Thursday, April 28, 2011

Finches Information And Tips for You

By Stavros Jones


Finches Information And Tips For You

Taking care of any pet bird is a big responsibility, so it's good to get as much info as you can. Those looking to read up on finches information can browse through this article to have an idea of what they can expect with these birds. Although this deals more with the zebra finch, it is also applicable to all of the breeds within the group.

The typical finch is small, between three to four inches by the time it's an adult. The most popular breeds tend to be more colorful, with the males being more vibrant than the females. Depending on the species, you can find bright yellow, orange and red spots all around them. Even the black varieties tend to sport some variations that make them extremely attractive.

A big part of their curious personality is the number of different chirps and calls they have. They can be very vocal at times, so make sure you place them in the right spot in your home. The most usual call is a short and quiet beep, but this gradually builds up into a more complex series of calls. The males in particular are more vocal between the two sexes.

Keeping these birds in a group is the best way to maintain their social behavior for as long as they are not too crowded in their cages. If you have to remove birds from one cage, make sure you keep at least two. A solitary finch is not particularly at coping with the loneliness.

Don't plan on petting or holding them often as they do not particularly enjoy that kind of affection. In fact, they will shy away from people whenever they have the chance. Some owners have gotten around this by keeping the younglings around them, training the birds to become more accustomed to humans. For those who don't have the time to do this though, expect them to be happiest in their cages.

Finches are known to be prolific, and will breed easily if they have all of the necessary resources in their cage. Many new owners may be surprised to find a bunch of small eggs suddenly in the cage. It can take only a few months for the younglings to emerge and the cage to be crowded, so prepare well ahead of this event.

To give you some warning about this possibility, check their behavior. A pair that has bred and is expecting to lay eggs will start building a nest. The pair will utilize any material available, but put in a ready built nest to keep the cage tidy. You should expect to find around five eggs at every cycle. The pair will then take turns in keeping them warm by lying on top of them.

Within two months, you should see the new additions beginning to leave the nest. If your cage is large enough, then it shouldn't be a problem to keep these new additions. However, to make them more comfortable, you can transfer all of them to a new cage. For more finches information, look up their breeding habits and cage requirements.




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