Aussie price for cobalt?

[willowisp71]

Hi to all the Aussie Breeders, (and elsewhere if you know also?)

Just wondering what the going rate in Australia is for a cobalt (most likely european, not aussie), sex unknown.

Thanks!

EDIT* Forgot to mention it will be a hand-reared weaned chick

[sheyd]

450-$500 in my local area. Seems to be a bit of a variance though http://www.facebook.com/groups/157870647689324/

[willowisp71]

Thanks Chocobo - I'll check out that link

[Ring0Neck]

My mature Cobalt very nicely colored cock 2 y old
on the right http://parakeet.me/irn/m/my/3c.jpg

They go for about 4-5 hundred less for younger.

[willowisp71]

Thanks Ring0 - do you know if they are more pricey in WA due to availability? Or should they be about the same rate? Cheers

Stunning bird by the way

[Ring0Neck]

W S from WA has them for $500 sexed hens n cocks, so that is the right price for a sexed 2012 bird.

LOL tell him you've done 259 forum Posts in just over 2 months and he'll even give you a discount
I managed as many posts in 4 years

[willowisp71]

HOLY MOLY!!!! 259???? How did I do that!! LOL! I'm SOOOOOoooooooo addicted

I think it may be time to get a day job

[Johan S]

My mature Cobalt very nicely colored cock 2 y old
on the right http://parakeet.me/irn/m/my/3c.jpg

They go for about 4-5 hundred less for younger.

Hi Ben, link not working on my side.

[Ring0Neck]

Try now
I was working on the server
Click once on the bird to zoom in

Deb, You're doing great !
Everything is a lesson in life, everything has a purpouse.
You've probably acquired a lot more knowledge and skills then a breeder would have in 10 years the old fashion way.

Also, let us not associate negativity to something that is fullfilling. You like something? do it ! and keep doing it (keep it legal)
There's a time for everything.

That's me anyway, I try my best to enjoy everyday as if it was my last.
I Don't bring an end to something I love just because I feel guilty for feeling good..


Lol, i write something then i keep editing 3-4 times after, so don't be surprised if you refresh and find something else altogether
Ben

[willowisp71]

Thanks Ben

And it's all credit to you guys and gals, that HAVE done the hard yards, and put the time and effort into breeding and studying the outcomes........and then so generously passing on that information to newcomers like myself, and putting up with our incessant questions all the time, lol

I can't thank you all enough for your patience, assistance, and willingness to part with your knowledge

[Ring0Neck]

Deb,

Here's one for you:
Look at this bird:
http://parakeet.me/irn/f/IMG_3334a.jpg
http://parakeet.me/irn/f/IMG_3328a.jpg
Just got it from W S recently.
It is a deep? violet pallid cockbird.
He has another one just like it, it's brother.
If I were you, I would consider this even before a Cobalt, you'll get the wow factor everytime someone sees such beauty.
Cobalts can look ordinary, unless you have a breeding plan for the Cobalt.
* Bonus If it ends up being a Deep also then you really scored a bargain and a beautiful bird.

Just a thought.

BeN

[willowisp71]

Doh! Can't open either of them Ben...must be having same probs as Johan did earlier I will have to wait for a bit, and see if it works a little later

I think I may have to get in touch with Willy again, and see what he's got going on at the moment

[willowisp71]

Oh yay! Just got them to open......very nice looking bird!!