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Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 12:05
by blossomgervais
Hello
I’ve acquired 2 society finch 1 male and 1 female and they dwell with 2 lady Gouldians which I do not know if they are both male but judging by colour I would say they are. Should I remove the society finch pairs to another cage as they have started mating or can I leave them with the Gouldians?they are in quite a large cage.thank you for your guidance :)
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Re: Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 18:11
by finchbreeder
They will probably be OK together if the cage is large. But occasionally you can get a difficult personality.
So watch them carefully and if it appears to be a problem, then move one or the other type to another cage.

Re: Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 19:51
by blossomgervais
The cage is quite large as I added mine to the one I was given so if it doesn’t work out I can always separate the cages.Thank you for your help! :)

Re: Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 20:09
by Craig52
I'm sure you will have a lot of problems with that cage. Finches like to fly horizontally and don't.like vertical cages.
They also seek the highest perches in an aviary or cage to feel secure especially at night.

Re: Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 11 Jun 2023, 01:25
by blossomgervais
Really? So better to separate that cage.thank you!

Re: Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 11 Jun 2023, 12:32
by finchbreeder
Rule one of bird cages = Longer is better than higher.
Rule 2 of bird cages = make sure they have a covered side/s (you have covered this by putting them in the corner, but solid is better still)
All birds need calcium and grit - particularly if breeding. The easy way of doing both is to but clean sand on the floor of their cage. Needs replacing from time to time, but no big deal.

Re: Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 17 Jun 2023, 01:26
by blossomgervais
I’m feeding crushed egg shell and sprouted seeds mixed with eggs
And will cover side of cage as they’ve built a massive nest 😂

Re: Separate finches during breeding?

Posted: 19 Jun 2023, 22:42
by finchbreeder
Feeding sounds excellent. Cover is also good.
Best of luck with their breeding, and staying friendly.