Bicheno 9 Report post Posted April 24, 2013 I'm new to the forum and new to finches - I "found" them by accident after I bought a second hand cage on a whim and chose a pair of finches over a single budgie, mainly because I just like their "noise" and cuteness, it wasn't a hugely technical decision I'm afraid! Anyway I've had my pair a few months and I've just found a pair of Bicheno's that I'm picking up next week, I just love their colouration and the fact they look like little owls. My original pair have laid eggs but aren't doing much of sitting on them so we'll see what happens. Anyway apart from the new finches I've kept almost every animal you could name but this is my first venture into the world of birds, and I'm loving it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 24, 2013 Welcome to the forum Bicheno I reckon I would say that in most cases zebra finches can breed like rabbits if you let them. Saying that a few members have been having problems since the beginning of the year and lost quite a number of chicks we all think perhaps the weather we have been having has a lot to do with it. apart from the new finches I've kept almost every animal you could name Something like myself in the past I must admit I do miss having the rabbits and the guinea pigs now , they all died from old age. -but I still have their hutches (1 large and 2 extra large) which I wont be parting with - never know what I may bring home one day. Just now I have 2 types of quail, Zebra finches, a pair of canaries and the latest - a cockatiel, and last but not least my wee chihuahua (14 yrs old) who isnt very well at the moment Good luck with the .Bicheno's. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy2012 63 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Hello and welcome, hope you enjoy your stay. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bicheno 9 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Welcome to the forum Bicheno I reckon I would say that in most cases zebra finches can breed like rabbits if you let them. Saying that a few members have been having problems since the beginning of the year and lost quite a number of chicks we all think perhaps the weather we have been having has a lot to do with it. Something like myself in the past I must admit I do miss having the rabbits and the guinea pigs now , they all died from old age. -but I still have their hutches (1 large and 2 extra large) which I wont be parting with - never know what I may bring home one day. Just now I have 2 types of quail, Zebra finches, a pair of canaries and the latest - a cockatiel, and last but not least my wee chihuahua (14 yrs old) who isnt very well at the moment Good luck with the .Bicheno's. Emmy my most "unusual" animals are the Gophers which get a lot of attention!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bicheno 9 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Oh and my dog is a "wee" chihuahua x shihtzu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Hi Bicheno and welcome to the forum Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bicheno 9 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 That's my dog Bingo, at work helping me clean out the animals!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 hi and welcome steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Bicheno Bingo looks absolutley gorgeous. One thing about dogs and most other animals if they are treated properly they pay you back a thousand fold by giving you unconditional love. This is Gizzy, my Chihuahua taken in January this year , to look at him you would never guess he is really very ill. He's 14 years old http://postimg.org/image/6h45u0kwr/ Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andyn 534 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Welcome to the forum. There is a wealth of information and advice here so enjoy and don't be afraid to ask. The most stupid question is the one not asked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan b 58 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 I'm new to the forum and new to finches - I "found" them by accident after I bought a second hand cage on a whim and chose a pair of finches over a single budgie, mainly because I just like their "noise" and cuteness, it wasn't a hugely technical decision I'm afraid! Anyway I've had my pair a few months and I've just found a pair of Bicheno's that I'm picking up next week, I just love their colouration and the fact they look like little owls. My original pair have laid eggs but aren't doing much of sitting on them so we'll see what happens. Anyway apart from the new finches I've kept almost every animal you could name but this is my first venture into the world of birds, and I'm loving it. hi and welcome to the forum what type of finches do you have there are so different types ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted April 26, 2013 Hi Bicheno, Welcome to the forum. Gophers???????????? That is unusual! Clare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 26, 2013 Bicheno Meant to ask do you keep the gophers outside? I thought they would be about the size of an adult guinea pig but maybe I'm wrong. Could you tell me a little about them please Just very interested Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bicheno 9 Report post Posted April 26, 2013 Hey Emmy my gophers (Richardsons Ground Squirrels) live in my insulated shed but most people I know keep them in outside enclosures like chicken coops? They're wonderful little creatures, very endearing but if they're not tame they can be a little tricky! Will post some pictures in the general chat bit / your chi is gorgeous, I really hope my little man gets to such a wonderful age Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
