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Post by FinchLover&Breeder » Sat Nov 25, 2017 7:53 pm

Hello everyone. It's me Nick again. I have a somewhat funny question. I was wondering if you could transport zebra finches in a cat carrier untill I got them home? If not then what do I transport them in after I get them? My friend doesn't want hers and can no longer care for her zebras so she giving just the birds to me.

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Post by Icearstorm » Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:35 pm

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It should work if you install a perch and put 1/2" screen over the holes so the birds can't stick their heads out.

How long will they have to stay in? For short trips, a cardboard box with air holes and a padded floor should be enough. Add seed and water dishes if they will be there for more than a couple of hours.

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Post by lovezebs » Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:48 pm

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A smallish cardboard box, with a bunch of holes punched into it for breathing.
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Post by FinchLover&Breeder » Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:00 pm

lovezebs Icearstorm
alright then. thanks. it's just a short carry home from meeting place.

Nick
Pets:
6 zebras and counting
1 society and counting
2 hermit crabs
1 dog (Getting another soon.(will post pics))
1 outdoor cat
2 male cockatiels
(and counting)
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Post by FinchLover&Breeder » Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:17 pm

Alright everyone. Another quick question I need answered to calm my nerves. How can you expect an egg to hatch when you don't know when it was layed? I'm thinking of slightly disrupting the nest and removing the remain eggs to give to my other zebra finch but I want to know if they have a chance of survival if I don't know when they were layed? I want more babies but I'm afraid the parents will toss them. Please help.

Nick
Pets:
6 zebras and counting
1 society and counting
2 hermit crabs
1 dog (Getting another soon.(will post pics))
1 outdoor cat
2 male cockatiels
(and counting)
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https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC1Otj-I0yiRjboOUxEgyreA
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Post by lovezebs » Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:46 am

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Hi Nick,

If the eggs haven't hatched, they might be duds. You could try and candle them to see if there is anyone inside.
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Post by FinchLover&Breeder » Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:28 pm

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I don't own a candler. I'll give it one week then toss it.

Nick
Pets:
6 zebras and counting
1 society and counting
2 hermit crabs
1 dog (Getting another soon.(will post pics))
1 outdoor cat
2 male cockatiels
(and counting)
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Post by lovezebs » Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:53 pm

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All you need as a strong little flashlight, can be picked up at any $ Store.
~Elana~

Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~

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Post by FinchLover&Breeder » Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:59 pm

lovezebs
so one of these would work?
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Nick
Pets:
6 zebras and counting
1 society and counting
2 hermit crabs
1 dog (Getting another soon.(will post pics))
1 outdoor cat
2 male cockatiels
(and counting)
Channel #1
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC1Otj-I0yiRjboOUxEgyreA
Channel #2
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCQmXcLlN_Oo7hkGE4zUgS9A

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