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Re: finches
Posted by Elizabeth on 7/13/06

On 7/13/06, buddy wrote:
> On 7/11/06, cindy wrote:
>> hello im new to this and i just got 2 little finches
>> theyare so cute i got them for the kids 9 and 10 yrs old
>> what kind of cages do they like and whattall ones or square
>> ones i have them right now in a square cage they seem to be
>> going to the top when someone goes by they tell me that
>> they are males but how could i tell besides a dna test and
>> can they eat that grit anything else that i need to knwo
>> about these little finches

Depends on the size of the cage, if it is one of the "finch"
cages they need a larger one. The ones that cost around 10
dollars are better suited for vet cages or hospital cages. I
would not put finches in those cages as finches need to fly to
excersize and be healthy. I personally prefer a 18x18x30 for a
pair. It gives them lots of room to fly and allows you to put
in some natural branches along with the reg perches.

For foods I offer mine a pellet (zupreem is fine, I prefer
roudybush but the finches do not take to it as well) and a
quality finch seed mix.

You can also offer healthy fresh foods - baby carrots, celery,
spinach, lettuce, corn etc (the darker the color the
healthier), fresh veggies and fruits. Wash the fruits first,
mine prefer theirs diced, I offer more veggies than fruits,
personal preferance. Exp. with what they prefer, keep offering
even if they turn their beaks up- persistance wins.
:-)

Make sure you offer fresh water at least once daily as they
will bathe, drink and poop in their water. Oh, and the most
important part, ENJOY.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• finches , 7/11/06, by cindy.
• Re: finches , 7/13/06, by buddy.
• Re: finches , 7/13/06, by Elizabeth.