Breeding zebras

[Dean]

Hi i have got 2 zebras one male and one female and i really want to start breeding them i just would like to know some information on them

I have already bought them a nest box with some nesting material.


cheers
Dean

[Mickp]

zebras are one of the easiest finches to breed, if not the easiest. so long as there is a plentiful supply of seed and somewhere to build the nest then it wont be long before they have a clutch of young. some coconut fibre and a few feathers for nesting materials.

here is a link to a site about zebras
http://zebrafinch.info/

[Poohbear UK]

Put zebras in cage...

Provide nestbox and loads of grub...

One year later build huge aviary for the dozens of young 'uns...

Seriously though Dean...Zebras are a pleasure to breed,it's usually very simple.If only some of the other species were so easy to breed.
There's plenty of info on the net re breeding zebras...read as much as you can. Any problems let us know on here.
Don't forget you will eventually need extra cage space if you raise chicks.

Fill out your profile mate...so we know where you're from.

Mornin' Mick....you just beat me to it

[Dean]

Thanks

I was also thinking of getting a other pair of finches as i have a spare cage to put some more in i also want to breed them.

Is there any others finches easy to breed like zebras.

Cheers
Dean

[Poohbear UK]

Bengalese or Societies as the Yanks call 'em...Easy to breed...loadsa different colours...and the best foster parents of other birds on the planet.

[Steven]

Hey Dean go with Bengalese or Societies like Paul said really easy to breed and they are great little finches

[Dean]

Thanks Paul and Steve i done a google search on them they seem pretty cool might go around and try looking for some are they easy to find in pet shops

[Mickp]

personally I would try to avoid buying birds from a pet shop, but here are some links that may help you.

I would try , the queensland finch society. getting the birds from a breeder would be safer than a shop. you would be able to find out the age and sex of them and also learn a little about the birds background.
http://www.qfs.org.au/

another place to try is
http://www.petlink.com.au/Birds/Adverti ... index.html
it is a reputable site which lists birds for sale and wanted.

following are links to pet shops that members of another forum recommended
http://www.bellsbirds.com
http://www.magnificusaviaries.com

[Dean]

Thanks mick for the links i will have a check of them and see

[Steven]

http://www.qfs.org.au/ is a good place to look to buy finches there a lots of breeders on there thats a good link mick