Song Birds

[Crimrol]

Hi Guys,

I own two male canaries, they are 2 or 3 months old and cant wait for them to turn 6 to 8 months so I can hear them sing
They are already chirping and my red factor sounds like he wants to belt out but can't

I'm after other song birds, I would like to own an American Goldfinch (amongst others) but cant see any for sale in Sydney

Can someone please tell me some good song bird breeds and that way I can make a list of what I want to own and go from there?

Cheers Rocco

P.S Anyone own a pair of Cut-throat finches and want to sell them ??

[nirep]

Welcome Rocco,other than my favourite european goldfinch maybe a green singer or a strawberry finch.cheers

[finchbreeder]

Javas and Cubans both have a nice song. But I have only ever heard the Javas sing when they have a mate. While the Cubans sing all the time.
LML

[Trilobite]

Hooded siskins are also very good singers when breeding- they mimic other birds in their song (or what appears to be mimicry to human ears) I have heard willy wagtails and pee wee songs included into their song.

[casehulsebosch]

For songbirds you would have to look towards softbills.
Pekin Robins or Schama's (if still available in Oz) would top the list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iml7V1L14TE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

of course the price might be an issue.

cheers, case, Tauranga NZ

[Crimrol]

For songbirds you would have to look towards softbills.
Pekin Robins or Schama's (if still available in Oz) would top the list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iml7V1L14TE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

of course the price might be an issue.

cheers, case, Tauranga NZ

Whooo thats a great song... Im going to look for one.... but yeah if the price is out then ill buy a CD of bird songs lol

Thanks for the info guys....
I have about 5 to 6 months to get as many singers as I can
I hear German rollers might be a good way to go as well

[elferoz777]

For songbirds you would have to look towards softbills.
Pekin Robins or Schama's (if still available in Oz) would top the list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iml7V1L14TE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

of course the price might be an issue.

cheers, case, Tauranga NZ

Whooo thats a great song... Im going to look for one.... but yeah if the price is out then ill buy a CD of bird songs lol

Thanks for the info guys....
I have about 5 to 6 months to get as many singers as I can
I hear German rollers might be a good way to go as well

The spanish canary we call a "timbrado" has quite a nice and unique sound.

Other than that I recommend gold finches. They are cheap and tough plus they will sing well.

p.s If you find either timbrados or german rollers please let me know as I would like some also.

[Crimrol]

elferoz777 - Will do, between this weekend and March 12 ill be looking, Ill let you know if i come across any... let me know as well lol

[desertbirds]

Pretty sure Shama`s are gone and Pekin Robins will set you back somewhere between 2-3 grand.

[Tintola]

There are about 2 or 3 cock Shamas left in Australia, no hens.