The past week spun the most heated discussions here on FM, from the legality of birdkeeping in the country, to the creation of a price list for finches on the market.  Let me make a digression by bringing our readers’ attention to something which I believe is a more important topic–changes in the environment and what the effects are to our [...]

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After a fair bit of prompting I’ve decided to share a bit about my history with and interest in birds particularly finches. I grew up and lived all my life in Australia until I moved here in 2004 as my wife was seconded to a position in Laguna and I went on leave without pay. [...]

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October is unofficially FinchMe’s canary month, and as such let us get to know more about these melodious singers which are thankfully part of the finch family as well.  Before we start I would like you to take a look at this video to get more up-close and personal with the species.

(A Singing Yellow Variegated [...]

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This may be the least popular article on Finchme but I really think that it’s important to know that legally if you keep finches (or any birds for that matter) you are supposed to register with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Legislation to control trade and preserve wildlife in Philippines is regulated and [...]

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Contact Information: 
 Albert Ricarte Jr.
Address: Dela Rosa St., Makati City, Philippines
Landline No.: (02)8402538
Mobile No.: +639285907068

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For the past months that FinchMe has been online, I have received quite a number of texts, e-mails, and even phone calls regarding the FinchMe Membership Page.  This is mildly suprising, even with the consideration that FM is now the top ranking Philippine website for finch-related keywords in popular search engines.  Just recently as well, our [...]

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Welcome!
Here are some collection of my finches at home!

1. My Mini-Aviary

2. BF/BB (Male) - BF/Split BC Female

3. Offspring Number 2 Pic..an Orange-Faced Normal Zebra Finch

4. Black-Cheek/ Black-Breasted Male

5. Orange-Breasted Phaeo Male

6. Orange Breasted Male/ Orange-Faced (??)

7. Black-faced Male

8. Semi-Jumbo Lightback Crested Black Cheeked Male

9. Jumbo Normal BC(Male) - Normal Sized BC Female
 
Every month, I get [...]

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I should have done this a month ago, but I have just provided my zebra finch pair a nest and nesting materials over the weekend.  These two are not over a year old yet, and in human-speak, they’re just about to start a family.  Even though I already expected it, I was still a little [...]

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