Do finches and budgies get along?

Both budgies (parakeets) and finches are friendly birds that get along well with others, but there are inherent problems with keeping two dramatically different types of birds together, especially in the same cage.

Can you let finches fly around the house?

The answer is yes, you should let them fly around. Any pet bird must have at least 2–3 hours outside of the cage to fly around and stretch their wings. It’s good for their health and they’re happier in life.

Can you house finches and parakeets together?

Finches and parakeets are both very active birds. Finches need wide cages so they can fly back and forth. If you house them together, you need a large cage that is both tall and wide. The cage should be at least 24 inches wide for the finch and at least 24 inches high for the parakeet.

Can budgies and Zebra Finches live together?

Keeping Zebra Finches and Budgies Together Zebras actually do a lot better with Budgies than the more nervous Canaries, and in an aviary or birdhouse the two unrelated species will go about their business without taking much notice of each other.

Can you keep 3 finches together?

Finches are social and active birds that live together in large groups in the wild. If you want to keep multiple finches, it is best to keep either a single pair or at least three pairs to make a flock. Pairs of two often become territorial and can fight over space and resources.

What birds can live with finches?

Compatible Parrot Species Parrots in the Neophema genus are most commonly housed with finches. These include the Scarlet-chested parrot, Turquoise parrot, Elegant parrot, rock parrot, Blue-winged parrots; plus the closely related Bourke’s parrot.

Should I let my finches out?

Unlike parakeets which can be tamed, most finches stay pretty wild and will always be somewhat skittish. If you let him out of the cage, he would be at risk of injury or trauma.

Can parakeets breed with finches?

Finches. The most likely to get along with your parakeet is the equally sociable zebra finch, who hails from Australia, as budgerigars, a type of parakeet, do. Other finches that can live harmoniously with parakeets include the nutmeg mannikin, the java sparrow, the double-barred finch and the cordon-bleu.

Can finches and budgies share a cage?

Keeping Budgies With Other Birds Budgies will mix happily with other small birds, including their fellow Australians the cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), and many other small parrots, parakeets and lorikeets. Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) generally get along with budgies too.

Can 2 pairs of finches live together?

Can you house different finches together?

If finches are provided with the proper habitat, different species of finches can live together. When it comes to inhabiting the same enclosure, some finches are more compatible than others.

Can you let finches out of their cage?

It’s uncommon for bird owners to let finches out of their cage, since they don’t appreciate human interaction and have no need to fly around your house. Adopt finches if you don’t plan to interact with the birds much. Unlike other species of pet birds, finches do not need or enjoy much human interaction.

Can you have more than one Finch as a pet?

Prepare to own more than one finch. If you’re planning to adopt a finch, you’ll need to obtain at least two. Finches thrive in pairs or groups, so if you’re an experienced pet owner and have a cage large enough to house half a dozen of finches, you can bring home as many of the birds as you feel comfortable caring for.

Can you keep just one male and female finches?

Alternatively, you can consider keeping just one sex at a time. Keep the cages separate. Cages of just male and just female finches should never be kept in the same room, as hearing finches of the opposite sex could spark territorial fighting within the cage.

How to introduce finches to each other?

Introduce all your finches at once. If you plan on keeping multiple finches in the same cage or aviary, try to bring them all into the habitat at the same time. Introducing finches into an already-established social group could cause your current finches to pick on the new ones.