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Aug 17, 2006 12:13:29 GMT 10
Post by zooyouthben on Aug 17, 2006 12:13:29 GMT 10
Hi
I'm new, as you can probably see, I keep Lorikeets, Cockatiels, Budgies and Charchoal and Alumina Zebras. Also i love softbills.
I have worked with many species including Palm Cockatoos and Hyacinth Macaws
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Aug 17, 2006 12:31:20 GMT 10
Post by AussieBirds on Aug 17, 2006 12:31:20 GMT 10
A very warm AussieBirds welcome to our forum and we all hope you enjoy your time here. We are a varied bunch here and keep lots of birds and enjoy looking at pictures.
John
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Aug 17, 2006 14:47:28 GMT 10
Post by vankarhi on Aug 17, 2006 14:47:28 GMT 10
wow you have worked with Palm Cockatoos and Hyacinth Macaws..........how did you get so lucky to be able to work with them?
Welcome here and hope you enjoy your stay.
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Aug 17, 2006 18:39:30 GMT 10
Post by zooyouthben on Aug 17, 2006 18:39:30 GMT 10
Its the beauty of living in Adelaide.
THey are great, Especially Aussie Palms
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Aug 17, 2006 22:58:18 GMT 10
Post by silvercloud on Aug 17, 2006 22:58:18 GMT 10
Hi and welcome Ben. Looking forward to hearing all about you and your fids and seeing LOTS of pics.  |
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Aug 18, 2006 9:27:08 GMT 10
Post by vankarhi on Aug 18, 2006 9:27:08 GMT 10
But you must know a breeder or something.............they don't just happen in the wild??? Especially the macaws here in Australia. Just for curiosity........how much are hyacinths here do you know. Someone I spoke to recently told me they know of someone who had one at least for sale for $3000. Much too cheap I reckon.  |
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Aug 18, 2006 9:52:26 GMT 10
Post by zooyouthben on Aug 18, 2006 9:52:26 GMT 10
I don't know a breeder i do alot of work at the Adelaide zoo, As far as i know these birds are not being bred in Australia i think there a 6 Hyacinth (2 in Zoo) and 5 Palm (4 in Zoo).
Do not try and buy a Hyacinth Macaw anyone, it doesnt happen, you dont want to get scammed, there are many scams at the moment. and any were for sale expect about $35000
i wil get palm cocky pic today!
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Aug 18, 2006 11:55:04 GMT 10
Post by vankarhi on Aug 18, 2006 11:55:04 GMT 10
Yes I told these people the same thing. I told them if there was a hyacinth for sale, why would they be selling it cheaper than a B & G macaw or cheaper than a hahns macaw. I also told them that if they were to advertise it for even $15,000 it would be snapped up and very cheap still.
You are very lucky to be able to work at a zoo. Do you still go to school??
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Aug 18, 2006 13:56:16 GMT 10
Post by AcaciaWattle on Aug 18, 2006 13:56:16 GMT 10
Hi Ben and welcome  I am so jealous! I'd love to see a Hyacinth Macaw Hope you enjoy this forum |
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Aug 19, 2006 13:47:54 GMT 10
Post by zooyouthben on Aug 19, 2006 13:47:54 GMT 10
Yeah i am currently studying year 11 and start TAFE next year Certificate 2 in Animal Studies
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Aug 19, 2006 15:13:10 GMT 10
Post by vankarhi on Aug 19, 2006 15:13:10 GMT 10
wow, you are the same age as a couple of my kids. Good luck on the TAFE studies too. How cool to be able to do animal studies. |
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