Single Zebra Finch
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None505
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Single Zebra Finch
I bought a young pair of Zebra Finches a few weeks ago and the hen died a couple of days ago leaving me with only one finch. The bird store is a hour away and I have to get rides from family because my car is not running so it could be a while before I can make it down there. I was reading that finches can die from being alone so I am worried about my little guy. I guess I just need reassurance that he will be fine for a month or so until I can get to the bird store also what can I do to keep him happy until then. I have been spending a lot of time reading to him which he seems to like and am going to start working on taming him. I have also been playing finch sounds but I am wondering if that could stress him out.
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Re: Single Zebra Finch
He won't die of loneliness. He'll be fine. Even if it takes a lot longer than a month to get him a companion, he'll be fine.
They're always better off if they can pair up with a buddy but a lone finch isn't going to pine away from loneliness. He or she will just be happier and more active when a friend finally does appear, LOL!
They're always better off if they can pair up with a buddy but a lone finch isn't going to pine away from loneliness. He or she will just be happier and more active when a friend finally does appear, LOL!
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Turn towards home, and go there. Many overs, over woods and fields, streams and hills, many overs. Just turn towards home. How else would one go there? Perhaps it was a dream, and you have awakened from it. May the earth rise up beneath you, with home in your heart, and your person waiting.
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Re: Single Zebra Finch
None505
You have yourself to worry about as well. And it seems both of you together are excellent company.
Keep reading to him. ;)
You have yourself to worry about as well. And it seems both of you together are excellent company.
Keep reading to him. ;)-
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Re: Single Zebra Finch
None505
A lone finch, will not die from loneliness, but being an extremely Social creature, he will most definitely miss the company of others of his own kind. He will crave social interactions, especially when he has had a mate before.
I would offer him a mirror, and spend as much time with him as you can. Reading is a great idea, also singing, whistelling, playing music, etc.
A lone finch, will not die from loneliness, but being an extremely Social creature, he will most definitely miss the company of others of his own kind. He will crave social interactions, especially when he has had a mate before.
I would offer him a mirror, and spend as much time with him as you can. Reading is a great idea, also singing, whistelling, playing music, etc.
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Re: Single Zebra Finch
You and your buddy will be fine. Bless you for tkn such good care!!
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Re: Single Zebra Finch
Thanks everyone, that had me worried. He seems to be getting back to normal. He is flying and hopping around while singing/cheeping like crazy.