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Mum and dad zebra finches abandoned babies what to do?
Posted: 10 Mar 2015, 16:03
by Bundy1984
4 baby zebra finches 1 week old mum and dad just left nest not going back in what's the best option.
I have Goulding finches feeding 1 baby same 1 week old
Can I put them in with them
Cheers
Re: Mum and dad zebra finches abandoned babies what to do?
Posted: 11 Mar 2015, 20:02
by Masterfincher
Not sure why you have no replies, probably too late now, but of course it would be worth a try putting them with the Gouldians, just keep an eye on them. Make sure you don't touch the young with your skin - I heard using 2 plastic spoons dipped in your seed will keep them scent free, and allow you to grasp the little wrigglers. Good luck!
Re: Mum and dad zebra finches abandoned babies what to do?
Posted: 19 Mar 2015, 13:09
by vettepilot_6
Have heard of Zebs rearing Goulds but not the other way round...try and if no food in crop after 2 to 3 hrs you will have to intervene and try and hand raise...
