The Spice Finch
Fast Facts
Best housed at temperature of at least 75°F.
Named because of the spice ships it was brought on to Europe.
Named because of the spice ships it was brought on to Europe.
Spice Finch Native Region & Natural Habitat
Native Region:
Australia, Asia, United States, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola
Natural Habitat:
Grasslands
Average Size in Grams: Less than 25 grams
Cost to Acquire: Under $49
Interaction Level: Hands Off
Good Pet for a Child? Yes
Cage Size: Large
Average Lifespan: 6-12 years
Involvement Required: Low
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Spice Finch Care, Feeding and Behavior
Fresh water/pellets/minced fresh produce/insects/small amount of mixed seeds daily, large horizontal cage (with narrow bar spacing) to allow flight, perches of various diameters at different levels, access to cuttlebone & small amount of mineral grit, exposure to radio or other music, annual veterinary check-ups, regular nail clipping, can be housed with other similar species finches but expect breeding and offspring.
Spice Finch Personality & Behavior
active, energetic, social with other finches (not people)
Zupreem Primary Food Recommendation: FruitBlend
If Converting Spice Finch From A Seed Diet To A Pellet Diet, What is the Best Conversion Method?
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Health and Common Conditions:
air sac mites, scaly face and leg mites, vitamin A deficiency, feather loss from one bird picking another if overcrowded
Does Spice Finch Typically Bond to One Person?
Not generally
Do They Bite? Soft Nibbles
Can You Put More Than One In The Same Cage? Yes
Best Bird Food and Treats For Spice Finch
Zupreem Natural
Zupreem Sensible Seed
Zupreem Pure Fun
Zupreem Real Rewards
