Tucson Birds and Bird Supplies

Arizona Covey Quail Rescue
11635 N 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 996-1934
Category: Local Birds & Supplies

Bird Brats
10656 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 404-6744
Category: Local Birds & Supplies

Bird Cages 4 Less
2330 West Univ Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Website: www.birdcages4less.com
(602) 454-9002
Category: Local Birds & Supplies

Birdworld
3502 West Greenway Road Suite 12, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Website: www.birdworld.biz
(602) 843-2393
Category: Local Birds & Supplies

Flight-Phoenix Tropical Birds
4721 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Website: www.flightofphoenix.com
(602) 200-9945
Category: Local Birds & Supplies

Pampered Parrot
4342 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 266-9013
Category: Local Birds & Supplies

Tropic Zone Inc
820 E Greenway Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Website: www.tropiczone.us
(602) 493-7387
Category: Local Birds & Supplies

Phoenix Arizona Pet Shops

Fins & Friends
6052 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 264-9975
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Pets Mart
3855 E Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 797-0478
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Pets Mart
10825 N Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 367-9680
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Pets Mart
21001 N Tatum Boulevard # 22, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(480) 513-6989
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Ocean Floor
2347 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 254-8252
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Birdworld
3502 West Greenway Road Suite 12, Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 843-2393
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Petsmart
1745 W Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 841-2507
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Petsmart
1949 E Camelback Road # 150, Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 248-8809
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Petsmart
2901 W Agua Fria Freeway, Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 492-9045
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Best Pet Tags
Post Office 7533, Phoenix, AZ 85011
(602) 265-8247
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops

Petsmart
17035 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 375-7939
Category: Local Phoenix Pet Shops
 

Chicago Illinois Pet Shops

A Stylish Pet Inc
3956 N Oconto Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 589-9255

All About Pets
10540 S Ewing Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-3033

All Star Pet Care Inc
1904 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 661-2649

And Feathers Bird Studio
2406 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2406

Animal Kingdom Inc
2980 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: www.animalkingdominc.com
(773) 227-4444
(773) 227-6908 (fax)

Animal Lovers Pet Salon
2277 N Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 296-9343

Antoine's Pet Shop
7130 S Cyril Court, Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-5502

APET Inc
6000 S Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 788-1958

Aquariclean Inc
5342 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60630
Website: www.aquariclean.com
(773) 774-3474

Aquarium Creations
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 508-1851

Aquarium Fish Guys Inc
1420 North Western Avenue, Apt 1F, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-6514

Aquatic World
2029 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657
Website: www.aqworld.com
(773) 935-2028

Archer Puppies
6850 W Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 229-0530

Bark Avenue Playcare Inc
1959 W Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Website: www.barkavenueplaycare.com
(312) 455-8582
(312) 829-2774 (fax)

Barker & Meowsky Inc
1003 W Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Website: www.barkerandmeowsky.com
(773) 868-0200

Barrier Reef Aquatics
6229 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60638
Website: www.barrierreefaqua.com
(773) 788-7333

Belmont Feed & Seed
3036 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-1144

Big City Pet Pals
Chicago, IL 60660
Website: www.BigCityPetPals.com
(773) 338-7389

Bit O Tropics Inc
5552 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-8448

Blue Magic Tropical Fish
2734 E 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 734-1050

CD Peacock
520 N Michigan Avenue # 123, Chicago, IL 60611
Website: www.cdpeacock.com
(312) 236-5355

Cermak Pets & Supplies
2417 W 51st Street, Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-9811

Chicago Aquarium Co
5040 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
Website: www.chicagoaquariumco.com
(773) 878-8474

Chicago Pet Store
2551 W Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-0661

Chicago Pet Store
3115 W 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 847-5534

Doggy Style Pet Shop
2023 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-9663

Fishing Schooner Pet Center
3449 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 334-7100

Fishing Schooner Pet Centers
3449 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5151

Furry Friends Inc
5311 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-5182

Galloping Gourmutts
2736 N Lincoln Avenue # A, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-5959
(773) 477-6393 (fax)

