Will Finches Nest in Captivity?

[robertgillphoto]

Hello!

I am an artist/photographer and bird lover! I currently teach photography at Harvard University. I want to do a project collaborating with weaver finches or other domestic nesting birds. I guess my question is... Will this work? Do finches nest in cages or aviaries? If so what kind of materials do they like to use? What should I give them to nest with? What are the most ideal conditions for the finches to nest in captivity? Please let me know if you have any advice.

Thank you!

Robert

[cindy]

My lavendars created their own nest within a bamboo tube nest. lots of coco fiber was used to create a long funnel with a small opening for an entrance.

St Helena build out their nest complete with a nest on top for the male to sleep in.

I give them long coco fibers, cut in half and Timothy hay.