Different Finch Nests

There are a variety of nests in the market that are made of natural hand woven materials. They are a favorite choice among finch owners. They encourage courtship which leads to breeding and more beautiful finches! Some of these hand crafted nests have roofs, and are designed to look like traditional nests you see outside your doorstep - open, natural, and concave.

A finch nest box is a good choice too. It looks like a cube with a hole on one side for access and allows enough air for breathing. Your finches will be comfortable and safe in one of these. But a finch nest box isn't only for parent finches only. You can put this in a cage or aviary for your extra protection at night since it shields them from the cold. The cold is particularly not good for these birds as they are originally from the tropics, so these boxes would come in handy.

There are hanging nests for purchase also; these types of nests are covered. Please ensure to choose one that is made of natural leaves or twigs.

If you want to save on space, there are double finch nests with a partition in the middle... they sort of look like office cubicles. These ones are designed for two pairs of small finches that aren't territorial. Forcing territorial finches into one of these may compromise their health.

If you ever find yourself unable to find materials for your nest building but still want to see your finches practice their creativity, there are nest strings sold in a box. You can purchase these and see your finches do their magic. You can even try your hand at it and build a nest for your lovely finches using these strings. Just make sure you know what you're doing...

Many birds, including finches, use feathers immensely to line their nests. These feathers can easily be purchased from pet stores or pet dealers. There are various types of feathers for example, duck, pigeon, quail, and pheasant. You may like to vary your choices as different textures and sizes are essential in nest building. Most importantly make certain all products used for nest building are all natural. Synthetic materials may be harmful for your birds and you must avoid them at all cost.

Other than a good and dry nest there are factors that, when ignored, may endanger the health of your younglings even if they have the best nests in the world - such as constant inspection. Some people inspect their finch's eggs too often that they endanger their health. The shells of the eggs have tiny pores that allow for air exchange, very vital to the life of the chick. Constant handling and inspection of the eggs might soil the pores and cover them, compromising the air exchange and your chick's health.