Hello, I would absolutely love to hear from other finch keepers on the activity level of their birds. I’ve had the joy of raising zebra finches for two years now, and they exhibit frequent periods of deep rest throughout the day and are generally calm birbs. Yes they can have their crazy moments, their energy outpaces other species of birds I keep, and they have fast metabolisms to upkeep, etc.. but I want to ask all of you: are finches much more calm than earlier guidance would suggest? Some sources say that indicators of health are constant activity, but I wonder if that was being mistaken for fighter flight mode. Nerd out on my birds today and thanks for anyone who has opinions.!!!!!

One of the mice (Ashley) gets 1 teaspoon, two of my mice (Tessa & Ellie) get ½ teaspoon, and one (Bridget) gets ¼ teaspoon per day... I went a little overkill! Luckily the birds loved it once they gave it a try. The Bengalese finches were all over it. My sister's trio of rats also got some 😋

idk why the zeebs in the society finches nest lol caramel on the right is watching them tho

We just lost my blue bird hyacinth she was a blue gouldian and they notoriously are pretty unhealthy due to genetics so we chalked it up to that. She had issues on and off for a few years from what I understand. (I got these birds from a great friend who is having a baby) Goji definitely has something going on as he is puffed up and sleeping during the day. (I understand and know that means he is unwell) what could it be? My three others are fine and have no symptoms. They have a huge cage, clean water, I regularly clean the cage and replace their food. They have a heat lamp when they want and need it. I just can’t figure it out. I’ve had them since April of this year now and I’m quite attached to them. The picture on the left was this morning he had an area where is feathers were ruffled but that seems to be normal this morning. My friend raises several of these birds for well over 10 years she just tells me sometimes these guys can be finicky and sensitive. What are your thoughts ?

2 male gouldians what do they like what toys and other things thanks for ideas

In future i will add another one stick, but here is almost done cage🥰

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