Abullx 141 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, jimmy boy said: Wat about the siskins you had off me any luck with them then Alright mate I’ve noticed them feeding each other like you said but haven’t looked like building, they are in a double breeder so might have to put them in the avairy if that’s what you had them in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abullx 141 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, MrsChamp606 said: No sign of any building or anything from my bullies, linnets or redpolls how soon is it to get worried lol I heard they start from may so hopefully get something soon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy boy 79 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 I would chuck them in the flight and leave them to it mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abullx 141 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, jimmy boy said: I would chuck them in the flight and leave them to it mate Ok I’ll give that a go mate, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,867 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Siskins will do better in the aviary all round as well not just getting them feeling secure enough to breed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abullx 141 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, BEARINATOR said: Siskins will do better in the aviary all round as well not just getting them feeling secure enough to breed Ok thanks I put them in their tomorrow 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,869 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 It's only may and it's been cold and the weather can't make it mind up,the wild finches are just getting started themselves now there's enough leaf on the trees to help hide their nests.So no need to panic yet people and just give them good food,plenty of choice of nesting pans and places,also different nest materials and give them peace and the rest is up to them... Big good luck to everyone this year.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abullx 141 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 7 hours ago, fireman said: It's only may and it's been cold and the weather can't make it mind up,the wild finches are just getting started themselves now there's enough leaf on the trees to help hide their nests.So no need to panic yet people and just give them good food,plenty of choice of nesting pans and places,also different nest materials and give them peace and the rest is up to them... Big good luck to everyone this year.... Ok thanks you to mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrsChamp606 553 Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 23 hours ago, fireman said: It's only may and it's been cold and the weather can't make it mind up,the wild finches are just getting started themselves now there's enough leaf on the trees to help hide their nests.So no need to panic yet people and just give them good food,plenty of choice of nesting pans and places,also different nest materials and give them peace and the rest is up to them... Big good luck to everyone this year.... Wise words and thanks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
francolin 449 Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 05/05/2023 at 23:35, fireman said: It's only may and it's been cold and the weather can't make it mind up,the wild finches are just getting started themselves now there's enough leaf on the trees to help hide their nests.So no need to panic yet people and just give them good food,plenty of choice of nesting pans and places,also different nest materials and give them peace and the rest is up to them... Big good luck to everyone this year.... True the weather not helping this year , I always say patience mate , it's not a race still time get couple rounds in , good luck all, especially any new keepers 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,816 Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 05/05/2023 at 23:35, fireman said: It's only may and it's been cold and the weather can't make it mind up,the wild finches are just getting started themselves now there's enough leaf on the trees to help hide their nests.So no need to panic yet people and just give them good food,plenty of choice of nesting pans and places,also different nest materials and give them peace and the rest is up to them... Big good luck to everyone this year.... I've got a pair of native goldfinches in the back conifers with young on mate and on a walk yesterday could here some goldfinch young calling to be fed of the parents. An a chaffy hen that's building too in conifers I've been putting bits of nest material down for her 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,869 Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 I was watching a pair of goldies at work this week building in some ivy in a ash tree as it goes and before now iv'e had redpolls with young end of feb outside but it is a funny year weather wise and weather does have a massive effect on captive birds.. I do miss this time of year with the birds with waiting to see what happens although the stress i don't miss when it don't happen but as with all livestock keeping you will not win them all and again the very best of luck to you and everyone else mate.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,052 Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 8 hours ago, fireman said: I was watching a pair of goldies at work this week building in some ivy in a ash tree as it goes and before now iv'e had redpolls with young end of feb outside but it is a funny year weather wise and weather does have a massive effect on captive birds.. I do miss this time of year with the birds with waiting to see what happens although the stress i don't miss when it don't happen but as with all livestock keeping you will not win them all and again the very best of luck to you and everyone else mate.. No chance you'll get back into the birds at some point mate ?....you have a lot of knowledge seems a shame if the interest is still there. The nephew is having another good season was round there last week must have at least 30 young out of 6 or 7 pairs....only Canaries like but enjoying the hobby all the same 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,816 Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 20 hours ago, fireman said: I was watching a pair of goldies at work this week building in some ivy in a ash tree as it goes and before now iv'e had redpolls with young end of feb outside but it is a funny year weather wise and weather does have a massive effect on captive birds.. I do miss this time of year with the birds with waiting to see what happens although the stress i don't miss when it don't happen but as with all livestock keeping you will not win them all and again the very best of luck to you and everyone else mate.. True mate a few pals of mine have paired there goldfinches up and nothing. Like you say it's a funny year been like this past few years weather wise but saying that last year I had a good year starting end of April. This year I've one pair of goldfinches on eggs few mouthing like they do when pairing. Over 50 timbrado canaries which a let them have the first round then if need be a will use them as feeders.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,869 Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 21 hours ago, gnasher16 said: No chance you'll get back into the birds at some point mate ?....you have a lot of knowledge seems a shame if the interest is still there. The nephew is having another good season was round there last week must have at least 30 young out of 6 or 7 pairs....only Canaries like but enjoying the hobby all the same I will get some birds at some point in the not to far future, i just got a bit to much on to give them the time i'd want to give them but in the next few years will see me on a aviary build. That's grand news and he's doing just right with those numbers for sure and please wish him well from me as like i said before a man of total manners and glad he's doing well with the hobby.. Grab some pics the next time your there and what sort of canaries does he keep?.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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