Golden Aquarium Inc
2516 S Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 225-8835

Golden Tropical World
8611 S Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620
Website: www.goldenstropical.com
(773) 239-8809

Grooming Parlor
3725 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: www.groomingparlor.com
(773) 267-8424

John G Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-2426

Jules Pet Shop
4445 N Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 463-7387

King Coral
5541 W Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 283-5618

Kriser's Feeding Pets for Life
1103 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Website: www.kriserspetsupplies.com
(312) 765-8883

Liz's Bird Shop
2403 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-4011

Midway Pet & Hobby Shop
5941 W 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-1548

Morgan's Dogs
2146 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: www.morgansdogs.com
(773) 477-0757

Ocean Design Aquarium Inc
6500 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634
Website: www.oceandesignaquarium.com
(773) 736-9838

Old Town Aquarium
1538 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Website: www.oldtownaquarium.com
(312) 642-8763
(312) 642-7568 (fax)

Paradise Pet Salon & Spa Too
810 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613
Website: www.paradisepetsaton.net
(773) 929-9691
(773) 327-4737
(773) 929-9826 (fax)

Park Pet Shop
10429 S Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655
Website: www.parkpetshop.com
(773) 779-2011

Parkers Pets
1342 E 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 643-7387

Paws & Claws
3512 S Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 650-1022

Pet & Pamper ME
751 E 80th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
Website: www.petandpamperme.com
(773) 341-4113

Pet A Cure Inc
2949 W Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-7666

Pet Buddies
2752 W Lawrence Avenue # 2, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-2700

Pet LUV Pet Center
8057 S Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 581-7387
(773) 581-7389 (fax)

Pet Particulars
1239 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 428-4245

Pet Stuff
509 N La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654
Website: www.petstuffchicago.com
(312) 222-1012

Pet Stuff
1201 N Clark Street # 2, Chicago, IL 60610
Website: www.petstuffchicago.com
(312) 255-1955

Pet Supplies Plus
3640 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: www.petsuppliesplus.com
(773) 583-2288
(773) 583-2587 (fax)

Petco
440 N Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 670-3747
(888) 824-7257 (toll-free)

Petco
3118 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Website: www.petco.com
(773) 935-7388
(888) 824-7257 (toll-free)

Petco
2000 N Clybourn Avenue # A, Chicago, IL 60614
Website: www.petco.com
(773) 665-1368
(773) 665-1538 (fax)
(888) 824-7257 (toll-free)

Petco
3046 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Website: www.petco.com
(773) 935-7547
(773) 248-3406
(773) 935-7865 (fax)
(888) 824-7257 (toll-free)

Pets Calvert CO
2455 S Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 523-5967

Pets Finest.Com
4402 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60609
Website: www.petsfinests.com
(773) 536-2409

Pets Mart
2665 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Website: www.petsmart.com
(773) 342-1300

Pets Mart
2832 N Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Website: www.petsmart.com
(773) 549-2393

Petsmart
1101 S Canal Street # Ll, Chicago, IL 60607
Website: www.petsmart.com
(312) 588-0138

Pocket Puppies Boutique
2479 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Website: www.pocketpuppiesboutique.com
(773) 857-1519

Prevue Pet Products Inc
2700 W Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Website: www.prevuepet.com
(773) 722-1052
(800) 243-3624 (toll-free)

Puppy Petitte, Inc.
6919 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
(773) 637-8779
(773) 637-8779 (fax)

Seaview Enterprises
1538 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Website: www.oldtownaquarium.com
(312) 642-5106
(312) 642-7568 (fax)

Shure Pets Inc
1556 N La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
Website: www.shurepets.com
(312) 944-3600

Spoiled Rotten Pets
2501 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-7387

Super Pet Store
5220 S Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 767-1440

Tails in the City
1 E Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
Website: www.tailsinthecity.com
(312) 649-0347
(312) 649-0357 (fax)
(800) 266-1118 (toll-free)

