Old pair vs. new pair... zebra finches

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I'm new to the whole breeding, so im starting with the simple, which is the zebra finch. I have an old pair which have had one clutch so far and then i bought a new pair. I have a big aviary so i though it would be ok if i could welcome in the new pair. My old pair currently have the one and only surviving member of their clutch still with them, he is almost ready to go. My old pair is starting to chase around the new pair. I have a spare cage that was gonna be for the baby, but will i have to take out the new pair or can i do something to stop them from chasing and make everyone happy??? all replies are helpful. YAHOO answers wasnt the greatest.
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You can take both pairs out of the aviary, re - arrange perches and stuff so it looks different, then put both pairs back in at the same time. Both pairs having an unfamiliar environment should help them settle down.
Hope I helped! :D
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oh, and welcome to the forum! :D :D
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Hi and welcome to the forum


Jayburd wrote:You can take both pairs out of the aviary, re - arrange perches and stuff so it looks different, then put both pairs back in at the same time. Both pairs having an unfamiliar environment should help them settle down.
Totally agree with Jayburd. That will put a stop the defending of the cage by the older pair and put everyone on a level footing.
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As with most animals a pecking order will need to be established, if as you say the cage is large enough I would suggest putting in some thick brush (if you already haven't done so) to give submissive birds somewhere to hide and rest.Remembering some birds like people just don't get along with anyone.Keep a eye on them and if it persists you may have to remove.Just a thought did you quarantine new birds before introducing them to prevent contamination with diseases.
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Haha. This is way better than any site i have been on. Its like having a whole bunch of experts in your pc. That was a great help to. I will take them out of their cage today and i will rearrange it to my hearts content. THANKS so much for your help. i didnt quarantine them either. woops im not that much of an expert. i dont think diseases will be a problem where i live. haha.
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hi. how big is the cage. when you have a few pair of birds in a cage/aviary its better to have odd amounts of pairs or just one pair of that species by itself. it helps to cut down on the aggression over breeding sites and territories......pete
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hmmmm the aviary is tall enough for me to stand in. its a hexagon shape and about 4 foot wide i think. I have two pairs, so does it really matter, or should i only keep the pairs seperate.
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Hi & welcome to the forum.

you may find that by adding a third pair of zebras to the cage will stop any aggression the others have been showing.
most breeders tend to keep either a single pair of a species in a cage/aviary or 3 pairs
2 pairs of the same species just doesnt seem to work
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why??? will i be able to keep them as two. at the moment i cant afford to spend more money on birds.
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