Separation, Forever Home Question

[lnlovesorange]

Hello fellow finch lovers.
Just a general question regarding re-homing my finches. My birds had a clutch born Feb 23-27. They are 9 weeks old this week. They are in their juvenile molt, and it is coming along quite nicely (they look to be almost completely in adult plumage, just a little more to go)
My question is, I have a woman that wants two finches. I know it is a good home (I work with her) so I am going to give her two of my babies. Two males. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of when would be a good time to give them to her, to go to their forever home. I feel as though they could go now, but wanted to check with my fellow finchers, as I trust everyone on here's opinions, more than I trust ANYONE especially regarding my birds. So if anyone has any thoughts on this matter, please advise. Thank you very much!!!

[debbie276]

Zebra or gouldians?
Zebra can go as soon as they are eating well on their own.
Gouldians should wait till they are fully weaned and after their first adult molt.

[Sheather]

I waited to rehome my prior clutch of zebras until their adult colors are in, which for me was at seven-eight weeks. Nine weeks is plenty old enough.

[lnlovesorange]

debbie276 Zebras. Ok, thanks Sheather and Deb. I appreciate it. I thought they would be ok, cuz they do marvelous on their own, just wanted to check with my favorite experts!!! Thanks guys.... Now the anxiety and stress of getting rid of 2 of my babies... My next post I'll be crying cuz I let them go....

[Arama]

Same for me, my males went to their forever home right after they finished their molt to adult plumage.

Trisha

[Arama]

Its hard to let them go just remember you have a forum full of people who care and will support you when the time comes.

Trisha

[delray]

lnlovesorange my aunt Ginene gave me Phineas and Ferb when they were 3mos. They should be good to go very soon.