Aussie Finch Forum

Hi Team,

I'm sure most of the people on this forum have now read or heard about the most recent national finch census. I thought some great points and stats where shown in that document that show clear drops in certain species of finches. It was also great to read about the success story of the African Silverbill and the increased numbers of napoleon weavers and yellow winged pytilias.

So my question to everyone is has this info or another source of info influenced you to adopt a species and breed it up? It would be great to hear which finch/finches you have chosen, why and if you are doing it solo or in a group. Also do you have a goal finch you are aiming for in the future, thats numbers are too low for you to source atm?

For example, I'll start. 2 of my 5 aviaries that are now set up for Gouldians and Gouldian mutations will now be designated for Auroras and White headed munias. As well as this I hope to increase the amount of BB Crimsons I keep and Red Strawbs. Obviously none of these species are overly rare but a little bit extra attention there way wouldnt hurt IMO.

All the best

Oriental greenfinches struck me as not only being very low in number on the census, but I haven't seen many around for a while. So, if the opportunity arises in the near future to get some young unrelated pairs I'll give them a go. They are a species I've not bred before so that adds to their attraction for me too.