Nick Hall 193 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Guys, Normals is not usually our thing but quite like this cock bird, still very young though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdfan13 34 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 very nice bird. I have a young grey/cfw split male chick which is looking ok 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Really nice bird Nick. I think the Normal zebra finches, especially the cock birds, always seem to stand out. At least when i have visitors that's the colours they always remark about first. Your one has that look in its eye that says 'keep away or else! (lol) Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Hall 193 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Emmy, Strange to some but I am not a Normal fan, I find most non converted find cfw more atractive? Regards, Nick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedwaybaz 69 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 hi nick,nice looking normal cock.baz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tremuth 14 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 I like this one Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 i like him Nick Wish i could breed a few normals myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Adam i would think twice about releasing so many of your normals they are very usefull birds to have around and a good quality normal hen is about the most usefull outcross you could have,might be worth keeping a couple more than you intend to use to keep in reserve been trying very hard to fetch a really good normal hen in for a couple of years and they are like rocking horse poo besides that they are a stunning bird Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Hi Nick, Cracking Cock zeb, wish mine turned out half that well. But must admit I do prefer other colours. Clare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 21 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Well done nick! Looks good already another moult and he will look even better. Agree with Dave about the normals. I try to cut down to quality not a specific number obviously space dictates though. I'm down to 3 adult normal hens which is a bit worrying but luckily I have bred some. Taken along time to build up the normals though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul edmundson 30 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 nice one nickreally nice normal.paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Yes if your trying to breed nice coloured normals, normal x normal and keep your normal line as pure as possible you can dip into these to help improve other colours Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedwaybaz 69 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 hi guys,normals have always been my favourite colour,always done well with them.take some beating when in good condition.dave is right about keeping normals for outcrossing.if you can find pure normals they have been spoiled by crossing with other colours. baz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
