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Barb Torrao - 2010-05-11
I have two Zebra finches, one male the other female. They are both approx. 7 1/2 years old. I have noticed that the female has developed tumors on the back of her neck. She looks well other than that, and continues to eat well. Anything can be done? Are these tumors common? They have been together for 7 1/2 years, what will happen to the remaining finch when the other dies?

Barb Torrao - 2010-05-11
I have two Australian finches, one boy and one girl, both are approx. 7 and 1/2 years old. The girl finch has what appears to be tumors growing at the back of her neck. Noticed this when she kept losing her feathers in this area. Other that these tumors, she looks well and is still eating well. I understand that the life span of these finches is approx. 7 years, so they are indeed getting old. Can you give me a guess of what these tumors are, are they common in finches? And since they have been together for 7 1/2 years, what will happen to the remaining finch when the other one dies?

Barbara Perrin - 2010-04-25
I first spotted "our" pintailed whydah in our backyard in Orange, Ca 2 years ago. Had no idea what he was but immediately noticed his unusual and aggressive behavior. I took a few pics of him and confirmed his identity with an ornithologist friend. Even though So Cal weather is rather mild, he has migrated the last 2 winters and just returned to out backyard today! What an enjoyable bird to watch and listen!

Annie - 2010-04-15
I currently have only one Zebra finch, Cooper. His mate, Wilson, died from, I think, binding when having eggs. I was going to get another but I also have 3 parakeets--all 4 in separate cages, of course. He seems to think he is one of the "big boys" now. It is very cute. He talks to them and tries to "be big" like them. They love and include him in their conversations, so I intend to leave him single. He seems content and very healthy. They are all wonderful pets. If you own birds, do give them lots of attention though.

lela - 2010-04-05
I have 2 finches tweet and flutter. Tweet is ready to have eggs so I'm just finding things I need to help. I love them very much so I will take care of them.

Amber - 2009-02-13
I have a finch alone in a cage. It's a boy and what will happen if I put another finch with him

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Marit - 2010-03-15
Finches are flock birds and it is important that they have a mate. I suggest that you pair it with another male of the same type of finch that you have now.
Mackenzie - 2010-04-04
I have about thirteen finches. They all get along pretty well so I'm guessing yours will adjust well to a friend.

Athena - 2010-02-16
I received 3 finches for my birthday. Within about three weeks, they had laid four eggs. Okay, I thought, they aren't all going to hatch...
Guess what. They all did.
So now I had 7 finches. My cage was beginning to look awfully small, so we were gifted with a much bigger one from a friend of my father's. There was a catch, though; we had to adopt a new finch, this time a Zebra Finch.
So now I had 8.
They recently hatched another egg, I believe about four days ago.
So now I have 9.
Lovin' every minute of these wonderful pet birds.

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Dave Brough - 2010-03-06
So cool! Im very happy for you. Now I am looking for that deal where you gotta take a new Zebra finch in order to get a cage! How cool is that?

Eddie - 2010-02-19
I have 2 set of Zebra and one set of Society finch. I have a very large cage and they are well taken care of..however, the past two weeks, I have found a broken egg a week. I am not sure if these are unfertile eggs being disregarded or if the birds are being agressive towards eggs being laid. Any suggestions?

Lisa - 2009-07-11
To Badernourman - I know that World of Birds can help you bring the Strawberry Finches in the country.
A few years ago, I got a pair of Goldbreast from Paul & Mandy in Alabama called Singingwings.com.
Call this number 303 -433-4329. They also have a location in Colorado.
Great people but could no longer find strawberrys,
My gorgeous 8 year okd died today and my heart is sadden.
She was so sweet and listened to me talk to her, she also had a tiny song, like her male who sang his little heart out.
Please do what you can to bring my favorite bird back.

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mike - 2010-02-18
I don't think that encouraging the catching of wild birds is appropriate, lisa.
Birds that were common very recently are becoming endangered due to uncontrolled trapping for the cagebird trade.
I think you should try to find a reputable supplier with captive-bred birds and if that is impossible you may have to try a different species.
There are other beautiful small birds with charming personalities that are not threatened by lack of control from authorities.

lavanya - 2010-01-18
I have 5 zebra finches. They all used to fight but we separated them for a while and put them back together and they are perfectly fine. They get along so well they are like best of friends. They always share their house which is like a little nest, and I always have to remember to change the water and food everyday. I clean the cage once a week. They like having a bath so water should be available at all times, but I don't know how old they are.

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