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Fallen_Parakeet
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Fallen_Parakeet


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PostSubject: Finch...   Finch... EmptyMon May 21, 2012 8:23 pm

Hey everyone!
I am Wishing I had two Finches. If I had a choice I would get one male and one female Zebra Finch. I already have a cage in my house that I could use for them, because I bought Pete another one.

What are you comments about finches? I know that they like to bathe and that they need constantly clean water. I also know that they are not very social birds, enless babies and trained to be nice.

What are your comments about this type of "parrot"?
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VickiNumbers
Hyacinth Macaw
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Join date : 2011-05-21
Age : 56
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyMon May 21, 2012 9:55 pm

Aside from the fact that they're not parrots Wink, finch are fun. They're not particularly interactive little creatures, but they're fun to watch - especially when they get their clean water!!!

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zazanomore
Hyacinth Macaw
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Join date : 2011-05-18
Age : 31
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyMon May 21, 2012 10:16 pm

I say, get two of the same gender. I hear they can be quite the proficient reproducers.
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Fallen_Parakeet
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyMon May 21, 2012 10:25 pm

VickiNumbers wrote:
Aside from the fact that they're not parrots Wink, finch are fun. They're not particularly interactive little creatures, but they're fun to watch - especially when they get their clean water!!!


Ya, that is what I'm hoping.
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zazanomore wrote:
I say, get two of the same gender. I hear they can be quite the proficient reproducers.
But little Finches running (flying ) about would be awesommee?
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Vikki
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Join date : 2011-05-19
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Plus the 180+ various bird from finch to Hyacinth at the rescue where I volunteer and live...
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyFri Aug 24, 2012 2:20 pm

Yes, finches mate like bunnies. We used to have a small cage with maybe 20 rescues in it and now we have a large flight cage with maybe 50. I believe there are ways to reduce their urge, but it is hard to stop entirely. They are very cute though.
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Fallen_Parakeet
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyFri Aug 24, 2012 7:24 pm

Haha. Okay. Thanks!
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patdbunny
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyTue Aug 28, 2012 12:16 am

Get a pair of english zebras. They're no where near as prolific as American Zebras. They're going to be about $50/pair at the bird stores. Keep your eye out on CL and you can probably pick them up for about $20/pair.

English zebras are almost twice as big as Americans. And if you can find Germans - those are HUGE. But the Germans can get aggressive. Aggression's a pain in the neck to deal with. So, ultimately, my suggestion is get a pair of english zebras.

Contact the NFSS: http://www.nfss.org/

We have some very reputable/notable breeders in San Diego who can probably hook you up.
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Fallen_Parakeet
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyTue Aug 28, 2012 12:34 am

Okay Thank you! I will check that out! Smile
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patdbunny
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyTue Aug 28, 2012 12:50 am

Oh - finches are SUPER easy to train to use a hamster bottle. That will help you IMMENSELY in keeping them with fresh clean water.

Basically, they're super curious and will almost immediately go play with the ball on the water bottle and figure out it's water.
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Fallen_Parakeet
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PostSubject: Re: Finch...   Finch... EmptyTue Aug 28, 2012 1:25 am

Sounds easy and fun!
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