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Post by princess on Apr 4, 2005 14:59:39 GMT 10
Hi all ;D Was wondering if you could give me a bit of help! My hubby has very kindly agreed to buy me a cockatiel for my birthday, but it's been strongly suggested that we buy from a breeder, however, I can't really find any where we live. We are from Sydney, and I was wondering if you could steer us in the right direction.....we want to have a look this weekend if we can, and also advise us on approximately how much a baby hand-reared one will cost...we have a cage already! Thanks!  TEXT |
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Post by lovemytiels on Apr 4, 2005 15:09:33 GMT 10
Hi Princess & welcome to this great forum. Hope someone can help steer you to a breeder as it would be better buying one from them rather than a shop. When choosing one make sure it is bright eyed & alert. As to the cost it really will depend on most cases of the colour of the bird as people charge different prices ranging from $50.00 for a normal grey upwards for different colours. Try to make sure the bird is h/reared as trying to tame an avairy bird is quite difficult if you don't have the time & often they will not tame up. Hope this helps in some ways. Cheers Anna
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Post by princess on Apr 4, 2005 15:13:17 GMT 10
Thanks Anna -
Do you have any ideas of how I might find a breeder in Sydney...I looked on the Australian National Cockatiel Society website and they only had one there for the whole of NSW!
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Post by lovemytiels on Apr 4, 2005 15:16:41 GMT 10
Have you tried this site. It is really quite good & I have purchased a bird through it. We have a few NSW people here but it is coming to the end of the breeding season so might not be much around. Cheers Anna www.petlink.com.au/Birds/Advertising_Board/ |
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Post by princess on Apr 4, 2005 15:21:00 GMT 10
I did try here, but again, most of them aren't from Sydney  Are most of the people on there breeders? I don't even know what age is a good age to buy one from if I want to train one myself! |
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Post by lovemytiels on Apr 4, 2005 15:52:26 GMT 10
To tell the truth I really wouldn't know if they are breeders or not. I usually sell my h/reared babies from about 8 weeks of age & they are very easy to train. I train mine to step up & to also like head scratches & kisses but that is just me. The tamer the tiel the easier it is to train, the older it is the harder it is in my opinion. Okay here is another site that might help. Go to avi trade on the left hand side. www.parrotsociety.org.au/default.htm?http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/stolenBirds/default.htmCheers Anna |
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Post by hillcresttiels on Apr 4, 2005 16:18:23 GMT 10
Hi pricess i didn't realise that you also posted here but in your wanted post i have adde a link to some Breeder friends of mine who are all very good and in the Sydney area here is the Link again cheers Frank www.cockatiel.org.au/breeders.php |
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Post by AussieBirds on Apr 4, 2005 22:39:25 GMT 10
Hi Princess, where abouts in Sydney are you I may mbe able to help you. If you would like to email or message me we may be able to work something out.
John
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Post by kjjl on Apr 5, 2005 21:12:59 GMT 10
hi princess i got my hand reared baby from a lovely breeder over engadine way....it was a long drive for me (i'm on the north) let me know if you want to get in contact with her..she was lovely and my baby is beautiful...6 mths old now, i got him at 8 wks and he's soooooooooooooooooo tame  - Jo |
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Post by emz on Apr 5, 2005 21:27:01 GMT 10
Gday all! Unfortunately im in the same boat as princess, im desperately searching for a hand-reared female tiel for my 5month old male who gets quite lonely when im at work. Im also in sydney, i brought my tiel from a shop and unfortunately he wasnt the healthiest little bugger so im kind of reluctant to buy another tiel from a shop.. i paid $250 for him so im kind of hoping i could find a cheaper companion for him.. any help would be appreciated!! im a first time tiel owner so its all new to me.. Thannnnnnks |
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Post by AussieBirds on Apr 5, 2005 21:34:40 GMT 10
You paid how much  oh my God...... What suburb are in I may be able to help you out. Im in the Peakhurst area and know some breeders. John |
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Post by emz on Apr 5, 2005 21:42:02 GMT 10
hehehe yer i know OH MY GOD alright! plus a huge massive vet bill! oh wells his worth it and ive learnt my lesson, should of done tiel homework first..hehehe.... ;D im out parramatta way
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Post by AussieBirds on Apr 5, 2005 22:30:02 GMT 10
Well when your ready to get another one email me and Ill see what I can do for you ;D
John
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Post by emz on Apr 8, 2005 12:48:57 GMT 10
gday, just thought id let people know that i spoke to breeder Brian Waters earlier today as im in search of a h/reared tiel and unfortunately, he informed me he doesnt h/rear.. the search continues...........
emz ;D
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Post by AussieBirds on Apr 8, 2005 12:54:17 GMT 10
Try Enid Robinson emz she specialises in hand raised Cockatiels, I sent you her phone number I think if not let me know and Ill email it to you.
John
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Post by emz on Apr 8, 2005 12:57:44 GMT 10
Gday, I have been trying her allllllll day today..phone is busy..but im still trying, Brian Waters told me that Enid Robinson recently moved so hopefully her numbers havent changed.. Thanks again for the contacts ;D
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Post by AussieBirds on Apr 8, 2005 13:00:03 GMT 10
Try her mobile number she may have it turned on.
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Post by emz on Apr 8, 2005 13:41:37 GMT 10
I have also been trying her mobile, just rings n rings.. still tryin though..
emz ;D
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Post by emz on Apr 8, 2005 14:42:22 GMT 10
Finally got in contact with Enid Robinson ..and unfortunately she doesnt have any baby tiels at all .. she said she will try have some in july but not to sure because she doesnt have the time.. oh wells... my search will continue................thanx john for tryin to help me out ;D
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Post by emz on Apr 8, 2005 15:45:43 GMT 10
Gday, Just wondering what questions should be asked about baby tiels and even the parents when speaking to a breeder???...etc etc..thanks emz ;D
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Are most of the people on there breeders? I don't even know what age is a good age to buy one from if I want to train one myself!
oh my God...... What suburb are in I may be able to help you out. Im in the Peakhurst area and know some breeders.