Aussie Finch Forum

Hi just wondering is anyone on here breeding them or selling them? Also whats the going rate for them nowadays? My wifes mum a dad are interested. And i may try and breed a few. Have kept bourkes as a kid so ii spose there not much different.

Thanks.

Ben

I have a single pair of scarlets in one mixed finch aviary. They breed really well - but not at the moment. Have sold all of last seasons young I'm afraid. I've never had any trouble selling them - usually about $100 pair.

Jeez sam im just going to go to you for everything!!!! Might wait then until after spring i think.

You will need a license for Turks . I sold off 3 pair a few months ago .
The Scarlets I have a pair still but no sign of bonding let alone breeding . $100 a pair from a breeder sounds right ,expect to pay $130 in a pet shop ( well around here anyway ).
Good luck in your search , beautiful little birds .

Got my license so alls good. Thx Sam a deb

My grandfather breeds both and has a few spares but is taking them to the Wagga sale this weekend. He even a hybrid of the two at one stage - interesting looking bird but had nothing on the originals I am not sure about pricing though. Are you after the white fronted blues or normals in the scarlets?

Thx for the reply malibu. Most likely normals but a blue would be nice. Shame your not near sydney. Let me know tho.

Ben

If your not partial to mutations then a good pair or 2 of normals will be the big sellers in the near future . Like many of our parrots the normals are getting hard to find and demand is on the rise .

Now I wish I had normals .

Yea normals are preferred deb. My wife likes the blues lOl

A friend of mine has some in Penrith area if are interisted I can PM you his Number.
Garry