
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I had it happen once, have also had them cross with Plumheads, but both only ever did it once, & were spare birds not removed from the breeding aviaries. If you have them paired there shouldn't be any trouble.
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djb78
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Did see a picture once if the cross bred young, I don't think they will if kept in pairs but if there's any spare always a chance. I think your mate will be fine with them together if equal male and females of each speices are in the aviery.
Danny
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