Cage size and Diet?

[Finch_Breeder]

Thanks Every one. If I don't come by any Alexandrines, Galah's are my 2nd choice. Just a question... how do cockies and galahs get beak and feather?
Cheers, Mike.

I guess I should look in the appropriate section...

 

[BradGC]

We have a 1 year old alex and I think my next parrot would be a galah. I'd really love a major mitchells cockatoo but all cockys are too noisy for me

 

[MonicaMc]

Hybrid alex / ringneck parrots are really hard to come by in Australia. I'm sure you won't end up with one. They generally don't hybridize them much over here, from what I've seen. Most breeders are pure breeding Alex's for their bigger size and they stick to ringnecks for colours

A bit strange to hear that, as I was under the impression that there are a lot of hybrids... although, I'm glad to hear otherwise!

I do know of two breeders that are breeding alexandrine mutations through hybridization, and I'm sure I've run across at least one or two other...
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[BradGC]

Yea if you're looking for specialist breeders, they are out there, but on a general basis you won't find them easily, i usually look on this site which has dozens of different birds for sale, and im pretty sure less than 1% are hybrids Birds for Sale : Australian Pet Link Classifieds

 

[Pedro]

Yes there is hybred Alex/IRN being bred. They did that to in order to produce the Lutino Alex & then the blue. However any bird that was not to be used in the breeding program where culled by responsible breeders.

BradGC is right in saying there isn't many hybreds for sale here in OZ. First cross with a alex/IRN is very easy to identify.

Mike here is a link on PBFD by Ross Perry.

PBFD birds can often be helped - Gold Coast Bird Vet

 

[Finch_Breeder]

Yea if you're looking for specialist breeders, they are out there, but on a general basis you won't find them easily, i usually look on this site which has dozens of different birds for sale, and im pretty sure less than 1% are hybrids Birds for Sale : Australian Pet Link Classifieds

Thanks, will check that out now.

 

[Finch_Breeder]

Yes there is hybred Alex/IRN being bred. They did that to in order to produce the Lutino Alex & then the blue. However any bird that was not to be used in the breeding program where culled by responsible breeders.

BradGC is right in saying there isn't many hybreds for sale here in OZ. First cross with a alex/IRN is very easy to identify.

Mike here is a link on PBFD by Ross Perry.

PBFD birds can often be helped - Gold Coast Bird Vet

Thanks 4 the link

 

[Finch_Breeder]

Yea if you're looking for specialist breeders, they are out there, but on a general basis you won't find them easily, i usually look on this site which has dozens of different birds for sale, and im pretty sure less than 1% are hybrids Birds for Sale : Australian Pet Link Classifieds

Also if you didn't know, if you hold down Ctrl F you can type in what your looking for instead of scrolling through all the ads

 

[Finch_Breeder]

There are so many Alex's for sale in QLD but not SA!
Would freighting one here be to stressful for the bird?
Mike.

 

[tab_xo]

Hey, i just had a look on gumtree! i dont know what area you are in, but there a few in south australia

 

[Finch_Breeder]

Hey, i just had a look on gumtree! i dont know what area you are in, but there a few in south australia

Thankyou very much... that's why I couldn't find 'em on gumtree, because I was searching in: Adelaide Region. (i'm a bit stupid )

 

[tab_xo]

hahaha you're welcome good luck! hopefully you can visit some

 

[Finch_Breeder]

hahaha you're welcome good luck! hopefully you can visit some

Could you please send me the link for the birds you found? My internet browser is playing up again.
Cheers, Mike

 

[tab_xo]

alexandrine in South Australia | Free Local Classifieds Gumtree Australia

there you go seems there are only 3 ! there are more in qld! haha

 

[Finch_Breeder]

Thanks you really like using this smilie why?

Just kidding

 

[tab_xo]

hahaha because i can!

are any of those alexandrines near you? i just had a quick look through the birdkeeper magazine for any breeders in SA but couldnt find any!

 

[Finch_Breeder]

Yeah, I emailed one of the sellers... he/she is about 40 mins away.
Thanks for looking for me.

 

[tab_xo]

awesome! no problem
good luck

 

[Finch_Breeder]

We are in luck!!! I'm putting down a deposit for one of her males
Just need to pick up my aunties old galah cage and pick him up in about a month

 

[tab_xo]

yayyyyyyyy! congratulations... you better be thankful of all my hard work of searching on gumtree jks haha

you must be very excited have you thought of a name?