![]() ![]() They are so small and can be very susceptible to cold weather changes, mites and mosquito bites. They need extra foods during molting season which you can also offer a mix of equal quantities of white millet, Japanese millet, panicum millet and plain canary seed. Provide your finch a varied diet consisting of seeds, fresh greens like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, cuttlebone and egg food. You’ll see down feathers during molting season but this should not cause anyone to suffer allergies from them.ĭiet/Health Concerns: Although generally a hardy species, finches can experience egg-binding. ![]() Preparation of your breeding pairs can eliminate many potential problems from the start, the Bengalese seems to be prepared to attempt breeding at any time, even in the middle of a full moult. Hypoallergenic: The finch will molt as all birds do but they do not produce a powder. There are a few common problems that are encountered every year, egg binding, infertile eggs, fertile eggs that fail to hatch, and youngsters not fed. They are not great flyers anyway and grounding them could causes depression or the lack of exercise can cause egg binding. How can I tell if my bird is egg bound Clinical signs that may indicate that your bird is egg bound include: depressed demeanour, fluffed up appearance. It is not recommended to clip a finch’s wings. Budgerigars, canaries, cockatiels, finches and lovebirds most frequently have problems related to egg laying, although any bird can become egg bound. The males can sing with a little volume but not much.Ĭuddle Rating: Finches are generally not held but some can be finger trained. Colonizing finches is somewhat easy but it’s not without research before colonizing too many different finches as some are menacing or more aggressive than others. Finches are peaceful birds and do well when kept in pairs or colonies. ![]() You can start with one pair and in a few short months end up with a dozen or so. Most male finches will sing different melodies when they are in courtship with a female or looking for a mate for breeding.įamily rating: As these birds are the easiest to take care of and are generally not finger trained most families just enjoy watching them and their business inside their cages. The wider the better in regards to their cages. I’ll only discuss the most popular species that we carry which are zebra, society and Gouldians, and java rice finches.Ĭaging requirements are more horizontal room than vertical for maximum flying, exercise and happiness. Their life span is generally 6-8 years and are a very low maintenance caged bird. They are a very small bird (2-4 inches) that come from all parts of the world. Newly imported birds especially require careful acclimation. Although hardy once acclimated, Goldbreasts may benefit from moderately heated enclosures in cooler months and extended lighting to allow for longer winter-time feeding. There are hundreds of different species that make up the finch family. Young goldbreasted finches are exceptionally tiny and may need even smaller mesh than this to prevent escape. ![]()
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