How much does a Lady Gouldian finch cost?
You will pay at least $100 for a Gouldian finch; some color mutations cost much more. Take a look online at some of the birds available: Adopt a Pet.
How long do Lady Gouldian finches live?
five to eight years
They should be kept in one or more pairs to satisfy their need for social contact. With proper care the will live five to eight years. Gouldian finches, whether in a cage or an aviary, need the largest flying space affordable.
Do Gouldian finches need to be in pairs?
Since it’s not in their nature to interact with humans, it’s best to keep a pair of finches, which often become mates for life. Single birds naturally will pay more attention to their humans. However, rather than becoming tame, they’re more likely to show signs of loneliness.
What time of year do Gouldian finches breed?
In the wild, Gouldian finches generally make their nests in tree holes and they breed in the early part of the dry season, when plenty of food is available. In captivity, they usually nest in finch nest boxes of covered wicker baskets. The male courtship dance is a fascinating spectacle.
How do I get blue Gouldian?
In order to display the blue colouration, a finch must posses two copies of the blue gene. A bird possessing a single copy cannot express the blue color, but still has the potential to produce blue offspring if its partner can provide a second copy of the blue gene.
Can owl finches live with Gouldian finches?
Typical species that can be housed with Gouldians in a non-breeding colony would be Owl Finches, Society Finches, Parrot Finches, Masked Grassfinches, Longtail Finches, Shafttail Finches, Canaries and various African waxbills…Cordon Bleus, Purple Grenadiers, Orange Cheek Finches, Green Singing Finches, Lavender Finches …
Can you keep Gouldian finches outside?
Although there are many Gouldian keepers and breeders who allow their birds access to an outside area all year round without problems, this is something that hasn’t worked out so well for me in the past.
Can Gouldian finches breed with zebra finches?
I would NEVER recommend housing Gouldians with Zebra Finches at any time because there are high activity finches and will stress quiet finch species like Gouldians.