Aussie Finch Forum

Going to a bird sale/show on weekend

1.Would it be better/cheaper to buy birds from a show/sale.or a local breeder????
2.what do i look for in a bird(gouldain)when buying.?????
3.What would a fair price be for a pair????.


Sorry for the many questions..


Brett

Bird shows can be a great place to pick up new birds but sadly it can also be a great place to unload problem birds .

Ask the age of the bird ?
Are they related ?
Have they bred before ?

Compare the prices with whats around but if the birds look exceptionally nice then expect to pay for quality .
Don't impulse buy ( easier said than done ) .
Get there early .
Load the kids with a mobile phone coz your bound to lose at least one of them .
Take your own carry box .
Take cash ( silly I know but a friend of mine was very upset they they didn't have eftpos at Orange show )

And most of all have fun . Lots to see .

When buying a bird you want good colour , clear eyes and vent , feet not missing any bits , active and alert in a clean cage .
Myself prefer to but from breeders but love the excitement of a bird show.

Thanks Deb

It sounds like your been to lots of shows

Very helpful


Brett

All of Debs post and dont forget to pad up!
When those doors open its like a contact sport with people using the carry boxes like battering rams!

Yes iaos(ian) mentioned that.With two kids and the misses i think we might get there about 1 hour after doors open....

Brett

Yeah forgot that one I do tend to use my carry box as a weapon so be aware .

Hey there, am only a relative newbie but thought I would add my comments :

Once I had decided to get some finches but did not know what sort, I visited a number of pet shops in my area and "just browsed". Not only looked at the finches but all birds in the shops. Quickly walked away from those establishments who had a variety of not nice looking birds eg: dull eyes, fluffed up feathers, sitting in corners plus unclean messy vents. Some of these shops also had a very unclean look to them. Found a couple of places whose birds appeared healthy and the staff were helpful and knowledgable.

Then spent god knows how long choosing my birds (the other half says hours, I think it was minutes though LOL).

Ended up with very healthy birds who have been successful this year in breeding and raising healthy young.

I found taking your time, browsing and learning and taking some more time was best. Oh and like buying a car, if its too good a price, there may be a bad surprise in store.

Darryl