How many Zebra finch pairs can i....

23 Jul 2016, 22:47

Hey Just got a pair of Zebra fiches and would be looking to get more but only have one large cage. Its about 1.80m high 0.60m deep and 0.60 wide just wondering how many zebra finch pairs could i put in i would like to fit three pairs but please tell me if this is to many.

24 Jul 2016, 09:53

1 pair if breeding as once young leave nest will be overcrowded IMO....plus Zebs can be very bossy when in breeding mode so fighting could erupt between pairs..

24 Jul 2016, 12:58

Ok thanks i will just keep the one pair in the cage then just wondering how many chicks do a zebra pair usually have i know this can vary like with my Peachface lovebirds one hen lays seven eggs every time yet the usual amount is four or five.

24 Jul 2016, 13:50

Zebra finch wrote:Ok thanks i will just keep the one pair in the cage then just wondering how many chicks do a zebra pair usually have i know this can vary like with my Peachface lovebirds one hen lays seven eggs every time yet the usual amount is four or five.

4 or 5 is an average clutch for Zebs and they mostly have 3 clutches...so can overrun an aviary pretty quick..

24 Jul 2016, 13:54

Thanks would you breed them three clutches straight or give them a rest in between or can the hen handle it? I give all my lovebirds a rest and would do it with my fiches as well but are they ok to double clutch or triple?

24 Jul 2016, 13:59

Zebra finch wrote:Thanks would you breed them three clutches straight or give them a rest in between or can the hen handle it? I give all my lovebirds a rest and would do it with my fiches as well but are they ok to double clutch or triple?

As long as hen is not young ..finches normally have 3 clutches...just make sure plenty of calcium and some sunlight through the day..

24 Jul 2016, 19:16

And like your peach face they like protection from cold winds. But in your part of Australia, that is probably not a problem. And Zebs are tougher than most other finches.

LML

24 Jul 2016, 20:25

So it is 1.80 high (six foot or so) 60mm deep (2 foot) and 600 wide (about 2 foot). Standing upright? One pair only. It is a vertical flight for most of the cage. Suggest laying on its side so they can fly a bit more normally, not having to make near vertical flights. Nesting at each end so you may squeeze two pairs in, but personally 1 pair would do me. They breed like rabbits. Get ready for the influx.

Good sized breeding cabinet laid longwise.

Just my thoughts on the info you have given.

Ken

25 Jul 2016, 07:51

Thanks every one and Ken yes my brother (younger) actually suggested that as well and will do that as it seems just better laying down not sure if i will get a second pair just yet leaving home at the end of this year so the younger brothers will have alot of birds to look after haha.