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The Zebra Finch Society
(United Kingdom)
CLICK ON ZEBRA FINCH TO DISPLAY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
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BUYING ZEBRA FINCHESWHERE CAN I BUY ZEBRA FINCHES? In the UK there are several possible sources
of Zebra Finches. The answer to
this question depends what you are looking for. For example, you are unlikely to be able to buy Exhibition
quality stock from your local pet store! The
main sources are a local breeder, a specialist bird supplier, the pet shop, or a
bird auction. If possible, the best choice is the local breeder, since it is
here that you will get the most background information about the birds, the way
they are managed and housed, what they are being fed, etc. If the breeder is a member of the Zebra
Finch Society it is likely that the birds will have one of the ZFS official
rings on one leg. These are
coloured according to the year, and will be stamped with the breeders
alphanumeric code number, as well as a sequential number. Thus this combination is specific to an
individual bird. Ask the breeder to
show you. Some pet stores are also knowledgeable about their stock. HOW MUCH SHOULD I PAY FOR MY ZEBRAS? You can pay anything from £1 to
£100 for an individual Zebra Finch! For
aviary bred pairs which are intended for an aviary £4-6 per pair is a
reasonable price. Certain colour
forms which are relatively new to the UK will probably double that price. If you eventually intend to exhibit your
birds, then you will need to purchase stock which more closely resemble the ZFS
Standard. For such birds you will
need to approach a current exhibitor, but you should still get good quality
birds for between £15 and £30 per pair. For
even better quality stock from the most successful Champion exhibitors, you may
be required to pay £50 per pair or more. (Note
: these prices are for guidance only. It
is up to you to negotiate! ) WHERE CAN I FIND MORE ABOUT ALL THE ABOVE TOPICS?New members of the Zebra Finch Society receive a “Starter Pack” which gives all the above information, and more, in greater detail. The ZFS also has available, at modest prices, an excellent book on the subject written by Chris Blackwell, and two videos on Zebra Finch management by leading exhibitor Peter Harrison. More information on joining the Zebra Finch Society is available from the General Secretary: The Chairman, Dennis Webster, Email: zebfinsoc@aol.com |
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