Will I be allowed here? - Page 2

07-18-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by perchie

Hello!

I am not sure how the group here feels about a breeder. I do breed Indian Ringnecks. I see that this board supports the Gabriel Foundation.

I enjoy my little flock of breeders. My hubby and I set up 20 different aviaries on our property each with a nest box for a single pair. There is a huge open center area in the middle of the 20 aviaries where it is considered the 'flock' space. So each pair of birds has it's own flight aviary that is connected to the larger area. I can also close off the different aviaries to pair off a single pair that I want to specifically breed. It is my masterpiece! It is as natural as I could make it, with a tree and bushes they can chew up. I love to sit inside and watch them behave naturally.

Your setup sounds lovely! I sure wish your Hy hadn't gotten ahold of your camera!

07-18-2007, 04:43 PM

Welcome Perchie. I envy you your violet mutation ringnecks, I would have to rob a bank over here to purchase a pair. Can't wait to see the babies from those pair.
Yup they sure eat like pigs, my four eat me out of house and home. They would raid the fridge if only they could get the door open.
You wouldn't happen to have a picture or two or that cobalt violet pair for me to ogle would you?
Once again welcome to PC.

07-19-2007, 10:57 AM

Katey, I don't have any pictures of my lovely pair. Tolouse ate my camera (he's the Hy) so it really didn't stand much of a chance. To think I had just taken it out of the box, shame really.

But my pair of violets are gorgeous. The name of the mutation is a bit off however, as they are more blue than a true 'purple' but others are working on achieving a more purple bird. They are almost irridescent like a sapphire stone, the feathers just glitter beautifully. In the direct sunlight is where they shine the best. The male has that gorgeous ring in as I got him when he was 2 years old. By far they are my very favorites of the ringnecks.