The Houndry
It seems like every day a flood of new dog products arrive on the market. We know how confusing it can be when trying to make decisions for your four-legged friend, which is why we have done the research for you. We have chosen what we consider to be the best brands of food, snacks and supplements available for your dog’s health and well-being. And along with those are the highest-quality toys and accessories that will be sure to meet your expectations.
3945 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60613
Website: www.thehoundry.com
(773) 281-2600
(773) 281-4600 (fax)
Category: Retail Pet Products & Supplies

Three Dog Bakery
2622 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Website: www.threedog.com
(773) 698-6261

Tropical Bird Paradise
4337 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 342-0050
(773) 342-7000 (fax)

URBANIMAL
1257 W. Devon, Chicago, IL 60660
Website: www.urb-animal.com
(773) 465-0600

Wag Your Tail
6803 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 202-0391

Whites Swamp Things
8144 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 471-6260

Wicker Pet
2029 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Website: www.wickerpet.com
(773) 489-2050

Wigglyville Inc
3337 N Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 528-3337

Windy City Parrot
4726 W Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60651
Website: www.windycityparrot.com
(312) 492-9673
(312) 492-9674 (fax)
(877) 287-0810 (toll-free)

Chicago Illinois Veterinarians

Gold Coast Animal Hospital
Cindy M Hooper DVM
225 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 337-7387
Category: Local Veterinarians

Cragin Animal Hospital
Kee Lee DVM
3042 N Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4400
Category: Local Veterinarians

Portage Park Animal Hospital
Roger Schrock DVM
5419 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 725-0260
Category: Local Veterinarians

Logan Square Animal Hospital
Gurdial Basran DVM
2543 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-1138
Category: Local Veterinarians

Southwestern Animal Hospital
Farouck M Botros DVM
5132 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 476-3600
Category: Local Veterinarians

A Koszewski DVM
5132 S Western Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 476-3600
Category: Local Veterinarians

Archer Animal Hospital
Nammalwar Vinuthamani DVM
4472 S Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-5444
Category: Local Veterinarians

Chicago Pet Clinic
Andy Jaworowski DVM
3510 N Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 283-4627
Category: Local Veterinarians

Roscoe Village Animal Hospital
3131 N Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 549-3131
Category: Local Veterinarians

Beverly Hills Animal Hospital
Margaret Walsh DVM
10359 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-7790
Category: Local Veterinarians

Diversey Animal Hospital
G Stasula DVM
5540 W Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 283-0827
Category: Local Veterinarians

Kragness Animal Hospital Inc
C P Kragness DVM
11332 S Doty Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-2800
Category: Local Veterinarians

K-9 Dental Laboratory
5307 W Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 774-9222
Category: Local Veterinarians

Uptown Animal Hospital
John Mac Lellan DVM
5545 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-0734
Category: Local Veterinarians

Chicago IL- Birds and Bird Supplies

And Feathers Bird Studio
2406 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2406

Animal Kingdom Inc
2980 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: www.animalkingdominc.com
(773) 227-4444
(773) 227-6908 (fax)

Belmont Feed & Seed
3036 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-1144

CD Peacock
520 N Michigan Avenue # 123, Chicago, IL 60611
Website: www.cdpeacock.com
(312) 236-5355

Fishing Schooner Pet Center
3449 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 334-7100

Fishing Schooner Pet Centers
3449 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5151

Liz's Bird Shop
2403 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-4011

Super Pet Store
5220 S Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 767-1440

Tropical Bird Paradise
4337 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 342-0050
(773) 342-7000 (fax)

Animal Rescues, Shelters and Adoption in Chicago IL

Animal Protective Association
PO Box 18098, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: www.hhforcats.org
(773) 463-6667
(773) 463-4255 (fax)

Animal Shelter
Chicago, IL 60647
Website: www.huntthemover.com
(773) 486-9548

Animal Welfare League
6224 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Website: www.animalwelfareleague.com
(773) 667-0088
(773) 667-0930 (fax)

Anti Cruelty Society
169 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-9615

Anti-Cruelty Society
157 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610
Website: www.anticruelty.org
(312) 644-8338

