ryno 11 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i have just erected my first aviary its 4meters long, 1.5 wide and 1.5 high i was intending to keep 5 pairs of british finches and 2 quails is my aviary suitable in size,also will greenies,goldies,siskins,linnets and chaffinches live in harmony.thanks in advance for any replies it is most appreciated atb ryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i have just erected my first aviary its 4meters long, 1.5 wide and 1.5 high i was intending to keep 5 pairs of british finches and 2 quails is my aviary suitable in size,also will greenies,goldies,siskins,linnets and chaffinches live in harmony.thanks in advance for any replies it is most appreciated atb ryan ive bred all the above housed together in an outside flight with no problems,just make sure you put as many nest pans around the aviary as you can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 11 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i have just erected my first aviary its 4meters long, 1.5 wide and 1.5 high i was intending to keep 5 pairs of british finches and 2 quails is my aviary suitable in size,also will greenies,goldies,siskins,linnets and chaffinches live in harmony.thanks in advance for any replies it is most appreciated atb ryan ive bred all the above housed together in an outside flight with no problems,just make sure you put as many nest pans around the aviary as you can thanks very much for your reply i wish you lived a bit closer as i am having trouble finding some birds ,although i am picking up a pair of greenies on sunday i cant wait.....feel like a little kid lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i have just erected my first aviary its 4meters long, 1.5 wide and 1.5 high i was intending to keep 5 pairs of british finches and 2 quails is my aviary suitable in size,also will greenies,goldies,siskins,linnets and chaffinches live in harmony.thanks in advance for any replies it is most appreciated atb ryan ive bred all the above housed together in an outside flight with no problems,just make sure you put as many nest pans around the aviary as you can thanks very much for your reply i wish you lived a bit closer as i am having trouble finding some birds ,although i am picking up a pair of greenies on sunday i cant wait.....feel like a little kid lol do you know portbury village hall monthly bird sale if its still running -- got contact no if you want it .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bunnys 1,228 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 hi ther bud if mixing greenies with the other finches just keep an eye on them can be very agressive in breeding season atb bunnys . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 hi ther bud if mixing greenies with the other finches just keep an eye on them can be very agressive in breeding season atb bunnys . personally i dont bother wi greenies,they dont sing(as such)and i find they breed like mice,i bred that many one year from 2 cocks wi 3 hens each,that by the end of the season i couldnt fecking give em away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i have just erected my first aviary its 4meters long, 1.5 wide and 1.5 high i was intending to keep 5 pairs of british finches and 2 quails is my aviary suitable in size,also will greenies,goldies,siskins,linnets and chaffinches live in harmony.thanks in advance for any replies it is most appreciated atb ryan ive bred all the above housed together in an outside flight with no problems,just make sure you put as many nest pans around the aviary as you can thanks very much for your reply i wish you lived a bit closer as i am having trouble finding some birds ,although i am picking up a pair of greenies on sunday i cant wait.....feel like a little kid lol be careful what you buy mate,theres a lot of shit about at this time of year,its usually stock thats not made the grade,your best bet is listen out for someone packing in or wait til after breeding season,when theres shitloads knocking about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOLIO1 1,078 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I find the greenies bully f**k out of the others especially those which come into breeding condition slightly later, by which time the greenies have decided they own all the space in the aviary. I'd house them separately and try goldies, siskins and, or redpolls together. Greenies are usually on the second clutch by the time these breeds are feeding young. Plenty of hardheads, alder, thistle and meadowsweet at the back end of summer to get them through the moult. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ryno, are you trying to breed these birds or just want them for the aviary? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 11 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ryno, are you trying to breed these birds or just want them for the aviary? Cheers not to bothered about breeding,but if it happens great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 11 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 i have just erected my first aviary its 4meters long, 1.5 wide and 1.5 high i was intending to keep 5 pairs of british finches and 2 quails is my aviary suitable in size,also will greenies,goldies,siskins,linnets and chaffinches live in harmony.thanks in advance for any replies it is most appreciated atb ryan ive bred all the above housed together in an outside flight with no problems,just make sure you put as many nest pans around the aviary as you can thanks very much for your reply i wish you lived a bit closer as i am having trouble finding some birds ,although i am picking up a pair of greenies on sunday i cant wait.....feel like a little kid lol do you know portbury village hall monthly bird sale if its still running -- got contact no if you want it .. thanks mate its only 15 mins from me .going 13th of april Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 11 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 i have just erected my first aviary its 4meters long, 1.5 wide and 1.5 high i was intending to keep 5 pairs of british finches and 2 quails is my aviary suitable in size,also will greenies,goldies,siskins,linnets and chaffinches live in harmony.thanks in advance for any replies it is most appreciated atb ryan ive bred all the above housed together in an outside flight with no problems,just make sure you put as many nest pans around the aviary as you can thanks very much for your reply i wish you lived a bit closer as i am having trouble finding some birds ,although i am picking up a pair of greenies on sunday i cant wait.....feel like a little kid lol be careful what you buy mate,theres a lot of shit about at this time of year,its usually stock thats not made the grade,your best bet is listen out for someone packing in or wait til after breeding season,when theres shitloads knocking about cheers mate sound advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
night moocher 41 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 As already said just keep eye on greenies they tend to bully birds from nests and take nesting material if kept too close. the egg food and soaked seed you put in for your breeding pairs will be scoffed by a feeding pair of greenies ,so just keep an eye out. goldie,linnet,siskin,redpoll,will give you loads of enjoyment and all the music you need ........good luck..........steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 11 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 As already said just keep eye on greenies they tend to bully birds from nests and take nesting material if kept too close. the egg food and soaked seed you put in for your breeding pairs will be scoffed by a feeding pair of greenies ,so just keep an eye out. goldie,linnet,siskin,redpoll,will give you loads of enjoyment and all the music you need ........good luck..........steve thanks mate will do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 11 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I find the greenies bully f**k out of the others especially those which come into breeding condition slightly later, by which time the greenies have decided they own all the space in the aviary. I'd house them separately and try goldies, siskins and, or redpolls together. Greenies are usually on the second clutch by the time these breeds are feeding young. Plenty of hardheads, alder, thistle and meadowsweet at the back end of summer to get them through the moult. cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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