I’ve never had birds before but I have read that Zebra Finches are fairly easy for a first timer. I don’t particularly want a bird I can interact with. I know they are shy and stress easily. I have no desire to hold them or take them out of the cage. Since this is the case, I assume they need exercise in their cages. I would get several of them, maybe 5 so they would have plenty of company. I am planning on getting only male since I don’t want babies. I have had problems with getting only female animals before (rodents) as some came pregnant. What a surprise! What would be a good size or cage for about 5 finches? I have a whole wall I can dedicate as needed to the finches.
I was a bird bander for the parks department for awhile, but I have never owned. It seems interesting to have a softly chirping cage of companions that I can watch and care for.
I do have a cat, two dogs, and a turtle. While the finches are caged and not directly interacting with the other animals, is there anything to watch for? Particularly with the cat. I assume no tables or climbing items next to the cage, but other than that?
I read about food and egg shells. Is there any other general care? I also saw their nails can get long. There is a bird only vet about a mile from my house, so problem solved. However is there a toy or anything they can perch on that helps with that? ie similar to the toys for cats or walking for a dog.
They will be three rooms from the kitchen. The wall has no windows so no direct light or draft. The room is fairly bright though, so not as though they will live in a cave. Basically any good stories or advise to get me started in the bird world.
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