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Basic Breeding  Zebra finches are a joy to watch as they prepare their nest and raise their young.  The mating dance and song of the male is fun to watch and is a good indication that they are happy and ready to breed.  The male ‘sings’ and bounces on the perch to attract the hen.  He will soon try to jump on top of the hen.  If she is willing, they will mate.  This only takes a few seconds.  He will try this repeatedly. There are many considerations when attempting to breed Zebra finches.  Zebra finches breed freely in captivity, sometimes even under strange conditions, but we should try to provide them a healthy and happy environment. Zebras mature quickly and can start to mate at 11-12 weeks.  For healthier strong birds it is recommended that they be 6-9 months before allowing the to mate. The placement of the cage or cages should be in an area that does not have a lot of people/pet traffic.  The cages sho...

Zebra finches Basic Care Zebra finches are fun and easy to have in your home.  They are a pleasure to view and their soft chirping is soothing.  Whether you want only one pair to keep you company or you want to be a breeder with many birds, Zebras are a joy. Zebra Finches originate from Australia. Zebras live in open grasslands with some bushes and trees.  They live in dry areas over most of Australia.  They live in groups and eat mostly grass seeds.  They build their nests in bushes out of grass, straw, feathers and anything else they can find.  They lay 3-6 eggs and both parents participate in raising the young.  The currently accepted taxonomic nomenclature for the Zebra is "Taeniopygia guttata castanotis". Zebra finches live to be 4-8 years of age.  I have heard of birds living to 10 and 12 years old, but I think this is rare. Males: The normal male bird has a gray upper body and wings.  The belly is white. ...