I have loved birds all my life! When I was a child I enjoyed parrots for pets, good old Kicky and Micky. Kicky and Micky were my first pet birds and I've owned birds ever since. As I've gotten older, my attention turned to finches. I was at a friend's house and she had two Society Finches and the male was courting the female with a beautiful song. I thought they were the most adorable birds I'd ever seen. Since then I have been the proud owner of numerous finch birds.
Finches make wonderful pets because not only are they beautiful but they are very easy to care for. Most of the work comes from preparing your home for finches. But once you have their happy little home set up, the rest is a breeze.
Finches, like all other pets, need a clean stress free environment to live in. They also need proper nutrition, exercise and health care. You need to have all this in place before you bring your finches home. Finches are pretty strong little birds, but they are susceptible to stress. Things that may stress out your finches include being put in cages that are too small, being housed alone, too much noise or activity in their immediate area, and poor nutrition.
The change of environment from the seller to your home is a bit stressful in itself, so it is imperative that the bird's environment be as stress free as possible. Once you get your birds home, put them in their new cage, provide them with clean fresh food and water and give them a little alone time. If you plan to add your birds to an aviary that already has birds, put them in a cage at first to get them used to their new surroundings. Being around new birds too soon can be very stressful to your new finches.
As your birds become more accustomed to their new home, you will also want to provide toys for them. Depending on the size of their living area, you make want to supply one or two toys for your birds to play with. If birds are being kept in cages, be sure not to crowd the cage with toys. Remember, finches are very active birds and they need room to move around in.
Another important part of taking care of finches is having an avian vet that you can take your bird to. Birds need regular check-ups just like other pets. Regular check-ups will ensure that any unforeseen health issues that may arise can be caught early, and you will have professional guidance on how to care for your birds or any special needs your particular birds may have.
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