Zebra Finches have been one of the most popular cage birds for over one hundred years. When we bring them into our homes, they quickly become a treasured member of the family; stealing our hearts with their quirky personalities, beautiful colors and patterns, vibrant singing and their endless activity. They are also one of the easiest pet birds to care for and they are rather inexpensive. They make a cheery addition to any home.
Zebra Finches are so popular you can easily find them at your local pet store or from local breeders. When well cared for, these birds will maintain their happy quirky personalities through their lifespan of about seven to ten years with continuous song and activity.
Never buy a single Zebra Finch, always plan to buy at least two birds. Finch birds need to be socially active with other finches, preferably finches of the same species. Also be sure to purchase a cage large enough for your birds to reach full flight.
One of the wonderful things about these birds is the many different patterns and colors they can be found in. Usually, the male Zebra Finch will have gray wings and upper body with a white belly. Their legs and beaks are reddish-orange in color along with cheek patches of the same color on each side of its head. There are also teardrop markings under the eye that can be fawn, brown or tan. The flanks or sides which are located just below the wings of the male Zebra Finches are either chestnut colored or orange with white dots. Lastly, the male's chest is white and black striped like a zebra, which is how these birds got their name.
The female Zebra Finches are usually white in the belly with a gray upper body and wings. Their beaks and legs are a lighter color than the males, and the females do not have stipes. For the females, the teardrop mark right under the eye is black. Zebra Finches can be found in many varieties such as: Black Cheek, Black or Orange Breasted, Black, Fawn, Chestnut Flanked White and Pied.
In the wild Zebra Finches live in dry areas and consume mostly grass seeds. While seeds are still the heart of their diet even in captivity, you should also supply your finches with healthy foods from your kitchen.
Your birds will have different likes and dislikes, so you may have to experiment a bit to find out what they prefer. Offer your birds a variety of food items like chopped mixed vegetables, mashed boiled egg, sprouts, spinach, lettuce and bread crumbs. Be sure to keep the moist foods in separate dishes than the dry foods. Also do not offer your birds extreme items like peppers or cabbage.
Never leave moist foods in the cage with your finches for more than twenty-four hours. Remove any uneaten food to prevent spoilage and be sure to clean their dishes before providing them with a new dish of fresh food. Your finches need food and fresh water every day, so be sure to always keep their seed bowl full.
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