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Hi
Posted: 18 Sep 2024, 21:38
by Cass
Hi, I'm new to this forum I have Star Finches Gouldian Finches and Firetails. I live in the northern suburb of Melbourne.
Re: Hi
Posted: 24 Sep 2024, 11:22
by elferoz777
Welcome
Lots of great bird breeders down there.
How long have you had finches?
Re: Hi
Posted: 24 Sep 2024, 11:42
by Cass
Hi on and off about 30 years. I have some Turquoise parrots but I'm trying to build up on my finches again. When I first started there were a lot of places where you could buy birds but I have noticed now not a lot of places where you can get them they want an arm and a leg for them.
Re: Hi
Posted: 24 Sep 2024, 11:46
by finchbreeder
Welcome to the Forum.
The cost of birds has risen as the space to keep them has decreased.
So the viability of pet shops that sell them has decreased in line with the number of buyers.
And that is Australia wide, because I am on the West Coast and have seen it happening gradually over the past 40yrs.
We need to get back to the good old 1/4 acre, but it won't happen.
Re: Hi
Posted: 24 Sep 2024, 12:12
by Cass
Unfortunately, you are right.