Davycc
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Location: Location: Western Britain just south of the Faroe Islands and up the road from ASDA
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Jul 17, 2012 18:09
Bird (The feathered kind) just wondering are there any other bird (feathered variety) keepers on here?
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Spiderman
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Jul 17, 2012 18:45
Davycc
just wondering are there any other bird (feathered variety) keepers on here?
I used to keep a blackbird & will be getting another one later this year, no feathers on it though but a powerful 11oocc Honda engine.
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AussieEllandRoad
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Jul 18, 2012 11:03
This 97 CBR Blackbird is going fairly cheap, Spiderman.
ONLY ONE OWNER
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SMorientes
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Location: Armley
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Jul 18, 2012 12:40
Davycc
just wondering are there any other bird (feathered variety) keepers on here?
I'm intrigued Davy, what birds do you keep?
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Davycc
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Location: Location: Western Britain just south of the Faroe Islands and up the road from ASDA
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Jul 18, 2012 13:58
SMorientes
Davycc
just wondering are there any other bird (feathered variety) keepers on here?
I'm intrigued Davy, what birds do you keep?
AussieEllandRoad
This 97 CBR Blackbird is going fairly cheap, Spiderman.
ONLY ONE OWNER
My first Honda was a bird too a Nighthawk way back in the 80's last Honda was a CBR but due to back probs (sitting position ) had to change so very last bike was a BMW 1100 R about 7 yrs ago....ahh memories lol
SMorientes
I keep Cockatiels, Zebra finches, Diamond Doves, Canaries, Kakarikis, Rosey Bourkes and a few quail. not into it in a breeding way just like having a mixed aviary.
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Leeds Leeds Leeds
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Location: \"where the streets have no names\"
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Jul 18, 2012 18:14
I used to keep Gloucester Canaries when I was a kid but not any more
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Davycc
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Jul 18, 2012 18:40
Its all good but am off to Spain for a week Saturday (up in the hills a wee place called Ardales ) no English spoken so getting them looked after is fun, as well as the 2 dogs, fish and bearded Dragon. Still there's no way on a rainy winter Saturday I'd swap the shed and me radio for anything else.....oh wake up David ffs of course there is......
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Davycc
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Jul 18, 2012 18:47
Leeds Leeds Leeds
I used to keep Gloucester Canaries when I was a kid but not any more
All but 1 of mine are Fyfe's the other is a boarder, much bigger Aren't Gloucester's harder to breed?
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Davycc
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Jul 18, 2012 18:51
Am tempted to get into these, Gouldians but they are very susceptible to cold
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NottinghamWhite
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Jul 19, 2012 11:59
Slightly off topic, a couple of weeks ago my wife surprised me by buying a bird table for the garden at our new house. She hung feeders on containing peanuts, fat balls and mixed seed but nothing is coming to the table. Any tips from any of our knowledgeable folk on how to attract the birds to the table ?
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SMorientes
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Jul 19, 2012 12:17
I'd say one aspect to it is probably how long it's been up. Once they know it's there they'll keep coming back, so initially it might just take some patience.
My dad has one in his garden and there are constantly birds on it, but I think when he first put it up it was pretty quiet.
He also has to chase squirrels off it regularly as they love to come and steal the bird food but are too heavy and can break the hanging feeders.
Another factor could be what the rest of your garden's like and what sort of area you're in. Obviously I haven't seen it so I don't know, but a garden surrounded by trees, ivy and plants in a not too noisy area would get you the most birds in.
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NottinghamWhite
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Jul 19, 2012 12:21
Cheers
We are on an estate but there are plenty of birds around, I think there might be a lot of tables to. The estate is very quiet though, the one thing we thought was that the previous guy who lived here had a dog whether that would have scared them off ?
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onenorthernsoul
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Jul 19, 2012 12:25
NottinghamWhite
Slightly off topic, a couple of weeks ago my wife surprised me by buying a bird table for the garden at our new house. She hung feeders on containing peanuts, fat balls and mixed seed but nothing is coming to the table. Any tips from any of our knowledgeable folk on how to attract the birds to the table ?
Take the wrapping and silver foil off mate 
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SMorientes
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Jul 19, 2012 12:25
Shouldn't have thought so, my parents have 2 pretty loud pretty big dogs, and even if they go out into the garden, the birds aren't that bothered as they can just fly up in the surrounding trees while they wait for them to go. It's probably just the time thing, but I'm no expert, Davycc or others might have some better knowledge when he comes on.
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NottinghamWhite
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Jul 19, 2012 12:29
onenorthernsoul
Take the wrapping and silver foil off mate
Knew I was doing summart wrong
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Davycc
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Location: Location: Western Britain just south of the Faroe Islands and up the road from ASDA
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Jul 19, 2012 23:20
Depends on the birds really. Starlings and sparrows will have a go at anything from bread to dog food, I've seen my german shepard cross chasing starlings all day and they still come back. If you want to coax blue tits great tits etc then they are a little more prone to be wary of cats etc. hang feeders high of the ground Tables tend to be easy for cats etc to get at. repace food daily a little patience will pay off.
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NottinghamWhite
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Jul 23, 2012 09:22
A family of Sparrows are using the table now so it's just a matter of time before they are joined by other birds, hopefully.
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cadillacjukebox
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Jul 23, 2012 09:25
NottinghamWhite
A family of Sparrows are using the table now so it's just a matter of time before they are joined by other birds, hopefully.
I have it from a source (that is trustworthy, but who cannot be named) that other birds are imminent.
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NottinghamWhite
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Jul 23, 2012 09:27
cadillacjukebox
I have it from a source (that is trustworthy, but who cannot be named) that other birds are imminent.
You certain they are ITK ? Because our postman's father in law has heard nowt. Name and shame your source 
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Davycc
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Location: Location: Western Britain just south of the Faroe Islands and up the road from ASDA
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Jul 30, 2012 22:09
Wild bird seed and patience, also don't give up. If they come for a feed once its pot luck so if they come back again and the tables bare the chance is wasted. Once they get used to knowing there's food there then jobs done. oh and if the food (seed) gets too wet which is likely this summer replace it.
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