hecks ???

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Mickp
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picked up a trio of hecks today, what birds is it best not to house them with.
also got a pair of yellow rumps, pair of cubans and a pair of black rumped double bars
will post pics when I get a chance.
Mick.
Finch addict and rodent hater.
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Pete Sara
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besides the obvious masked and parsons etc in case on inter breeding i have mine with rf and sea green parroties , plumheads and diamonds......pete
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southy
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My idea of good birds to keep longtails with are sparrows & minor birds (although not sure you have them over your way)

They cause enough trouble with other birds nests etc in the wild let alone in a aviary,but a lot of people do keep them best of luck.
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Jayburd
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In the newsletter my article on longtails might help ;)
Julian

Birdwatcher and finch-keeper.

Feel free to check out my photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewinsrail/
And my birding antics here: http://worthtwointhebushbirding.blogspot.com.au/
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gomer
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One bird I dont breed many of,for some reason????
Keeper of Australian Grass Finches
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Pete Sara
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i have had my ups and downs with them , i only keep one pair at the moment and get clutches of two, when i had 3 pair i got clutches of 4 to 5 . must be trick to it by having a few pair ...pete
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