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Tiaris wrote: 06 Jun 2017, 07:31
Red & Yellow Siskins are the only Siskin options in Australia.
Air Sac Mite in finches is far more likely where canaries are also kept with the finches. Agreed, regular use of moxy is an effective treatment of ASM but in beginners collections where it is most common that canaries & finches are mixed (crude generalisation I know) regular worming is not commonly practiced (another crude generalisation, but I stand by it) nor is regular worming necessary for Canaries & Gouldians compared to most other finches - they are more likely to benefit from the ASM control which the moxy offers but are generally far less prone to worm infestation due to their non-insectivorous diets. Canaries mixed with the smaller & more timid finches & waxbills will also hamper breeding success in the finches due largely to the more boisterous/dominant temperament of canaries. Ideal to keep finches & canaries separate for the best care of both IMO. Keeping newly acquired birds separate from your collection for a few weeks of observation (& treatment if necessary) is the best way to prevent introduction of problem mites, worms, etc. from new birds to the rest of your collection..
Very well said, certainly makes sence, I like yer way of thinking
CathyCraftz wrote: 01 Jun 2018, 12:47
The health issues canaries have won't affect the finches much, just give them plenty of space.
Really....where did you hear/read that bs? Sorry Cathy unless you know what you are talking about best to reread previous posts you may learn something PS Canaries are finches
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CathyCraftz wrote: 01 Jun 2018, 12:47
The health issues canaries have won't affect the finches much, just give them plenty of space.
Really....where did you hear/read that bs? Sorry Cathy unless you know what you are talking about best to reread previous posts you may learn something PS Canaries are finches
Really? Never heard that before.
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Sincerely, Cathy
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Canarys are one of a species of finch know as cup nesters, that include goldfinches, singers, linnetts, and I have probably missed some. Most are beautiful singers.
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