:(

[Niki_K]

I'm a very sad Niki! I went overseas for a month, leaving my birds in good hands, only to come back and find 4 adult zebs gone, as well as a full clutch of 5 that fledged before I left, and some nestlings. Turns out some mice have moved into the neighbourhood- my partner killed 3 that were in the aviary while I was away. We've put out baits, and haven't seen any droppings for a week, so fingers crossed that we've killed them all.
Very upset, as they were all dilute blue adults (3 cocks, 1 hen), and 2 cocks were ones that I had bought recently to add some new blood to my stock The 3rd cock was my pride and joy- a beautiful, large male with lovely colouring. His mate is looking rather lonely now, poor thing.

[finches247]

Sorry to hear about your losses

[Jayburd]

Very sorry to hear that.
I had a similar thing happen to me on my return from a months holiday in Europe a year ago, lost most of my collection.
Hope you can find some equally nice ones to fill the gap.

[finchbreeder]

Sorry to hear. Mice are a nuisance and a half.
LML

[Niki_K]

Thanks guys. Still no sign of any droppings, so fingers crossed that they're gone.

[ColouredFeathers]

We have all had problems with mice this year one reason is the cold winter we have had
the only thing you can do is keep them under control good luck.
cheers flavio.

[Diane]

That a shame.