If you are new to the world of raising finches, then you may want a little advice on how to buy finches that are healthy and happy. Birds can be very difficult to judge when they are sick. Nature has taught them to mask any signs of weakness in order to not alert predators. So for you to be able to tell if the finch you are looking at is a healthy bird you will have to be observant.
If at all possible go purchase your bird from a breeder rather going to a pet store. Pet stores are great places for getting supplies for your feathered friends but they do not always know any real information regarding the finches for sale in their shop. They will know the basics of what foods to give them, but they will more than likely have no clue about the behavior of the species you are looking at. When you want to buy finches try to find a reputable breeder in your area.
The breeder is going to be able to tell you all the characteristics of the types of birds they raise. They usually do not have a finch sale until the birds are ready to leave, and most breeders would never allow a finches sale when the bird appeared sick.
Spend a little time at the breeders looking at the birds. Notice their cages, are they cleaned, and neat looking? Do the birds have plenty of fresh water inside their cage? Is there a ready supply of food for the birds to eat? Does the cage look small or cramped for the number of birds that are in it?
Try if you can to see more than just the few birds that are up for sale. If you can see where they house their breeding stock you will get to see exactly how healthy acting their other birds are.
The birds should appear neat and clean, but do not fret too much if you notice some missing feathers, the loss of some feathers can be considered normal. Look at the birds beak to see if it is shaped correctly, and notice the nostrils at the top of the beak. If there is any sign of the nostrils having a runny appearance you do not want that bird.
If the bird is just sitting listlessly, pass that one up as well. These little creatures are very social with each other and they are very active.
Not all the species of finches are singers so you cannot really judge anything by whether or not they are singing. A good rule of thumb to remember is the more brightly colored the bird is, the less likely it is to sing. If you want a song bird you will want a plain Jane variety.
You can look in your local classifieds and find advertisements for finches for sale, some of these will be very reasonable dealers with healthy, happy specimens.
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