![]() Everyone tells me my Gouldians need grit in their diet, is this true?.Why do you recommend supplementing finches with Bee Pollen?.How can I get my Gouldians to eat more than just seed? Help!.How do I know if my finches have vitamin deficiencies?.Why should I supplement my Finches? They do very well on dry seed.I can’t get my Gouldian finches to bathe?.What should my room temperature be for my Gouldians?.My Gouldian is turning it’s head and losing its balance?.Will Ivermectin kill roundworm in my birds?.Can I use Ivermectin for "cattle" to treat air sac mites?.Is SCATT safe to use before my birds start breeding?.Should I disinfect my cage after applying SCATT?.How long does it take my finches to get better after I apply SCATT?.How do I know if my Gouldian has the air sac mite?.What size cage do I need for my Gouldians?.Why do my birds never look in peak condition?.Can I keep an extra female Gouldian with my pair?.Other reasons why youngsters can be pitched out of the nests?.My Gouldian will not stop laying eggs even after taking the nest out.Why did my birds throw their chicks out of the nest?.Please Help Me! My birds have thrown their babies out of the nest!.How do I know when to separate the babies from their parents?.What are the "blue" spots on either side of its face? Is this a fungus?.How far in advance must copulation take place for an egg to be fertile?.Why does my hen not lay an egg each day?.How long does it take to incubate Gouldian eggs?.What type of nest box should I give my Gouldians?.How many broods should my Gouldian have in one breeding season?.What is the normal breeding season for Goudians?.How do I know if my birds are ready to breed?.How do I get my birds into breeding condition?.What should I feed my Gouldians so they can feed their babies?.How old should my Gouldians be to breed?.What caused my bird to drop over dead with no visual signs of stress?.What size cage should I have for my pair of Gouldians?.How long does the average Lady Gouldian Finch live?.What other birds can I keep with my Gouldians in my mixed aviary?.What age should the Gouldians be when I purchase them?.Some females have the chest color almost as intense as males, and these strains are highly sought after by the avicultural purists. The beak turns grey/black during breeding. ![]() She is duller with a noticeably paler chest and belly color. The eyes are dark brown.įemale: The coloration is basically the same as that of the male, with the exception being that the colors, overall, are a more subdued version. The beak is ivory with a red or yellow tip on the male. The black tail has two extended pin feathers at the central point. The lower breast, upper belly and flanks are a chrome yellow. The head is black, (dominant coloration of wild populations) red or yellow. It was "Love at First Sight." The colors that these birds exhibit almost border on the unnatural. I know how those bird lovers felt, just as I felt the first time I saw this remarkable finch. The first living Gouldian finches to arrive in England in 1887 created a sensation. John Gould named this magnificent finch, "The Lady Gouldian", to honor his artist wife, Lady Elizabeth Gould. In 1841 the English Ornithologist, John Gould, while on an Australian expedition came across what most believe to be the most beautiful finch in the world. It is believed that less than 2,500 mature gouldians exist in the wild. ![]() Another factor inhibiting the Gouldian Finch is a high level of infection by an endoparisitic mite which affects its respiratory system. However, more recently, their decline may be attributed to rural development, particularly in the cattle and mining industry. Legal and illegal trapping up until the 1970s resulted in large numbers being taken for the avicultural trade. Their range in recent times has shrunk dramatically. The Lady Gouldian Finch originates across northern Australia from Derby in the west across to Cape York Peninsula. ![]() Please remember however, we do not have veterinarian qualifications and that our answers will never be as comprehensive as an evaluation by a qualified avian veterinarian. We want to do everything we can to help your birds lead longer, healthier lives. Here are the most Frequently Asked Questions that we have received. We have received hundreds of phone calls and e-mails from finch owners each month. Finally.answers to all your Gouldian Questions.
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