My Bourkes

[ravynwriter]

Hi all, I'm new :)

I'm a breeder of finches (gouldians and societies) and as well have a breeding pair of Rosy Bourkes. They are a virgin pair. My goal is pursue their first clutch in June.

Unfortunately I've been able to find only little to no information regarding a proper registry for these birds, a club affiliation, or even a place to order proper sized bands. Those of you who have bred Bourkes, any information or resources you can give me would be of great help. I would also like to eventually purchase a pair of 'normal' wild-color Bourkes but nearly everyone I can find both local and national only seem to breed Rosys.

Thank you in advance!

[huntress]

Hi. I use these guys. Normal budgie bands should be Ok but he will suggest for you. He may call for English Budgie bands. I have not puchased bands for my Bourkes yet but will be soon. My pair is Virgin also although the female is mature and has laid a clutch for me they were all clear - the male was still very young last year and I dont believe he did anything. Let me know what he says about it. You can get registered bands thru him but get them early as they take longer.
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[ravynwriter]

Thank you very much!

[Herby]

I have Bourkes in my aviary. Wonderful pleasant harmless birds. A good dose of a birth control pill would be a big gift tho.!!!

[Krazy Karen]

LOL mine only bred once this season and their bubs were attacked by a rogue Red Rump hen.

[TheFrantom]

I use English parakeet bands from L&M too. My bourkes need viagara! I found out that it seems to take them a few years to get going. I do not have luck with young birds breeding. So I just sit and wait and hope......

[Courtzrocks]

Welcome! Bourkes are so cute! My nana has a pair. A rosy bourke and a split normal/rosy (looks more normal though). She hasnt bred them though but could if she wanted. Good luck!

[huntress]

Courtney, splits dont show both ever anyways. It just means they have the genes for rosey meaning one parent was Rosey one was Normal. 50% of the babies will be Rosey and 50 % will be normal but split to Rosey. JUST FYI.

[Courtzrocks]

Oh ok, well it looks like a normal but is split with a rosy so could through normals or rosy babies.

[huntress]

would only throw Roseys if bred to a Rosey 50/50 but tis always not the case. 50/50 doesnt mean every clutch it means on average but I dont believe that,lol as it seems hard for me to get blue babies from same reasoning,lol.