The life span of a zebra finch is usually 8-10 years. In between these years, the coloration of their feathers would change. By observing the colors, you should be able to estimate how old they are.

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All first-time bird owners come home from the pet shop like they‘re bringing a baby back from the hospital. They’re happy and excited. Many would expect the birds to begin breeding soon, and along with the cage, they will also buy nests and cuttlebone and other things that will ensure the two birds will become [...]

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This article gives a background of the most common variety of finch which is the zebra finch. Almost all finch owners start out with this particular species, for reasons that will be laid out in this article. At the end, pointers will be given to enthusiasts who would like to start having zebra finches as pets.

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