Popular Post gnasher16 29,692 Posted February 2, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just like to say a very big thankyou to Taz 2010 who seems a very sincere sort of chap and definately a man of his word......I had been looking for a pair of Goldfinches for a while but couldnt seem to find any of any quality down here until Taz offered me a pair..........yesterday a lad who does a bit of work for me went to pick them up i gave him an envelope with a couple of hundred quid as i knew the value of the birds but Taz refused to take a penny !...... not only that he gave me an extra hen on top of the pair.......when the lad got back i said why wasnt you more forecful with the money he said " what was i supposed to do get him in a headlock " .... I was around the bulldog game for many years and had dealings with different folk from all over.....it was a cut throat game where most people were not even willing to share knowledge let alone share stock !!......Yet in this bird game a man i didnt know other than a few phone conversations is willing to not only give some of his birds for free but perhaps more importantly be willing to share a wealth of knowledge gained over years.......must admit im not often stuck for words but Taz if your reading this....in the most sincere way im extremely grateful to you. Another lovely thing about a gesture like this is how it can bring other newcomers into the hobby.....the lad who picked the birds up for me moved into a new place last month that has an old unused aviary in the garden,he doesnt know the first thing about birds but ive been on at him to make use of the aviary rather than knock it down........now after the time Taz spent with him chatting the lad is now on at me to breed him some Goldfinches Taz if you are ever down this way and dont drop by i,ll be annoyed.... i dont forget a favour .........Thankyou again. Heres is the new threesome settling in. 25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickmck 716 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 taz sounds like a top man , nice to see there is still decent folk about 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taz2010 1,297 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 glad you like them mate id rather give them to someone like yourself who when I spoke to you showed a passion for birds and not some idiot who would just sell them hope the info I sent works for ya mate but if ya get stuck or need a little more help you have my number also thanks for the offer im sure we will meet up in the future happy breeding pal 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pappabear 128 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 beautiful birds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 nice one taz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just as everybody should be in life ......... 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,794 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Grand thing to do for someone for sure Taz and i like your style in it is worth more than money to know the birds you put so much effort into breeding and rearing will be looked after and kept properly,the very best of luck with them Gnasher and we will want plenty of pics this summer . Lovely looking birds for sure and well worth the wait Gnasher? . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,692 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Definately mate im over the moon with them the mrs thinks ive lost the plot as ive been stood out for hours today just studying them ..........Im an all or nothing sort of person when i commit to something i dont cut corners so these birds will get the best of everything and hopefully that will give them every chance of producing some youngsters......i feel very fortunate in that i have access to good knowledgable folk like Taz and yourself for advice and im a quick learner.......must admit ive lost interest in the Goldfinch book id much rather watch and ask questions than just read from a book......and yes hopefully i,ll have a few nice pics to be posting in the future.....if they keep still long enough !!......Dont hang about do they....darting around all over the place not like the Canaries they just sit there with a smile on their face when i get the camera out 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,794 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well i'm chuffed for you and there'll soon get used to their new surroundings and will settle down a bit for you,they will dash a bit till they get used to the water/feed routine of you entering the aviary but settle down they will as Taz i'm sure has spent many an hour with them .The book you will use as referance many a time and it is good to be able to just check with them,but like you say sitting,watching and learning from it is what it is all about for me as well and i'm well looking forward to some of your posts this year as i'm sure are others. The very best of luck with them Gnasher 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
perthshire keeper 1,237 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 well done that man....top gesture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taz2010 1,297 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 they will soon settle mate like fireman said once use to new surrounding they will settle but wont sit like canaries mate remember been full aviary bred and are a active little bird especially when entering aviary watch they don't skip over ya head and out lost a few in the years little buggers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 THL at its best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,692 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 they will soon settle mate like fireman said once use to new surrounding they will settle but wont sit like canaries mate remember been full aviary bred and are a active little bird especially when entering aviary watch they don't skip over ya head and out lost a few in the years little buggers Yep they are doing good mate im sure they,ll be fine......gotta be honest i dont think it will be long before i build another aviary i really wish id built this one bigger now but id imagine thats a mistake plenty of folk make.......think i underestimated how much id get hooked ..Not much chance of the birds escaping im double careful with the doors and i dont want to learn the hard way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I dont think it will be long before i build another aviary i really wish id built this one bigger ..... le Gnash; I reckon you could probably find the space there for a run of flights or so? This is an issue I'd like to (Pointlessly, in my case!) see kicked off and chewed over here, some time; One, massive, aviary Vs. a run of yard wide flights? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan 99 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 What a brilliant think to do taz top man needs to be more people like you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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