caiques

[frankm]

Hi,

I've placed a similar thread in the Buy, Swap Sell section.  Apologies for the double up but I'm hoping for a quick reply.

First a little background.  I am an aviculturist of many
years having had and bred a variety of finches and parrots. I'm coming
up to retirement later this year (August) and intend to change and
expand my aviaries and variety of birds as I'll have a lot more time to
spend with them. I'm currently building a new complex of 5 breeding
flights which will be ready for this year's breeding season. The
flights I'm building are 2.4M long with an additional 1.0M suspended
section. They are 2.2M high and 1.0M wide and have an insulated roof.
At the moment, I have Crimson Wings, 2 pair of Princess, Western
Rosellas, Lineolated parrots, some Bourkes, Elegants and Turquoisines.

I'm really looking to find two pairs of Caiques.  I'm after a pair of White Bellied and a pair of
Black Headed that are reasonably mature and would be ready for breeding
if not this coming season, then next year.  I would prefer to find a
breeder in or close to Melbourne rather than have them shipped from
interstate. 

So, if anyone can assist with a contact for the Caiques, Melbourne or otherwise, it would really be appreciated.

Thanks,
Frank

[avinet]

Maybe keep an eye on Petlink - www.petlink.com.au - a pair in Brisbane just sold on there for $3500. I have seen occasional ads there in the past. Gumtree also has them advertised sometimes. And then there is the magazines - Aviary Life and Australian Birdkeeper.

cheers,

Mike

[frankm]

Thanks Mike.

Yep, I'm aware of both Gumtree and Petlink plus a couple of other bird sale sites.  I'll keep looking - doesn't seem to be too many around.

Frank

[Nymphicus]

Welcome to the forum frankm, and good luck with your search for a pair of Caiques.