Minimum breeding cage size

karthik_s9 · Post by **karthik_s9** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:46 pm

What is the minimum breeding cage size is required for breeding zebra, star, Gouldian and shafttail type finches.

Last weekend I have met few local zebra finch breeders and they are using breeding cages of size 18" long x 12" high x 12" deep, is this fine.

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:06 am

They will breed in that size...but my minimum is 36x18x18 inches.
I feel these are birds we keep not hamsters, and like to give them room to fly....my choice.

mickp · Post by **mickp** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:43 am

the size cagethat Paul (poohbear) mentions is the smallest that I would consider using as well. the more exercise that the adults can get by flying around in their cage/aviary the better their health will be.
bigger is better

karthik_s9 · Post by **karthik_s9** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:48 pm

Thanks poohbear and mickp.

Okay I too agree with you people and it is really very surprising to me, how come all the local breeders whom I have visited are using the same size breeding cages and on top of which used cage size is too small.

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:04 am

Because they are bird breeders....not bird lovers.
As with dogs ...some breed for money...others because they have respect and affection for their pets.
I class myself as both.In fact my 36inch cages I have just cut holes in the ends and joined two up to give my birds 6 feet of flight.
I hate to see birds in cramped cages...no matter how healthy they appear.

karthik_s9 · Post by **karthik_s9** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:18 pm

True and thanks Poohbear.