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Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 24 May 2016, 14:58
by Pol
Many years ago, as a young girl, my father successfully bred Zebra, Gouldian and Gold Finches together with Canaries and tiny King Quail. Basically doing so by the seat of his pants and through a lot of trial and error (no internet back then).
Now I'm retired and have the time to physically emerse myself in those wonderful memories, I want to start keeping/breeding those darling zebras. On a much smaller scale though and most certainly not on the scale of my father, who built his own 8'x6'x7' (not metric yet) aviary, just an extra large cage on castors for me, as I plan to keep them on the deck when my hubby finishes it's build.
I thought this forum would be a good site to update knowledge passed on from dad and obtain expert advice before I even consider buying the birds. I literally want to hit this hobby running. :D

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 24 May 2016, 15:15
by Shane Gowland
Hello and welcome to the forum! Zebs are a charming little bird and are very easy to keep and breed. I'm sure you'll find lots of information here to help you on the way to becoming a Zebra finch pro.

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 24 May 2016, 15:52
by finchbreeder
Welcome to the forum. I, like you, grew up as a little girl with mum and dad breeding birds. But I couldn;'t wait to have my own avairys (hubby has restricted me to 4) And like you I must have Zebs. Recommend at least a metre square cage for their comfort, and your enjoyment.
LML

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 24 May 2016, 16:13
by finches247
Hi Pol & Welcome to the Forum :wave:

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 24 May 2016, 17:20
by Craig52
Hi and Welcome to the Forum Pol, after 5 posts the Forum will open to view more :wave: Craig

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 24 May 2016, 21:18
by matcho
Pol,

Welcome to the forum.

That size cage/aviary, 1 or 2 pair of Zebs, plenty of wicker baskets... full in 12 months.

Good luck

Ken.

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 25 May 2016, 22:33
by Pol
Thank you everyone for the welcome. I have the feeling that I'm going to enjoy being a part of this forum community, and look forward to posting.
I've never participated in a forum before, so for any faux pars that I might make, please be gentle with me.

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 26 May 2016, 03:25
by peterrebecca
Hi Pol,

Welcome to this very informative forum.

Peter & Rebecca.

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 28 May 2016, 19:25
by Trigger
Welcome Pol, i relatively new to this forum also. Check out the search function to search keywords. Brings up all the old threads etc. A very useful tool!

Re: Extreme Newbie Intro

Posted: 30 May 2016, 08:55
by mathews800
Welcome Pol,
you will enjoy the knowledge available on here. I know I have learnt so much in my short time being a member.