Better Way Center
3815 W Iowa Street, Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-6252

Bucktown Branch Tree HSE
1629 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-5535

Cute Pet Adoptions
2223 N Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-9548

Felines Inc
6379 N Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60660
Website: www.felinesinc.org
(773) 465-4132

Harmony House for Cats
PO Box 18098, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: www.hhforcats.org
(773) 463-6667
(773) 463-4255 (fax)

Lake Shore Animal Shelter
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 409-1162

Paws 35th
1110 W 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 927-5664

Red Door Animal Shelter
2410 W Lunt Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645
Website: www.reddoorshelter.org
(773) 764-2242

Tree House Animal Foundation
1212 W Carmen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Website: www.treehouseanimals.org
(773) 784-5488
(773) 784-2332 (fax)

USA Defenders of Greyhounds
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 409-1250

Pet Sitters in Cincinnati, OH

Local Pet Sitter Listings

A A Affordable Critter Sitters
3328 Avery Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Website: www.affordablecrittersitters.com
(513) 321-3254
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Anderson Township Family Pet
6666 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Website: www.andersonfamilypet.com
(513) 231-7387
(513) 231-7111 (fax)
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Andreas Critter Corner Daycare & Groom
6047 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45248
Website: www.andreascrittercorn.com
(513) 451-2880
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Barks Purrs Feathers & Fins
4393 Todd Rose Court, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Website: www.chowtime4pets.com
(513) 688-7387
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Cabral's Pet Sitting
283 Clareknoll Court, Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 451-5200
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Cincinnati Sitting Service
1350 Pebble Court Apt 150, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Website: www.thesittingservicecinci.com
(513) 474-7654
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Home Sweet Home Pet Sitters
4245 E Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Website: www.petsnplay.com
(513) 794-9299
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Lou's Dog House Dog Washing Service
1967 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Website: www.lousdoghouse.com
(513) 807-3220
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Oh, For Pet's Sake!
Professional Pet & House Sitting Services
2405 Salutaris Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 235-8177
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Pet Athletic Club-Cincinnati
818 Reedy Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: www.petathleticclub.com
(513) 621-1300
(513) 579-1301
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Professional Pet Nanny Inc
2828 Lehman Road # B, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Website: www.professionalpetnanny.com
(513) 244-7373
(513) 505-1315
(513) 244-7677 (fax)
(877) 626-6973 (toll-free)
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Puppy Camp-Doggie Day Care
3330 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Website: www.puppycamp.com
(513) 221-7877
(513) 598-9388 (fax)
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Red Dogs Pet Resort & Spa
5081 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Website: www.red-dogs.com
(513) 733-3647
(513) 272-5876 (fax)
Category: Local Pet Sitter

Reiki-Boundless Energy
9537 Twin Valley, Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 779-4114
Category: Local Pet Sitter

The Pet Athletic Club
818 Reedy St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: www.petathleticclub.com
(513) 621-1300
(513) 579-1301
(513) 579-1301 (fax)
Category: Local Pet Sitter

TLC Pets of Montgomery
9021 Winthrop Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 489-9245
Category: Local Pet Sitter

About Zebra Finch

The Zebra Finch is probably the second most popular domestic bird, right next to the budgerigar. Easy to maintain and breed, the Zebra Finch is advisable to beginners, but the innumerous color mutations are very attractive to experts.

Native from Australia, especially, in the arid part of the continent, the Zebra Finch is the most common Finch in the country.

Temperament  

The Finches are friendly birds that prefer the company of others of their kind. These curious little birds don´t appreciate the contact with humans. They are active birds that like to fly around in the aviary. Each finch has it´s own song, characterized by the repetition of small beeps. Females don’t have singing ability. 

