There may be nothing sweeter than the song of the finch
. These are small birds, ranging in length from about 3.8 inches to 9 inches. They can weigh as little as .3 ounces or as much as 3 ounces. They are typically brown, sometimes green, with a good deal of black. Less common colors include yellow and red. Most species are indigenous to the Southern Hemisphere. Their flying can more accurately be described as hopping or bouncing. They are wonderful singers and make great pets. A finch's care consists primarily of a nutritious diet and making the proper choice among the available finch cages on the market.
A good diet for a finch consists of more than seeds. For your pet to be truly healthy and happy, they need a balanced diet. Seed is part of it. That should be complemented by a wealth of calcium rich foods including vegetables and egg food. Greens such as turnip greens and dandelion greens are calcium rich vegetables. Calcium can also be added to the diet through crushed oyster shell and cuttlebone. A very important part of a finch diet is egg food. This can be as simple as hard boiling an egg and crushing it with a fork. Egg bread is another popular option. This recipe basically consists of eggs added to a cornbread mix. A diet consisting of all these things and the proper choice in finch cages will help your pet live a long and full life.
There are a variety of types of finch bird cages. There are standard ones and decorative ones and there are some that have a utilitarian function such as the finch flight cage. The finch is a bird that spends virtually all of their day inside the finch cage. Therefore, it should be large enough to allow for some flying. You should also make sure the bars are no more than 1/2" apart for the safety of your per. If you have multiple birds, you will most likely need a finch flight cage. Although they are not climbers, perches should be included. They do not find toys exciting in the way parrots do. A swing, however, would be a welcome addition to a finch bird cage.
A finch bird cage is perhaps the most important decision you will make for your bird. Providing them with a home that large enough for flight and that is safe will help them to provide you with years of companionship and entertainment.