Martyn 1 Report post Posted March 15, 2012 Hi Should have introduced myself earlier. I have just started keeping Zebras again after 25 years away from the hobby. I use to show as a Champion, with a fair bit of success on the show bench. I was also a judge. I kept Normals, Fawns, CFWs and Whites. Hope to get to a few shows this year to both exhibit and find out what the changes have while ive been away.Martyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted March 16, 2012 Welcome to the forum Martyn, I hope you find everything you need.Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted March 16, 2012 Hello again and welcome to the forum Martyn 25 years is a big break in the world of the zebra finch i bet you notice a big difference in the type of bird these days, know doubt i will see you at some show sometime and i look forward to your posts on the forum,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kim 3 Report post Posted March 16, 2012 Hi Martynwelcome back to the hobby, you must have been a young judge ?what colours are you starting with this time around ?RegardsKim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks Kim. I started keeping Zebras as a junior, so it was a natural progression when I reached Champion to judge. At the moment I have a couple of pairs each of Normals and CFWs. Wont be able to keep many as I havent got the room.Martyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2012 Hi MarkTahnks for your welcome. It is along time, but never lost interest, but didnt have the time, but I do now. Not seen many birds as yet, only been to see Nigel Smith, as he is close by, was very impressed with his birds. It would be nice to meet up sometime and put faces to names. Im near Bristol. Where are you?Martyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Edwards 55 Report post Posted March 16, 2012 Hi MartynWelcome to the forum.I bet youve noticed a difference in the birds after 25 years away. Good luck with your breeding and i look forward to meeting you at a show soon.CheersDave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Hi MarkTahnks for your welcome. It is along time, but never lost interest, but didnt have the time, but I do now. Not seen many birds as yet, only been to see Nigel Smith, as he is close by, was very impressed with his birds. It would be nice to meet up sometime and put faces to names. Im near Bristol. Where are you?MartynHi MartynIt will be great to meet up sometime most likely place will be Stafford shows as i live very near Manchester bit to far to travel i think,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 1 Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Hi Dave Thanks very much. As ive only seen Nigels birds at present its hard to judge, but if his are anything to go by, cant wait to go to a few shows. Hows your breeding going so far?Martyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 1 Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Hi MarkI went to Stafford a couple of weeks ago. Were you there?Martyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Hi MarkI went to Stafford a couple of weeks ago. Were you there?MartynThat one i was unable to go to as i have just had total hip operation 4 1/2 weeks ago and now still on crutches well one around house and two outside house hopeing to be of them totaly in 2 week,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Edwards 55 Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Hi Dave Thanks very much. As ive only seen Nigels birds at present its hard to judge, but if his are anything to go by, cant wait to go to a few shows. Hows your breeding going so far?MartynHi MartynBreeding is going a bit slow at the momemnt (about a dozen rung so far), only paired up late january, so theea long way to at the moment.The closest specialist shows to you will be the welsh zfs show in barry on the 1st sunday in september, or the south western zfs show in clyst st mary, nr exeter on the sunday after the welsh show.CheersDave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
white-rose 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2012 Welcome to the forum!I've never heard of shows for birds let alone zebra finches before this forum. Next time I visit UK, I'm going to look for some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2012 Hi Mark Hope you soon get mobile again.Martyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2012 Hi Dave Do you get down to those shows, if so might see you there.Martyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Edwards 55 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 Hi Dave Do you get down to those shows, if so might see you there.MartynHi MartynProbably going to bothCheersDave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
