I have a small aviary that I thought I might as well use as it is positioned where it can be viewed a lot.
Measurements are: H150cm W80cm D44cm
My needs are as follows:-
- Entertaining to watch
- Not too skittish
- Might have a chance of breeding
- Not too loud.
My first thought was a pair of Gouldians, but they don't seem to move around much, although this could be an advantage in a small aviary I guess.
Any thoughts please?
Dave
Which pair of finches would be best?
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Craig52
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Imo any sort of finch would be too skittish in that size cage but it would be good size for a pr of canaries first choice or second choice a pr of Redfaced Parrot finches as they will use a nest box to breed in so no need to supply brush for either of the two. Craig
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Maybe canaries or bengalese. It might be a tad too small for anything else.
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Bengalese.
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Bengalese, Zebra or Gouldian Finches.
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davlee
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Thanks for the replies.
Would the canaries be a bit loud at times? The aviary is positioned at the edge of an iron roof pegola which tends to hold sound in.
The red faced parrot finches look a possibility. Is there anything against them in an aviary this size?
Dave
Would the canaries be a bit loud at times? The aviary is positioned at the edge of an iron roof pegola which tends to hold sound in.
The red faced parrot finches look a possibility. Is there anything against them in an aviary this size?
Dave
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Your cage needs to have a solid roof, sides and back. The front should be double wired or have some solid protection such as Perspex around the top half of the cage or near the perches.
A small cage likes that leaves finches very vulnerable to predators such as butcherbirds.
A small cage likes that leaves finches very vulnerable to predators such as butcherbirds.
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Be careful with obesity if you're feeding a lot of live food and/or supplements.The red faced parrot finches look a possibility. Is there anything against them in an aviary this size?
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Just as a follow up, I managed to get a young pair of Blufaced parrot finches and they have adapted to the small aviary very well. Very active but not too skittish. They appear to be very happy in their new environment.
Thanks to all for your help.
Dave
Thanks to all for your help.
Dave
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Pics always go well!!!!!
glad you got what you wanted.
glad you got what you wanted.
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