Greetings all!
I have always yearned to keep a pair of Parrotfinches (I'm enamored of basically all types of them, Red-headed and Tricolor especially). But was wondering, what is the best way to keep them (if I don't really want them to propogate)? Would male/female be best or is it viable to keep two males together?
I've kept Gouldians in the past, quite a few, but only one pair at a time. I don't have any other finches now but am looking to get back into finches. I miss their presence.
Thanks!
Katie
Best way to keep Parrotfinches?
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Best way to keep Parrotfinches?
My flock:
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Re: Best way to keep Parrotfinches?
If you buy a male-female pair, don't give them any nests but the female might lay her eggs in the food dish. Female-female pairs will lay eggs but they will be infertile. Any same sex pairs will fight over nests.
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Sincerely, Cathy
~obsessed with zebra finches~
Sincerely, Cathy
~obsessed with zebra finches~
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Re: Best way to keep Parrotfinches?
These are quite 'nervous' birds, so they need a bigger flight to feel secure. Most of them are strong fighters, not all though. Have a look at the species charts.
And they are expensive, too.
But so beautiful!!!!
And they are expensive, too.
But so beautiful!!!!
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Re: Best way to keep Parrotfinches?
Parrotfinches are very active birds in an aviary. If you keep them in a cage they get obese very quickly, because they have a very healthy appetite. I feed mine the normal seeds, white millet, jap millet, canary etc. I also feed them guava, apple and pear. Also sprouted seeds. I would keep them in pairs as they are quite social birds.
Marius