Avoid Angry Birds. Give Your Finch The Cage It Wants. by:Georgina Dawes

Taking in a bird as a pet means having the appropriate resources before purchasing and bringing one home

. Select birds require specific cages and because the finch is a popular pet bird they require special shelters.

The finch is a wild bird with the stamina and admiration to fly around with birds of the same breed. "Birds of a feather flock together." Providing shelter for these birds means providing them with a lot of space! Whether you are breeding or taking in a bird as your pet, choose a shelter accordingly. There are two cages that you can provide for finches, a regular cage or an aviary.

If you are taking in only one or two finches, then you have the option of using a regular cage but one that is spacious. The smallest that the cage should be is 12x18 inches, and that is recommended for only one finch; but it isn't suggested that you have only one finch. These are birds that do better in pairs and with each other. They are not interactive with people only with other finches and that makes them happy. That is unless you raise one and take the time to finger train them. The more finches the merrier, but only in even numbers! At times if there is an odd number of finches, two of them will begin to pick on one that is either smaller, weaker or of the opposite gender. They will begin to de-feather them, and at times can kill the odd bird out.

The small cage should obtain everything that an aviary would: feeder, water cup a bath and perches. Make sure that the cage is in a room that is used often, and is at room temperature. Place the cage at eye level so that the finch can see everything that is going on their environment, and make sure that there is a constant air circulation. Finches are very sensitive to temperature and if the room is too hot or too cold they can catch an illness. It isn't recommended that the cage is outside unless you have an aviary, or the spot where it's at can be temperature controlled. Any degrees that is over 90 or any weather that is deliberately cold will can be very deadly. Take extra precaution!

Aviaries are a smart choice if you wish to have a group of finches together. Aviaries are very large cages for finches and are similar to the size of a walk in closet. These are most commonly used for breeding birds or for owners who purchase birds often. It's easier for the finches to breed in these room-sized cages, because they don't feel as constricted. In one you have more options: you can set up more greenery, more perches, more feeders and baths, and you can separate the birds within the aviary if you'd like. With one of these you are able to walk in to change their food and water. This makes it easier for you and it doesn't alarm the birds.

In the aviary you can include multiple misters which makes having them outside when it's warm not as much of a threat. If the weather is cold there are always heaters that you can buy for these and most of them come with a protective roof; keeping out rain and other bird feces. It's essential that these come with a mesh covering, or you attach one to it. There are more insects and small critters that can crawl into the aviary outside of your house. Buy an aviary that fits your needs and your location's common weather conditions.

Finches can be great pets for a single pet owner or a family. They are effective pets to have in apartments because they don't make too much of a mess, and aren't overly loud. Depending on which breed of the finch you purchase, some of them may sing more often than others. Per say, the Society finch is one of the breeds where only the male is vocal, and more often when he is mating. If you wish to have an extremely vibrant and colorful bird that sings more often, take a look at the Zebra finch. So long as you have time to provide the birds' basic needs, then you won't have any problems owning one. Cages, food, temperature, activity and bird interaction are the finches basic needs.

Though, it is important that you know what the finch looks like when they aren't feeling well. Their feathers tend to fall out, their eyes are droopy and they do not look attentive. It's best to research or ask your doctor if your finch has odd behavior. It's better to be safe than sorry! Enjoy the wild and lively birds for what they have to offer, and choose one that fits your personality; it's not like you have hundreds to choose from!

About the author

Georgina Dawes is an author on http://www.finchescare.com/finches-cages. Visit her website for information on caring for Finches at www.FinchesCare.com and access her free course of owners tips and secrets on caring for caged Finches.

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