Jealous females

[Sky&Sunshine]

Hi guys. so I kinda ended up with one male and three female finches. Zephyr didn't take much notice in snowdrop to start with but snowdrop still liked her anyway, but now that she does kind of like snowdrop the other finches are getting jealous, especially cloud! she chases zephyr around and pecks her and makes these warning kind of noises. Should i get more male finches so that they're all paired off? Is there anything else i should do? Maybe i should add that zephyr is a goldfinch.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

Also i am actually planning to breed them, i have nest in there but... do females get jealous and kill other females babies or throw the eggs out???

 

[Milestone]

I believe that they should all have a mate. Pairs do keep the peace. With the right amount of space they should also be peaceful.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

I believe that they should all have a mate. Pairs do keep the peace. With the right amount of space they should also be peaceful.

ok, do i need a goldfinch mate for zephyr or leave her with snowdrop? can i fit two more finches in my aviary? as i am getting quails, a canary and hopefully a turquoisine

 

[Milestone]

I really don't know, it would be better I guess for another goldfinch. You might have to hold off from other birds if you are planning on more finches. But only you can really know.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

I really don't know, it would be better I guess for another goldfinch. You might have to hold off from other birds if you are planning on more finches. But only you can really know.

yeah i don't know...

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

I'm very worried about my birds... i just don't know what to do.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

do you think they'll sort it out on their own?

 

[Milestone]

I think as long as there is a lack of mates they will fight.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

I think as long as there is a lack of mates they will fight.

.... one of the females was chasing the male today.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

the dont do it all the time tho.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

ok well i got another male and they sorted out the problem!

 

[Milestone]

That's good.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

That's good.

yes, it is! they're building nests at the moment.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

yes, it is! they're building nests at the moment.

it keeps them busy!