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Phoenix at the end of his 3rd moult
This is Phoenix at or towards the end of his 3rd moult. He is still in the moulting aviary but I will be transferring him to a cage in the next week or so where it will be easier to photograph or video...
View ArticleFalse claims by seller of shamas
There is presently an overwhelming demand in South-east Asia for shamas with long tails that have strong character and good song and display. This demand has resulted in high prices, even for juveniles...
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False claims by seller of shamas(2)
Below is an extract from a comment on my earlier post "False claims by seller of shamas" and my response.AnonymousAugust 31, 2013 at 9:15 PM"..are u saying that if people know that the shamas have your...
View ArticleDeletion of posts
Recent visitors to this site may have noticed that I have deleted my 2 latest posts. The person mentioned in the posts and I had a long talk during which it was clarified that the whatsapp messages...
View ArticleFirefly and Dragon videos
Firefly VideoThis video of Firefly was recorded in March this year under artificial lighting:Dragon VideoThe video below is of Dragon at Jurong East where shama hobbyists gather on Friday nights. It...
View ArticlePhoenix120913
Michael is now keeping and training Phoenix after his third moult. He hopes to prepare him to be in time for the night competition at Bishan on 22nd September. Its now only 2 weeks since Phoenix...
View ArticleDato at 7 months of age
Below is a video of Dato at 7 months that Jeffrey recorded. It was bred by me and acquired by Amir from Jeffrey.
View ArticleOutcross
This is Jazz. He is a cross between a twelve inch wild-caught and one of my captive bred females. Jazz has the character and song of his father but he does not have the tail length. His tails after...
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Recent correspondence with Andy Doan
Hi David,Today, I visited your blog and see that you are active again. That is very wonderful to me! Really enjoyed watching your videos as well as pix of all your birds. Those videos and pix make me...
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Pineapple Beetles
The video shows a thriving colony of pineapple beetles in a 4' fish-tank. They have taken just 45 minutes to devour a 12" loaf of sliced soft bread. It was not enough and they are still excited and...
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Photos of young shama males
The first 2 photos below are of Flame's son, Rave. He is 7 months of age and he has just completed his molt. One feature that I try to breed true in my line of shamas is the ability to readily raise...
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Extracts from my Diary
I have been keeping a record of my shama breeding and matters relating to the shama since 1998 to the present day. Below is an extract from 2001.I mention a person by the name of P in the extract...
View ArticleForm after moult
23rd October, 2013The video below is of Rave. He has just had his bath and is "drying out". The video was recorded on 23rd October, 2013.Rave is a 7 months old shama that I bred. He has just completed...
View ArticleForm after moult
3rd post - 23/10/13 +7 daysRave's form has continued to improve since the 2nd post that was uploaded on 25th October.He is starting to display and sing as can be seen in the video below. His form still...
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Article 7
Form after moult4th post - 23/11/13 +12 daysIts been 12 days since Rave completed his moult. His form has continued to gradually improve.The photo and video below shows him at home today.
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Letter from Holland
sjef van den Branden3:00 AM (6 hours ago)to DavidBreeding with the Hwamei is going very well this season - 10 young on stock, from two unrelated pairs.My shama breeding was also ok. From my old bird...
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Some young male shamas bred this year
Pretty Boy's son, DDS247, after the first molt.He is slightly less than 6 months of agePretty Boy's son, Boy Wonder, at 22 days of age. The amount that he eats is a wonder. Hehas a higher metabolism...
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