Breeding finches is no easy task. You will need to provide the necessary conditions for them to want to breed. There are a few things you need to know before you get started. Keep reading to learn a few tips for breeding finches.
Age
Finches tend to mature rather quickly. You can start breeding them when they reach three months old. However, it's best that you wait until they're at least nine months old. This will give them time to grow a little more and become stronger and healthier.
Cage
When breeding finches, you will need to keep just one couple in a cage together. Multiple couples will likely fight each other. It's also vital that you use a cage that's big enough to house the two birds comfortably.
The placement of the cage is also important. It shouldn't be placed in a location where people walk by routinely over the course of the day. The cage should also be located in a spot that receives plenty of sunlight.
Diet
There are a variety of things you can feed your birds. Their diet mostly consists of pellets and seeds. However, you can also feed them vegetables and insects. Also, make sure you provide them with plenty of fresh, clean water. You'll need to provide an additional container that's used exclusively for bathing.
Nest
When breeding finches, you'll need to provide a nest for the birds. You can provide them materials to make their own. However, you can also purchase ready-made nests at the pet store. The male will take care of preparations for the nest.
There are various materials you can provide the birds to make a nest. Cotton and dried grass are common. If you provide string, make sure it's very short. You don't want it to get wrapped around your bird's legs.
Eggs
Female finches only lay one egg per day. After the eggs have been laid, they will need to be incubated between ten and 16 days. The parents are responsible for feeding the chicks, you simply have to feed the parents. When the chicks get old enough to eat the same food, you need to remove them from the cage immediately.
These are a few tips for breeding finches. Make sure you use a cage that's big enough to accommodate both birds. Make sure that you provide them with a nest and monitor it daily for any eggs to appear.
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Edison Chase lives in Boston, MA and writes on pet care and the local social scene including pet cages online and gay online dating .
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