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Caring for Zebra Finches?

Pair of Zebra Finches on PerchRecently I had a couple of finches, a male and female couple, who had two male chicks. They were on their second hatch when one day I came home from camping and three were dead. The chicks some how survived, but the only adult left was one of the young males. He seems to be trying to take care of the chicks by sitting on them and feeding them, but I don't think he's can do this by himself. If I buy him a mate do you think she will help him take care of the chicks?

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May 10, 20160 found this helpful

Always separate the breeding pair into a separate cage with a nest box when breeding. Other birds will kill the parents & or babies. I doubt the a new female will help rear the babies. Possibly the male is doing a good enough job to save the wee ones. As a bird breeder you will need to learn the skills of hand rearing. Good luck.

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May 11, 20160 found this helpful

A new mate would only distract the young male with "other thoughts." I wouldn't try to hand raise them if you know little about it. They are very tiny and easy to injure. It is possible one or two of the babies will still survive since your bird seems to have the instincts needed.

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In the future, separate the nesting pair from the rest as petlover said, and be sure to maintain a constant temperature in the house while you are gone. Also, if you are gone more than a day hire a pet sitter to change food and water.

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