Here is my new hens. Both sisters. Grey cinnamon spangle hens, one is opaline. Another sister from this clutch was YF grey opaline spangle. I bought these two from a show breeder at a budgie show on the weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

Very nice, the top one even looks a bit 'cock-ish' nice and long for a hen. I have a male here identical to the girls.

Any plans for them at the moment?

Very nice, the top one even looks a bit 'cock-ish' nice and long for a hen. I have a male here identical to the girls.

Any plans for them at the moment?

No, I have to think about it a little. Have a very nice YF grey boy

Very nice Kaz

Both in great condition and look like they are ready to breed. Good size birds for hens plenty of height above the eye, deep mask, plenty of spot. What year are they? and who are you going to pair to them? I have always tried to have the dominant variety the hen, than pair it to the best normal I have. I have breed better Dom Pieds and spangles that way. Having a pied cock or spangle cock never seems to produce as good unless they are a outstanding specimens or your into double factor.

At the moment I have to work with what I've got.

 

Lets us know how they go!

And don't forget the pics!

Save me one!!

i already baggsed a bub Pie Get in line!

Very nice Kaz

Both in great condition and look like they are ready to breed. Good size birds for hens plenty of height above the eye, deep mask, plenty of spot. What year are they? and who are you going to pair to them? I have always tried to have the dominant variety the hen, than pair it to the best normal I have. I have breed better Dom Pieds and spangles that way. Having a pied cock or spangle cock never seems to produce as good unless they are a outstanding specimens or your into double factor.

At the moment I have to work with what I've got.

 

Lets us know how they go!

And don't forget the pics!

 

They are goldring 06 and have never been used.

This is one boy I was thinking of using

Wow Kaz they are absolutely stunning.

The first picture has the AMY WINEHOUSE Boufant Hairdooo going on there. Kinda like a bad hair day. But beautiful pictures. Such different colors then most I've ever seen.

 

Lucky you !

they are all beautiful.

 

if you do pair one of the hens with this handsome cock

l'm sure they will produce some gorgeous chicks

Spectacular hens Kaz, I love them both & their colours…lets hope they perform in the cabinets. Good luck.

 

Maybe the first one would be the best match for that Grey cock, as it’s “blow” [height from the cere to the top of the head] is greater, whereas the other hens head is very similar to the cock & being sisters they should be similar genetically, so to try for that extra height might be good. What do you think Kaz? Anyway that’s my thoughts on them.

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Spectacular hens Kaz, I love them both & their colours…lets hope they preform in the cabinets. Good luck.

 

Maybe the first one would be the best match for that Grey cock, as it’s “blow” [height from the cere to the top of the head] is greater, whereas the other hens head is very similar to the cock & being sisters they should be similar genetically, so to try for that extra height might be good. What do you think Kaz? Anyway that’s my thoughts on them.

My thoughts exactly Norm

they are beautiful birds Kaz, i love the boofy heads on show budgies.

Beautiful girls you have there Kaz .

haha that amy winehouse hair do is called a quiff or a boof nicknack As if she made it up :glare:

 

I can't wait to see the chicks of those two

haha that amy winehouse hair do is called a quiff or a boof nicknack As if she made it up :glare:

 

I can't wait to see the chicks of those two

Must wait for quarantine

What a lovely choice of those two birds....they look strong and healthy....Y/F would be a great match.....well done..

Great looking birds Kaz.

They are beautiful birds!

What healthy, strong looking hens there KAZ. Very nice :bluebudgie:

You do not have to pay a fortune either for good showbirds. Many breeders sell their culls for reasonable prices. Any members who feel breeders are too expensive as compared to petshops and birddealers would do well to inquire of breeders for their breeding stock birds. These hens cost me $40 each which I think was very good for their quality. I have paid as little as $20 for show type birds from breeders also, but for a few dollars more you get nice birds ready to go.

I find breeders sell offs to be quite resonbly priced... I bought a show type 07 rung Yf1 violet hen for 15 dollars... nothing wrong with her at all... bu yet went to a pet shop and paid 25 for a simple recessive pied pet type... :S wonders will never cease

The spangle hen is in a breeder cage with a grey green spangle boy she came with. She went straight into the nestbox and began cleaning it out.

Thats exciting news!!! hope you get some eggs soon from your spangles.

I love your YF grey. He is very handsome. Good luck with that pair too

Great news Kaz, best of luck .