How much space do I need to provide to properly house and breed my mixed collection of finches?
It is difficult to give definitive responses here, because it depends on the specific species being considered. However a good rule of thumb is to allow at least one square metre of floor space for each pair of birds. This is for a aviary of average height say 1.8 to 2.5 metres high and is the minimum area recommended in the Queensland Code of Practice for Aviculture. Many breeders would say that more space is needed per pair and some species [e.g. weavers or Cubans] often need more space. Consider an aviary with 5 square metres of open flight and 5 square metres of covered shelter area where all the nesting sites are located, then 10 pairs of birds might be too many – squabbles over nesting territories might well see the breeding of all species reduced. The best advice is to provide as much space as you can afford and definitely don’t overcrowd your birds. I have what I was told is a white zebra finch. She has an orange beak, so I assume she is female. When I purchased her the other b
