Covering the cage at night is not good since exposure to fresh air is important, and the finches ideally should rise with the sun. UV light-emitting fixtures play an important role in allowing birds to produce vitamin D & adsorb calcium. It’s important to mimic natural lighting because the hormone cycles of most bird species are influenced by the changing of day and night. Cage lights are strong enough to produce the right amount of UV for your bird.
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This can be achieved by installing a full spectrum light and set it on a timer to turn on when the sun rises and turn off when the sunsets. If you are unable to keep your finch near direct sunlight, you need to try to mimic natural lighting as closely as possible. Birds are good at adjusting to the temperature of the room, however, they must get slowly acclimated to the temperature. The room should be well-ventilated, and also away from predators such as cats and dogs. They should not be housed in rooms such as a kitchen that tend to have a varying hot-cold temperature. Indoor finch’s need a suitable living area to keep them healthy & safe. Cages should be located in quiet areas with low foot traffic to minimize stress on the birds. This is because finches tend to feel nervous when they are towered over. It’s a good idea to put the cage somewhere where the birds can be on perches that are at or above eye level.
The position of a cage is important for finch’s health and happiness. The rule is the spacing should be ¼”-½”, other sized can cause an injury. Another important factoring when choosing a finch cage is the spacing. The length of the cage is more important than the depth or height of it.
Since finches cannot climb the walls of cages, their only way of exercise is by flying. In general, when determining how many finches can live in the same cage together is based on one pair of finches for every 3-4 square feet of space on the bottom. This space should be at least 30 inches in length for a pair of finches. It is important to build or purchase a cage that is large enough to provide enough flight space. Deciding on these items will depend on the side, position, and lighting the cage is in. All the bird perches need to be wide enough for the bird to easily maintain its balance. At least two or three perches should be in the cage, ensure that the cage is not crowded with too many accessories, otherwise there will not be room for them to fly. Many bird enthusiasts keep several of them at a time in their finch cages just because they are so irresistible.Ĭlick Here to View Cages Finch Cage Set Upįinches have a lot of energy and need to be able to fly around inside the cage in order to stay healthy. The one thing about finches is you can’t seem to get enough of them. They are small, relatively quiet and sweet as can be. Finches are great for apartment dwellers.
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