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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
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 Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 10:05:55 AM
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Does anyone know anything about having finches as pets? I love birds, but I like small birds, not large. I thought I would try finches.
Any information would be appreciated.
I am going to check out some library books on them too.
Thanks,
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 11:09:22 AM
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zebra finches are fairly easy to raise..it has been a while since I have owned them but they were fun.
The male zebra finch that I had..used to like to eat pieces of grapes.He loved them!
They can be flighty acting and aren't like ..say a parakeet or lovebird in the training department, but they can get used to you enough to take a handout.
When you get a bird, make sure the feathering is healthy, no bald spots, clear eyes, clear feet, no abnormal looking things.
Good luck.
Best to read info and do some research too.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 1:16:23 PM
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I don't know too much about birds as pets, but we have friends who wouldn't be without their lovebirds. Very sweet and affectionate, and extremely cheerful to have peeping and cheeping about!
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 2:35:09 PM
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I used to have zebras too. I had a pair & put in a nest box. Never really thought of them breeding at that time, just thought of it more as a place for them to sleep or hide. (What I like about them is that you can tell the male from female which is hard to tell in most pet birds.) They were more skittish & didnt want to be held. Well, we got eggs. We had several babies over a few years. One they kicked out for some reason & I ended up hand feeding him. I loved him. So cute. He would chase my feet if I wore red nail polish. He would attack my toes and make strange noises as he darted towards them. So cute. Like this tiny bird was so tough. LOL! Because I raised him, he didnt make the same peeping noise his parents did. He would sit in my hand & fluff up so big. They are pretty quiet. Not sure how to explain their peeps. Not too messy. They do like if you put a bird bath on the front of the cage too. I have had some messy birds. Lovebirds, messy & they screech more. The bigger birds usually don't mind being held. Just depends on how they were raised. A lot of birds will also think of you as their mate if you only have one. I had a Quaker that was like that. Nothing like bird puke on you for them to tell you they love you. 
"Work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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lilpunkin
True Blue Farmgirl
368 Posts
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 3:42:44 PM
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Somehow I knew my sis would be in here replying about the birds. You are so funny Kelly!
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 4:13:28 PM
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I used to be a finch breeder. I had zebra, orange cheek waxbills and gouldians. Zebras are the easiest. They come in different colors and you can get them with a crest or not. What I would recommend is getting a book on finches at the libary and do some research and see which breed you would like. I miss having my finches. Especially all the babies.I just have my parrots now and all my chickens.
Alicia
http://fromcitytocountrygirl.blogspot.com/
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 06:22:37 AM
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I appreciate all the info. I have had 1 bird in the past. It was quite messy. I don't want to hold them or train them. I just want them to watch and look at and to give my home a source of interest. I used to have a fishtank too and I miss it.
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