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Re: compatability
Posted by Chris on 1/05/06

On 1/05/06, Cassima wrote:
> They can be, but when female finches want to mate (male
> present or not), they can become agressive and territorial-
> and can nest in the food dish, keeping any other birds from
> eating, let it be with other finches or other birds in
> general. I would suggest not to allow different species live
> in the cage. As with any other time, there can be bloody and
> life-threatening fights between the different species. Toes
> are at risk no matter how well they are said to co-exist,
> even with same-species caged together.
>
> On 1/01/06, max wrote:
>> just got a pair of female finches, wondered if any other
>> birds, canarys for instance would be compatible in the
>> same cage. thanks in advance max.

I have 2 society finch m/f and a female diamond dove in the
same cage. They do great together. The finch perch close to
the dove and the male even seranades the dove at times. No
harrassing and no aggression.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• compatability, 1/01/06, by max.
• Re: compatability, 1/05/06, by Cassima.
• Re: compatability, 1/05/06, by Chris.
• Re: compatability, 1/06/06, by Cassima.