Aberdeen (Red Headed) Finch - Seeking Info
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jnorriss
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Since joining the forum I have become aware of this finch. Following the initiative by the QFS to increase numbers of some finches that are getting low I am interested in possibly acquiring a pair of finches that fall into that category. My first interest was a pair of red crested finches but don't think my wife would allow me the cost of them. It would have to be a very special birthday. The Aberdeen was also mentioned but I have not seen them at shows up here or for sale anywhere e.g Petlink. Where or who has them and what is the sort of price they go for. From info gathered it seems they are like Cutthroats to deal with (as long as they are not kept together) so should do well up here. Any info would be appreciated.......!
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vettepilot_6
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Good luck I have been after them for 4yrs...hard to get...I know a breeder but he is only dealing with another guy till stocks are up..
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west finch
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You do realise Aberdeen's are about the same price as red crested’s !!!
Work smarter not harder !
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jnorriss
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I was not aware of the price but thanks....that was the sort of info I was looking for. I have a big birthday coming up and need a very special present so working on things like what I can spend......wish me luck!
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finches247
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You should maybe try Javan Munias they are uncommon when I was in Aus last year
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HARVEY123456789
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i love ABERDEENS , i was about to buy a pair but i was concernced i wouldnt be able to successfully
can anyone give me some info on how hard they are to breed
can anyone give me some info on how hard they are to breed
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vettepilot_6
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try this link.... http://www.hawkesburyfinchclub.com/aberdeen.htmlHARVEY123456789 wrote:i love ABERDEENS , i was about to buy a pair but i was concernced i wouldnt be able to successfully
can anyone give me some info on how hard they are to breed
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HARVEY123456789
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im hooked now 
only thing that concernce me is that fact of hybrids with cuttys .
how do i tell if birds are pure or not ?
only thing that concernce me is that fact of hybrids with cuttys .how do i tell if birds are pure or not ?
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Jayburd
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I think there are some visual differences, photos have been posted before if I'm not mistaken.
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Birdwatcher and finch-keeper.
Feel free to check out my photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewinsrail/
And my birding antics here: http://worthtwointhebushbirding.blogspot.com.au/
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SamDavis
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I last had these when I was a kid in the 1970s. They must have been cheap then because I swapped them for a box of zebs. I remember breeding a few despite feeding no livefood or any other fancy stuff we use these days. Given what my backyard aviary was like then they must be tough buggers!