NFSS Links of Interest - "Chat" Groups & Forums

CHAT GROUPS & FORUMS

AFA Members forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFA_Members
This is a place where opinions can be discussed openly. Any member of the American Federation of Aviculture is invited to discuss the direction of AFA. You will need your AFA membership number to apply and will be required to give a brief introduction. This list is in no way sanctioned by AFA or its Officers or members. If you are not a member and wish to join AFA visit http://www.afabirds.org

AFA Talk forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFA_Talk
This is a place where opinions about AFA can be discussed openly. This list is in no way sanctioned by AFA or its Officers or members. If you are not a member and wish to join AFA visit http://www.afabirds.org

All4Finches - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/All4Finches
The Finch - lets learn together. Sharing knowledge and ideas on this forum.

All About Finches - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/All_About_Finches
All About Finches is dedicated to all aspects of finches. Information such as keeping finches in captivity, breeding, discussion of finch species can be shared with other finch lovers. You can also ask questions related to finches and even post finches for sale, trade or wanted.

Australian Finches - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AustralianFinches
This list is dedicated to the care & breeding of all Australian Finches. Breeders/Owners share the helpful hints that they've learned along the way.

Avian Historians - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AVIAN_HISTORIANS
This list created in hopes of capturing some accurate history from the people who there & made it happen. This list is also open to all chats that may or may not be related to birds, but talk from bird owners. It is a safe haven for people to come and vent or share on any topic. No monitoring of this list.

Bird Keepers - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/birdkeepers
This list is primarily intended for bird keepers in a zoological setting, although anyone with an involvement in aviculture is welcome to join & participate.

Bird Shows - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BirdShows
A list for the education & discussion of bird shows and exhibiting of all cage birds.

Carduelan Finches - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Carduelan_finches
This list is dedicated to group finch enthusiasts interested in breeding & keeping carduelan finch species (European Goldfinches, Siskins, Serins, Green singers, Gray singers, Wild canaries, Bullfinches, Buntings, Linnets etc.) In this list we will talk everything about keeping, breeding, health, nutrition of these species.

Crows Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crows
The crows list promotes an enhanced level of friendship between humans & birds in the crows family (crows, ravens, magpies, jays, rooks, jackdaws, etc.), via the following methods: 1. To sharing the value of all birds in the crow family (all corvidae) with others. 2. To promote the value of corvids in aviculture via: a.) educating people about the availability of legal-to-keep non-native crow family birds, and b.) advocacy for legalizing into private aviculture native-to-the-US crow family birds, in a similar manner perhaps as the native game birds and raptors, which are legal in private aviculture.

Finch Breeders - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FinchBreeders
For advanced Finch breeders and serious novices. This is not a pet bird list or one designed to answer those questions covered in introductory books. The intent is to create a community whose shared interest and experience furthers finch aviculture. It is un-moderated & restricted. Those wishing to subscribe should complete the subscription process and send an e-mail describing their qualifying avian experience to jwilson153@aol.com

Finch Enthusiast Britain - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FinchEnthusiastBritain
A group for exotic finch enthusiasts in Britain (UK), it is designed to discuss everything about these little birds, their environment, breeding different species, feeding, etc. It is set so we can find out what prices they are sold for over the UK and where the best places to buy are.

Finch Fanciers - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/finchfanciers
The original "Finch lovers" name was changed to "finch fanciers". This email list is for Finch Owners & Breeders, or all finches for the people who love finches.

Finch Network - http://members.boardhost.com/finches/
The Finch Network is an entire network dedicated to finches.

Florida Finch Breeders - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FLAFinchBreeders
This is a list for South Florida finch breeders. Subjects include finch prices, breeding, mutations, diet & health. Ask questions and hope that we can help each other out.

Gouldian Finch List - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gouldianfinch
This list is devoted to the keeping & breeding of the colorful Gouldian Finch, one of the most beautiful birds in the world. This list deals with all aspects related to Gouldian Finch keeping and is open to all, from the newcomer to the serious breeder for all to share and learn.

Lavender Finch List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lavenders
The Lavender Waxbills email group will facilitate communication between breeders, owners, fanciers and others with information on this African finch... the beautiful Estrilda caerulescens.

