robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Hi my name is Roy, I have with great help from a mate of mine just built an avairy. Will post pictures when complete. I have a massive collection of birds consisting of 1 greenfinch and 4 zebra finches. My aim is to have a nice collection of birds consisting of canarys and finches who will live together in reasonable harmony. If they breed that will be a bonus. I have no experience of keeping them hence joining this forum. I am going to read the posts over the next few weeks and take in the comments posted. My mate has a fair amount of knowledge so he is a great help. Regards Roy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 hi roy and welcome where abouts in cambridgeshire are you i am in chatteris and keep zebra finches ans canaries steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Steve, Believe it or not , Chatteris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 its a small world,i am in gull way if ever you want to pop around,i join a coloured canary forum and met someone else on there from chatteris steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 I'm in Eastbourne Road, When your not busy I would like to pop round if you would not mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 i am at home all day tomorrow and thursday and sunday,i mostly go out on tues and fridays i will pm you my address steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks Steve, I'm pretty flexible (self employed sign maker & vehicle graphics). I'm out fitting tomorrow, will see what time I get done and contact you. Regards Roy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 great i am retired due to car crash,i am a worn out carpet fitter lol steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andyn 534 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Roy, Welcome to the forum and hope all works out OK with your plans. I must ask a question about the Greenfinch though- Is it captive bred and close rung? I only ask, as you said you have a limited knowledge of bird keeping and you wouldn't want to be 'Knocked' by RSPCA. Don't want to scare but it's worth bringing to your attention. Anyway.. Enjoy!! it's a great hobby. Andy N Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Andy, It's captive bred and rung, got it from local bird auction, one of the organisers. Definitely don't want to go down any dodgy route. Went and see Steve this afternoon, very pleasant person, gave me some good advice. Regards Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Andy, It's captive bred and rung, got it from local bird auction, one of the organisers. Definitely don't want to go down any dodgy route. Went and see Steve this afternoon, very pleasant person, gave me some good advice. Regards Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Welcome to the forum Roy, Just great that you have been in touch with Steve- small world isn't it! I have canaries and finches together and they get along fine. Looking forward to seeing some photos Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 nice to meet you roy emmy it is a very small world i went to lindos,rhodes a couple of years ago and there were people from the same town as me staying there steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks Emmy, Will post pics when completed. Thanks again Steve for allowing me to pop round at such short notice. Regards Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Here are some pics of the avairy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 That looks fantastic Roy You have made a first class job of that. Many Thanks for posting the photos --will we get to see the birds next? Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 very nice roy i can see your white zebra in there steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssteves 51 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 i just noticed your green finch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Thankyou Steve & Emmy, Just fitted the steel enclosure inside, made by my neighbour over the road, he made a first class job of it. I will post pics of the birds later, I'm hoping to pick up a couple of mates for the goldfinch over weekend. I've become attached to the little white finch, out of them all he is the first to come over in the morning. The goldfinch has started singing during the day so the must be happy. Thanks again for your comments, Long way to go to get a collection anywhere like yours Steve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted April 13, 2014 Hi Roy, Welcome to the forum. Nice aviary, like the green finch All the best Clare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo50 2 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Thank-you Clare, Sorry for the late reply been very busy. I have added a few canaries with the finches, they all seem happy together. It's nice to leave the work and sit out listening to them. Regards Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
