Feeding Java Finches

[jamezyboo21]

Is there anything i can use for feeding my Javas that will make it hard for them to waste food. I basically have to give them everyday when for other finches it takes a few days. They waste alot of seed and the eggfood,fruit,veggie mix. Can they eat out of seed hoppers?? I tried the seed hoppers in the past but was worried they werent able to get to the back where all the seeds were.

[cldheath44]

They should be able to get at the seeds in a seed hopper. Just watch the tray underneath for hulls, which will tell you that they are eating.

I LOVE my seed hoppers. Much less waste and mess!

Christine

[kenny]

i have had javas in the past,and have fed them all from hoppers with no problem whatsoever

ken

[jamezyboo21]

Did your seed hoppers help with less seed being wasted? They fling more seeds then they eat out of the trays. I will put the seed hoppers again and watch them

[kenny]

if it is a large seed hopper you can stand it in one of those round trays that go under plant pots i use a 10 " one and if they waste any it will go in the tray and you can reuse it

[Sally]

OMG, kenny, you're back!! Sorry to hijack your thread, jamezyboo, but kenny has not been on here for two years. Had a very serious medical problem, and to be perfectly honest, I thought the worst had happened. kenny, it is WONDERFUL to hear from you again! kenny is one of the most knowledgeable people about java finches you will find. Welcome back!!

[kenny]

i have had to dispose of all of my birds because of my illness ,but i still have the bird keeping knowledge.so if anyone can use that dont hesitate to get in touch

ken

[kenny]

i dont know whetehr it is obtainable where you live ,but have you tried paddy rice.i used to put in a hopper on its own especially for the javas,try not to give then too much as it is fattening but if you have them in a big flight cage or aviary it will be ok to feed it to them all the time as they will burn it off .you will also find that only the javas will eat this as it requires a strong beak to break the husk

ken

[jamezyboo21]

Thanks Kenny. I will try to get some for them. they have been using the seed hoppers and are doing good.

[Sally]

You can get paddy rice here in the US:

http://www.hermanbros-seed.com/

[franny]

I found it here, too, in Canada, at my local bird supply store. My society loves it.