Small But Lively – The Red Eared Waxbill
As a rule, waxbills are interesting little birds to keep as they are very busy, always doing something and good entertainment. The red eared waxbill is one of the smaller members of this branch of the Estrildid family tree and is every bit as lively and interesting as its slightly bigger cousins. Here is a […]
Tips for Starting a Finch Aviary
So you’ve been bitten by the bug, those cute little finches that you have in a cage in the house suddenly seem nowhere enough. There are so many species and you love the idea of seeing them flying around naturally. The obvious answer is that you can convert a corner of your garden and look […]
The Diamond Firetail
The Diamond Firetail is an Australian finch that dares you to ignore it – with its bright red beak, sparkling black and while flanks and forthright personality, this isn’t a quiet little finch that disappears into the bushes. In fact, firetails have a reputation as being not the most sociable bird with other species and […]
Do Finches Need Heat in Winter?
One of the most commonly asked questions among finch keepers new and experienced is whether their finches need heat in winter. While there is no complete answer to the question, there are a few considerations to help guide you as to whether heat is needed and how much. Bird build The first thing to look at […]
How to Keep a Zebra Finch
When starting out keeping finches, the bird that is always recommended is the zebra finch. These adorable little birds are easy to keep, will breed readily and don’t need anything in the way of special conditions. They come in a host of different colours, or mutations, and will happily live with almost any kind of […]