5 Facts About Finch Birds You Need To Know

Finch birds kept as pets are a delightful choice
for someone who wants to start a lifelong hobby
that involves study, research and the simple joy
of seeing these wonderful birds in flight and
connecting with one another. Gardens, houses and
backyards could become much more interesting.
Churches, courtyards, hotels and sanctuaries
will become more alluring due to the sheer
beauty and charm that is produced by the finch
birds.

There are different varieties of finch birds;
some are easier to care for like the Society
finch and the zebra finch while some would need
more care like the Gouldian finch. These birds
are more quiet and easy to put at ease when
compared to other birds. They have unique
qualities that will keep you entertained.

Special characteristics of finch birds

You can expect them to have two types of sounds.
One is as if they are chirping and the other is
as if they are singing. This are considered as
flight calls, the songs are simple but can also
be complex at times. It would depend on the
nature of the purpose of the sound. Some rare
finch birds which are red headed have even been
reported to talk and imitate human sounds like
parrots.

What is the life span of finch birds?

The finch birds can last up to 5-10 years, but
there are known cases where they were able to
live for as long as 20-27 years due to ideal
situations like proper care and maintenance as
well as the right living conditions.

What is the behavior of finch birds?

It would depend on the variety and the question,
has been domesticated or if it was taken from the
wild. The common traits are that they are good at
running, flying and hopping and they like mixed
varieties of foods, just like any other animal
they like to protect their food sources and they
will make specific sounds to attract a partner.
The common interpretation for their behavior is
that they are quiet and calm; they are generally
gentle birds who do not need too much hand
contact to survive.

Breeding Issues

You know that your finch birds are about to mate
if the male suddenly wants to chase the female by
sitting beside her constantly and singing her
songs. After the mating process, they will begin
to build their nests. You can offer them
artificial nests but it would also be better to
try to provide them with natural materials like
leaves and grass that are without toxic
materials and fertilizers so that they would be
able to create their own nest.

Special Food Mix Recipe for Finch Birds

You can try this healthy and nutritious meal for
your pet. Prepare eggs, the number of eggs would
depend on the number of finches that you have.
Have vionate vitamins prepared, zinc tables that
have been pulverized, wheat germ oil, vetafarms
breeding tonic and commercial dry egg food. This
is one great food plan for your finch birds, this
will keep them happy, healthy and strong.

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Michael Stanford is an expert on finches. For
more info on finches birds, visit
http://www.keepingfinchesguide.com

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