![]() ![]() It has also been suggested that UVA light is beneficial in reducing or eliminating abnormal behaviour, such as feather damaging disorders, phobias and aggression among just a few. As well, depriving your finches of UV light will make them colour blind. UVA and UVB is necessary to prevent calcium and vitamin D3 deficiencies which can cause a tremendous amount of health problems. Since it is not possible in our climate to have them outside on a daily basis, and placing them in front of a window only allows ineffective filtered light inside, the use of a full-spectrum light is vital. ![]() Lighting – Your finches require exposure to ultraviolet light on a daily basis. Remember that birds wake at sunrise and sleep at sunset. A cage cover will allow your finches to get the rest they need. You may want to hang their cage or place it on a cage stand, but either way, make sure the room is draft free, away from heat or air-conditioning vents, and not in direct sunlight. Your finch cage will need bars that are set at 1 cm (0.4 inches) intervals. Get the largest cage that you can! A roomy home with lots of area for flying, perching and sleeping is ideal. Therefore, they will require a home that is wider than it is tall. Unlike hookbills that can climb around their cages, finches get their exercise by flying from perch-to-perch. Your Finches New Home – When purchasing a cage for your finches, keep the following in mind. Typically, a healthy finch may live between 6-8 years. When these needs are met, along with a loving environment provided by you, your finches can live a long and happy life. We have listed them as your new finch’s four basic needs: Environmental, Nutritional, Maintenance and Behavioural. To provide a happy, healthy atmosphere for your finches, Petland recommends the following necessary and fun accessories. Some finches are individuals who are exceptions to the “nest sleeper” or “perch sleeper” rule. The nest builders need to have access to nesting material and ready-made nests, otherwise they may catch cold or become panicked at night. Nest sleepers will build nests for sleeping even outside of their mating season. Perch sleepers will sleep huddled together or by themselves on a perch. Unattached birds will cause problems since they will always be looking for an opportunity to find a mate.įinches are divided into two groups according to their sleeping habits. Neither males nor females should predominate your cage/aviary. Usually a male and a female of the same species is the best match to make. Finches will be healthier and happier with a “flock” to belong to. If deprived of companions (whether their own species or not) they will suffer loneliness and possibly sickness. They are extremely sociable birds and need partners of their own species. Finches will fit the lifestyle of just about anyone!įinches must never be kept alone. The optimum room temperature for most finch species is 65☏ – 70☏ (18☌ – 21☌). While many species inhabit grasslands, some make their homes in forests. While some vocalize with a “peep-peep” (perfect for apartment dwellers) others have soft, beautiful songs! These small, lively and sociable birds are easy to care for and many are easy to breed! Finches are native to areas such as Africa, Asia, Australia, India and the Indonesian Islands. Finches were kept as pets for centuries entertaining their caregivers with their gently trilling sounds and songs, in endless choreographed movements. ![]()
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