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Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:56 pm
by DanteD716
I've seen a few juvie spice finches at petsmart, might get one or two. Does any body keep/breed these? I would like some info on them. I'm going to need more cages! #-o

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:02 pm
by Frankenfinch
I have 2 hens. I love them. Very quiet and they get along geat with my zebra hens. I got mine from PetSmart also. I got my first one for free because she only has one leg. They said she was there 2 months and nobody every noticed it :? I had to get the second so she could have a friend :lol:

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:04 pm
by DanteD716
:lol: the petsmart people would probaly try selling me it half price! I have a lone zebra hen so she'll probaly live with the spice finches if/when I get some

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:08 pm
by wellingtoncdm
One of my favorites also. They are quiet and peaceful but like space and the bigger the flights the better. They also like a colony environment where they can choose their own mates. I foolishly traded mine a while back and hope to get more. I miss having them.

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:09 pm
by DanteD716
Hmm, I think I'll wait until I get a flight for them, I might just make one.

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:11 pm
by Frankenfinch
Mine are in a 6 ft long flight and like to do "laps" :lol: They are very entertaining to watch

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:13 pm
by DanteD716
I found a decent vidoe on how to make a flight. I think I'll make one

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:09 pm
by cindy
I had them years ago and enjoyed them...sweet little birds!

Here is Roy's article on them...now you have me thinking about them again!!!
http://www.efinch.com/species/spice.htm

How much were they asking for them?

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:26 pm
by finchmix22
I have a Spice pair and one juvenile from last years's first clutch. They are now sitting on three eggs due the first week of February. I love to watch them. Mine enjoy the larger flight, but for breeding, I have them in a smaller breeding cage.

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:28 pm
by DanteD716
Deborah, what a nest!! And Cindy, they sell them for 21, but they have them in the society cage (idiots dont know they're young spice)

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:34 pm
by DanteD716
Is this a good deal?

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:36 pm
by finchmix22
At PetSmart? That's below their regular price. They sell for around $25 and at the PetSmarts around here they sell them for 29.99 and then go on sale for aroun $20.99 or your $21.

Re: Spice Finch?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:39 pm
by DanteD716
Here they are always 21 if they have them in stock, but since they are "societies" to the employees I can get them for 20. :lol: