![]() ![]() I must admit I have bred mine in a large flight without any problems but I think that is more the determination of the birds than anything. In fact, some people have found breeding them in a flight difficult for one simple reason – they love to crowd into a nest together at night and any eggs can be squashed. Many finches are social with others of their kind and will cuddle up with other kinds of birds but the Bengalese are a little friendlier and a little more social. ![]() One of the most enduring traits of the Society Finch (Bengalese is how I know them and will refer to them from now on) is how friendly they are with other birds. These two started my love of the species and the many more I have had over the years have continued it. While not tame, they were extremely confident around me, eating from my hand and landing on my shoulder, often to sing at other birds. ![]() The result was two lovely little chocolate cock birds who I named Cocoa and Spike (Spike has two white marks above his beak while Cocoa doesn’t). This was when I had a few pairs of finches in the house and they were happy enough to breed. Without a nest, finches will sleep fine on perches.The first finches I ever bred were a pair of Bengalese finches, correctly known as Society Finches. The lack of a nest discourages breeding behavior in most finches. If you have a species that prefer a nest to sleep in, have only one sex. Basically, if you don’t want baby finches, don’t provide a nest,” Coury said. Society finches however, pile in as many as they can to sleep. “Many finches don’t sleep in a nest at night, such as Gouldians. Unless you’re looking to have your birds breed, you do not have to provide a nest for your finches. Zebra finches pass on their own particular song from father to son. Those wanting quiet birds may want to reconsider, as finches do tend to chirp and sing throughout the day. Many owners find these noises soothing, and the low volume makes these birds apartment friendly. ![]() Finches may not be particularly loud, but they still vocalize often. Bird-safe plants or garlands of silk leaves are also good cage furnishings. Finch cages should also have a variety of bird perches. Potential owners may want to consider a flight cage or similar to house their finches. Also, finches tend to prefer to move from side to side rather than up and down, so cages should be longer rather than taller,” Coury said. They need plenty of room to move around and exercise. “Because they are so small, they have particularly fast metabolisms. Despite their size, finches need large bird cages. So, while it might be tempting to buy that beautiful Gouldian pair, a beginning finch owner might want to consider a species a bit more adaptable. Zebras and societies are on the easier side. Gouldians are among the more difficult. There will be many different opinions on how to raise the same species. “Some finches are easier than others to keep and a novice should understand the differences before purchasing,” Coury said. The best starter finches are also the most commonly found: zebra finches and society finches. Find out which species tolerate one another before placing them together. However, Coury warns that not all species can be housed together. Just because you should have more than one doesn’t necessarily mean you have to have all the same species. They always need to be kept as two or more as they are very social.” Kristy Coury from Finches by Kristy said, “Finches should never be kept as a solitary animal. While a finch certainly won’t die from being alone, she will be quite unhappy. Here’s five things you should know before bringing a pair home: 1. They come in a variety of stunning colors and make quiet noises that many find pleasant. Although finches cannot be tamed quite like parrots, finches are plenty of fun to listen to and watch. ![]()
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