New to Gouldians
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:46 pm
Hi! I have about 10 zebras that are happy and healthy and breeding like crazy. I have the zebras set up in an A&E flight cage (63" x32" x 21" ) with a fountain (disassembled and cleaned every other day), live bird-safe plants and natural perches. I also have a florescent "grow light" and a red nightlight on timers. They are being fed Higgins vita finch, spray millet, and fresh grated egg food with assorted greens every day.
I've enjoyed them so much that I've been wanting to try some of the other types of finches. After attending my 2nd bird fair, I bought 3 juvenile gouldians. They have yet to molt, but I believe I've got 1 normal male, a normal female and a blue back female.
Currently they are in a smaller cage, I'm the same room, but up higher than the zebras, in quarantine. ( best my space will currently allow) I do have a red heat lamp positioned above the cage with options for the birds to move closer or further away from the light of needed. They are being offered the same diet as the zebras. I understand that these birds are more delicate than my zebras, and want to get them set up for the best life & happiness!
I'd love some advice on what I can be doing to help them adjust to their new home. I do have a second identical A&E cage waiting for them after the quarantine period is over. I'd appreciate any knowledge learned from experience!
I've enjoyed them so much that I've been wanting to try some of the other types of finches. After attending my 2nd bird fair, I bought 3 juvenile gouldians. They have yet to molt, but I believe I've got 1 normal male, a normal female and a blue back female.
Currently they are in a smaller cage, I'm the same room, but up higher than the zebras, in quarantine. ( best my space will currently allow) I do have a red heat lamp positioned above the cage with options for the birds to move closer or further away from the light of needed. They are being offered the same diet as the zebras. I understand that these birds are more delicate than my zebras, and want to get them set up for the best life & happiness!
I'd love some advice on what I can be doing to help them adjust to their new home. I do have a second identical A&E cage waiting for them after the quarantine period is over. I'd appreciate any knowledge learned from experience!