Just adopted a set of finches

[phonelady61]

Hi I just adopted a set of finches and need to know what the rest of you finch owners do for nesting matierial ? i have one pair that looks like they want to breed and now I have the nesting box but need to know what matierial they need to use for nesting . thanks and have a great day . Never had finches before ,only really big parrots before .

[Sashagirl]

Congratulation on your new Finches.I had some years ago but I don't know what the nest are called.

Marcia

[poohbear]

What finches?....and where are you keeping them? Cage /Aviary ...Indoors /Outdoors...Nestboxes or wicker baskets?
Paul.

[phonelady61]

Originally Posted by poohbear

What finches?....and where are you keeping them? Cage /Aviary ...Indoors /Outdoors...Nestboxes or wicker baskets?
Paul.

zebra finches and I am keeping them in a cage and I have a wicker basket and needed to know what kind of matierial I need for nesting ?

[poohbear]

Coconut fibre if available from your pet store...or if unavailable get some moss from a garden center.If you do I suggest you microwave it for 60 seconds to kill off any bacteria.
Just make sure you don't use any fibres like cotton that can tangle around chicks legs.Good luck.
Paul.

[phonelady61]

Originally Posted by poohbear

Coconut fibre if available from your pet store...or if unavailable get some moss from a garden center.If you do I suggest you microwave it for 60 seconds to kill off any bacteria.
Just make sure you don't use any fibres like cotton that can tangle around chicks legs.Good luck.
Paul.

oh okay thank you so much and yes I will check with the pet shop thank you thankyou so much .