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*Songbirds like canaries and finches bring beauty and music to your home. The Canary & Finch Education Hub offers helpful guidance on aviary setup, group housing, feeding routines, and behavior patterns to support your birds’ well-being and natural instincts. You can go to the Association of Avian Veterinarians website to search for avian veterinarian in your area, says Staudenmaier.
Finches are lively, social birds that thrive when kept with at least one companion, unlike canaries that do well alone.Popular types include society finches, known for their friendliness and melodic chirps, and zebra finches, recognized by their distinctive red beaks and legs.
These birds are affordable and often available at shelters, where adult finches give you a good sense of their personalities. Finches are outgoing and very active, making them entertaining pets to watch. Since they are highly social, they do best in pairs or small groups, and gradual introductions are key when housing unfamiliar birds together.
While finches enjoy nesting, it is important to avoid providing nesting materials if females are present to prevent health risks like egg binding. Though they generally do not enjoy being handled, finches appreciate attention and thrive when kept in busy areas where they can observe household activity.
To keep finches happy and healthy, provide a spacious cage at least two to three feet tall and long, with multiple perches of varying heights made of wood to naturally wear down their claws.
Ensure the cage includes food and water bowls, a shallow bathing dish, and toys that encourage foraging.
Their diet should primarily consist of pellet based foods mixed with seeds, supplemented with small amounts of fresh greens and fruits like spinach, lettuce, apple, and carrots.
Like all birds, finches have sensitive respiratory systems, so avoid smoke and strong air fresheners near their cage.
Be vigilant for subtle signs of illness such as lethargy, lack of appetite, or decreased vocalization, and consult a veterinarian if your finch appears unwell.
Chewy editorial team offers you a thorough guide on the types of finches and where to find them, their unique traits and personalities, how to care for and feed your finches, and essential tips for keeping your finches healthy so you and your feathered companions can build a joyful, thriving bond together.
