Finches are physically able to reproduce at a very early age - as early
as four to five months old. Some, like Zebra finches, will attempt to
breed sooner.  However, to ensure success, you should wait until they
are at least a year old.  Most Lady Gouldian finches will become fairly
consistent and attentive parents by the time they are two years of age.
  • Minimum Age
  • Selecting a Pair
  • Natural Selection vs Hand Pairing
  • Select Based on Previous Results
  • Before you Begin
  • Light, Heat, and Humidity Requirements
  • Nutrition For Success
  • Choosing A Breeding Season
  • Cage Type
  • Accessories
  • When to Check the Nest
  • Average Clutch Size & Egg Size
  • Candling & Removing Infertile Eggs
  • When They Hatch
  • Assisting the Chick Out of the Egg
  • Abandoned Eggs or Chicks & Fostering
  • When the Chicks Hatch
  • Tossed or Abandoned Chicks
  • Fostering
  • Banding
  • What Do You Do With the Chicks?
  • Joining A Bird Club
  • Selling Your Birds
  • Color Mutations
  • Choosing to Preserve the Natural Coloration of the Lady Gouldian Finch
  • Pairing for Results
  • Importance of Keeping Good Breeding Records
  • Hand Feeding
  • Cage or Brooder Set Up
  • Actually Hand Feeding the Chicks

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