Diamond doves for sale - England

I have a few pairs of diamond doves for sale

 £16 a pair

I am  in Helston cornwall if any one wants any give me a call on 01326 560426

Pair of zebra finches for sale - England

I have a lovely pair of zebra finches for sale.
Only selling due to lack of space.
They have been kept on minimal heat 10'c.
Cock bird is good size both 2011 birds, ready to breed.

only looking for £5 the pair
please call stuart on 07745661675 for more info /England/

Breeding Zebra Finches

Zebra finches breed throughout the year, they do not wait for a particular season, although in the wild they seem to prefer to mate and make their nests after prolonged periods of heavy rain.  The birds are capable of breeding from 3 months old but most experts would advise waiting until your birds are at least 9 months.

If your birds are not mating or laying eggs then check with a specialist to make sure that you are providing the correct diet -  this can have a huge impact upon zebra finches health and condition, some breeders also recommend that the birds are moved into a light and airy position. 

When you have chosen your breeding pair you can then place them together in a cage. If your birds are normally in an aviary then the space should be smaller than the usual environment in which they are kept. If your birds are normally kept separately in a cage then you will need to put them in a slightly larger cage that is bigger enough for the two birds and their nest.  

A breeding pair of zebra finches will begin to use a nest very quickly and you may have eggs within two or three days.  You should check the nest every day to make sure that the eggs have not been damaged, however be careful to train the birds to know that you will be approaching their cage, move slowly and careful in order not to scare them and make them too nervous to mate.  

It is usual to have three eggs and the birds will start sitting on them when enough eggs have been laid.  If there are more than five eggs then it is unlikely that they will hatch as the parent birds are too small to create enough heat, in this case it may be best to discard the eggs and allow the pair to start again. 

It will take approximately two weeks for the eggs to hatch and the parent birds should be fed with a specialist feed at this time. You will be able to buy this from the pet shop and it should be given throughout the rearing period to ensure that both the parents and the new fledglings receive the necessary nutrients to ensure healthy growth and development.  Occasionally parent birds will eat the eggs, this could be because they are not getting enough calcium in their diet or it could just be bad eating habits. The only solution is to remove the nest and wait a few weeks before trying again or to increase the calcium content of the food that you provide.

Identification rings are usually fitted at around 9 days and they will help when you come to sell your new birds or plan further breeding.  Show birds will need to be ringed to prove their pedigree and other birds will need to be kept separate from their immediate siblings in any further breeding plans. 

From this point onwards it is a good idea to leave the nest alone as much as possible, too much human interference may mean that the youngsters leave the nest early and will be much more vulnerable to underfeeding and ill health.  Most young Zebra finches leave the nest at about three weeks and shortly after this will begin feeding on their own. 

Once the young birds seem happy to be feeding and flying on their own (around 6 weeks) you should consider separating the parent birds from their young and placing them in their permanent cages or aviaries.  Domestic zebra finches should not be given access to a nest all year round as this will encourage breeding. It is generally considered correct practice to allow the nesting and rearing of Zebra finches no more than 3 times a year, any more than this will result in exhaustion and early death.

Finally – do not breed more zebra finches than you want or can give away! Some buyers will be using the small birds as food for their snakes and other reptiles, make sure that you know what will happen to your young birds.

Zebra Finch - Fertilized Vs. Fertile Eggs

It is very important when breeding zebra finch, to detect the fertile eggs as early as possible
that to prevent the pair from sitting on fertile eggs for a long time and at the end u dont get any babies.

What do u need ?
* a flash light
* and the eggs - it must be at least 5 days old

Try to get a flash light with a long hand

Then gently try to get the flash light inside the nest ( be carefull not to hit the eggs and corrupt them )

so if all the eggs are fertile ..  remove them to give the pair another chance to lay a new set of eggs

Note: zebra finches dont take care of less than 3 eggs
so it is really important to keep at least 3 eggs in the nest even if 1 or 2 of them are fertile

Zebra Finch 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.  The beak and legs are a red-orange color.  On each side of the head is a cheek patch.  There is a 'tear drop' mark under the eye.  This is a brown/tan/fawn color commonly called orange.  The flanks/sides of the bird just below the wings, is a chestnut (orange) colored area with white dots.  The chest is black and white stripped like a zebra, hence the name zebra finch.  A truly beautiful bird!
Females: The female also has a gray upper body and wings with a white belly.  The beak and legs are the same red-orange color but not as deep color, lighter.  She has a black 'tear drop' mark under the eye.  The most noticable differences between males and females are the cheek patches and the chest striping.

