Preparation For Gouldian Finch Breeding

The most obvious is to feed your finches the proper diet. Their environment must meet their needs and you must ensure they are healthy because an unhealthy Gouldian finch may be too sick or unsuited for breeding. Also make certain your pair is healthy is the first step to successful breeding.

You must prepare their diet in advance. A proper diet is one that is full of fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, proteins, and trace elements are all good for them. Although protein can be found in many seeds, it is highly recommended that they also consume boiled eggs, which is full of protein, insects, and green leafy vegetables as well as soaked seed and some sprouts. It is recommended to introduce them to this diet gradually so that they eventually get accustomed to the new food and will feed them to their young. In addition to their diet, ample amounts of iodine and calcium found in multi-vitamins are also needed.

Secondly, make certain sure your finches are mature. They should be a year old at least, but more preferably two years old, to be mature enough to start breeding. If you breed them too early, the female finch might experience some problems that may be deadly for her; for example egg binding or she might throw away her eggs or chicks. A young male finch on the other hand, may get over the top when impressing the female finch that he might continue building the nest right on top of the eggs, which may endanger the young birds or eggs.

Young birds in particular may feel stressed out. Another potential problem when your finches are too immature is their tendency to feel that an invader is among them, and in turn may throw away the chicks once they are hatched. Waiting until your Gouldian finches are mature enough for breeding is time well spent and at the same time you would be avoiding many issues that might disappoint you.

Heat humidity and light are also very important factors to keep your finches healthy for breeding. Female Gouldians need at least 15 hours of sunlight. This triggers their instincts for breeding. Timers can also be installed in lights to make sure they get adequate lighting. Keep their environment at least in 68 degrees during winter months. Humidity in the breeding room shouldn't be less than 55%. Humidity is particularly important to the birds because it keeps their skin and feathers in good shape and avoids over dryness in the egg membranes when the chick attempts to hatch from their shell.

You can much have success in Gouldian finch breeding if you follow the tips above. Once everything is in perfect condition, Gouldian finch owners can breed at any season.