If you want a lively, interesting and cheerful pet, you can't go wrong with finches. They are very easy to care for and they make wonderful pets that will charm the whole family. Finch birds make the perfect pets for someone who likes birds, but doesn't have a lot of time for social interaction that birds like parrots need. In order for your finches to be happy, you need to provide the perfect home for them.
A cage for two finches must be at least two and a half feet in length. Make sure the bars are close enough to prevent the birds from injuring themselves or getting out.
Finches are built for hours upon hours of continuous flight; so their cages must provide them with enough room to reach full light. They need to remain active to maintain good health. Most finch owners have two cages. They will move the birds to the other cage where they will be comfortable while the first case is being cleaned.
One thing to keep in mind is that there will be many things inside the cage with your birds; they will still need room for flight even with additional items in the cage. There will be separate finch feeders for water and food inside the cage. There should be extra dishes for grit, bathing and treats placed in the cage for short periods of time. Your birds will also appreciate a nesting box.
Your finches will also need perches to stand on. In order to provide good exercise for the birds' feet you will need a variety of perches in different sizes and textures. While cement perches will help keep their toe nails trimmed they can be hard on their feet so don't use cement perches exclusively. Most finch experts recommend using natural perches made from tree branches like cherry, poplar, pear, elm or maple.
In the bottom of the cage should be paper sprinkled with grit, or you can use a grit paper. As an option you can also attach a "bird protector" disk to the side of the cage in order to prevent mites. But this kind of accessory is completely optional.
Most likely your finches will also have toys in their cage. Finches love plastic rings, shiny objects or bells for entertainment. There are countless bird toys available in pet stores and retail outlets. You will find toys such as swings, ladders, mirrors and beads. Instead of stuffing the cage with toys, provide only one or two toys at a time and switch them often to keep your birds stimulated.
You must clean the cage at least once a week. Chances are you will need to clean it more often as finches are very active birds and they can make quite a mess. Cleaning their cage is very simple; just use hot soapy water to clean the inside of their cage and their accessories. Everything should be rinsed of soap and completely dried before placing the birds back in their cage. Lining the bottom of their cage with newspaper or paper towel will help make clean up a lot easier. Their food, water, grit, treat and bath dishes should be cleaned and dried every single day.
A cage for two finches must be at least two and a half feet in length. Make sure the bars are close enough to prevent the birds from injuring themselves or getting out.
Finches are built for hours upon hours of continuous flight; so their cages must provide them with enough room to reach full light. They need to remain active to maintain good health. Most finch owners have two cages. They will move the birds to the other cage where they will be comfortable while the first case is being cleaned.
One thing to keep in mind is that there will be many things inside the cage with your birds; they will still need room for flight even with additional items in the cage. There will be separate finch feeders for water and food inside the cage. There should be extra dishes for grit, bathing and treats placed in the cage for short periods of time. Your birds will also appreciate a nesting box.
Your finches will also need perches to stand on. In order to provide good exercise for the birds' feet you will need a variety of perches in different sizes and textures. While cement perches will help keep their toe nails trimmed they can be hard on their feet so don't use cement perches exclusively. Most finch experts recommend using natural perches made from tree branches like cherry, poplar, pear, elm or maple.
In the bottom of the cage should be paper sprinkled with grit, or you can use a grit paper. As an option you can also attach a "bird protector" disk to the side of the cage in order to prevent mites. But this kind of accessory is completely optional.
Most likely your finches will also have toys in their cage. Finches love plastic rings, shiny objects or bells for entertainment. There are countless bird toys available in pet stores and retail outlets. You will find toys such as swings, ladders, mirrors and beads. Instead of stuffing the cage with toys, provide only one or two toys at a time and switch them often to keep your birds stimulated.
You must clean the cage at least once a week. Chances are you will need to clean it more often as finches are very active birds and they can make quite a mess. Cleaning their cage is very simple; just use hot soapy water to clean the inside of their cage and their accessories. Everything should be rinsed of soap and completely dried before placing the birds back in their cage. Lining the bottom of their cage with newspaper or paper towel will help make clean up a lot easier. Their food, water, grit, treat and bath dishes should be cleaned and dried every single day.
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