Zebra Finch Breeding Update

[@jenniferhumby4449]

Got my first two baby chicks ever now. Almost 2 weeks, now. A dream come true. Thanks for the info, it helped me so much.

[@petermagee6853]

Hi Chris I'm from northern Ireland UK and I'm really enjoying your updates they're very informative, I'm only starting out with a few zebras and society but learn a lot from you, keep up the good work

[@birdnerd]

Thanks for watching

[@suannjaza348]

What you use for nesting material

[@joser4549]

Would you say white and silver finches are moire expensive

[@kathyallen5488]

My finches. Layed eggs but male keeps adding to nest and has covered up,what do I do?

[@notpartofdaplan9290]

How can i order from you?

[@Deadvile]

Great video. Lots of info! I'm new to this. I got a pair about a month ago and today the hen laid a 2nd egg. The male is OB/BB and female is BB/OB split. I'm curious of the outcome

[@birdnerd]

Those should be some pretty babies. I’m interested to know how it goes for you

[@Deadvile]

birdnerd They ended up having 5 eggs and all 5 hatched. They are about 6 days old. The male hogs the nest and is always feeding the chicks. Female feeds a few times and but stays outside of the nest and jumps around very fast as if she needs or is looking for something. Is this normal?

[@rodplantilla2730]

Please add the link for the cage on your videos.

[@joser4549]

Thanks so much for your info. Hadnt had finches in years so Im pretty much starting from new.

[@mninayan2671]

Hey buddy do you favour me? What is the actuall breeding box size of zebra finches?

[@Worldofentertainment-il3qe]

Hi Chris. I have a question about zebra finches.i have a male black cheek and white female zebra finch .i was about to breed them but i thought that i should know what will the colour of chicks when the grow up will or should be Thank you

[@birdnerd]

Great question. It can depend on if your male is splits to CFW “Chestnut Flanked White” which is what your female zebra finch is. It can also depend of if your female is split to black cheek. If they aren’t split for anything then you’ll get normal grey males and females but they will all be split to black cheek and your males will be split to CFW as well. The CFW gene is sex linked so if I remember right you could get some white feathered chicks and they would all be females. Now if your parents are split to those colors then you could get a mix of white females/males and black cheek babies and normals. So could be fun to see what they produce.

[@taahiramod6701]

Great video chris Do you have any videos on waxbill breeding And what's your feeding programme on the egg food Thanks

[@birdnerd]

I can create one I have bred waxbills in the past.

[@taahiramod6701]

@@birdnerd thanks if its possible I will really appreciate it

[@Worrior30304]

Have you ever gotten a cfwbc zebra finch? If so what colour male and female did you had to get the cfwbc finch?

[@gwendolynyellock5172]

Hi there Chris I have a large cage containing four budgies and three zebra finches I Have two budgie nesting boxes and a wicker nest Set up for the zebra finches what I am experiencing currently is that the buggies are hanging out around the finch nest what are your thoughts on this also are you on Instagram it’s easier for me to create messages and contact you from there let me know your thoughts on the budgies hanging out in the finch nest thanks so much

[@Worrior30304]

Gwendolyn Yellock why did you give a question on my comments?

[@gwendolynyellock5172]

Warrior it was a mistake my goodness i tried to delete it earlier but couldn’t figure it out just disregard sorry to annoy you

[@Worrior30304]

Gwendolyn Yellock naw man you good. Just got confused

[@charlenekoorts1100]

I'm also trying to breed the white zebra finch with the black cheeks right now and I would recommend a white female and a black cheek male

[@samissnapsamissnap4568]

When do they develop male of female characteristics?

[@birdnerd]

Within a couple weeks of fledging they will start molting into their adult feathers

[@antoniocarlos7503]

Sou criador beautiful mandarim mutações Brasil evangelistas Carlos é emfvet Deus abençoa

[@EadrictA]

how do i know if my finch is mature

[@birdnerd]

For most species it’s when they are fully molted into their adult plumage. The general rule is to hold birds from breeding until they are around 12 months old for best breeding results

[@reinaldoroldan2028]

Doyou have for sale

[@birdsloverlawlessdhal3598]

Why you like black cheek finch so much

[@annabenavides3412]

How long does it take for their pecks to change color ?

[@birdnerd]

For zebras about 1 month after fledging

[@twin2482]

When will you start breeding your gouldians?

[@birdnerd]

Starting right now

[@twin2482]

@@birdnerd Thanks. I placed two nest (different types) in their cage about 3 weeks ago, but they are not showing any interest. I figure that they are either too young or that they will not breed because they are in my family room (too much traffic). I enjoy you videos.

[@joannehall5153]

Hi Chris Im waiting for fledglings to scatt parents correct. Should fledglings be 6 wks before I fledge them? They are only bout 5 days out

[@birdnerd]

Yeah I would wait until they fledge

[@ManuelFernandez-dp7lf]

Hey cris how are u doing I love ur video so cris my name is Manny I just what to ask u if my birds are not having egg can I change the female to see if they can have eggs

[@birdnerd]

Yes you can change out the females and see if that helps.

[@barrymurray3530]

Great video as usual, thanks

[@birdnerd]

Thank you

[@khyberhussainkhil538]

You need to make more videos

[@birdnerd]

Thanks

[@s.r.ramdath1358]

Zebra finches doing great Wonderful

[@daxdeandre700]

Pro tip: watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies recently.

[@skylarhenry9310]

@Dax Deandre yea, have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :)

[@alejandrokenzo4493]

@Dax Deandre Yea, been using flixzone for since november myself =)

[@ScottMSmith-cw2nt]

I want a zebra finch male for my female

[@txnzexl2233]

Make how to setup a proper breeding cage for a finch and budgie and quails and canary’s and do a daily routin with your birds

[@birdnerd]

Ok thanks you

[@EadrictA]

my male and female bird are mature but the female just isnt laying

[@birdnerd]

They may not have bonded. Maybe give them another week together and if no eggs appear separate them for a while and then put them back together.

[@EadrictA]

@@birdnerd ive found the problem its becuse the female bird waits intil the nest is just right to lay eggs. and when you buy them from the pet shop there young when you buy them. ive got be patience whith them.

[@EadrictA]

@@birdnerd the female waits intil the male fully builds the nest to lay eggs

[@gwendolynyellock5172]

Hi Chris are you on Instagram or Facebook if so please let us know what your name is on those platforms thanks so much

[@birdnerd]

Yes I have an Instagram @birdnerd4

[@charlenekoorts1100]

Just wanted to share the news, i've bred out a baby zebra finch(black cheek) and when it matured he began to get orange on the back of his cheeks and on his side he has orange and black.

[@birdnerd]

Send me a pic on my Instagram @birdnerd4 I would be interested in seeing that.

[@joser4549]

Awesome

[@yceluger4606]

Hey

[@andremurray3968]

hay u get to give them egg power so that they can lay egg

[@raulstaines8701]

Male zebra finches alway sings..

[@hussenali3618]

Your missing the d for the bird in ur website

[@birdnerd]

Fixed it. Thank you

[@misterkota1252]

Why does everyone have to ruin their bird videos with du mb music