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Post by USAJustin on Jul 18, 2006 11:58:16 GMT 7
I definately need to get treated for MBS ( Multiple Bird Syndrome)
On Saturday my partner & I drove to Sacramento to pick up a stunning pair of Soloman Island Eclectus.
Gorgeous birds & very very friendly too. They have bred once when younger ( they're 7 years old now ) but the previous owner didn't like the hen's bitchiness in the nest box so she never attempted to breed them again. I'll post some photo's soon.
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Post by Silvercloud on Jul 18, 2006 12:07:13 GMT 7
Congrats on your new fids. Eckies are just beautiful.
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Post by Natenla on Jul 18, 2006 17:07:38 GMT 7
Wow cant wait for the pics!!  |
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Post by LittleBudgie2005 on Jul 18, 2006 19:37:52 GMT 7
Treatment is to buy more birds Justin... ;D Hee Hee...
Anyway, can't wait to see pictures... R u going to breed them?
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Post by Amanda on Jul 18, 2006 20:10:31 GMT 7
Eckies are notorious for that. I know someone who has a hen that will allow NO ONE into the avairy....not even to feed her. They have to feed and clean at night when she is asleep!  |
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Post by USAJustin on Jul 19, 2006 3:48:34 GMT 7
Little Budgie, we bought them with the intent to breed. Once we knew that they had laid fertile eggs in the past and that they were only $1200 US we jumped at the chance.
I'll get some pics later today. They're very tame and I had their wings clipped this morning so they'll be fine to take out side.
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Post by Peter on Jul 19, 2006 7:01:04 GMT 7
MBS! HA HA HA HA HA
Sounds like a great pair justin! All the best with them
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Post by LittleBudgie2005 on Jul 19, 2006 7:39:55 GMT 7
Cool justin. well I hope they breed for ya then... |
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Post by USAJustin on Jul 19, 2006 13:16:16 GMT 7
Well the hen is a tad overweight right now so she is on a diet to get her weight to a desired level. Um the male is is great shape though. Does anyone know what the average weight is for female ekkie in Grams is?
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Post by bubbles on Jul 19, 2006 13:52:39 GMT 7
The average weight of the adult female Eclectus is 452 grams with a range of 383-549 grams Can't wait to see the pics I have heard of female eckies doing serious damage to their owners  |
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