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Disposing of unwanted cage birds

To: "michael norris" <>
Subject: Disposing of unwanted cage birds
From: Carl Clifford <>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:31:19 +1100
Michael,

It all depends on the bird. I had a quick look at several local web sites advertising birds for sale and saw no ads for Barbary Doves (just Google "doves sale australia"). I know Barbary Doves are popular with some breeders, as they regularly throw different coloured and patterned sports and breed very well. I would say that the ones you are seeing are ones that some soft hearted/headed breeder can't find a market for and lets them go.

Cheers,

Carl Clifford


On 17/11/2010, at 2:49 PM, michael norris wrote:

How do owners of caged birds usually dispose of unwanted birds, for instance when too many young are produced?

Does the trade provide any assistance?

I couldn't find anything on the Internet and would like to know because I suspect the local Barbary Doves (back after 6 months) are excess birds released (illegally) into the bush.

Michael Norris
Bayside, Melbourne

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