Aussie Finch Forum

Hi All

After many years of not having finches (and parrots), my 10 year old has rekindled the interest. Hence why i why I am here. I used to breed Gouldians, painteds, stars, zebras, canaries and a few neophemas mainly Rosa Bourkes, Turks, Scarlets and Red rumps. But that was quite a while ago.

Currently in the process of converting a disused dog run into an aviary - 3m x 6m.

Daughter and i put together a small list of what we will be getting. Appreciate any comments of the suitability of the finches/parrots with each other.

Small internal aviary (3m(W) x1.5(L) x 1.8m(H):

Zebras x 5 pairs
Silver King Quail x 1 pair

Large external aviary with shelter (3m(W) x4.5(L) x 1.8m(H):

Painted x 1 pair
Star x 1 pair
Double-barred x 3 pairs
King Quail x Trio
Diamond dove x 1 pair
Bourkes parrot x 1 pair
Scarlet Chested parrot x 1 pair

Cheers
Mark

Hi and welcome to the forum
I haven't got parrots but some on the forum have and will let you know about their experiences with the combination

Hi & welcome to the forum.
Some members find it easier to help if they have an idea of where you are (location).
doesnt have to be the town you live in, just knowing the state is a help.

I have Bourkes ( 1 male and a couple of hens ) in with my finches with no problems - but I foud my female scarlet chested to be quite bad tempered with the finch babies ( who didnt get out of her way as quickly as the adults ) the male scarlet also chased the Bourkes at breeding time. I now have my scarlets on their own.

G'day and welcome

hi and welcome to the forum

thanks chris

Bourkes would be the pick of the neos , rosies are quite nice ... Ive got rosies , scarlets and turks ...scarlets arent too bad but they all have different personalities so you do get cranky buggers .
I spose try it and just watch and see how they get along ...good luck

Oh and put in extra nests if your having d/bars ....my buggers ( 3 pair ) have the monopoly on any thing even remotely looking like a nest ...greedy

Mickp wrote:Hi & welcome to the forum.
Some members find it easier to help if they have an idea of where you are (location).
doesnt have to be the town you live in, just knowing the state is a help.

Thanks - just updated my profile. If anyone is wondering, Strathtulloh is between Rockbank and Melton South.

Welcome Mark, Another Melbournite nearly.Have seen the birds listed housed together,but have not housed them myself.