Finches/Experts

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2009-11-12 Death of family of Zebra Finches:

It's hard to say what killed them. When did they hatch? Babies can last up to four days without being fed but after that they need to be feed often. The problem I find is that a lot of zebra parents don't

2009-11-09 Baby finches died:

It depends actually on the type of finches you have for the type of nest you should buy. Zebras and Societies are good with wicker nests but birds like Gouldians should have a nest box. The father may

2009-11-09 sick female finch:

If you really want to give your bird every chance it has at survival, I would take it to a specialist. The bird still may not live but sometimes it's worth the money just to know that you did everything

2009-11-08 sick female finch:

If it looks like she's trying to pass an egg, it could be a wind egg. A wind egg is an egg with very little or no outer shell. This happens when the female isn't getting enough calcium in her diet to form

2009-10-22 Baby finch wont fly:

First off, see if something with his wings. You can either do this by spreading them out (but be careful! Finch bones are thinner than toothpicks!) or by holding him in your hand and loosening your grip