African fire finch urgent question
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Ozfinchguy
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Hey guys I have an African fire finch pair indoors in cage I was going to add my other one in the cage aswel but I'm new to these finches are they bullys ? Do you think the pair will pick on the other one or are they peaceful please let me know I'm new to these finches and got them as a gift
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finchbreeder
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They are generally a mild mannered finch.
However there are factors to consider.
If you have 2 males and 1 female in a small area you are more likely to get aggression than in any other situation.
So the size of your cage and the gender of the finches is a big consideration.
For 3 of these finches I would recommend at least a double breeding box sized cage.
Though bigger is always better, and length more important than height.
Safer with 2 hens and a cock, but it will depend on personalities.
So to answer your question.
Do it, but watch and be ready to mount a rescue mission if necessary.
If they can't live in the same cage have them close by where they can see and communicate with each other as they are flock birds and should never live alone.
However there are factors to consider.
If you have 2 males and 1 female in a small area you are more likely to get aggression than in any other situation.
So the size of your cage and the gender of the finches is a big consideration.
For 3 of these finches I would recommend at least a double breeding box sized cage.
Though bigger is always better, and length more important than height.
Safer with 2 hens and a cock, but it will depend on personalities.
So to answer your question.
Do it, but watch and be ready to mount a rescue mission if necessary.
If they can't live in the same cage have them close by where they can see and communicate with each other as they are flock birds and should never live alone.
LML