Many finch owners come to me, wondering how to help their finches nest.
The breeding and mating of finches is a very natural process, but of course, there are things that finch owners can do to help that along.
When these birds mate successfully, they will eventually need nests to house their young.
This is where the subject of helping finches nest comes in.
Is there anything that we can do to help these birds nest more easily? Fortunately, the answer is yes! There are tips and tricks to help finches nest.
Here are a few of them! 1.
There is not one single type of nest for these birds.
Depending on the finches' preference, their nests may be bought from a finch breeder, or a pet store, or the birds themselves may construct them.
It may help to give your finches the choice, so if you could provide both inside their cages, then you will be preparing for whatever their preference may be.
2.
Help your finches make their home by giving them a lot of material to use- For finches that are found in the wild, nests are usually created by putting together an assortment or raffia, twigs, dried bark and leaves.
It may do you good to provide these materials on the floor of the finch cage.
Your pets will be able to see these materials and can start to figure out how best to use them to make a finches nest.
3.
Finches that may prefer to nest in parrot boxes may need some extra help.
To assist them, you may want to get some planter boxes nailed onto wood.
Cut a little hole on top of the base to serve as the nest's entrance.
Also, don't forget to place a perch underneath the cut out hole.
The perch will serve as a place for the birds to rest before entering the nest.
4.
Do not disturb the natural nesting process- When finches nest, the male will be responsible for gathering, carrying and assembling the nesting material.
The female, on the other hand will be responsible for checking if the nest is sturdy.
She can juggle the nest and see if it fits to her criteria.
She may drop it several times, and the male may have to pick it up each time.
If you see your finches doing this, do not be surprised or do not startle them in order to stop this.
This is very normal and part of the nesting process.
The breeding and mating of finches is a very natural process, but of course, there are things that finch owners can do to help that along.
When these birds mate successfully, they will eventually need nests to house their young.
This is where the subject of helping finches nest comes in.
Is there anything that we can do to help these birds nest more easily? Fortunately, the answer is yes! There are tips and tricks to help finches nest.
Here are a few of them! 1.
There is not one single type of nest for these birds.
Depending on the finches' preference, their nests may be bought from a finch breeder, or a pet store, or the birds themselves may construct them.
It may help to give your finches the choice, so if you could provide both inside their cages, then you will be preparing for whatever their preference may be.
2.
Help your finches make their home by giving them a lot of material to use- For finches that are found in the wild, nests are usually created by putting together an assortment or raffia, twigs, dried bark and leaves.
It may do you good to provide these materials on the floor of the finch cage.
Your pets will be able to see these materials and can start to figure out how best to use them to make a finches nest.
3.
Finches that may prefer to nest in parrot boxes may need some extra help.
To assist them, you may want to get some planter boxes nailed onto wood.
Cut a little hole on top of the base to serve as the nest's entrance.
Also, don't forget to place a perch underneath the cut out hole.
The perch will serve as a place for the birds to rest before entering the nest.
4.
Do not disturb the natural nesting process- When finches nest, the male will be responsible for gathering, carrying and assembling the nesting material.
The female, on the other hand will be responsible for checking if the nest is sturdy.
She can juggle the nest and see if it fits to her criteria.
She may drop it several times, and the male may have to pick it up each time.
If you see your finches doing this, do not be surprised or do not startle them in order to stop this.
This is very normal and part of the nesting process.
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