mark1e 67 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 I am getting couple pairs of unrelated Timor zebras i know these birds are a lot smaller than our zebras question is are they the same ring size of normal zebras! mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 hi mark, Can you get some pictures of them i would love to get a few pairs. I read up on them a while ago and i think it said they need alot of room for breeding but im not to sure. What colours are they going to be mate? Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Hi Chris The colours of the Timor is Grey i will be breeding them on a colony system as i have a spare outside flight with small inside flight where the nest boxes will be for easy inspection and ringing etc, I now have found out the ring size is a lot smaller size B than the normal zebras which is size E but still can get them though ZFS so no worries there, mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Why is it not recommendedto pair up a Timor with the other varieties of the zebra finches? (I did get an answer to this from Dave on 'Shout Box' and for the benefit of others who did not manage to get onto 'shoutbox' last night I'm hoping Dave will explain again here on the forum the reason why) (Thanks Dave - in anticipation ) Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 hi mark I have seen these birds in the flesh today just on my way home from chester zoo they had a small colony of them lovely looking birds. I also had a look at a small colony of timor sparrows which are java sparrows but in a chocolate colour very interesting. If any one gets the chance get yourself to chester zoo plenty of birds there feathered type Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 hi mark I have seen these birds in the flesh today just on my way home from chester zoo they had a small colony of them lovely looking birds. I also had a look at a small colony of timor sparrows which are java sparrows but in a chocolate colour very interesting. If any one gets the chance get yourself to chester zoo plenty of birds there feathered type Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Well what a disappointment that was person that was coming here never turned up with the Timor birds i have emailed him few times now No return message at all, Anyway never mind it must of been a Oman to say they was no good anyway not to worry i will wait till i find some sometime at one of the shows, If you know of anyone that has any good Quality one's let me know, mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave.H 11 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Mark I have a friend local to me who breeds them I'll ask if/when he may have surplus Dave 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks Dave keep me posted if any come available near Stafford show time, mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Sorry you had a disappointment re the Timors Mark. I think at least it the person could have answered your emails. Its only good manners to reply even if the relpy is going to be negative. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
