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    Finches




    General:
    Finches are pleasant little birds to watch as they socialize with one another
    flying so peacefully. We as humans have grown to love these tiny
    creatures in our homes and in business settings. There are a variety of
    finch species kept as pets. Some of these but not excluding are the
    popular Zebra Finch, which is widely known for its sexual distinction
    between males and females. Males will have bright orange cheeks and
    white spots on the wings where females will lack this trait. There are over
    30 color mutations of the Zebra Finch.

    The Lady Gouldian Finch (pictured above) is a bird known for its beautiful
    bright color markings. Females are duller in color. Both are an eye
    catching bird. Other popular finches kept as pets are the Spice Finches,
    Society Finch, Orange Cheek Finch, and the Java Rice Finch. The
    average lifespan for finches is 5 to 10 years.


    Environment:
    Among the large variety of pet finches, the The Australian Grass Finches
    are the most widely kept in our homes. They are found in all parts of
    Australia.


    Diet:
    A nutritional finch diet consists of a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, a
    high quality finch seed mix, and finch formulated commercial pellets. Fruits
    and vegetables can be cut up into bite size pieces or they can be left in
    chunks for enrichment purposes, allowing your finch to "work" for the food.
    Check out  the fresh foods you should be feeding your parrot on our fresh
    food list.


    We recommend feeding fresh foods in approximately one 1/2 inch chunks.
    This method will create a stimulating food activity for the birds as they dig
    their beak into the fresh foods to retrieve it. Softer foods tend to work best
    such as cooked sweet potato, ripe apples, bananas, and cucumber.
    Sprouts and millet are a tasty favorite! Fresh water should be given twice
    daily, removing any contaminated water bowls and replenishing with fresh.









    Breeding:
    Some finches such as the Zebra and Society Finch are prolific breeders
    and will be very successful at raising their young. Once pairs have
    established a nesting area that has been supplied for them, the breeding
    process can begin. Different species prefer different nesting material,
    initially providing a few choices will allow them to choose their favorite.

    Females will lay on average four to ten eggs. Incubation time is 12 to 16
    days. The young will be ready to fledge the nest at about 4 weeks and
    completely wean at 2 months of age. It is important that the caretaker offer
    plenty of fresh foods including sprout and millet to breeding parents and
    babies.


    Captivity:
    Finches are a delight to share your home or office with. Maintenance is
    low, birds are fairly inexpensive, and their cute little songs and peeps are
    reasonably quiet. Finches are active in the day and they are happiest
    when given several different sized and textured perches to bounce around
    from. This is very beneficial to their tiny toes and feet. Large flight cages
    or aviaries are great when housing multiple species of finches. The
    caretaker should observe  for any bickering or bullies in the group. To
    help maintain easier upkeep of cage cleaning, we highly recommend
    purchasing an acrylic cage for your bird to be housed in.

    Nails and beaks will overgrow if they are not trimmed every few months. It
    is best to contact an experienced person or avian veterinarian if you are
    not familiar with trimming nails and beaks. Grooming your bird yourself is
    quite easy after being properly taught the correct handling and trimming
    technique.

    The floor of the cage and the perches should be cleaned weekly to
    maintain a healthy environment. Popular accessories for your finches
    enjoyment include swings, mirrors, bells, ladders, and small toys. Finches
    also love to take a bath, it is so fun to watch them flutter their wings in a
    bowl of cool to warm water.
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