Breeding Zebra Finches: choosing the right nesting materials

[@jimreilly5089]

I use larger opening in my nest boxes. I also fill the nest with straw, I do not put any other nesting material in the cage. I know when they're getting ready to lay as they make a concave in the straw. I get eggs and chicks every time. The longest I wait for eggs is two weeks. It works every time!

[@woodside-loft]

Great job on the videos, I to breed zebras and gamebirds. I've also been a birdnerd my whole life. Looking forward to following along with you in this great hobby. Thanks Man

[@birdnerd]

Welcome aboard!

[@Fishinwithme]

Top work mate roll on breeding season for the uk ❤

[@peggyroyster1605]

Where do you get the white cages?

[@ideas100verse7]

Hey Mr chris if i wanted a pair how would i get one Ps am from Ghana❤

[@ActinOut]

The the landing page for the coco fiber link isn't working.

[@andreiter]

Is there a website that you know of who sells those wide finch cages?

[@birdnerd]

Nope, I have been trying to find some to give you guys a link but I have not been able to find any.

[@KuyaFincher]

Breed orange brested to blackbrested and blackfaced then blackcheek then u will have full orange

[@birdnerd]

That’s my plan. Just trying to get a hold of some black cheek and black faced.

[@andronikosandronikou9587]

Great videos bro 😊, So i have a problem i have 10 pairs of zebras for 3 years and no babies are bred and i found out that its a cause of mice they kept destroying the eggs and the tiny babies. And im sad 😔 cause its a disaster.

[@birdnerd]

Yes mice can be a huge problem and raid the nests of birds. You will need to get rid of the mice for a better chance of getting babies.

[@venissahiti2840]

hey everyone I just bought recently a pair of zebras and as told Ipput a nest and some materials on it to be more specific cotton and some dry grass .My question Is will they breedat this season they are almost nonstop staying on the nest and will sleep together andeverything I am feedng them some seed mix anddialy puting boiled eggs andcocumbers sometimes spinach etc ,the room temperature is good Ilive on europe ballkan KOSOVO ,.I LOVE YOUR VIdEOS BY THE WAY ,.If anyone can help me or anythig like thet feel free .love

[@gouldianuk9875]

Zebs will breed very quickly, they're like rabbits in Spring once they start. The issue will be stopping them. It's easily controlled though 👍

[@venissahiti2840]

@@gouldianuk9875 thank to you so much you have earned a new sub ,but can you breed them in this season winter or no ,bcI have put a breeding box in cage shoukdi I remove it or leave it as it is

[@gouldianuk9875]

@@venissahiti2840 you're welcome, I'm sure Chris will have plenty of good advice too. If the conditions are right for them they are free breeders meaning they won't have a set season in captivity, if it's warm enough and they have enough food supplies etc then they will undoubtedly try, just offer plenty of extra calcium sources/supplements for the hens egg production 👍

[@janestebbings2920]

They will breed any time of the year , I’ve had the odd pair raising young in the middle of winter in a outside aviary.

[@venissahiti2840]

@@gouldianuk9875 is it normal that they filled the nest with a lot of poop ?

[@NatureBackyard]

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[@ideas100verse7]

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