How much does a Gouldian finch cost?
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How much does a Gouldian finch cost?
You will pay at least $100 for a Gouldian finch; some color mutations cost much more. Take a look online at some of the birds available: Adopt a Pet.
Where can I find Gouldian finches?
The Gouldian Finch is patchily distributed in tropical northern sub-coastal areas from Derby, Western Australia, to the Gulf of Carpentaria and thinly to central Cape York Peninsula, but is locally common in the north and north-western parts of its range.
Can you have a Gouldian finch as a pet?
Gouldian finches are splendid pet birds but made to be admired, not handled. They are generally not hand raised and will not withstand taming efforts well. In addition, their life expectancy is unfortunately short: even if they are adequately cared for, these birds rarely live more than six years.
What is the rarest Gouldian finch?
The standard Gouldian finch is a bird that comes in three different facial varieties. Approximately 70% to 80% have black-colored faces. Another 20% to 30% have red-colored faces. The yellow-colored Gouldian finches are the rarest of all.
Are Gouldian finches easy to breed?
Gouldians are among the most difficult finches to breed successfully because they are not wonderful parents and have a tendency to abandon both eggs and babies, or even refuse to nest at all. People who raise Gouldians usually keep society finches as well to serve as foster parents for eggs and babies.
Can Gouldian finches live with zebra finches?
Gouldians are small, but they make great aviary birds and appreciate a large, planted garden setting. If they’re given enough space, they will get along with society finches and zebra finches, but not weavers or whydahs,both of which can be bullies.
What is the lifespan of a Gouldian finch?
Gouldian Finches can live to more than 5 years of age in the wild, but mortality rates are high in the first year due to these threats.
Can you keep Gouldian finches with zebra finches?
