Papajay

Now Now children, Behave! If Papa has to step in there will be consequences....

So you will totally back me up then Clare, Our warmer temps make all the difference

Lee, Thank you, I'm struggling with your rules... Black cheeks are my fave... we get more of them and much much more superior quality specimens here in the south lol.. That extra couple of degrees makes a world of difference lol

Yes you did, I'm otherwise occupied Sunday mornings to be honest my i don't want to put too many more in my aviary unless I can find a really nice bc or two to replace my boy

I'm Northfleet, are there any good shows etc down here? pref not on a Sunday morning lol

Hmm well the mum is probably 5 and daughter (black cheek) a couple of years old..

Hey Emmy thanks, sounds like an interesting collection you have, I get my new knee later this year not really looking forward to it, I'm sure the relief will be great, but anything that keeps me from my aviary even for a day is not welcome either lol

Thanks Gary, I do have a question I rescued a couple of Zebs a couple of weeks ago, unfortunately they have been kept in such a small cage for such a long time they don't fly! is there anything I can do or is it a case of nature will out?

Hi Andy, Thank you, Great to know there is another keeper in my area, I'm north east Kent, Yourself?

Hi Andy, Thank you, Great to know there is another keeper in my area, I'm north east Kent, Yourself?

Thank you

Hey Mamajay, Thank you

Hey Andy, I am on Facebook, My Zebra Finches.. It was one of Lee Pycrofts posts that led me here

Hi Everyone, I'm Jay, affectionately known as Papajay, I have had my own aviary for around a year now; though I grew up in a house with one, My brood is slightly different to the one I grew up with, I have Zebra finches (love these little fellas) 30 years ago in my Dads aviary I only really knew of the normal greys and the strawberry finches, I have to say I love the variations that are around now, I particularly favour Isabels; they seem to have great character and I find a lot tamer! I also have pied, phaeo, black cheek, fawns and a couple of normal greys. Also in the aviary I have a pair of Java sparrows and a pair of diamond doves. I developed psoriatic arthritis several years ago and it has reached a stage that I am now medically retired, so these wonderful creatures along with my writing are what keep me sane... Thank you for accepting me into your community, God bless you all...