I have 2 female zebra finches. I want to get a male so they can have babies, but I'm scared the 2 females would fight, they are kinda like sisters. One is a little smaller and the other one is fat (always eats xD). So if I got 1 male would the females fight and I would have to get 2 males, 1 for each? Also, would I have to get 2 nests or 1 nest would be okay, and they would take turns breeding? Also my cage's length is 25 inches how many finches could I fit in there? Once the babies are older do I separate the youngsters so they don't breed?
By Olivia from Ontario
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You should get 2 males & separate the pairs. I had a cage with divider in center and my pairs were together, but separate! Two nests will definitely be needed. There are many books available on breeding/caring for zebra finches. Probably look on Amazon for nearly new books... or half.com. Enjoy! I also had the cage hung where they could hear water running. They love water & baths!
Hi there. I just went to my zebra finch cage this morning to find one egg in the food bowl. Mum and dad are still in the cage. They chucked out all the seed I put in on floor, and she laid one egg. They're new parents, but we put in a finch nest made of wicker. The female is interested, but the male chases her out of nest.
The reason he is chasing her out of the nest is because the male always goes into the nest first and makes the bedding in there be the way he wants it to be (provide a box of all natural nesting material attached inside the cage) and then he will let the female in the nest to lay her eggs. Don't worry.
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