Punky 10 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 6 chicks are in the nest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 That's good news So pleased to learn that all 6 eggs have hatched out. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 Well done! Thats excellant that all 6 hatched. I cant wait to see what they look like once they have feathers Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 They didn't have some for the moment. I just put the closed ring on the two elder chicks today, it has been difficult ! They have big feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 The 6 chicks yesterday The chick I ringed yesterday It brother/sister today(very similar to the first one): The chick I ringed today (there's another one but very similar) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 <p>Hi,<br /> Your Patience has paid off.<br /> Hope all goes well for you with them<img alt=":)" class="bbc_emoticon" height="20" src="http://zebrafinchforum.co.uk/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" width="20" /></p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 They're just gorgeous. Glad you managed to get the closed rings on. I've still to achieve that. I have had to put split rings on mine because the chicks were too big, couldn't get the closed rings on. Thank you for posting the photographs. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 I put closed rings when they are 7 days old, but I agree, for the biggest ones it was quite difficult. Were your chicks too big for their age or you just missed the day you should put the rings on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 They look so cute but in a really ugly sort of way Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 I think I left it too late to use the closed rings. If I'm honest the reason for the delay was me building up the courage to have a go at doing that. .New chicks will be having closed rings!! Definately no backing out this time. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 What diameter of closed ring do you use ? I have mine in 2,7mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 What diameter of closed ring do you use ? I have mine in 2,7mm To be honest I dont know I ordered them from the Zebra Finch Society UK Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 News from the day: On the 4 elder, 3 are crested, 1 crested normal(hen) and 2 crested fawn. The bigger one is a normal/fawn cock. The two smaller chicks are too small to see what colour they are, but they are lighter than the others. Maybe pied, white or saddlebacks (in crested or not) I'll post pictures during this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Thats a good ratio of crested! I really cant wait for pictures. Are any of them black breast can you tell? Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdfan13 34 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Hello They are so cute, I love the crested zebra's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 No Kerry, there's no black breast in this clutch. I think that the cock is split black breast, but I doubt from the hen to be /black breast too. I have 5 crested on 6 chicks ! From the elder to the younger: 1(certainely cock) normal/fawn,pied or white; 1 normal crested (hen)/pied or white; 2 crested fawns; 1 crested white and 1 crested pied or Saddleback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Wow thats brilliant! Such a mix of colours in one nest too. Please, please, please post LOTS of pictures Kerry P.s. Please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 I'll take some and post it now. Thank you for remember me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Normal Crested normal: Crested fawn: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Oh they are beautiful Thank you so much for sharing these! The fawn crested is my favourite I have been looking for some crested birds for a long time but there are none close to where i live. They are definately one of my favourites. Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Those chicks are looking good -I'm surprised at their size much larger than I expected them to be. They look cute with their little tufts on their head. A great outcome in getting so many crested chicks. Thanks for posting those photographs they're lovely. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 It's weird, one of the chicks has two crests, one on the top of the head and one on the neck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Finch 2 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 thats a double crest then. a double crest where i live is sooooo expensive! u have a treasure in the form of double crested finch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky 10 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Never heard of double crest on zebra finch. I've also heard of "frisé de nuque" (in french, litteraly traduction: "curly neck") on society finches. Have you a photo of a double crest zebra ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Do you have a picture of the double crest? I have never seen or heard of one before... Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
