Finches
Finches are a small but beautiful and gentle birds that come in a vast array of colors. Finches should always be housed together in pairs of two or more. These birds aren't much for play time and being held but more so there to view their beauty.
There are many different breeds of finches including; Zebra, Society, Gouldian, Orange Weaver, etc.
Two of the most popular finches are zebras and societies. They can live 5-10 years with proper care, and the average adult size is roughly 3-8inches, long head to end of tail.
There are many different breeds of finches including; Zebra, Society, Gouldian, Orange Weaver, etc.
Two of the most popular finches are zebras and societies. They can live 5-10 years with proper care, and the average adult size is roughly 3-8inches, long head to end of tail.
Housing
Finches like to fly so you want to give them enough space to do so, approximately 24"W x 14"D x 18"H, with metal bars spaced no greater than 3/8" apart, make a great home for up to three finches.
Placement of the cage is very important, you want to ensure your bird is in a secure location away from any harmful substances, fumes or drafts. At night it is recommended to cover their cage to provide security to sleep.
Make sure you fill your cage up with toys and things to forage and to help keep them from boredom.
You'll want to provide two metal bowls, that can attach to the cage and keep your bird from flipping them over constantly. One bowl for food and one bowl for water, the bowl you use for water can be larger then your food bowl to allow your bird to take baths in it, or you can provide a separate bowl designed specifically for baths.
Placement of the cage is very important, you want to ensure your bird is in a secure location away from any harmful substances, fumes or drafts. At night it is recommended to cover their cage to provide security to sleep.
Make sure you fill your cage up with toys and things to forage and to help keep them from boredom.
You'll want to provide two metal bowls, that can attach to the cage and keep your bird from flipping them over constantly. One bowl for food and one bowl for water, the bowl you use for water can be larger then your food bowl to allow your bird to take baths in it, or you can provide a separate bowl designed specifically for baths.
Habitat Maitenance
REMEMBER: ONLY USE BIRD SAFE CLEANERS
Birds have extremely sensitive respiratory systems and can get extremely ill and even die if any unsafe cleaners are used around them.
Daily Cleaning:
Weekly
A few acceptable cleaners to use around birds:
On another note bird owners should avoid non-stick cookware and appliances as they can release fumes hazardous to your birds health.
Birds have extremely sensitive respiratory systems and can get extremely ill and even die if any unsafe cleaners are used around them.
Daily Cleaning:
- Rinse out food and water bowl, always provide fresh food and water.
- Change out bottom substrate of droppings and seeds. (We recommend using plain newspaper or paper towels at the bottom of the cage to make it easier to clean)
Weekly
- Clean all toys and perches.
A few acceptable cleaners to use around birds:
- Nature's Miracle
- Vinegar and Water Mixture
- Poop-Off
- Healthy Habitat
On another note bird owners should avoid non-stick cookware and appliances as they can release fumes hazardous to your birds health.
Feeding
The most recommended diet is a 75%-80% specialized pellet diet. With small amounts of fortified seeds mixed in. It is not recommended to feed just seeds as they are usually high in carbohydrates and lack vital nutrients. Fresh fruit and vegetables should make up the other 20%-25% of your birds diet.
You can also provide spray millet for your finch, millet is an excellent treat and healthy. It allows your bird to forage as well, which many birds love to do.
For a list containing safe and unsafe foods for your conure please visit this website;
You can also provide spray millet for your finch, millet is an excellent treat and healthy. It allows your bird to forage as well, which many birds love to do.
For a list containing safe and unsafe foods for your conure please visit this website;
Types of Finches
There are dozens of Finch species, the slideshow below doesn't depict them all but just a select few and some of the more popular species.
