The fun part is buying your finches and then bringing them home; The part that can be a bit difficult, according to breeders, is getting the birds comfortable in their new environment. To ensure good health and vitality, you must take steps to acclimate your new birds to their new home as quickly and stress-free as possible.
You should have already prepared a temporary environment for your birds even before visiting the breeder and buying your finches. A large cage will do, remember that although the birds are small, they need a lot of space. Place a bowl of water and a bowl of millet seeds along with some bird crackers in the cage so that the finches will have food available as soon as they are introduced to their new home.
It would be ideal if you ask the breeder for a cup of the usual bird food so that you can mix it with the new foods with which you will feed the finches. In this way, they will eat as soon as they are introduced to their new home. Fresh seeds are the best option, herbs rich in seed stalks would make a wonderful welcome meal for finches.
For those who already have an aviary population at home, don’t add your new birds to the aviary right away. You will need a separate cage to quarantine the new finches for about five days, allowing them to acclimate to their new environment before being introduced to the existing bird population.
Finches are shy and timid birds and excessive stimulation is not good for them. They will become very active once they have adjusted to their new home, but when you first bring them home, they need a quiet and peaceful area. If your house is full of noise and activity, you will need to find a quiet area to place his cage against a wall at face level. Make sure the cage is not exposed to drafts, direct sunlight or vents, as this could be dangerous for your birds. You can also place a thin cloth over the cage to help them adjust by giving them their own “space.”
Whether it is an outdoor aviary, an indoor aviary, or a large cage; The method you choose to house your birds has a direct effect on their health. An outdoor aviary is ideal, if you have the budget for it. If you don’t have the budget for an outdoor aviary, consider purchasing an indoor aviary. An aviary at least forty inches tall is perfect for a pair of finches.
Free plans for building an aviary can be found by searching the Internet. Almost any sturdy material can be used to build the main frame of your aviary. Some people like to use inexpensive plastic pipes, while others choose varnished wood.
If an aviary is not within your budget, your birds can be temporarily housed in a cage of at least 20 X 20 X 20; this size is ideal for two birds. If you put too many birds in a cage, congestion can occur and this is very stressful for your finches. Stress in finches can lead to illness, disease, and death.
Large enclosures keep your finches healthy and happy, allowing their natural behavior to shine through. When provided with good housing, your finches will mate, mate, and produce young naturally; excel as they would in nature. If you plan to breed your finches, you should have an enclosure large enough to prevent them from getting crowded.
