![]() Not many vets will even see finches for complex issues- they are too small for bloodwork, anesthesia, etc. Finches rarely can be hand fed- maybe only a couple I have EVER heard of that survive short or long term (that is why Saya and Zeka have such a long hard following). Find a pet store which has healthy birds- that is the best you can do.įinches are not hand tame. There are a couple breeders which should have a good stock- but they are dwindling as to give a finch a proper diet costs a fortune and more than likely not in your area. how do you prevent disease? ensure good nutrition? prevent inbreeding? But imagine a giant walk in enclosure with 300 birds in it. Of COURSE a breeder would be better if the breeder was responsible. With finches, unfortunately it doesnt matter too much. Triple black, etc are less healthy- but those are also hundreds of dollars- and they will not usually even be found in the united states. The only mutations that are less healthy are not an issue here. They fly sideways (not up and down) so the enclosure must be very long rather than high (so most people dont have space for it) Zebs are very aggressive- societies are not, but both species need lots of room to fly. a selection of 4 will lead to death usually. ![]() Saya and Zeka wont go near a nest, but ALL of my other finches in the past used a nest. ![]() I believe it comes down to the type of finch (how it was raised). There is a large controversy over whether finches are 'nest sleepers'. You will find them in the seed dish, the corner of the enclosure- on the floor outside the enclosure, etc. Most birds will lay eggs even if there is no nest in the enclosure, so yes. It will be abundantly clear who is male/female as cocks sing, hens dont. Depending on the mutation, it can be difficult to determine sex- so close your eyes and listen. Although society- two males is not as much of an issue, however two zeb cocks will often kill each other. It is impossible to keep mixed sex from breeding. But make sure you are OK with the sounds they make- they will constantly make noise and some people prefer one or the other. If you are looking for something more personable- then you have to move to a hook bill type species usually (maybe a parolet- still small and can be interactive). Your finches will not be 'sociable' they will not be tame like mine are- you will be very lucky if they will even take millet from your hand out of the enclosure. of course some live longer, and some pass away earlier due to the issues listed above. Most healthy finches should live for 9-10 years. There are severe issues with diet, husbandry and incest. They are not considered to be interactive (like fish) and therefore end up on the bottom of the pole. They are the 'disposable' pets- like goldfish. Two reasons: finches are not cared for well. So sorry I didnt see this- BTW, there are always exception to these rules. )Ĥ) Is it common for female finches to lay eggs even if no nest-box-type container is in the cage? (Or do finches require a nest-type container in which to hide and feel safe?)ĥ) Is it true that Zebra finches do well as a single pair, while Society finches do better in a larger group (maybe three pairs, so 6 birds)?Ħ) Are newer mutations potentially less healthy? (I'm unsure if inbreeding occurs to develop them but lean toward long-existing mutations as being healthier.)ħ) Is purchasing finches from a breeder at a bird fair considered safe, if the birds appear happy and healthy? (My option for obtaining finches would be a bird fair or pet shop I lean toward the fair.)Ĩ) How does a vet visit work for finches that aren't hand-fed and, thus, aren't really hand-tame? (Or do you not usually do vet visits for finches, unless they're ill?) I just am wondering if it's worth putting them through the stress of an exam, if they're not used to being handled and are in seemingly good health. Is this correct? (I'm sad that visually sexing the Society finch isn't possible. Can anyone settle this matter?Ģ) Would you recommend Society or Zebra finches as pets? (I'd like a sociable, longer-lived species, if at all possible.) I'm a sucker for the look of the Society, but my husband has a soft spot for the Zebra.ģ) I've read that if you don't want to breed finches, it's best to keep pairs of females, as males may fight. ![]() Society finches: up to 4 years, or 10-13 years Zebra finches: 4-7 years, or up to 15 years. I have some early-stage questions that I hope some members won't mind answering.ġ) I've read conflicting info. I don't own finches at this time but am considering getting either Society or Zebra finches (as pets) in the future. ![]()
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