Sleeping, warmth and fun questions
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:11 pm
Hello!
I just bought my first finch today. We bought the biggest cage they had that was appropriate for finches, but only one Java Finch. He is ordering me another Java in three weeks.
I have questions!
1. Sleeping. I've kept parakeets before and they simply sleep on the perch. Do finches do this as well, or does he need a nest or a nest bowl type thing? I didn't buy him one because I wasn't sure I needed to but have no problems getting one tomorrow.
2. How cold is too cold? My house is kept at a normal room temp almost all year. He is in a location that won't have many fluctuations.
3. Do finches enjoy toys like other birds? Mirrors? I bought him fruit branch type perches, a bird bath, and a swing which he has been on already. Anything else?
Thanks in advance.
I just bought my first finch today. We bought the biggest cage they had that was appropriate for finches, but only one Java Finch. He is ordering me another Java in three weeks.
I have questions!
1. Sleeping. I've kept parakeets before and they simply sleep on the perch. Do finches do this as well, or does he need a nest or a nest bowl type thing? I didn't buy him one because I wasn't sure I needed to but have no problems getting one tomorrow.
2. How cold is too cold? My house is kept at a normal room temp almost all year. He is in a location that won't have many fluctuations.
3. Do finches enjoy toys like other birds? Mirrors? I bought him fruit branch type perches, a bird bath, and a swing which he has been on already. Anything else?
Thanks in advance.