Are Java finches a good finch for a mixed aviary?

[finchbreeder]

Mine are breeding in a mixed avairy. Only trouble I ever had was the cock killed a sick painted finch, before I could rescue it.
I persume he was trying to stop it fluttering round as instinct says a fluttering bird will attract preditors. When they are nesting I put the greens in a couple of locations, as he is a little bossy, just shoos others clear of his close vacinity.
LML

[vettepilot_6]

Mine are breeding in a mixed avairy. Only trouble I ever had was the cock killed a sick painted finch, before I could rescue it.
I persume he was trying to stop it fluttering round as instinct says a fluttering bird will attract preditors. When they are nesting I put the greens in a couple of locations, as he is a little bossy, just shoos others clear of his close vacinity.
LML

I am curious what size aviary are yours in? I have had them in mixed collection with no problem also but it was a very large aviary

[teg33]

have kept java sparrows with more robust species such as zebras and cut throats, longtails are a good and hardy finch

What are cut throats like to keep? They look like a cute little bird

[roma9009]

cut throats are a great finch but need to be kept on there own in a colony or with robust species are good breeders but need live food i fed mine mealworms and they bred well

[teg33]

cut throats are a great finch but need to be kept on there own in a colony or with robust species are good breeders but need live food i fed mine mealworms and they bred well

So…robust species like Zebras?