Tips for Maintaining and Cleaning Finch Cages

After a long day of flying, your finch is going
to seek comfort and refuge in his bird cage. If
your finch cages aren't up to the task then,
it's time you get another finches cage or
redesign the one you have.

Finch Cages and Transportation

In case you've just purchased your first pair
of finches and you're transporting it, be sure
that you don't expose the bird to too much sun.
Temperature that goes higher than 90 degrees
could kill the finch. Your finch ought to be
moved right away from your car and into your
home or your backyard. Be sure that the location
for the finch's cages is high enough to make sure
that it won't get disturbed by your kids or other
pets. Place the finch cages in some place dry
where there's enough sunlight. Take note that
finches can't stay for more than three to four
hours without food and water. Be sure to give
your finch ample food on long trips and keep it
in the dark so it won't panic and be distressed.

Finch Cages Size

You finch is going to space for flying, so make
sure that the cage is big enough for this. Take
note that if couples or male and female finches
are ideally placed in one cage, not mixed with
other finches. This will make it easier for them
to breed. Once they mate, they'll be able to
produce about five to 10 chicks and you'd want
them to have a secure environment to prevent
other birds from competing with their food and
water.

Owners are recommended to use 14" x 14" x 14"
cage with a welded wire mesh. This is ideal
since its sturdy and can be stacked for as high
as seven cages. For your finch cages, be sure to
make use of a door that's 6" in height and 8"
length in the middle of the cage. The idea here
is to provide them with space to fly, play and
be comfortable. They should be able to move, as
well as exercise within the cage easily. Be sure
to give them enough food and water as well, and a
separate space and water container for their
baths. Finches love baths this will help them
feel more comfortable in their new environment.

Finch Cages and Food

Finches require variety when food is in
question. It's now simpler to give them a wide
variety of seeds since there are commercial
finch mixes that could be purchased from pet
stores. Be sure that it eats etas, proso and
German millet. You should also put Nigerian
thistle and sesame seeds in finch cages. Other
types of finches also like to take in other
seeds types like sunflower, safflower as well as
oat groats. You could also give yours
protein-rich food such as boiled eggs,
especially when they have an offspring. Make use
of Avitron drops in the water you give them to
ensure that they get enough nutrients. Be sure
to clean the finch cages frequently and give
them clean water each day.

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

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