Ruddy Shelducks, Carolina wood ducks and other rare exotics.

2_Drakes · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:06 pm

It may happen there are import syndicates and private breeders like PA that have irons in the fire as they say!

RPoultry · **Joined:** Thu May 27, 2010 9:40 pm **Posts:** 933

yeah, just imagine if we could import...... the possibilities would be endless

parvo · **Joined:** Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:39 pm **Posts:** 735

If we had open slather, then yes the possibilities would be numerous.
However, that is not how these things work.
Each species is assessed on a number of criteria including possible pest potential, risk of illegal trade etc etc. Then there are CITES issues.
In the end you end up with a very specific list of species, from a limited number of countries. Sometimes, the countries from which you are allowed to import ( "low-risk" countries-VARIES WITH THE DISEASE IN QUESTION) don't even have the species you want, or only have very low numbers themselves.
However, I'm sure those involved have done their homework, and are prepared for the inevitable setbacks that befall these sorts of ventures. And hopefully they will succeed.
We can only wish them the best of luck.

The Perth Coop · **Joined:** Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:19 pm **Posts:** 4

Sometimes it’s a case of putting the greater good before the hobbyists

RPoultry · **Joined:** Thu May 27, 2010 9:40 pm **Posts:** 933

i agree, but if the hobbiests are going to contribute to the greater good (breeding up rare sp.) then i believe that they should consider this also....

parvo · **Joined:** Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:39 pm **Posts:** 735

If they were really interested in the greater good we wouldn't allow live pigeon imports into Australia, nor a large number of the foodstuffs which we already produce in large numbers.

It's called the "Free Trade Agreement" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RPoultry · **Joined:** Thu May 27, 2010 9:40 pm **Posts:** 933

yep 'cause its all about keeping the peace with other countries and who has the most money

RPoultry · **Joined:** Thu May 27, 2010 9:40 pm **Posts:** 933

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anyone know anything more on the topic?

Jaxsta · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:44 pm

Last time I saw a pair of Ruddy Ducks and a pair of Mute Swans, was at Auburn Japanese Gardens...that was years ago...and those birds are ageing unfortunately...Gawd they looked good too...

Jaxsta · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:50 pm

Here's something that will interest you:

2007 Inventory of Exotic (non-native) Bird Species known to be in Australia

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodivers ... common.pdf

and here is the 1993 census for Pheasants and Exotic Waterfowl

http://www.wpaoz.com/index.php?option=c ... 3&Itemid=7

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