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Hi all-

I'm pretty new to finches, my first pair of male zebras were the odd couple (constantly bickering), so I had to return them. I have a pair of Spices now (Garunda [Hindi bird god] and Ajawan [black cumin seed]), what lovely little things...I find their song so much more pleasing!

ANYhoo, I'm wondering, should I cover their cage at night with a sheet or something? I've read conflicting reports on this. I'm not too early of a riser, so I'd feel bad to keep them covered until mid morning...

Any help appreciated...

My birdroom is attached to the house, but separate (a room off the back porch), so I don't have that problem. When I have birds to quarantine, though, they are either in my bedroom or my guest bedroom, where the computer is, so I cover them with a towel, just because I'm often up quite late at night.

I only cover my budgies... not any of my finches. I'm on an up pretty late/wake up semi late schedule also, so I wouldn't want to keep everyone covered all morning. Plus I don't really see it necessary.

I would not recommend covering your finches at night. Unless your finches are quite tame, this will probably frighten them and you could risk them causing injury to themselves.

Thanks for the advice all! I <heart> finchforum!