mixing species

finch93 · Post by **finch93** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:15 am

Hi everyone i have bought a new cage with 4 Bengalese Finches in it i just want to know will they still breed in there with a other pair in the cage or do they like there own cage to breed in

i also want to know how many finches could i put in this cage if i could add more what other species go good with bengalese finches if i could get more would 2 zebra finches (male & female) will they go good with 4 bengalese finches

finch93 · Post by **finch93** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:15 am

Here is a picture of the cage

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:37 am

That cage is only big enough for two finches. They really need alot of room to fly. I am sure that you would not want to put any zebras in there with them. That would cause alot of stress. Zebras can be very, very pushy. Your society finches will probably breed in that cage , but it is going to be very crowded once they have their babies.

It would be good if you could buy another cage and move two of those society finches to it.

Also, your perches need to be moved so they do not go across like they. Finches like to fly back and forth. Get you some small branches off a tree and put them on the sides. If you would look at some other post on here you will see how people set up their cages. Look under housing.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:59 am

Congrats on your new birds!

I agree with everything Donna said.

As for those dowel perches - throw them away and get 2 regular branches to put one at each end of the cage - not down the entire length like they currently are. And when you place the branches in the cage - don't place them over any food/water dishes.

finch93 · Post by **finch93** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:54 pm

Ok thanks for your help will they still breed in there for me or do they like being with pairs

If the pair do lay eggs i will remove the other pair for the cage they are also sleeping in the same nest should i take the other nest out of the cage.

Post by **Sally** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:28 pm

Societies will usually all pile into one nest, if possible. Your cage is really too small for 4 finches, it doesn't give them enough room to exercise their wings, which is very important for their health. Either a much larger cage for the 4, or another cage for 2 of them. If you let them breed and have babies, you will definitely need more cages--something to think about.

finch93 · Post by **finch93** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:24 am

If i did get a bigger cage for them could i get some zebra finches to put in with will the bengalese finches get a long with the zebra which other finches gets along with them

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:49 am

It all depends on how big your cage is. The bigger the cage - the happier the birds

The smaller the cage - the unhappier and unhealthier the birds will be

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:55 am

Personally I would not put zebras in with them. Society finches are so sweet and peaceful. Zebras are not. I had to learn that the hard way.

finch93 · Post by **finch93** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:59 pm

The what other finches go good with them

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:25 pm

finch93
There is A link to the left of your screen that has A compatibility chart that tells passive aggressive types A lot will depend on each bird but it gives you a place to start.The link is finch information center lots of info check it out

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