Meadowlark Farms
Lady Gouldian Finches - Nutrition: Food & Supplements
Whether you are keeping a single pair, or breeding your birds for sale,
what you feed them will make a world of difference in their health,
appearance, vitality, and success.
When placing cuttlebone in
the cage, break it into
smaller pieces so that when
your birds use the
cuttlebone as a perch, their
droppings don't foul it.  You
can then replace the
cuttlebone without having
wasted a whole piece!
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Australian Museum
Online:

Fact Sheet about the
Gouldian Finch from
folks who live with them
in their natural habitat!
LadyGouldian.com

In my opinion, the best
site  to find information,
health tips, supplies,
and support for
Gouldian care.

Everything you need to
successfully raise your
Finch is here.
Finchworld.com

Information on nearly
every kind of finch you
can imagine!
Gouldian Association
101 Genetics

Discuss color
combinations, how to
get them, preservation
of natural colors, and
more!
The Country Roost

Excellent prices on
cages and accessories.
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  • In the Wild - what do they eat?
  • Carbs - What comprises a carbohydrate for finches?
  • Protein - high-protein foods
  • Fat & Oils - yep, like us, finches need some fat in their diet!
  • Vitamin & Minerals - there are several ways to ensure they are receiving the
    proper amount
  • Grit - what is it for and why do they need it?
  • Green Stuff - the greener the better!
  • Seed - the right combination for an award winning mix!
  • Eggfood - also referred to as "rearing food", and occasionally, "universal food"
  • Water - the obvious stuff!
Depending on the season, I add or remove specific items from my seed mix and the
foods I offer my birds.  For my various recipes, please click the above link.
Gouldian finches are notorious for being picky eaters.  They are often overly cautious or
even afraid of new items placed in their cage.  This link will give you some ideas on how
to get them to be less afraid, and try new foods as they are introduced to their feeding
schedule!

  • Liquid vitamins
  • Dry minerals
  • Iodine, Calcium
  • Food additives
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