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Post by Silvercloud on Jul 15, 2007 21:06:50 GMT 7
I aquired 2 galahs last weekend. Fred is at least 9 years old and can talk a little Italian as well as English. He is such a showoff and loves attention. Seems he's taken a real liking to me. I was also given the aviary that Fred was living in as well as his breeding log. The people I got him from have 2 of his offspring but didn't want any more birds and they were worried about Fred not having a mate for this breeding season. The hen was a rescue but I think she was someones pet that escaped or was let go as she can talk a little. I have no idea how old she is but she's a very good size. Haven't got a name for her yet though. I was calling her Wilma like in the Flinstones but it doesn't suit her. She's quite inquisitive but keeps her distance. Fred  The hen  Both of them in Freds palace  |
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Post by Helen on Jul 16, 2007 6:06:51 GMT 7
They look gorgeous.
I miss my Galahs. I thought I was doind the right thing. They were in a patio aviary and My Sisiter and Brother in law wanted them. They had the money to buy a large aviary for them. They didn't secure the aviary properly and they got out.
I miss their company when I am outside. The other interesting thing is that I had no snakes on the back verandah while they were there. They would go right off if anything ventured on their territory. The skinks would ignore them and still come around but I never saw any snakes. Now they are a constant aggravation.
Seeing them makes me quite sentimental. You are very lucky and so are they.
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Post by Peter on Jul 17, 2007 18:13:59 GMT 7
kool!
we have figgin seven of the things! Thank you renee.........
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Post by Silvercloud on Jul 18, 2007 7:49:24 GMT 7
LMAO Peter. I decided to call her Queenie.  |
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Post by Matt on Jul 22, 2007 8:21:39 GMT 7
Good luck with them Jules! Hope they nest for you that would be great. One of the pairs here has been in and out of the box alot and chewing it up pretty good so fingers crossed. Breeding season has started early thats for sure I have a red rump in the box, lorikeets with eggs and babies, lovebirds breeding like flies, alexandrines in the box....... its all happening already!
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Post by sharkim007 on Jul 22, 2007 16:03:30 GMT 7
LMAO@Peter!!!!.....but they are cute aye!!
Jules..they are both gorgeous.....
Good luck breeding them......
I aquired another P&G on the weekend plus a 28.....P&G may have to have his wing off....not sure yet..just waiting to see if it heals on its own..otherwise Oye's got another mate......
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Post by Mark on Jul 23, 2007 17:14:39 GMT 7
sharkim007
Im serching for 4 28 hens as i have 4 sexed cocks
Can you help me or know anyonw who can ?
Cheers Eagle
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Post by sharkim007 on Jul 25, 2007 21:37:24 GMT 7
Hi Mark... I have to account for mine from the vet through CALM here....as I have not bred them.....so I am unable to help you with any I get... I am unaware of anyone here that have any 28's....can anyone else assist Eagle?  ? Cheers Renee |
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Post by Silvercloud on Jul 26, 2007 8:02:04 GMT 7
I've got one here but he's a rescue and I'm in the same situation as Renee. Haven't noticed any breeders around but I'll keep an eye out for you Mark.
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Post by Mark on Jul 26, 2007 16:27:14 GMT 7
Thanks Guys
Jason and i are going to apply to be carers for rescued Raptors we are in the process of grtting info through a friend at Nastional Parks !!
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Post by USAJustin on Aug 8, 2007 3:25:24 GMT 7
You know Jules, the one thing that makes me jealous is when I hear about you guys getting Galahs. Don't get me wrong it's awesome that you got them but when we have to pay $3000 for a breeding pair over here I'm like dammm I wish I was back in OZ.
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Post by Silvercloud on Aug 8, 2007 9:26:55 GMT 7
LMAO Justin. Though there's quite a few species you can get much cheaper than we can.
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