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Post by nsyman on Nov 9, 2008 13:11:25 GMT 10
Hi All,
I'm another new member to this site.
I guess I feel a little intimidated after looking over the - Aussie Birds site for the last hour or so. To be amongst all of these expert bird lovers and carers and I being such a novice. However having said that I noticed many of you have greeted new members with warmth and enthusiasm. Over the years I have had a few birds namely Bourkes/Bar shouldered,Emerald,NG Ground doves and Cockateils.I had a holiday for the first time in 30 years and the few birds that I did have some one decided to let them out. As I mentioned that I was a novice and would like to take up this hobby again.The aviary I have is approx 6m x 1.8 x 1.8 partially enclosed at one end.I would like to try some of the above birds again along with Long Tailed Finches. How many pairs would be comfortable in this area? I live in Glenorie NSW and I'm finding it difficult to source quality birds with in 20 km -any suggestions? Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings.
Pete
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Post by robert on Nov 9, 2008 13:29:11 GMT 10
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Post by robert on Nov 9, 2008 13:49:16 GMT 10
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Post by avinet on Nov 9, 2008 14:35:23 GMT 10
Hi Pete
Welcome to the Forum, I'm sure you will enjoy your stay here.
The closest pet shop I know of to you is Kellyville Pets on Windsor Road in Kellyville. It is one of the largest shops for bird sin Sydney and had a good selection of birds last time I was there a couple of years ago. I don't know any breeders but there are several clubs i the Sydney area.
As for numbers of birds, I generally work to a stock rate of one pair of finches to 1 cubic metre, and 1 pair of small parrots (Bourkes, cockatiels etc) to 2 cubic metres. Your aviary has a volume of around 18 cubic metres so that means 18 pairs of compatible finches, or 10 pairs of finches and 4 pairs of small parrots, or whatever combination works in that volume.
cheers
Mike
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Post by Jane on Nov 9, 2008 16:55:54 GMT 10
Hi Pete &  You're sure to have fun here and learn heaps we all do ;D |
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Post by Karen on Nov 9, 2008 18:09:51 GMT 10
G'day Pete and welcome! Please don't feel intimidated, I doubt any of us consider ourselves to be experts - to be honest I don't think such a thing exists. I reckon I won't stop learning about these wonderful feathered friends of ours until the day I die - and even then I would miss out on soo much knowledge. Ask any amout of questions you like, we guarantee we will answer them to the best of our ability.  Enjoy your stay here too - we try not to take ourselves too seriously.  |
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Post by nsyman on Nov 9, 2008 18:37:45 GMT 10
Hi Robert, Many thanks for all your emails their content has been most helpful. I hope to go out hunting next weekend armed with all the info that you have most kindly sent. With you being so generous with all your assistance, Precious and Treasure may be more appropiate.  Regards Pete |
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Post by nsyman on Nov 9, 2008 18:53:30 GMT 10
Hi Mike, This is a happening place.  Have been recently to Kellyville Pets recently - major build project underway at the moment, not a great deal of birds on hand at the moment. Thanks for your guidelines / formula, it's nice to know that your not overstocking. Regards Pete |
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Post by nsyman on Nov 9, 2008 19:00:36 GMT 10
Hi Jane, Thanks for you warm welcome. With all the replys one can only feel Regards Pete |
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Post by nsyman on Nov 9, 2008 19:13:04 GMT 10
Hi - I'm assuming it's Karen, Thankyou also for your warm welcome. I've already had good feedback and looking foward to many more chats. Good to know others don't take themselves too seriously. Regards Pete  |
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Post by clara on Nov 9, 2008 22:02:56 GMT 10
Hi Pete and welcome to this sympatic forum, i am not expert too and i cannot give advices because i have only 2 greys 1 youyou and tortels doves, but the worst is that i am French ( yes no one is perfect lol) and then i don't understand all oops!  Amicalement. |
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Post by pinkdevil on Nov 10, 2008 10:26:24 GMT 10
Hiya Pete, welcome aboard. Good to see you are getting back into birds. They are hard to stay away from for too long lol |
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Post by nsyman on Nov 10, 2008 18:54:44 GMT 10
Hiya Pete, welcome aboard. Good to see you are getting back into birds. They are hard to stay away from for too long lol |
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Post by nsyman on Nov 10, 2008 19:01:41 GMT 10
Hi Pinkdevil,
Where I live I am blessed with a multitude of wild birds but it's always good to have some at the back door.
Checked out your web site to find another passion, however I'll start with the birds.
Regards
Pete
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Post by vankarhi on Nov 10, 2008 22:43:07 GMT 10
Hello Pete, welcome and hope you enjoy your stay here. Can't wait for updates on your new birds when you get them.
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Post by silvercloud on Nov 11, 2008 13:25:36 GMT 10
Hi and welcome Pete. Please don't feel intimidated, we don't bite (hard) ;D LOL. We were all novices once but I agree with Karen, we keep learning all the time no matter how long we've been addicted to these feathered beauties.
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