Are there any risks in breeding a Gouldian finch?
One thing to to keep in mind is that breeding Gouldian Finches comes with some risks. Female birds metabolize calcium from their bones and so the calcium she eats today is not necessarily the calcium she uses to coat her eggs tomorrow.
What kind of food do you feed a Gouldian finch?
When breeding Gouldian finches you need to ensure that you supply a high quality diet until they have fully molted. Egg food with sprouted seeds will be the main staple. Include quality greens like broccoli, shredded carrot, kale, and bok choy.
When is the most stressful time for a Gouldian finch?
The juvenile molt is one of the most stressful times in a gouldians life. If they are not managed properly during this time many often do not survive. Lets consider some of the main factors that contribute to juvenile mortality. Young birds have a very delicate immune system.
How long do Gouldian finches stay in the nest?
I personally feel that the birds enjoy the option to choose for themselves. The parents will feed the babies in the nest for approximately 20 days. Their growth will be rapid and the crop should always appear full and plump with seed. Again do not peek too often, just enough to make sure they are being fed.
What kind of hay do Lady Gouldian finches like?
I sprinkle into eggfood or sprouts:) Oxbow Organic Meadow Hay makes a great natural nesting material especially for grass finches like Lady gouldian Finches:) Also can be used on the cage floor as a natural substrate. Organic hays so you can be sure it’s safe and chemical free. Hay is a variable product because it is grown in natural conditions.
Is there a right and wrong way to breed Gouldian finches?
This question is probably best answered with a pro’s and con’s style response as there is no clear right way or wrong way to breed your Gouldian finches. Although wild Gouldian finch pairs can occasionally be found up to 10 miles away from other members of a flock, we know that they can also co-exist and breed in our aviaries as a colony.
How often should I treat my Gouldian finch?
Gouldian finches are very susceptible to this pest and should be treated once annually. Scatt takes care of this mite as well as the scaly mite, which lives under the skin, usually on their feet. Comes with complimentary glass eye dropper for easy application.
Why are my Gouldian hens losing their feathers?
Often you will find that parent birds feeding chicks will lose the facial feathers around their beaks, from feeding large clutches of chicks or many clutches right in a row. Or you may see hens with missing head feathers on the crown of their heads caused by an over aggressive cock during the breeding season.
