Read About Finch Breeders

Finch Breeders take pains to breed finches for their exquisite colors. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Finch Breeders - Breeder Facts

  1. Professional Affiliations:

    Finch breeders must be affiliated with at least one of the following clubs:- • National Finch and Softbill Society • American Federation of Aviculture • American Cockatiel and Softbill Society • Canary and Softbill Society. There are also a large number of local bird clubs.
  2. Why Use a Breeder:

    Finches are vividly colored birds, which are difficult to breed. Breeders use various methods of getting them to produce the desired color combinations. Getting the right color for a finch is more or less of an art.
  3. How to Find:

    There are many finch related websites. These will give you complete information on reputable breeders in your area. You may also be able to see pictures of finches. Alternatively, you can also browse through newspapers and bird magazines.
  4. What to Expect:

    Finches will require a lot of care. If you are purchasing as a newborn, then you will have to feed it manually until it learns. Cage cleaning will be a regular routine.
  5. Breeder's Surroundings:

    Like all caged birds, finches will contract bacterial infections easily. Check that the surroundings of the breeder are impeccably clean and well-maintained.

Finch Breeders - Newborn Facts

  1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

    Finches will produce four to five babies at a time.
  2. Age To Be Sold:

    Finches can be sold when they are about two weeks old and learn preliminary flight knowledge. After this, a lot of care is to be taken to given them feeding training.
  3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

    Finches must be clean and their skin must not show any marks that could possibly be bacterial infections. They should constantly chirp and flitter around, when they learn how to fly.
  4. Registry:

    You can register the finches with the National Finch and Softbill Society if you intend to show it.
  5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

    The AKC does not recognize bird breeds.
  6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

    Finches cost about $200 to $300 as newborn babies.
  7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

    Parental information on finches will guide you to ascertain the medical history of the bird you are purchasing. It will also give you a fair idea of the colors it would be when grown.

Finch Breeders - Breeder Concerns

  1. Breeder Reputation:

    It is necessary to get finches from reputed breeders who would know the correct biological techniques to breed them.
  2. Pet Health:

    Finches can suffer from a host of infections, including those from bacteria and airborne mites. They can get lyme disease easily. Always keep them clean and wash them once a week at least.
  3. Assurances:

    The breeder should give you a health guarantee of a particular period of time. They should provide information on all inoculations that have been given.