They DO enjoy fresh fruits / veggies a lot, and parsley - and Dandelions are VERY good for them. They are curious, delightful little beings who love trying new food items. If I am going to get an aviary get in the future (which I very much would like to) - they will be on top of my list.įinches easily accept new foods - very unlike parrots, who tend to approach new food items “very cautiously.” Not so finches and canaries. But compared to the Gouldian Finches, I found them easy to care for. Parrot Finches are also more pricey as they are more difficult to find (I paid about a hundred dollar for one - that was several years ago).I would most certainly have every one of them vet-checked and make sure that they have the best set-up possible to ensure their continued good health. If I were to get one again in the future, I would most certainly do my homework first. My own experience with Gouldian Finches was that it was really hard to get healthy birds.They are less prolific than say society or zebra finches, and are more suited for those who have gained some experience in finch keeping. When in doubt, replace the eggs with dummy eggs of the same shape and size.įar more expensive are the Gouldian Finches and Parrot Finches. Please note: NEVER shake an egg after it has been incubated, or else malformed chicks may hatch. If you don’t want that many babies, I would recommend the following:ĭuring the laying period (before incubation started – eggs should still be cool, not warm!), the eggs are still dormant and should be vigorously shaken to cause the internal structure to change (comparable to scrambling the egg inside the shell).Įach shaken egg should be dated with a crayon the day it is shaken and returned to the nest.ĭon’t remove eggs the eggs permanently - or else, the hen will continue laying eggs - which will lead to mineral / calcium deficiency, egg-binding, soft-shelled eggs - all of which can lead to death. I remember that within a year I had a hundred of them! … This is why their price is so low for the more prolific finch species.īreeders are always overstocked with them and they may be difficult to sell. Some of those finches (depending on the species) do make a lot of babies … and babies … and babies. I remember I bought several mutations for less than $10 each from local breeders for a zebra finch. They are truly easy to take care of, hardy and charming. They also get along fine in an aviary setting. They are social beings - and you will enjoy watching them interact.If you haven’t owned any finches yet, I would recommend starting with the Zebra Finch or Society Finches. Make it a “project” to prepare an attractive flight cage for them, with lots of toys and natural branches, maybe some plants.I would always at least get two finches - there is nothing sorrier than one lone finch or canary in a cage. Since these are birds that will ALWAYS be in a cage in most households, I would hope that people give them a roomy flight cage, preferably with some plants in it for the finches to enjoy. Housing and Breeding Finches:I hate to see them in small cages. Just like canaries, breeding finches are great for people who enjoy watching birds rather than having a demanding pet that requires a lot of personal attention.
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