Zebra Finches

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(This is how I used to keep my birds - things have changed since.)

Cages

My cages are placed in a shed in my parents' back yard. The shed is heated during the winter. In the shed, I have four cages each of which can be divided into three cages for breeding. The cages are used as a winter home for most of my birds, and when it gets warmer, they are used for breeding cages.

Drawers

Each cage has a drawer for easy cleaning. In addition the fronts of each cage can be removed - also for easy access for cleaning. Each drawer is emptied every 4 days. I use newspaper in the drawer, and put sand on top of it. Don't use newspaper unless you change it often, as the birds will try to use it as nesting material after a few days.

Water drinkers

I use external drinkers, as this speeds up the task of changing the water. Drinkers must be cleaned often.

Baths

Zebra finches like to bathe, so a bath is provided for each. The baths must be cleaned often - especially during summer - to keep them free from alge.

Cups

I have a number of cups for seed, rearing food and grit/seashells. Cups should be cleaned regularly.

Nestbox

Nestboxes (12 x 12 x 12 cm) are provided during the breeding season.