Jumping

marisab · Post by **marisab** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:53 pm

My Java Finch sometimes jumps straight up and done on the perch many times in a row. Like he is bouncing.

What's the meaning behind this? Fun? Happiness? Anger? LOL

Post by **Sally** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:04 pm

Usually when my finches jump up and down, it is in relation to mating dance. Even my Star hens, in a flight with no males, will hold a piece of grass in their mouth and bounce up and down on the perch. Guess they are trying to get the attention of any male in the bird room!

marisab · Post by **marisab** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:09 pm

Oh o.k.! Sounds about right. He doesn't have a lady friend and spends most of his time singing and singing. He doesn't do the bouncing all the time, but once in awhile! thanks!

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:28 am

hi marisab
yes that is definately a mating dance!

ken