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Re: zebra finches: 1 male 2 females
Posted by Michael L on 9/27/05

On 9/27/05, janet wrote:
> Is it a totally wrong idea to keep 1 male zebra finch and
> 2 females in one cage. I dont mind if a pair of them might
> lay eggs, but what about the other female? Will the odd
> one out be bullied?
>

Janet,
Three finches is not a good idea. Two birds work best when
dealing in small numbers.
When the two that pair up go to nest, the third bird will be
odd man out, if this doesn't happen even before.
Since it sounds as if you're wanting to keep the extra hen,
is there not a possibility that you can just have two cages
with each cage housing a pair?

Michael L

Posts on this thread, including this one

• zebra finches: 1 male 2 females, 9/27/05, by janet.
• Re: zebra finches: 1 male 2 females, 9/27/05, by Michael L.
• Re: zebra finches: 1 male 2 females, 9/27/05, by Dave.
• Re: zebra finches: 1 male 2 females/Michael, 9/27/05, by Dave.