3 Facts You Ought to Know About Society Finches

Bengalese finches or society finches are popular
for being lovable, charming and highly
interesting birds. These birds were initially
bred in Japan, and they have been domesticated
for years. Their origins, however, remain
unclear. Nonetheless, Sharptail and Asian
Striated manikins are believed by breeders to be
their ancestors.

Society finches are easy to breed and keep.
This is why they are truly popular and
well-loved by pet owners. Male and female
finches have the same appearance and they can
only be classified by checking for particular
traits. Males usually have a specific song,
which is akin to trilling sounds. They also
bounce to and fro on the perch. Males typically
sing quite often, particularly when they are
first added to an aviary or cage. This is a sort
of adapting mechanism for them.

What type of diet should you give society
finches?

Larger millets are preferred by society
finches. Occasional egg food, as well as some
green vegetables is a welcome addition to their
diet. Calcium and grit, plus crushed oysters
shells and egg shells should be provided to fill
the calcium requirements of society finches.

Things to remember when society finches come to
their breeding age

Society finches prefer to be in groups, as they
are very sociable birds. This might make it a bit
difficult to breed them. The ideal solution is to
provide them enough space to fly in the cage. You
should also consider setting up a couple of
nesting boxes. The key to breeding society
finches is to keep them in single pairs, as this
allows them to mate and care for their young more
efficiently.

Put dry leaves in the cage but be sure that
grasses or dry leaves have not been sprayed with
chemicals or fertilizers to avoid
poisoning. Since society finches are sociable,
older ones will aid in feeding the younger
finches. Keep in that society finches breed as
early as 3 months of age. However, the society
finches' best breeding time is when they're
already 6-8 months old.

Basic caring methods for society finches The
wild is an entirely different territory for
society finches, as they are accustomed to being
cared for. Always bear in mind to give ample food
and water for them. The society finches' cage
should also be have the right temperature and
humidity. You cannot place society finches in
places that are too cold or to too hot because
this could be fatal for them.

If you're moving them, make sure to pack enough
water, seeds and supplements for their
nourishment. In cases where they won't have
access to sunlight for a few days, provide them
with vitamin D supplements, such as cod liver
oil.

More importantly, remember to keep society
finches in pairs so that they always have
company. These birds are sociable; they would
have a better and longer life when they are
placed in a spacious cage with companions.

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

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