![]() ![]() It stands between 3 and 4 inches in length, and has two distinct black bars above and below a whitish-beige chest, one bar circling the underpart of the “chin,” and the other rounding the bird’s underside. ![]() ![]() In terms of coloration, the owl finch can’t compete with another popular Australian citizen, the Gouldian, or even the common zebra finch, but its distinctive markings and social disposition give it a character all its own. Technically an egg isn’t fertile until it’s sat on for a few days anyway.The owl finch a grass finch, also known as the Bicheno finch or the double-barred finch, is a lively addition to a community aviary and a good bird for the novice who may not have a lot of experience with birds. They can sleep on a perch or on the boing, and if they nest elsewhere, like in the food dish - toss the eggs. That includes the cute little coconut shells. If you don’t want them to reproduce, buy same sex birds OR don’t give them a nest. Some just don’t sell and then what do you do? I’ve seen lots of people dump 75 finches on the local rescue because things got out of hand. If you breed then you have to have cages, feeders, pay more vet bills, and find homes. Very little in the way of hormones with finches.įor any type of finch, think hard about reproduction and what you’re going to do. All you will notice is the males posturing and singing to the hens (and to each other). I have about 30 Gouldians and it’s breeding season. You won’t find societies or Gouldians bickering like that, or mostly any other finch. There were no hens close by, maybe that was it. I’ve had 4 together before that never fought. You can have all males in zebras but expect a little bickering. My recommendation for them is either a m/f pair or get 6 (3 and 3) and put them in a flight. zebras are the glowing exception as they can get aggressive. With most finches, you can keep males or females together. They also seem to like much drier food, so if the veggies seem wet I stir in bread crumbs or dry egg food.Ħ. Compared to my parrots, I tend to cook or steam more of the foods for the finches, and I throw 1/2 the parrot food in the food processor to chop it for the finches. Broccoli, spinach, kale, peas, cooked sweet potato. All the same fresh foods too, except no fruit. Diet is the same as for the big guys on a smaller scale. And to make the cage look nice, hang some fake plants around on the back or even on the front. ) I give mine shredding toys in the smallest size I can find. Sturdy branches for perching (real branches are better for feet than dowels, you probably know that already. Gouldians are mellow but some people feel they’re more sensitive/harder to keep. Societies are probably the easiest and most mellow. In an apartment, no one will hear them.Ģ. ![]() Zebras are loudest, maybe a 3, Gouldians are very soft. So my answers to you are mostly based on those.ġ. I’ve had Gouldians, zebras, and society finches. I’m sure there are difference amongst the various types of finches. If I think of anything else I'll be sure to add more questions below.Ĭlick to expand.I think you made a good choice for your boyfriend. can we keep two females together, or two males together, so to avoid any hormonal behaviours? What fresh foods are they typically given?Ħ) Keeping males with males, females with females or males with females? I know female budgies don't usually get along, so I am wondering what the gender dynamics are with finches, i.e. So, I just wanted to ask a few questions for any finch lovers out there:ġ) How would you rate their noise levels on a scale of 1-10?Ģ) Which species do you recommend for a first-time finch owner?ģ) Cage size (most likely for 2-4 birds)? I always say the bigger the better.ĥ) Diet? My parrots eat a premium seed and pellet blend and fresh foods, and the brand of seed/pellets that they eat is available for finches too, so we will probably look at that. I also know that they require length rather than height in their cages because they are very flighty and active, and I have a little bit of knowledge about diets, but not enough. I know they should be kept in pairs or flocks and never alone. Now, while I do have some knowledge about finches, I'm not the most clued up. I love the little noises they make, their cute personalities, and I really think they would be well-suited to his lifestyle. He's expressed interest in getting birds of his own, but his schedule does not suit having a parrot, so I recommended looking at finches as a possible option. He still needs to check what animals are allowed (there are a few people with cats and dogs so we'll just have to see). He works on weekdays, and also lives in an apartment block. My boyfriend absolutely adores my birds, but lacks the time and resources to have a parrot of his own. ![]()
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