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?

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...

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?

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..

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.

Thanks Guys,

 

Will do!

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.

Breeders are generally cheaper than bird dealers and they can tell you the history of the bird and its parents, grand parents etc.

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.

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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 .

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.

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.

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.

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...

I went there the other day and it was shut. I am not sure what is going on.

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.

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

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.