Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!snorkelwacker!usc!trwind!venice!sleepy!tjarc
From: tjarc@sleepy.bmd.trw.com
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Re: Zebra Finches
Message-ID: <240.2600a516@sleepy.bmd.trw.com>
Date: 16 Mar 90 15:34:29 GMT
References: <1990Mar15.143841.7508@Stardent.COM>
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In article <1990Mar15.143841.7508@Stardent.COM>, sporer@Stardent.COM (Michael Sporer @stardent) writes:
> I am considering getting 2-4 Zebra Finches and hanging the cage
> in an atrium about 10' off the floor. I have a 3 1/2 year old and
> a 9month old and am concerned about the cleanliness of these
> birds. I have never had caged birds but I saw and heard some in
> a pet shop a few days ago. Can anyone relate any experiences with
> them or give me some advice?

I have had parakeets in the past, but my sister has zebra finches now!
My observation is that they make less mess than parakeets and seem
to have more personality.  One thing though, they seem to breed like
rabbits.  My sister is constantly removing eggs from the nest.  I don't
know if this is all that unusual for zebra finches - being soooo
compatible and all.  I think they're cute little birds.  Once the cats
get used to 'em, you shouldn't have any problem.  Cats (I have four), just
like children, need to be trained - read disclipined!

=Tim=