Keeping 3 male silverbills

[steveshanks]

We had 2 pairs of silverbills in 2 cages (All male) unfortunately one had a respiratory infection and died in my hand while i was trying to give him antibiotics. I was wondering would it be OK to keep the 3 males together as i know he will get stressed being by himself. Hope i posted this in the right place i'm a newbie just coming out of lurk mode, Steve

[Sally]

I have never had Silverbills before, so I can't help you on that. Some species will be OK with a same-sex trio, with others two of the birds will buddy up and bully the odd one. Hopefully, others who have experience with this species will chime in.

Welcome to the forum! There's lots of good reading at www.finchinfo.com, where you will find many articles on housing and the care of finches. If you put your general location in your profile, it makes it easier to answer locale-specific questions later on.

[Sheather]

I have three silverbills myself, though it's a cock and two hens. They get along fine together and also did in a cage before going in the aviary, however the pair tend to ignore the unpaired hen and did go after her when trying to nest.

[steveshanks]

Thanks ;o) they do seem to be getting along so far, i will be keeping an eye on them ;o)......Steve