![]() They are commonly believed to be an offshoot of the White rump mannikin, giving them their Latin name of Lonchura striata domestica. Some of this sociable nature may come from the fact that they are a domesticated subspecies of a wild bird. I must admit I have bred mine in a large flight without any problems but I think that is more the determination of the birds than anything. In fact, some people have found breeding them in a flight difficult for one simple reason – they love to crowd into a nest together at night and any eggs can be squashed. Many finches are social with others of their kind and will cuddle up with other kinds of birds but the Bengalese are a little friendlier and a little more social. One of the most enduring traits of the Society Finch (Bengalese is how I know them and will refer to them from now on) is how friendly they are with other birds. These two started my love of the species and the many more I have had over the years have continued it. While not tame, they were extremely confident around me, eating from my hand and landing on my shoulder, often to sing at other birds. The result was two lovely little chocolate cock birds who I named Cocoa and Spike (Spike has two white marks above his beak while Cocoa doesn’t). This was when I had a few pairs of finches in the house and they were happy enough to breed. Look for an enclosure, food, water requirements, etc before bringing the finches home.The first finches I ever bred were a pair of Bengalese finches, correctly known as Society Finches. ![]() Whichever finch seems right for the particular situation, make sure that all the necessary care components are in place before purchase. Some finches have been known to live more than 8-10 years. They can be pricier than Society or Zebra finches to purchase, however finches are rather long-lived compared to other small animal pets. If a suitable housing, temperature and maintenance situation can be arranged, Lady Gouldian finches will provide the most color for the money of any of the finches. Keep these factors in mind when trying to decide which type of finch to bring home. Lady Gouldian finches tend to be a bit messier than the Zebra finches, and are not as tolerant of temperature fluctuations. One of the most colorful of the small finches, Gouldian finches are brightly colored with unique markings that are amazing to see in a home environment. Gouldian Finches are Colorful Pet Bird Options Society finches, however, do not have any discernible differences between males and females so if a breeding pair is desired (or a same sex pair that will not breed) it would be wise to consult a knowledgeable breeder before purchasing any birds. Society finches, like zebra finches, are ready breeders in captivity, and make excellent foster parents for other, more difficult types of finches. They are literally born and bred to thrive well in captivity. Society finches then make an unusually ideal pet bird. Society finches seem to have originated in Japan, and the best sources seem to indicate the species was never seen in the wild, but rather bred in captivity through several crosses of various finch kinds. ![]() Society Finches are a Good Small Bird Pet Choice Children will appreciate their curious nature and their flashy colors as well. They are active and flashy during the day, but are quiet and calm at night. Zebra finches tolerate temperature fluctuations and thrive well on a basic seed diet available from pet stores or online sources. These small birds are also easily acquired, do not cost a lot of money, and are often available from local hobby breeders, because of their tendency to breed in captivity so easily. Zebra finches are bird social so they prefer the company of another zebra finch, rather than requiring constant attention from humans like many members of the parrot family. Zebra finch birds are a popular, and widely available species of finch and make a great pet choice for families, school classrooms or apartments. It is preferable to purchase home-bred pets rather than wild-caught imports which are more likely to harbor disease and may even support illegal animal poaching practices in foreign countries. These three finches have long enjoyed success as family pets, and are often available from captive bred sources. For starters, try these easy to care for finches. There are so many birds available from big pet stores it can be confusing to know which types make the best pets.
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