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When trying to find gouldian finches
for sale. You should preferably purchase your gouldians from a gouldian
finch breeder. The gouldians will be of a higher quality than those
found in most pet shops and are normally cheaper also.
The time of year you normally find
gouldian finches for sale is after they have completely finished their
first full feather molt. This is to minimize the stress on the
gouldians. Only buy a gouldian if it has finished its first molt
completely and if it is fully colored up. It is advisable to purchase
them with gouldian
finch leg rings fitted. They will need to transported in a small
fully enclosed transport box which has adequate ventilation. You should
not transport them in the boot of the car or on a seat incase the car
is stopped suddenly and they crash to the floor.
Provide the gouldian finches with a
sprinkle of seed on the base of the cage and it is preferable to only
transport them a short distance especially on a hot day. When putting
them into your aviary they should be kept in a quarantine cage for a
period of time. There have been people who have placed new gouldian
finches in with their colony and have lost all of their birds. Some
gouldian finches are what we call carriers. They basically carry a
disease but do not show any symptoms of the disease. So it is highly
advisable to quarantine all new gouldians before adding them to your
current stock especially if unsure of the new birds background.
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