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Most common pet finches: Zebra, Society, Spice, Gouldians, White Hooded Nuns, Tri Color Nuns, Chestnut Breasted Mannikins, Cordon Blues, Orange Cheek Waxbills, Green Singers, Java Rice.

Exotic yet popular finches: Weavers, Lavender Waxbills, African Red Heads, Parrot Finches, Whydahs, Meblas, Violet Ear Waxbills, Fire Finches, European Goldfinches, Gold Breasted Waxbill, Saffron Finch, Cuban Melodious Finch.

Typical/Healthy Yearly Diet:
- Finch Seed Mix
- Millet
- Hard Boiled Egg or Eggfood
- Greens (Sprouts)
- Fruits (apple, orange, grapes)
- Veggies (Carrot, Kale, Corn)
- Bevos Bug Mix or live food
- Cooked White Rice

Average life span: 5-10 years depending on species
Average breeding Age Span: 5 years depending on species
Preferred nests: Bamboo Covered Finch Nests or Nesting Boxes
Preferred cage size for pair of finches: 16"x12"x12"
Preferred environment: Warm, Humid, and private location.

Most Common Reasons for: Most Common Solution:
Fighting: Stress or Territory dispute Separate birds
Plucking: Fighting pairs Separate birds
Egg Binding: Inefficient Calcium & Vitamin D3 Calcium Plus added to diet
Tossing Babies: Inexperienced or Too young Remove nest, give pair a rest
Infected Oil Glands: Not bathing properly Light misting spray with water daily
Losing weight suddenly: Parasite or Illness See Article: Sick Finch
Deformed babies: Inbreeding Separate birds, find new mates

Symptom: Treatment:
Egg Binding Calcium Plus and moved to a hospital cage for several days
Lice Pestex
Air Sac Mites Iverlux
Intestinal Worms Worm Away
Protozoal Diseases Ronex
Bacterial Infections Amoxitex or Tetratex
Balding Feather-Fast
Weak/Sick Birds Flourish, Vitalize, or Thrive
Picky Eaters Hearty Bird (Vitamin/Mineral Supplement)