![]() ![]() It takes another 2 weeks before the young birds are fully independent. Normally, 3 weeks after hatching young Spice birds fledge returning to the nest with the parents at night. It is important to supply a variety of green food, eggfood, soaked seeds and live food for the parent birds to feed the young. They will cross with Society Finches and other mannakins so try to add even pairs of different species to your aviaries.Īfter mating occurs Spice Finches will lay 4-6 eggs in which they will incubate together for 14 days. I have seen Spice Finches take over raising other species in a mixed flight. You can supply dry grasses, sisal, coconut fiber or mosses as nesting material. They will adopt finch nest, canary nest or finch boxes. Spice Finches are free breeders but seem to do better in a colony setting than in single breeding cages. The hens do not sing but do make clicking or warning sounds. This species does not sing as often or near as loud as a Society Finch. He will stand upright on the perch while stretching his neck to sing. ![]() If not paying close attention you can miss the male’s song as it is very quiet and barely noticeable. The best temperature to maintain is around 75 degrees as Spice finches do not do well in cold temperatures. This species can be housed in breeding cages but they will thrive in a large planted aviary with plenty of room to fly, sing and socialize. Just be careful not to put them with other species that might be agressive towards them. ![]() Spice Finches are social by nature and will get along together or with other bird species. The most common being the Topela species. There are several know sub species of Spice Finches. The below information is courtesy of Mandy and Paul – Breeder of Canaries and Other Exotic Birds – Singing Wings Aviary – (A great source for these beautiful little finches) These birds are native to Asia, but feral populations have been reported in the United States, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and Australia. Captive birds are known as “Spice Finches” and their wild counterparts are referred to as Scaly-breasted Munias, Spotted Munias, or Nutmeg Mannikins. Spice Finches (Lonchura punctulata) have grown to be amongst the most popular aviary birds globally. Finch Information … Index of Finch Species … Photos of the Different Finch Species for Identification ![]()
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