TIPS FOR ZEBRA AND SOCIETY FINCH PLEASE!

coyaxx · Post by **coyaxx** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:59 am

Can anyone help me on how to breed zebra finch and society finch.. What could be the best diet for them to breed fast?
Is there proper lighting or do they need light in breeding? how many hours?
Do they need exact temperature?

Im totally confuse in breeding this bird. Until now they didn't have any chick or even eggs yet. Im having them for about 4 month already. hehehe

Also post tips in breeding zebies and societies.. thank you very much!

Alleson Karl M. Daroy

williep · Post by **williep** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:26 am

First of all, welcome to the forum coyaxx.

I hope we can help you with your problem:

The first and most important thing is to make sure that you have at least one female and one male bird, I know this sounds stupid but societies cannot visually be sexed as being either male or female. Some Zebras can also be tricky to sex. Are you sure that yours are pairs?

Once that is cleared out you should always provide the following:

A secure and well lit cage - They suggest 14 hours but mine only get 10
Fresh water daily
Enough food daily and here I believe it is important to provide a balanced diet (not just seeds) that at least includes boiled eggs for protein.

Do some research on your specific species, the Finch Information Centre is a brilliant website that will help you (The link is to the left of this page)

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. There are some wonderful people on this forum always willing to help.

chinchilla · Post by **chinchilla** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:59 am

i provide i range of nesting materials, such as thin grasses and coco nut fibers and i feed them boiled eggs mixed with insectivore mix ( or if you are in the UsA i think it's called Bag-o-bugs) this usually get them in the mood

mickp · Post by **mickp** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:55 am

my societies love eating mealworm, especially when they have young to feed

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:00 am

Please advise how you keep them WITHOUT them breeding....my little devils are like rabbits.Can't stop 'em.
Paul.

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:26 pm

Hello coyaxx welcome to the forum. You are already getting some good advice....hope it helps!

jamezyboo21 · Post by **jamezyboo21** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:35 am

Hello coyaxx, so how are the zebra and society's doing for you? Have you had any babies yet?