Parrot Finch - cage size??

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:36 pm

williep wrote:Privacy! They originate from rain forests so are used to have lots of foliage around them and are quite shy nesters in my experience. They always pick the most private nest in my aviary. Their current nest is in between 2 large leaves and some bushes, you can hardly see it.

Thanks - seems like just about ALL my finches want privacy. What gives? I wish they'd all incubate their eggs in the open!

But at least privacy makes it easier for me to put fake plants around their cage. Thanks again!

williep · Post by **williep** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:18 pm

Yes, it does look like all birds want privacy when nesting. Although I'm sure my Shaftails will disagree, I'm always bugging them by moving around stuff in the aviary and doing nest checks and they don't seem to mind.

mickp · Post by **mickp** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:19 am

just put a few mirrors in Liz, so you can watch them while they feel hidden

in a couple of weeks time ( I hope) I may be getting up to 5 pairs of blue faced parrot finches. am nervous as hell though as it will be the first time I have freighted birds, they will be travelling half way across australia

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:55 am

mickp wrote:am nervous as hell though as it will be the first time I have freighted birds, they will be travelling half way across australia

I haven't freighted birds either but I have heard a tip to put wet cotton balls in the box with them. Regardless of how much the box is knocked around they will still have water available.
I have a spare clutch of blue faced that will be fully coloured in a week or two if you want to make it 7 pairs.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:05 am

That's a good idea Mick - put in mirrors before they 'get going' - why didn't I think of that!

Best wishes for your new birds coming your way shortly. I'm sure they will be fine!