Molting & how to help your Finch get through it

In todays video I'll explain the moulting process, why it happens, & give you some great tips on how you can help your Finches get through the process safely & without any complications
Special thanks to / littlebeaks for allowing me to use a clip of her beautiful Zebra Finches

[@bethmckellar6154]

another great informative video. I miss having Gouldians

[@FinchManDave]

Thanks Beth 😁 Yea, Id be lost without mine

[@Alex-S.]

Good video! Good informations! 👍

[@FinchManDave]

Thanks Alex. Glad you liked it 😁

[@tinacox248]

New subscriber here. Fabulous videos, excellent content ! So glad I found your channel. Have had owls and gouldians in the past. Just got a couple of budgies at the moment but looking at getting some finches again soon. Can I ask where you go your large flights cage from please 😊

[@FinchManDave]

Hey Tina. Thank you so much for your kind words & for subscribing 😁 What Finches are you hoping to get? My flight cage was all hand built & is inside an 11x11ft summerhouse

[@tinacox14]

Morning ! Well I would like gouldians and owls again but the cheeky zebs are also catching my eye ! So 😅 am a little torn !!! I have shown hubby your cage ❤ what I do know is I want enclosed wipeable sides, separation/divider and if it is stackable ….great because then I can have all 3 types !!

[@FinchManDave]

@@tinacox14 I'll be making a video in the not to distant future on how I built my flight but yes, wipeable sides are a must. The inside of my flight is lined with antimicrobial cladding (like what they use in operating theatres), so easily wipeable & resistent to bacteria growth

[@tinacox14]

@@FinchManDave oh wow ! Where can you get that stuff from please ? Look forward to future videos

[@FinchManDave]

@@tinacox14 I used BioMax SaniClad on mine. Can't link it here but you can find it easily through Google 🙂

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

what are some differnece between caring for a canary compared to other finch species?

[@FinchManDave]

I've never owned a Canary but I know they can be territorial & may even be aggressive towards smaller Finches. There are so many types of finches you can own as pets, so care & info for each can be extremely varied in most areas. Diet, housing, breeding etc. The main difference I would say between the two is that Canaries can live on their own, whereas finches are more flock orientated & prefer company

[@Steffen2676]

nice video, greetings from germany :)

[@FinchManDave]

Thank you.. and hello from England. I hope you are well 😁

[@Steffen2676]

@@FinchManDave yeah all is good. i have my birds :) and u?

[@FinchManDave]

@@Steffen2676 yep, all good here buddy :)

[@Steffen2676]

@@FinchManDave where do u live in the uk?

[@FinchManDave]

@@Steffen2676 Manchester

[@modelshowblog-sj4rq]

Is it common for birds to die during molt?

[@FinchManDave]

Unfortunately, yes - it can happen. I lost a Gouldian in January this year while I was away for 3 weeks. I had a bird sitter in but he came into a heavy moult literally the day after I left & obviously I hadn't prepared for it nor did I prepare my bird sitter for it. It couldn't be helped but it was an extremely tough lesson for me to learn