New finch owner, I have a few questions!

[TinyFinches]

I got a zebra finch male, and I'm getting another Saturday. However, if I wanted to get another type of finch could I house them with him? Would a canary be an ok companion for him? What other birds would be ok to keep him company?
I can only have 2 finches, so I don't want breeding and that's why I was wondering about a finch he can't make babies with or another male zebra. I'm such a newbie, please excuse me!

[lovezebs]

TinyFinches

Two male Zebras should be ok, although they might have a few arguments now and again.

Zebra Finches, are difficult to pair up with other Finches, because they tend to be aggressive and territorial.

You could try a male Society Finch, but just in case it doesn't work out, make sure you can return him to the store, or exchange him.

A Canary and a Zebra are not a good mix.

[TinyFinches]

Thank you! I'll have to keep reading on this subject.

[Sally]

TinyFinches Yes, Zebra finches are difficult to team up with other finches. As lovezebs said, perhaps a male Society will work, but it is not guaranteed. Another male Zebra sometimes will work, but sometimes they will not get along at all.

Welcome to the forum! Don't worry about being a newbie, we all started out as newbies! There's lots of good reading at www.finchinfo.com, where you will find many articles on finch care. If you put your general location in your profile, it makes it easier for members to help you.

[TinyFinches]

The finch was kept with other males and a society. I guess he's actually a hybrid with a zebra/society combo Would that make a difference in his care?

[lovezebs]

TinyFinches

If he was kept with other Zebra males, and with a Society, then that shows that he probably will be able to function well with another Zebra or Socie, maybe even an Owl Finch... in fact, if he was living with others, then he's probaly pretty lonesome on his own.

I know that you did mention a Canary as a possible choice.

The reasons I X-ed that idea, was because I had Canary and Zebras living together. The Zebra was annoying, got into trouble, and the Canary almost killed him.

Plus Zebras are snuggling birds, who like to cuddle together and preen each other. Canaries are in no way appreciative of this behaviour.

[sparrowsong98]

yeah i would go with a zeeb male, or society for your little friend@TinyFinches . You could do an owl, but they are much more expensive (around $70-80 i believe).