Another interesting episode! 👍We also have the British type of exhibition zebra finches here in the Netherlands. However, the standard has been adjusted here because the posture of these zebra finches started to get out of hand. Much too heavy in the chest, beaks too short, a belly that was too thick and feathers too long so that the zebra finches got 'slit eyes', for example. During exhibitions, some zebra finches slumped on their perches because they were too heavy. In addition, the breeding results kept getting worse. Moreover, the condition of these birds is not good and they can barely fly normally. That is why a stricter standard has been included in the Netherlands so that the characteristics are more in proportion and the condition of the birds improves. For example, the beak should not be too short and the eyes should be fully visible. The chest should be a smooth line towards the belly and the feathers should be tight together. More of an intermediate form between the British type and the 'normal' type zebra finch. It is very personal what someone likes about a bird, but health and well-being of the bird should always be number 1. Personally, I prefer the small 'normal' zebra finch. Why do you guys there in Great Britain always have such a preference for large long feathered type birds? 😉

I want to thank you for bringing this breeder and his knowledge to us. I hope to hear more from him in the future, particularly more on how he chooses what to breed and why, how he envisions the pairings according to the genetics he knows and how they will display - based on his experience.

I have some english zebras, didnt realize how good my birds are utill this video, thank you.

Outstanding birds ,can but dream of reaching such a hight standard, well done Peter

This man is a true champion.

Gorgeous birds, and no need to apologize for the condition of the birds, life happens, and they look outstanding. Thank you so much for sharing, and taking the time!

They are incredibly beautiful; thank you🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥

Very enjoyable video matt,, zebra finches are a stunning little bird with some very attractive colours,,, as again very enjoyable,, cheers 🇮🇪

Excellent as usual, i have always admired Pete’s bird’s.

Great episode. Always nice to see how much everyone you visit enjoys the hobby.

Always great to see another section of the hobby. It gives one a chance to compare the aspects of the various species. Awesome episode. Loved it thanks

Brilliant video Matt, and many thanks to Pete for kindly sharing his views and experience with us.

Wow what a great video those Zebra finches are something else. Very enjoyable to watch. Will be nice to see what he breeds this season and to see part 2.

Another excellent show, really enjoyed, well worth the wait- learnt a lot. thank you

Good video! A lot of beautiful birds! 👍👍👍👍

Excellent stuff, Really Enjoyed that , Now That's Dedication, great interview.

An absolute joy to watch.

Wow, the silver zebras are so lovely. Not sure what the show type is but so beautiful these birds are.

Wonderful eposide Matt. Really enjoyed it mate. Hopefully you resisted the mega temptation of bringing some new little additions to the birdroom. 😅😅😅

Stunning zeb's !

Niche to see zebrafinches in Engeland, thanks for the video Math

Birds looking great Chris, good job 👏 👍

Something to watch when home from the birdshow

Great interview 👍

Amazing video!

Wonderful Stuff.....Los Angeles here.

Nice i love canarys birds

I has these birds. They are easy to keep and they had babies all year around as long as environment is suitable.

Great job Peter

Wow great work

I Live in Australia where zebra finches fly wild.

Doing well mate 👌

Pt2 breeding and feeding. Great stuff.

Wonderful ❤

I can’t wait!!!

fantastic

Zebra finches are not my cup of tea , but what an amazing setup and the birds aren’t bad either

Fantastic episode. Would love to see his breeding cage setup. Size, nest box type etc

Amazing

Nice

Many Americans may not see the unique humor in Z F S. (Edifice) They see it as Zee Eff Ess ... right over their heads. LOL!

Verry nic setep

very interrested film

Very good Nice

please more episodes of breeders of zebra finch

One more subscribed 🔔.

Mas videos de zebra finch 🙌

💝

Lolz yall need some Florida Fancies🤣

A newborn giant panda is about the size of a stick of butter.

Have you got any yellow beet zebra finches or penguin

I keep zebra finches too and pied ones are my absolute favorites 😭😭 I wonder why he doesn’t keep that variant 🤔

Wow ❤️🥰🌥️🕊️🇵🇭

Hi matt thanks for these amazing videos I have question Why do my canary(the male) pluck their babies feathers? Babys are 15 days old

i wish i can get this kind of stock here in philippines our zebs here are in the small size

Hello

Thats cruel how small those cages are

Do they get out of the cages for environmental stimulation? The cages are nice and clean, but there’s nothing for them to do.

That's is very informative video. I would like to share clips on my channel..

What I’d really like to know is…… what do breeders do with sooo many birds??? Where do the thousands of birds bred every year by hundreds of breeders all over the UK end up at? I mean… they don’t keep them all and the ones they DO keep are in the hundreds as it is😮😮😮😮

Fat and cute all the bird

Sad to see the exhibition type these days. Far too big and bulky. Beak is so wrong. Last thirty years they look like they’re on steroids. Just look at how beautiful the wild type is.

Really cruel keeping them in such small cages

Вчера звонили родственники из Украины. Троюродного брата вчера убило осколком мины. Это пиздец! Карлик должен уйти

Poor birds. Miserable life. Be ashamed of.

It hurts my heart to see them like this