The benefits of pets

[Masterfincher]

Hi all, just wanted to point out how much satisfaction I (we) get out of pets. I have 2 dogs, 3 cats and 200 odd finches; sometimes it seems all I do is clean! I have had a rough trot with rats over the last month or two, lost over 30 of last years young, was feeling a bit put-off, but over the last week I have had RFPF and silver-headed nuns fledge for the first time, and over the last few weeks have had heaps of young stars and plumheads, with Cubans, ruddies, gouldians, and cordon young in nests at the moment, with others nesting too. The new young always give me a lift and make me realise what a great hobby finch-keeping is, and how satisfying pets can be Hope you are all enjoying it too!

[finchbreeder]

Always more good stuff, even if it is just the pleasure of watching and listening to the birds. Though at times the bad stuff (rodents) can get one a bit peeved. Chill and enjoy the successess.
LML

[Davo2]

At this time of my life I spend a lot of time working but fortunate enough to be able to do a few days a week from home. The first thing I do when home is open all doors and window so I can hear my finches, it is very relaxing, better then any stress pills on the market.

[Spitfire]

What were your cats doing when the rats were having a field day????

[SamDavis]

Hi all, just wanted to point out how much satisfaction I (we) get out of pets. I have 2 dogs, 3 cats and 200 odd finches; sometimes it seems all I do is clean! I have had a rough trot with rats over the last month or two, lost over 30 of last years young, was feeling a bit put-off, but over the last week I have had RFPF and silver-headed nuns fledge for the first time, and over the last few weeks have had heaps of young stars and plumheads, with Cubans, ruddies, gouldians, and cordon young in nests at the moment, with others nesting too. The new young always give me a lift and make me realise what a great hobby finch-keeping is, and how satisfying pets can be Hope you are all enjoying it too!

Well said
It is such a stress reliever. I wonder how many heart attacks, bouts of depression or even suicides have been averted by aviculture?

[Craig52]

Well i know one person and he is doing quite well now,nearly chucked it in through depression. If he had done what he had thought he would do he would probably be pushing up roses by now but his birds and bird mates now keep him on the straight and narrow. So yes pets/birds can do wonders to a persons health. Cheers Craig

[Masterfincher]

Good to hear I'm not the only one who benefits And my cats are only new, I got them after the rats, so hopefully they might help that situation too!

[iva]

Well said everyone. I have 2 dogs and 4 cats and fish and 60ish finches. It is lots of work however great satisfaction.
At moment hand feeding European goldfinch ( 3 died during that heat wave recently), baby looking good. Even cats enjoying looking at finches through the window.

[mr skeeter]

i to have 2 dogs and around 200 finches which gives my wife and me a lot of pleasure and relaxation the people>>breeders of finches that we have met throughout australia has been fantastic, i can only hope that the ridiculous rule not allowing us to sell our young finches at the victorian sales gets overturned so we can continue to what we love. cheers mick??????

[shnapper20]

3 dogs, 60 breeding finches which can blow out to 150 finches, and an 8ft tropical marine fish tank. They are a lot of work but are very rewarding. I keep telling myself Ill have more time if I ever retire.