Why society or bengalese finches are an excellent addition to your pet bird aviary

Why society or bengalese finches are an excellent addition to your pet bird aviary

No-one knows for certain how the Bengalese finch originated. It is certainly not a natural breed and was the result of cross-breeding, nobody is quite certain which wild finches the Bengalese is descended from; but is thought to be a munia and some other type of finch.

It certainly doesn't matter, as the Bengalese (society) finches have great character and are an excellent choice for any small bird aviary, whether mixed or single species; and of course perfect cage birds. Very peaceful, the society finch will cause no trouble whatsoever for your other birds; I have these charming little characters sharing a large mixed outdoor aviary with cockatiels, budgerigars, zebra finches, turquoisine grass parakeets, and Java sparrows. Very hardy creatures, society finches will withstand the coldest winter nights as long as they are kept dry and free from draughts, and get the chance to fill up their stomachs before the light dims.

A basic foreign finch seed mix will do them fine, with a little fresh food given to them occasionally, and of course clean fresh water. These delightful little birds however are not big on fancy colouring, with some describing their appearance as rather dull, but what they lack in decoration they certainly make up for in character; plus they are so easy to look after that they are also a charming little starter bird for anyone interested in keeping pet birds. I would advise however to refrain from keeping just one, much better to keep at least two together or even more, they love company and would be rather depressed without it; They are not called society' finch for nothing because the more you have the more satisfied and interesting they become. They are also quite easy to get hold of for little expense.

Like many finches they are normally very active but you will also find that the Bengalese finches in your aviary will always flock and stick together regardless of what other birds you have with them. Watch them as they roost and you will no doubt find them all huddled together, a charming oh isn't that cute' sensation will overcome all who view them like this. I've even found them huddled up together with one or more of my budgies, that's how friendly these finches are.

The calm, peaceful and friendly characteristics of the society finch doesn't stop there either. They are frequently used in aviculture as foster parents' for other species as they are often used to raise and nurture chicks belonging to other small birds, a kind of parent outsourcing', a trait for which the Bengalese (society) finch is well known in bird keeping circles.

So if it is easy to keep, friendly, peaceful, small, entertaining, lo cost or many other attributes then some Bengalese or society finches are the way to go. I certainly wouldn't be without some.

Ease of upkeep factor: 10 out of 10

Friendly factor: 10 out of 10

Peace factor: 10 out of 10

Cute factor: 10 out of 10

Lo cost factor: 10 out of 10

Pretty factor: 4 out of 10, sorry but you can't have it all!

Go and get some, you won't regret it!

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