Talkative MACAW FOR SALE in Blackwood

Stunning Talkative And Tame Learning New Words MACAW (BLUE & GOLD) FOR SALE,

Stunning Talkative And Tame Learning New Words MACAW (BLUE & GOLD) FOR SALE.Blue And Gold Macaw parrot 14 Months old comes with cage and toys lots! when we first got him he loved wife and kids but now will only come to me and i work full time but the bird needs someone more time that i can give, i can play stroke talk everything with him, he will come to kids and wife when away from cage but is still unsure good talker and learns quick !

 £300.00,

Blackwood, 07044334485.

African Grey Baby Parrot for Sale - Tonbridge

African Grey Baby Parrot for sale.

Mixed, 3-6 months,
English bred, hand reared in the home, cuddley tame African Grey baby.

Used to all house hold noises.
Hatch certificate, diet sheet & after sale care.Quality baby ready now !, £625.00,

Tonbridge, 07976700506.

Hand Tamed major Mitchell Cockatoos for sale - Plymouth

Hand Tamed major Mitchell Cockatoos for sale,
Male, 2-3 years, white & Pink, healthy and hand tamed major mitchell cockatoos for sale to bird lovers,
we ship to a number of countries and offer best selling prices for bird lovers. these cockatoos are hand tamed and properly behaved, they are healthy and we also have some fertile eggs for sale.

 £400.00

contact us for more details, Plymouth, 07042696604.

Lost Parrots in Scotland

LOST PARROT 27 Mar 12 COWDENBEATH, FIFE
Locale: Beath High School
Markings: Green with Red under wings (Eclectus)
Website: Photo
Contact E-mail: Sharpyxo@live.co.uk Phone: 01383 510044

LOST PARROT 7 Mar 12 EDINBURGH
Locale: Clermiston, Drumbrae
Markings: She is grey with a red tail, she is a good talker.
Additional: She is a nervous bird and will not be handled by strangers!
Contact E-mail: darrenmcvey@hotmail.com Phone: 07761 607826

Lost Parrots, Cockatiels - England

LOST PARROT 25 Mar 12 LEICESTER
Locale: braunstone
Markings: african grey wih red tail
Contact E-mail: adelesummerfield@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 07824428985

LOST COCKATIEL 15 Oct 11 BASINGSTOKE
Locale: South Ham, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Markings: Common grey with yellow face, orange cheeks. Wolf whistles
Additional: George flew away at approx 9am on 15/10/2011 from Basingstoke, Hampshire. He is approx 1 and a half years.
Contact E-mail: kodak_easyshare@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 07832476671
 

LOST PARROT 14 Oct 11 SKEGNESS, LINCS
Markings: african grey
Additional: talks a lot, as a agreen ring on leg 2008
Contact E-mail: shovelrider@tiscali.co.uk

More lost cockatiel, parrot in Australia

LOST PARROT 20 Mar 12 WOODFORD, QLD
Additional: Sheldon could be anywhere. If you ask him to comes to you he bobs up & down then lands on your head. Makes a strange cackle noise-laugh
Contact E-mail: havago19@hotmail.com Phone: (07) 54229453
 

LOST COCKATIEL 19 Mar 12 BRISBANE, QLD
Locale: New Farm
Markings: grey, with yelow face, orange cheeks (Normal Grey, Wild Type)
Additional: Much loved pet, escaped while tending to cage, scared he won't make it in the wild.
Contact E-mail: nadiakml7@gmail.com Phone: 0437696318
 

LOST COCKATIEL 12 Mar 12 MELBOURNE, VIC
Locale: Howthorn Rd and Bambra Rd area
Markings: gray with yellow and orange chicks
Additional: his name is Kasper but he calls himself Kapi frendly i likes to chirp
Contact E-mail: Ada2001@mail.com Phone: 0419246655


