Finches require a cage that offers plenty of space for flying. The cage needs to be long and wide, rather than tall. Finches don’t fly up; they fly horizontally.
Your first priority should be obtaining a cage for your finch. The cage should be at least 18 inches long by 12 inches wide by 12 inches high. Finches need plenty of room to fly around in their cage and cannot live comfortably in a small cage. You can buy a finch cage or build one yourself using plexiglass sheets or wooden dowels. Finches prefer cages with vertical bars because they like to climb.
The height of the cage is important as finches are quite active and like to fly up and down so a taller cage would be better.
They also like to climb up their cages so perches should be provided at different heights. Even if you have only one finch, it’s still best to get a larger cage as it will make them feel safer. They will also appreciate having more space to move around.
Finches need perches in their cage. They like to sleep on perches, but they also use them as “highways” within the cage.
Place more than one perch in the cage so multiple birds can sit on different perches at the same time without conflict.
Cages made for larger parrots are often suitable for finches because they have horizontal bars and a large footprint.
Do Finches Need Toys in Their Cage?
Many finches are not particularly playful, but a few will play with toys. Some birds may enjoy hanging swings or mirrors. Others may enjoy a little bell attached to their cage, which they will occasionally ring. While it’s true that many finches aren’t very playful, some are – and even if yours isn’t, it’s always good to provide some extra stimuli for them.
Finches may enjoy toys such as mirrors or swing chairs. However, before you purchase anything for your bird’s cage, do some careful research about the safety of items for birds. There are many items that should not be placed in cages with birds.
Finch owners sometimes purchase swings made for parrots since parrots play a lot and love to swing and hang upside down! Swing chairs can be a nice addition to the pet finch’s cage. Make sure there is space around the swing chair so that the bird doesn’t fly into anything while swinging. Also, check that the item is sturdy enough to hold up your bird’s weight when he is sitting on it.
Many finches like mirrors and toys that make noise such as bells attached to their cage bars which they will ring occasionally. Be careful about placing items inside cages with finches because they tend to fly around.
Do Finches Need to Be Covered at Night?
Finches do not need to be covered at night, but they will appreciate a dark and quiet environment. If you do choose to cover your finch cage, make sure that the cage is covered with a thin cloth and not plastic.
Finches in their natural habitat sleep in holes or other areas where they feel safe and secure. By providing a dark, quiet environment they will feel more secure and sleep better (which leads to better health).
If you decide to cover your finch’s cage at night do not use plastic. Covering the cage with plastic can cause breathing issues for the birds. Only use thin cloth covers (such as a pillowcase) and make sure that there are no holes or tears in the fabric that could allow for suffocation.
It is important to make sure your finches have enough space when covering their cage at night. They need space for moving around and stretching their wings, as well as perches for standing on during the night (finches should never be kept on wire bottom cages).
Use common sense when covering your finch’s cage. Do not leave any obstructions near the cage that could cause the fabric covering to move inward toward the bird’s cage (such as furniture or walls).
How Do You Play With Finches?
Finches like to play. The easiest way to play with them is to have a bird-friendly cat or dog and let the birds interact with them through the cage. They will also chase toys that are on wheels and can be pushed around by the wind if you have an open window or screen door.
If your finches do not play, it does not mean that they do not like you. It just means that they are too busy doing other things such as eating, drinking, preening, sleeping and mating.
You can train your finches to eat from your hand if you are patient enough. Just put some food in your palm and keep it there until they take it from you. It will take a while but eventually they will get used to eating from your hand. You can also try putting a little bit of food on top of their head so they have to peck at it before they can eat it all up!
Do Finches Need Bedding?
Finches do not need bedding. They do not live in holes or nests like other birds. They spend most of their time on the ground and in trees, so they do not generally require bedding.
In fact, if you put bedding into a finch cage, the birds will probably just rip it up and throw it out of their cage. Finches are messy birds by nature. If they can help it, they will spread their food and water all over their cage rather than eat or drink from a dish.
If you want to keep your finches’ cage clean, don’t use any kind of bedding. Instead, buy a small broom and dustpan. Use these to clean your bird’s cage once a day. The broom will collect all of the waste that your birds leave behind in one place for easy disposal outside the cage.
If you have an outdoor aviary for your finches, you can make the floor out of sand or wood chips. However, this is not necessary. You can also lay down paper towels or newspaper on the ground instead.
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