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Saga
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Joined: 17 Aug 2019, 14:31
Location: Canberra

Hi all,
I am thinking about getting into finch keeping in the next year or so.
I am thinking of starting with a planted aviary 3m by 2m by 2m.
I am currently living in Canberra.
What native species would be suited for this aviary?
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Shane Gowland
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Hi, welcome to the forum.

Gouldians, emblema finches, star finches and double-barred finches are all Aussie natives that are very forgiving to beginners.
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Are Gouldians able to cope with Canberra winters?
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If you're a first time finch keeper, Zebra Finches and Bengalese Finches are easiest - they are extremely easy to take care of (much easier than most others) and if you want them to breed, they breed well.

Also, welcome to the forum!

Thanks,
Aidan
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Welcome to the forum, good size avairy for a start. Too cold in your part of the country for my taste. Make sure the avairy is well protected from cold winds. Enjoy
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