 
LOST COCKATIEL 20 Feb 12 LAKE ILLAWARRA, NSW
Locale: near lake foreshore, reddall pde and ocean streets
Markings: Yellow and white specks (pearl)
Additional: Elfie is a very shy bird but usually responds to her name or 'when the saints go matching in'.
Contact E-mail: varrowsmith@hotmail.com Phone: 0433835909



LOST COCKATIEL 7 Feb 12 ADELAIDE, SA
Locale: Broadmore Ave Fulham
Markings: yellow
Additional: very tame used to being out of cage
Contact E-mail: kevandliz@hotmail.com Phone: 08 8131 0303
 

LOST TWO COCKATIELS 5 Feb 12 JAMBOREE HEIGHTS, QLD
Markings: Male is yellow with cinnamon wings with orange cheeks, female is grey and white, no orange cheeks.
Additional: Our two cockatiels went missing overnight on 6/02/2012. Please help us bring them home. They have a third friend here who misses them as do we!
Contact E-mail: jess.contact@gmail.com

LOST PARROT 2 Feb 12 CHERMSIDE WEST, QLD
Markings: Wings are not clipped but she is Microchipped.
Additional: Answers to her name -Ollie. Wolf whistles and says hello. Does spins for treats.
Contact E-mail: monica.cobeng@optusnet.com.au Phone: 0418877365


LOST COCKATIEL 3 Jan 12 NSW
Locale: LismoreNswL
Markings: White with gray pearl wings
Additional: Muched loved pet loves to whistle
Contact E-mail: skeeter.bray@gmail.com Phone: 0403612743


LOST PARROT 2 Jan 12 MELBOURNE, VIC
Locale: Hampton parade, footscray
Markings: bright green feathers, large red beak, and longish bluish, green tail, Alexanderine
Additional: name (ANDY) beloved pet, was outside then got out of cage and flew away
Contact E-mail: sarahdemmery@live.com Phone: 0413592664


LOST COCKATIEL 22 Dec 11 NERANG GOLD COAST, QLD
Locale: Koola Rd Nerang QLD 4211
Markings: "Mimi" a Normal Grey 2 year old tame cockatiel. Mimi has a yellow head, rose cheeks with thin white stripes on both wings. Wings not clipped.
Additional: Much loved bird companion. Reward offered for his safe return to a distraught owner. He may fly onto your shoulder for help to return him
Contact E-mail: rrudder@gotalk.net.au Phone: 0408 067178
 

LOST COCKATIEL 19 Dec 11 ADELAIDE, SA
Locale: Mitcham
Markings: Grey, yellow, one-leg
Additional: We really miss him, please contact ASAP
Contact E-mail: susan@ceroc-adelaide.com.au Phone: 0422335434



LOST COCKATIEL 11 Dec 11 BRISBANE, QLD
Locale: Crn Bent and Ivy St Toowong
Markings: Yellow with grey wings
Additional: Responds to whistles, might fly onto shoulder or head, can talk abit. Cash reward offered if found.
Website: Photo
Contact Phone: 0423174887

LOST COCKATIEL in MOOREBANK, NSW - Australia

LOST COCKATIEL 

MOOREBANK, NSW

Missing  grey bird with yellow markings.


The  bird is very tame & much loved & will wolf whistle. 

reward for information leading to or the actual return of the bird

Location: Ikara ave, elouera cres & araluen ave & nuwarra rd moorebank
 

Contact E-mail: nadsandjb@optusnet.com.au Phone: 0488 00 32 66

LOST PARROT - Tuscon AZ

LOST PARROT  

Please help if you have seen it:

ChaCha has flown the cage!
She is a medium sized green parrot, about 8 inches tall.

Location: West Side off of Greasewood Rd between Anklam, 22nd St
 
 
Contact E-mail: sylviayebra@yahoo.com Phone: 520-884-0949