Information on Finches
Finches are birds that you would notice in the wild because of their size and characteristics.
They are quite small but can be vividly colored.
Finches are sought by bird lovers due to their different behavior's and color patterns.
They have very distinctive behavior during mating and breeding which makes them ideal for home pets.
Finches can range between 3 to 10 inches long.
They have small heads with cone shapes beaks small necks.
Most have long notched tails.
Finches range in color from boring brown to vibrant purple and yellow.
They can also have patterns within their colors which make them easier to distinguish from other species.
Since finches are a bird of prey, these birds are naturally on the alert, always moving, very rarely resting, unless breeding.
Due to their level of activity they make wonderful pets to watch and learn from.
The male finch sings to mark his territory, letting other species know that he is their to defend his space.
Most bird lovers wish to have finches because of their good behavior and ease of care.
During the mating process, the male finch will build the nest out of materials that you supply him.
The nest will hold between 3 - 5 eggs, but once the eggs are laid by the hen, remove all nesting material not used.
The male will continue to "improve" the nest, often covering the eggs in the process.
When having a finch as a pet, limit the number of toys for the bird.
They normally would have only one or two.
These lively birds love to fly, so are hardly still long enough to play with a toy, but a mirror is something they love to play with.
You could also have a number of limbs of various materials in the cage so that the birds would have different landing places.
Changing the materials once or twice a week is a good idea.
The finch also love taking baths, so having a bird bath or wet grasses for them to roll around in would be helpful.
Dandelion leaves or other perfumed grasses are something these delightful birds love.
It is quite entertaining watching them while they take a bath in these materials.
These variety of birds are less expensive to purchase and maintain, so are the perfect birds for the new comer as well as the seasoned owners.
These are treasured little birds, being resourceful, playful and musical all when you least expect it.
They are quite small but can be vividly colored.
Finches are sought by bird lovers due to their different behavior's and color patterns.
They have very distinctive behavior during mating and breeding which makes them ideal for home pets.
Finches can range between 3 to 10 inches long.
They have small heads with cone shapes beaks small necks.
Most have long notched tails.
Finches range in color from boring brown to vibrant purple and yellow.
They can also have patterns within their colors which make them easier to distinguish from other species.
Since finches are a bird of prey, these birds are naturally on the alert, always moving, very rarely resting, unless breeding.
Due to their level of activity they make wonderful pets to watch and learn from.
The male finch sings to mark his territory, letting other species know that he is their to defend his space.
Most bird lovers wish to have finches because of their good behavior and ease of care.
During the mating process, the male finch will build the nest out of materials that you supply him.
The nest will hold between 3 - 5 eggs, but once the eggs are laid by the hen, remove all nesting material not used.
The male will continue to "improve" the nest, often covering the eggs in the process.
When having a finch as a pet, limit the number of toys for the bird.
They normally would have only one or two.
These lively birds love to fly, so are hardly still long enough to play with a toy, but a mirror is something they love to play with.
You could also have a number of limbs of various materials in the cage so that the birds would have different landing places.
Changing the materials once or twice a week is a good idea.
The finch also love taking baths, so having a bird bath or wet grasses for them to roll around in would be helpful.
Dandelion leaves or other perfumed grasses are something these delightful birds love.
It is quite entertaining watching them while they take a bath in these materials.
These variety of birds are less expensive to purchase and maintain, so are the perfect birds for the new comer as well as the seasoned owners.
These are treasured little birds, being resourceful, playful and musical all when you least expect it.
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