2budgies 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,814 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 124 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 810 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/11/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 5, 2009 Birthday: 20/08/1973 Share Posted December 28, 2008 My daughter and I are looking for a Yellowface (type 1 or 2) violet or cobalt recessive pied hen. We thought we'd go to ACE COLONY AVIARIES to have a look for one since they have so many birds - what do you think - is it an okay place to buy a budgie? Link to comment
JimmyBanks 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,130 Group: Site Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 112 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4,370 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 25,112 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/03/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 1, 2015 Birthday: 12/02/1982 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Have you tried any breeders near you? I say that because you will probably find a breeder cheaper and you'll get better information. I have never been to the place you mentioned but generally breeders are the way to go... Link to comment
2budgies 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,814 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 124 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 810 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/11/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 5, 2009 Birthday: 20/08/1973 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Have you tried any breeders near you? I say that because you will probably find a breeder cheaper and you'll get better information. I have never been to the place you mentioned but generally breeders are the way to go... Is there a breeder in Sydney with a YF Cobalt or Violet Recessive Pied Hen available? Link to comment
JimmyBanks 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,130 Group: Site Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 112 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4,370 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 25,112 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/03/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 1, 2015 Birthday: 12/02/1982 Share Posted December 28, 2008 If there arn't any on here then you could contact your local Budgie club and ask there... for your closest club check out http://www.budgerigar.com.au/bsnswbranches.htm good luck with the search.. Link to comment
**KAZ** 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Have you tried any breeders near you? I say that because you will probably find a breeder cheaper and you'll get better information. I have never been to the place you mentioned but generally breeders are the way to go... Is there a breeder in Sydney with a YF Cobalt or Violet Recessive Pied Hen available? In our wanted to buy section we have a breeders list of forum members...go through it, check out who is near you and send them a PM message. Link to comment
2budgies 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,814 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 124 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 810 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/11/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 5, 2009 Birthday: 20/08/1973 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks Guys, Will do! Link to comment
budgiebuyer09 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,793 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 120 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,115 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/11/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 1, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks Guys, Will do! WHat area in sydney are you from? IS the ace colonies you are thinking of going to in wenthworthville? THe bloke who owns it is Rob. Nice bloke, definately knows what he is talking about. funny enough Rob has plenty of pairs he is in the midst of pairing up which shall all be YF, violets etc. There is hundreds of birds in the shops to pick from. Looking at about $30 on average for a good bird for there. Link to comment
**KAZ** 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Breeders are generally cheaper than bird dealers and they can tell you the history of the bird and its parents, grand parents etc. Link to comment
jaznjj 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Member ID: 4,620 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 92 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 475 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 27/08/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Breeders are generally cheaper than bird dealers and they can tell you the history of the bird and its parents, grand parents etc.Ace Colonies on the Great Western Highway near Wentworthville - have always been treated well either buying or selling. Prices are reasonable and you can sometimes pick up birds from top breeders there. You always take a chance when you buy a bird from an unknown source - quarantine is even more important than usual. Many breeders prefer not to have strangers in their aviaries and this is nothing to do with being anti-social. Sadly, some breeders have been "cleaned out" after years of building up and maintaining a stud and so sometimes breeders tend to be a bit wary of people they don't know. Joining a bird club helps provide you with contacts. Ace is the longest established bird shop in the Sydney metropolitan area. Edited December 28, 2008 by KAZ removed double post Link to comment
PJI 0 Posted May 8, 2011 Member ID: 5,641 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,295 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/10/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 17, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Breeders are generally cheaper than bird dealers and they can tell you the history of the bird and its parents, grand parents etc.Ace Colonies on the Great Western Highway near Wentworthville - have always been treated well either buying or selling. Prices are reasonable and you can sometimes pick up birds from top breeders there. You always take a chance when you buy a bird from an unknown source - quarantine is even more important than usual. Many breeders prefer not to have strangers in their aviaries and this is nothing to do with being anti-social. Sadly, some breeders have been "cleaned out" after years of building up and maintaining a stud and so sometimes breeders tend to be a bit wary of people they don't know. Joining a bird club helps provide you with contacts. Ace is the longest established bird shop in the Sydney metropolitan area. Ace colonies do have a good reputation ,There is another place you might want to check out ,quite a few breeders sell there culls to this place and you can get a bargain, worth checking out. Berkshire Park Bird Farm & Pet Supplies . Link to comment
Dave_McMinn 0 Posted May 10, 2011 Member ID: 3,092 Group: Global Moderators Followers: 0 Topic Count: 103 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,831 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 21,560 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 13/01/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2018 Birthday: 23/05/1975 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I have bought birds from ACE Colony Budgies before and i still drop in there occassionally just for a look. Nice birds and good place. I could recommend it as a good place to go. Link to comment
budgerigarsherewecome 0 Posted July 10, 2011 Member ID: 4,634 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 54 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 470 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/09/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 23, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 l have only been there once it is very big and stores a wide variety of birds. There is another petshop nearby that is really HUGE that you might want to take a look at. Link to comment
Dave_McMinn 0 Posted July 10, 2011 Member ID: 3,092 Group: Global Moderators Followers: 0 Topic Count: 103 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,831 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 21,560 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 13/01/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2018 Birthday: 23/05/1975 Share Posted July 10, 2011 You can nominate the name of the other pet store you are talking about. I can only think you are referring to Kellyville Pets. Is that right? They do not sell Show Budgies, only pet types. Bit more expensive as well. Link to comment
emash8785 0 Posted July 23, 2011 Member ID: 6,477 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 13 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 125 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/01/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 1, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Has anyone been to Ace Colony Aviaries lately?? I'm wondering if they are still in business as I keep calling their number & get no answer!! Tried 3 days in a row hmmm... Link to comment
Dave_McMinn 0 Posted July 24, 2011 Member ID: 3,092 Group: Global Moderators Followers: 0 Topic Count: 103 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,831 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 21,560 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 13/01/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2018 Birthday: 23/05/1975 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I went there the other day and it was shut. I am not sure what is going on. Link to comment
budgerigarsherewecome 0 Posted August 6, 2011 Member ID: 4,634 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 54 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 470 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/09/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 23, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 You can nominate the name of the other pet store you are talking about. I can only think you are referring to Kellyville Pets. Is that right? They do not sell Show Budgies, only pet types. Bit more expensive as well. bad guess lol its cassisi pets and produce ...just remembered it..its been a while since l have been there but all i know was it was huge and stocked alot of birds and alot of seeds/trays/cages etc. Link to comment
NOWBUDGIE 0 Posted August 6, 2011 Member ID: 4,894 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 129 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,110 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/12/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 15, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Yeah I went there last week also and it was closed...note on door said we closed at 1.30pm, so must have been open earlier..?? not sure Have bought duds from there in the past..... but can be lucky sometimes...... I know Andrews Bird palace in smithfield gets show type culls, okay birds but not many Link to comment
LindaS 0 Posted April 13, 2015 Member ID: 8,109 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 65 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/04/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 17, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Has anyone been to Ace Colony Aviaries recently? I tried to go there on the weekend and it was shut however there was still a sign saying it was there and the opening hours listed indicated it should've been open. Another person pulled up while I was there and said they had been calling for 3 weeks with no reply. You can hear that there are a number of birds still on the property it just never seems to be open. Perhaps the owner is on holidays and has decided to close for a few weeks? I'd be interested to hear if anyone knows anything about whether they are still in business. Link to comment
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