Mousebird Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mousebirds
This group is for anyone interested in mousebirds. All levels of expertise welcome.

NFSS Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFSS
NFSS is a forum for the discussion of finch and softbill husbandry. Participation in this list is restricted to current members of the National Finch and Softbill Society. The primary focus is to encourage & support the NFSS finch/softbill breeder/keeper. Those wishing to subscribe to this list should sign up on the Yahoo Groups page using the name and address of their NFSS membership. Requests to subscribe will be checked against current membership lists. Those experiencing problems subscribing or with questions about the list should contact John Wilson Jwilson153@aol.com using a subject line message referring to the NFSS list.

Owl Finch Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OwlFinches
Dedicated to the care and Breeding of Owl/Bicheno Finches.

Pekin Robin Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pekin-robins
This list is to share information on the enjoyment, care & breeding of Pekin robins. It is open to all levels of experience.

Pet Starling Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PetStarlings
A list for those who have pet starlings, house sparrows and other "legal" birds.

Pet Toucan Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toucans/
A group dedicated to the captivity of Toucans as pets.

Society Finch Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/societyfinch
This list is devoted to all aspects of keeping & breeding Society-Bengalese Finches in captivity. Users should restrict their postings to topics relating only to this finch or closely related species such as Mannikins, Nuns, and other species of Lonchura.

Softbills Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softbills
The scope of this list is be a place where experienced and beginning softbill enthusiast can talk about the care and breeding of softbills. List is un-moderated but flaming will not be allowed.

Softbilled Birds Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOFTBILLED_BIRDS
We welcome all people who are interested in learning more about the care & breeding of Softbill Birds. We have some of the most educated and talented breeders of these birds in the world. They are dedicated and very willing to share their vast knowledge in hopes of encouraging & supporting people interested in softbilled birds. Pictures are allowed, but you will not receive them if you are on digest.

Softbill Songster International Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/songsterfancier
We are a group of international breeders, owners, and aficionados of all softbill species specifically noted and bred for their melodic and highly desirable song abilities.

Southern Ontario Bird Trader - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southern-ontario-bird-trader
This is for Bird Breeders' and hobbyists in the "SOUTHERN ONTARIO REGION" with regards to selling, trading, and buying of weaned birds from finches to large parrots. It is mainly for South-West and South-East regions of Ontario. It helps those of us who are unable to pick up birds from airports or travel long distances. It will also allow some of us who can drive and pick-up the birds. No pet stores are allowed in this group. Bird related items can also be included.

Strawberry Finch - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StrawberryFinch
There's not too much practical information out there about Strawberry finches so, lets pool together and see what we can come up with about these delightful little birds. Whether you're a successful waxbill breeder, just starting out or simply wanting to know more before making a decision, please join and lets share our knowledge.

Tropical Birds Forum - http://www.tropicalbirdsforum.com
Miscellaneous forums and photos of wild tropical birds.

Zebra Finch & Friends Forum - http://pub97.ezboard.com/bzebrafinchandfriends
This On-line community is dedicated to the Zebra Finch.

Zebra Finch Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/zebrafinch
We welcome all who are interested in the care & breeding of Zebra finches in captivity. There is much to learn and much to share about this awesome bird. Please restrict your emails to this list to the subject of Zebra Finches.

(When posting to the list, PLEASE GIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION TO YOUR EMAIL. Simply do not hit the reply button. Send only YOUR response, try not to include previous text as part of your response. Always remember to CHECK THE SUBJECT of your posting to be certain that your message will be read by those interested in that particular aspect of Zebra Finches. PLEASE TRY TO delete any extra text that was from the original posting. NO scolding nor any type of public reprimand will be tolerated on the list! Take such matters privately and direct your comments and criticism to that individual. A warning will be sent to any one who posts slanderous or scolding comments, directed towards another person. A second such incident will result in removal from the list.)

NFSS Home Page | Who We Are | News | Articles | Bulletin | Bulletin Index | Finch & Softbill Save | Classifieds | Legislation | Board of Directors- Meetings | Educational Outreach | Links | Showing | Judges | Shows- Events | Finch Shop | NFSS Bands | Affiliated Clubs