Can a finch go a year without a partner?

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sparrowsong98
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Can a finch go a year without a partner?

Post by sparrowsong98 » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:31 pm

My zebra finch hen has been alone since April and I am trying to find her a friend, but I have no breeders in my area, and I missed our only bird fair. I would prefer not to buy a companion for my girl from the pet store because I am worried about diseases and they are $20. Unless I find a bird via craigslist, my best bet for a healthy finch is to wait until next year's bird fair, but that is a year away. Is it good for my girl to be alone that long, or should I get a pet store bird?
I currently own:
An Australian shepherd
Many chickens
4 goats
A cat
And a bunny

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Re: Can a finch go a year without a partner?

Post by Icearstorm » Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:07 pm

sparrowsong98

She should be able to survive, although she won't be as happy. I agree with not buying from a pet store; many pet stores source their animals from mills that keep animals in very poor conditions, and buying from them encourages unethical animal-keeping.

I got birds on Craigslist before; they weren't the best quality, but zebra finches are usually pretty common, so you should be able to find a healthy one eventually.

If you can't find her a partner within the next month or two and she seems depressed, I would consider rehoming.

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Re: Can a finch go a year without a partner?

Post by CathyCraftz » Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:48 am

I don't recommend keeping zebra finches alone for that long, maybe get her a mirror and play recordings of zebra finches. A pet store finch will be fine, as long as you quarantine it first.
Have a nice day!
Sincerely, Cathy

~obsessed with zebra finches~

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Re: Can a finch go a year without a partner?

Post by sparrowsong98 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:33 am

Icearstorm yeah I was thinking about rehoming her and getting a pair off of someone when it was easier.
@CathyCraftz She has a mirror and I play recordings of finches, as well as parrots and some music too. She seems to live this.
I currently own:
An Australian shepherd
Many chickens
4 goats
A cat
And a bunny

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Re: Can a finch go a year without a partner?

Post by CathyCraftz » Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:30 am

My closest pet store just sells pet supplies, fish and rescue cats. To get the essentials I would have to travel about 20 km more, that store is really good and is specialised in selling birds and bird supplies. Wonder if their loose-packaged bird seed is any good and worth the trip?
Have a nice day!
Sincerely, Cathy

~obsessed with zebra finches~

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