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Re: You hit lucky! Really?
Posted by Emma on 6/07/05

On 6/07/05, Robin P. wrote:
> My mom has her now,but I handfed a day one finch baby before
that
> was pitched out of the nest and beaten up.Since she had to be
fed
> every 45 minutes,I carried her around in my pocket most of the
> time.She's about 2 now,and still lands on my hand if I reach in
> the cage.
> I would never advise handfeeding baby finches,but yes,they can
> be tamed down sometimes.


No, you're right, sorry I didn't make that clear - it's not a good
idea to handfeed them unless obviously it's absolutely necessary.
If your finch is showing that he wants to spend time with you I'd
let him! He sounds like quite a character!

-Emma

Posts on this thread, including this one

• You will not beleive this. I mean it., 6/07/05, by Stacy.
• Re: You hit lucky!, 6/07/05, by Emma.
• Re: You hit lucky! Really?, 6/07/05, by Stacy.
• Re: You hit lucky! Really?, 6/07/05, by Robin P..
• Re: You hit lucky! Really?, 6/07/05, by Emma.