There are a variety of species and colors of finch and they are easy to keep as a pet.They also have a song.You can keep a variety of different finch species in the same aviary.The finch will cohabitate with other birds.If you want to keep finches with other bird species, you need to select a bird for cohabitation, set up an aviary, and monitor the birds.
Step 1: The finch species should be put together based on their temperament.
With enough space, most of the different species of finch should be able to cohabitate.It is best to keep finch species together based on their temperament.For example, keep passive birds with other birds.The finch species that are passive are Bengalese, Double-Barred, Gouldian, and Red-Headed Parrot.There are a number of Pushy finch species.
Step 2: Aggressive varieties can be kept in a single-species aviary.
Some finch species are too aggressive to be used in mixed aviaries.The Bar-breasted Fire finches are one of the species that should be kept in a single-species aviary.
Step 3: Pairs of species should be kept together.
The cock-hens should be kept in pairs.If you are introducing different finch species to each other, make sure they have at least one pair.The social problems in your aviary can be caused by unpaired finches becoming aggressive.By nine weeks, juvenile birds will get the urge to pair up.Female-female and male-male pairs will become aggressive with each other if they aren't kept with other birds.
Step 4: Introduce birds that are the same size.
Smaller birds can be picked on by larger birds.To protect your birds in your aviary, choose breeds that are similar in size.Canaries, budgies, and button quails can all be good choices.Don't put finches together with parrots.
Step 5: If they have the same temperament, put them together.
Canaries will pair up nicely with many bird species, including finches.Some finches are more aggressive with canaries.It is best to pair canaries with passive finch species that are similar in size.The finch won't feel threatened.Canaries mix well with the Bengalese and Star finch.As long as canaries are in pairs, multiple non-agressive finch species can be combined.If you want to mix canaries with more aggressive finches, you will need a large aviary that is larger than 49 inches wide.
Step 6: The zebra finches and budgies should be kept together.
Budgies and zebra finches are native to Australia and can be kept in the same aviary.The two species usually don't notice each other.
Step 7: There are two birds in an outdoor cage.
If you keep finches outside in a cage, you can pair them with button quail.The quail will not be bothered by the finches flying overhead and will spend their time scuttling around on the ground.The quail will stay on the floor of the cage and not interact with the finches.The floor space of the cage should be at least four to five square inches (120-150 square cm).
Step 8: There needs to be at least three to four square feet of floor space for each bird pair.
A large aviary will allow the birds to have enough territory and not feel like they need to compete for space and resources.A multi-species aviary should have three to four square feet of floor space per pair of birds.It is possible to place finch species with each other, but they need more space.finches are more likely to cohabitate with other finch species if the aviary is larger.You will need at least four to five square feet (120-150 square cm) of floor space for each bird pair.Fights will break out if the cage is larger.The birds may start fighting if you have too many.
Step 9: The aviary has food and water stations.
You should place multiple feeding stations throughout the cage when you keep more than two birds.An aggressive bird won't be able to protect the food and water source from other birds.If you notice that some of the finches are resource guarding, you can increase the number of stations.
Step 10: You should include the plant cover.
Birds need plants to sleep and roost.Birds can hide from aggressive birds with the help of plant cover.perches, plants, and twigs can be placed inside the aviary to give the birds protection and privacy.There are multiple perches near the top of the cage.The chance of birds competing for the best perch will be reduced.The aviary should have at least one perch available for each pair.
Step 11: The birds need to be introduced at the same time.
Bringing the birds home and introducing them to the aviary at the same time is the best way to do it.The birds won't feel like this is their territory.New birds should always be introduced in pairs.One bird won't be picked on for being new.
Step 12: The birds are monitored daily.
You should check on the birds daily to make sure they are not aggressive or hurt other birds.Look for fighting between birds.You should make sure that birds don't get injured when chasing and fighting.
Step 13: Remove birds that are aggressive.
The aggressive bird should be removed from the aviary.They should be placed in a separate cage.The bird can be reintroduced in a few days.Try to change the power dynamic by rearranging the cage.You could make the habitat feel different to the birds by moving perches and food stations.