Finch Zebra Health Information

Zebra Finches are generally healthy birds. Some things to watch for include; illness (one sign of an ill bird is lethargy or puffiness, many birds will display no symptoms when ill), keeping nails short (this usually will happen naturally), leg bands that fit properly, strings hanging from toys (strings can be very dangerous and should never be used without supervision). A balanced diet and clean living conditions will contribute to keeping your Zebra finch healthy and happy for many years.

Breeding
Zebra Finches are one of the easiest birds to breed. Being a rapidly maturing creature the Zebra Finch is reading for breeding as early as 11 - 12 weeks. Most will recommend waiting until at least six to nine months of age before beginning a breeding program. Most Zebra Finches will breed in nests; one can use a wicker nest or a breeding box with a small hole in the opening. The hen will typically lay three to eight eggs with an incubation period of about two weeks. Chicks can safely be removed from the nest at five to six weeks of age.