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So he asked me how long finches live for and they live about 3~+/- 9 years. I have read. --- soc's.

He said "oh... (Slight grin he's not a bird guy)."

I said "hey! I'm getting more if they fly to heaven! "

And got me wondering. I love soc's and their ability to love anyone --- but my big fleshy hands lol.
But would I "step up" and get another breed like my fav stars (red face) or cut throats?

Are these breeds considered harder? By harder I mean do they fight amongst eachother?? If they were kept same breeds. Ill probably get just boys though.. Since I don't want dominant behavior or eggles!!!

I have a 9 year old canary (and a couple of 7 yr olds), and two 6 year old OCW's. In the grand scheme of things, I'm still pretty new to finches. Bob

30 Seconds to Bob wow! You must be great at raising them!!! I hope mine stay healthy

Hello Chirpy,

It depends very much on the bird. My oldest current bird, is a 12 year old canary. He's outlived many other birds. My oldest finch was Fruit, who was seven when I had to have him put down. (He was a star finch, and very sick at the time).

I also have a 2 yr old Star finch, Merl, and a 6-9 month old Zebbie, Beaky.



Zebrafincher
Proud owner of:
“Kevin the King”, groutchy canary – 12 years
Beaky the Zebbie – 6 months
Merlin “Merl” the Starfinch – 2 years