why wont my zebra finches breed

[djb78]

Maybe their to old having them for 8years they be just about to RIP, but I assume that you have brought new ones as well. Are they attempting to build, how many pairs do you have and do you have the same sex ratio. 4 baskets and 9 nest boxes is what I remember you told me, don't have them to close to each other and vary the heights and see what happens in spring. You could also try to swap some.

[nathan morley]

no i have had about 5 diffrent pears over 8 years an none have breed
they are atemping, an i have the 4 cane nests all over the side ware its planted an one is in the plants, an the nest boxes are all over the back wall
i did do research thats were i got this infomation from that im talking about.

[finchbreeder]

How big is their avairy? How many birds are in it? Are all your finches in together? The more we know the more we can help.
LML

[nathan morley]

in the same aviary i have 8 gouldians 2 gouldian chicks 5 zebras 2 mannikans an 1 cockatial but his old, i have 9 nest boxes 4 can nests for them to nest in the aviary is planted an i have a pond an 2 feeding stations an 1 water bowl

[Nrg800]

How big is it?

[finchbreeder]

Is it correct what someone said that it is 5 x 3 metres? Cause if so this should be just about right. Though I would not add any more birds to it.
LML

[nathan morley]

5 x 3

[Nrg800]

That's a good size!
Maybe try getting another Zebra to make it 3 pairs, rather than 2, because two pairs often struggle. The cockatiel may also be causing a problem, I know Cockatiels are very agressive, and this could be pressuring the Finches. 8 Pairs in 15m2 is on the upper end of comfort, so maybe with the Cockatiel...

[nathan morley]

so do u think i need to get rid of my cockatial?

[Nrg800]

I wouldn't be in the authority to say, but I know that mine, and my neighbors cockatiels are pretty damn feisty!