How do you know how old a zebra finch is?

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How do you know how old a zebra finch is?

Post by ladyz8 » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:26 pm

Does anyone know how to tell how old a zebra finch is?
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Re: How do you know how old a zebra finch is?

Post by L in Ontario » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:30 pm

Once they've coloured up into their adult colours, I don't think there's any sure way; although you can look at their feet & legs to see if they are rough and scaly (older) or smoother (younger) in appearance. That's about all I know for just about any finch in addition to just being normally active with clear eyes, etc...
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Re: How do you know how old a zebra finch is?

Post by BirdVice » Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:54 pm

Hope the breeder puts the year the bird hatched on their leg bands like I do! :)

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Re: How do you know how old a zebra finch is?

Post by L in Ontario » Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:56 pm

"Most" breeders don't band their birds... pity!
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Re: How do you know how old a zebra finch is?

Post by ladyz8 » Sat Aug 07, 2010 7:08 pm

Oh well thanks :|
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