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 to harvest around 15 to 20 fledgings. Currently, I’m not yet selling the best mutations that I have, the ones I posted above. Since they are quite few in quantity. For beginners, I suggest you buy the normal ones first. Get the hang of it. Afterwards, invest on the more expensive ones.

For all of you who inquires on the availabity of my finches. I sell my normal finches at 350 a pair. You might wonder why it is that expensive. This is because the food that I give my finches are of the best type. I can guarantee the health and vitality of these birds.

Genealogy of my First pair of Zebra Finch

Fawn(Male)- Albino (Red-Eye) Female

   It was bought July 9, 2006 in Cartimar. Actually this pair of finch are still the same old pair eversince I paired them. I haven’t changed their partnership since I acquired them last July because they are really a very repsonsible and prolific pair.

   They had their first clutch last September 4, 2006. They have had 6 to 8 clutched already. If you are going to read books reagrding mutations of finches. This is not an ideal one, since fawns are of dominant gene and the red-eye is autosomal. All their offspring are of fawn type. They carry their father’s gene.

FAQ’s:

1. How long does it take for a finch egg to hatch?

Answer: Usually, finches lay from 2 to 6 eggs. The female will start sitting them after laying her third egg. Afterwards, it will take 13 days for the baby finch to hatch.

2. What type of nestbox do finches like?

Answer: They prefer the half-open nest boxes made of intertwined bamboo sticks.

3. What type of nesting material is used by finches during breeding season?

Answer: Finches are great nest builders. Putting finch boxes with proper nesting materials stimulates finches to breed. I use coconut hush as nesting material. Usually, the male will start building the nest for the female to lay egg upon. Putting coconut hush lessens the chances of finches plucking feathers out from his/her body.

4. To be continued….

Basic Food:
Calgrain (White Millet) 40%
Canary seed 30%
Japanese millet 30%
Mineral Grits (for calcium)

Optional:
Niger Seed

 Along with the basic seeds, I also include oats, vionate and cecical (which are available in some poultry stores), and Orlux egg food. Sometimes, I put in cod liver oil with the mix. Egg Food is a must particularly if your finches are feeding their babies. I mix egg food with hard-boiled eggs to give the young more protein needed for rapid growth.

I give my finches a good rotation of vitamins in a week, usually mixed with their water.

MWF: Ovitonic, Calci-Aid, and Vitamin C
Tuesdays : apple-cider vinegar and honey
Thursdays : Garlic and Oregano extract
Saturday/Sunday : Kelp (Iodine- good for australian finches)

There goes my secret. Just remember that a good diet is a must if you want your finches to grow stronger, healthier, and longer.