Mixed finch aviary ? Do they like each other? Or just acceptance?

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Hi I am building a small aviary and am planning on getting finches and I ve researched different compatability charts on different species. As it turns out quite a few species are compatible. But nothing I ve read really says if this is a welcomed arrangement or just passive acceptance. Do finches of different species in aviary like each other/ play together / flock together? Thanks for your help!

Also is it absolutely necessary to to have finches in pairs in an aviary? Or could a single finch be introduced to an aviary?

Also  is it absolutely  necessary to to have finches in pairs in an aviary? Or could a single finch be introduced to an aviary?

Lizzie · Answer

Finches don't play with each other. Unless you have a very large aviary (football field size) I doubt if they are going to flock. Finches tolerate many other different kinds of finches as long as they aren't overcrowded. I found it best to install several feeding stations for seed as well as live food (mealworms and fruitflies) plus fruits and vegetables. If you have nests, they will breed. A sonmgle bird might get awfully lonely in there.

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Mixed finch aviary ? Do they like each other? Or just acceptance?

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