Fabulous Finch is an aviary specializing in the breeding of Lady Gouldian Finches. Our breeding stock was selectively acquired from a number of top Gouldian breeders across the nation. In most cases, our breeding pairs were formed with the male and female each coming from a different breeder to merge fresh genetics from already outstanding birds. We are genetically structured to produce most Gouldian color mutations, so we are sure to have the bird for you!
The olive branch on our logo represents a sign of hope for the Lady Gouldian Finch in nature. Please visit Save the Gouldian Fund using the link at the bottom of this page.
Environment
We are an indoor aviary, breeding in small flights, as well as single pair cages. Our heating, lighting, and humidity are all fully automated to allow us to adjust the environment, moving the birds through the seasons to optimize breeding conditions, as well as the resting season. Ventilation fans run continuously, completely replacing the air in the aviary every hour with HEPA filtered Rutherford County, Tennessee "country fresh" air. Once inside the aviary, the air is additionally treated with UVC Germicidal Air Scrubbers that use invisible ultraviolet light to kill airborne bacteria, viruses, and other infectious microorganisms. All of this is done to insure the most sanitary environment possible for our Lady Gouldians.
Gouldians For Sale
This is where you will find Lady Gouldian Finches that are available for sale, their price, and a representative picture of the color mutation. The pictures displayed will be examples of birds we have bred. All Gouldians are parent raised. We do not sell a bird until they have completed their juvenile molt (fully colored out) at which time they are offered for sale by listing them under the "Available" column. We offer shipping via Delta Airlines anywhere in the continental United States.
Bird Care Products
Birds R US Australia is the manufacturer of Mike Fidler's Complete Soft Food, the most scientifically advanced soft food in the world for high metabolism birds, including Finches, Budgies, Canaries, Parakeets, Small Parrots and Softbills. The Birds R US product line represents a complete nutritional system using foods for birds that eliminate the need for artificial nutritional supplements, and is the diet used by Fabulous Finch. Based near Sydney, Australia, Birds R US works closely with the Save the Gouldian Fund Research Center in product development and is the supplier of the soft food used by the facility. Their product line also includes Mike Fidler's Premium Herb Seed Mix, Sprouting Seed Blends, and Finch Seed Formulas that will allow you to reproduce the diet fed to the captive birds at the Save the Gouldian Fund, a world class organization dedicated to finch research and finch conservation.
-->In the DVD "At Home with Mike Fidler" you will learn about everyting from cage and aviary design to nutrition from the foremost breeder of Gouldian and Parrot Finches in the world. Mike's best practices are state of the art, yet practical and will benefit birdkeepers of all skill levels, from the beginner to the most experienced. You will move light years ahead in your understanding of avian nutrition and bird care after just one viewing of this DVD.
We are also proud to offer "Morning Bird" Bird Care Products as our "Made in the USA" line of bird health products. Morning Bird offers a comprehensive line of bird care products, ranging from daily vitamin supplements to broad spectrum antibiotics. Their product line covers your bird's every need, and takes the confusion out of selecting health care products from numerous manufacturers, and trying to decide how to combine them. They also offer a wonderful soft food "Miracle Meal" which gives you an excellent delivery system for many of their products.
For those seeking avian health care solutions from the Vets "Down Under", we have added the Vetafarm Australia line of bird care products. The leading producer of avian health supplements and pharmaceuticals in Australia, Vetafarm products are considered among the finest avian health care products in the world.
"Twin Beaks Aviary" Herb Salad allows your birds to self medicate. Herb Salad is a blend of 22 organically grown herbs chosen for their healing and preventative properties. We offer fresh Herb Salad in a open saucer, and it is the social event of the day! Practice a little bird psychology and let them play in it. Good for the body, good for the mind.
Lil' Buddy's Northern Territory Weather Report
Lady Gouldian Finches are native to only one location in the world, and that is the northern most regions of Australia (where they are on the endangered species list). In researching the weather conditions in the northern regions of the Northern Territory of Australia (one of their primary remaining habitats) to help us understand the ideal breeding conditions for these little wonders, we realized we could also have some fun. The primary breeding season for Gouldians runs from February through July (which is mid-summer through mid-winter down under). Based on a 45 year average of the weather data that we studied, we found the average temperature to be 78 degrees and the average humidity to be 52% during these months. Of course the summer months were more extreme, and the winter months more moderate. But we were looking for the average, assuming our little friends were probably most comfortable at the mid point of their breeding season. During this study, we became intrigued with the extremely different weather conditions of a very different tropical jungle than what you might expect. We thought you might enjoy tuning in every now and then to follow the weather with Lil' Buddy, our roving reporter and mascot, as he takes you through the seasons of a Lady Gouldian Finch in nature.
Merchandise
Shirts, Hats, and Coffee Mugs for Gouldian enthusiasts using the Fabulous Finch artwork! Plus books from ABK Publications (Australia) on the Gouldian finch.
Contact Information
To contact us with questions regarding Lady Gouldian Finches or bird care products call our Toll Free Number at (877) FINCH-FF or (877) 346-2433. Our business hours are 9:00am - 7:00pm Central Time (we are closed on Sunday). Or send an e-mail to Bill@FabulousFinch.com.
Our Mailing Address is:
Fabulous Finch, LLC
2441-Q Old Fort Parkway, Tree 411
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
U.S.A.
Proud Sponsor (Please Give Generously)
Fabulous Finch has pledged to donate a portion of all Bird Care Product sales to Save the Gouldian Fund, an organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the Gouldian Finch in its natural habitat. There are less than 2500 Gouldians remaining in the wild. By donating directly to the fund by visiting their website, or by purchasing your Bird Care Products from Fabulous Finch you will be making a significant contribution to their efforts!
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Links of Interest
ABK Publications/Australian Birdkeeper Magazine Publishers of the colorful "A Guide to" series books including "A Guide to Gouldian Finches and their mutations." Currently 22 Titles and a Bi-monthly magazine.
Birdboards.com Offers areas for classifieds ads, link exchange, information on various species of birds and more.
Birds R US Australian website with a number of great articles by Mike Fidler and Marcus Pollard. Birds R US are also significant contributors to Save the Gouldian Fund, and the manufacturers of Mike Fidler's Complete Soft Food supplied to the Save the Gouldian Fund Research Center.
Clifton Finch Aviaries An excellent series of articles on finch keeping by Australian aviculturist Marcus Pollard (a founding member of Save the Gouldian Fund).
FeatherFeet Leg Bands The largest assortment of split plastic Finch and Canary sized Leg Bands on the Internet, with 48 different colors at VERY reasonable prices!!!
Lady Gouldian Finches Yahoo! Group The largest and most diverse Gouldian Yahoo! group. Lots of good tips on health issues and genetics.
Macquarie University Avian Evolutionary Ecology Group The science behind the Save the Gouldian Fund is centered at Macquarie University - Sydney, where both Dr. Sarah Pryke and Dr. Simon Griffith are based. Fast becoming a world class center for ornithology, the Avian Evolutionary Ecology Group is part of Macquarie University's Centre for the Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour.
Talking Birds - Australia's Avian Newspaper Talking Birds publishes an excellent avian newspaper on a monthly basis that is distributed internationally. Their website offers online documents and videos, and an extensive and well organized catalog of international links of interest for all avian species. A "must have" news publication for any bird enthusiast.
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