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    Thankyou Andy I was thinking the same don't think I would want any hatching while away. Enjoying watching and studying....still not 100% on the whites maybe my cock hen separation isnt correct. Definitely got 2 Cocks bit unsure on one of the hens I will keep watching hahaha  

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    Amf1975 thankyou for the reply very helpful information as you say people may do things differently but the more ideas and advise I get from people the more it helps me with what to do...I get the basics don't get me wrong from aviary breeding but with cages and exhibition birds it's a bit different.

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    Yes the top of the legs bolt together but I cable tied the lower leg bar together also to hold it together a bit better. With me being away the 13th may they would maybe hatch while I'm away would that cause any issues? Should I pair them in a weeks time so they are still egg sitting while I'm away? I have someone to keep an eye on them food and water etc while away

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    On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 21:02, Andyn said:

    For breeding purposes I would divide into two. I use Orni-ex cages which fit together in a row of four, the next row fit onto the tops of the row below. If you went onto Supapets website you would find them under plastic cages- http://www.supapets-online.co.uk/463-plastic-breeding-cages-and-accessories

    Chudleigh is about 5-6 miles from me so quite easy.

    If you PM me we can arrange a visit. 

    Think you have to be an active member with posts before you can post photos. 4MB is max size you can post, so if you can download your phone photos to PC and reduce in size to approx 640 x 480 pixels that should work just fine. This is one I use- https://pixlr.com/editor/

    Hi Andy in your row of 4 cages can you open them all out to be one long cage?

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    That's a nice setup there Andy. With double breeders do you have the divide in it and have 2 pairs or take it out and give one pair more space? Funny you should say that I am in chudleigh on 13th may is that anywhere near? Also how is the best way to upload photos as the ones I have on my phone are to big to upload

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    Andyn thankyou so much for your reply that's a great help. I am in Northamptonshire but easy reach to Warwickshire and Oxfordshire also. What is the difference with a training cage? And I sure I will have loads of questions along the way so thanks I just joined zfs yesterday so I await my starter pack

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    Hi just wanted to say hello to everyone as just joined the site.

    I've kept a variety of finches for a few years now in a large aviary and had some good breeding success. But I am now going to attempt some exhibition type zebra finch breeding. I have got myself some breeders and am trying to find some birds to get me started. I have a large fawn hen which could be a good start for me. Any info on cage breeding would be great i know the basics from my aviary. I am hoping to do a few shows in the near future but a complete novice. How to tame them, when to move the young out, would putting them back in the aviary make them skitty in the cage again? Thanks to all who takes the time to read my post.

    Nick

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