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Cordon Bleu Waxbill
Origin: Central Africa This is a popular member of the waxbill family which lives for many years in an aviary after proper acclimatization. It is highly recommended for the novice fancier. Several pairs of these birds can be kept in a collection of waxbills. The Cordon Bleu is not aggressive, even when breeding. Description: Size: 10 cm (4 in) COCK: Body: grayish-fawn. Undersides: blue. Head: blue. Cheeks: red crescent-shaped patches. Beak: pinky-grey. Legs: beige. HEN: Similar, but easy to sex since she lacks there’d cheek patches. Diet: (Seedeater) Mixed millets and plain canary seed form the basic diet. Greenford is always welcomed and millet sprays are enjoyed. Grit and cuttlefish bone must always be given. While this bird becomes hardy outside, it suffers from sudden changes in temperature and from damp. In winter, try to house the Cordon Blue in an indoor flight or in a cage in a moderately warm room. Cordon Bleu Waxbill Breeding: The cock bird displays to the hen by means of an amusing dance with a strain his beak, and a pleasant song. The Cordon Bleu is usually free breed-in. A pair builds a nest in a bush using any material it can find. Some fanciers provide open-fronted nest boxes or globular wicker baskets. The hen weaves an intricate nest which’s lined with soft grasses and feathers, some of which she plucks from the cock'sbreast. The hen lays a number of eggs, normally between four and seven. Both parents take turns in sitting for the incubation period of 14 days. Small live food is necessary to rear the chicks successfully, including ants' eggs and mealworms. Inspective mix, seeding grasses, and egg food are welcomed. Sponge cake soaked in a honey and water mixture may be welcome. The Cordon Bleu has been known to breed with the similar Blue-Breasted Waxbill, the St. Helena Waxbill and even with Bengalese. |
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Scientific Name: Uraegintbus Bengalis