Is this too expensive for zebra finches?

[Olliebirb]

I was looking on Craigslist for some finches and I came across 6 of them, three male and three female. They came with four nesting boxes and their cage which is pretty large but the bar spacing is too wide for finches and I'd have to get them a new cage. The owner is selling them for $200. Is this too expensive? I've never had any finches before so I don't really know if this is a fair price for them... If anyone thinks this is a good price please let me know! If it is then I'll hopefully get them, if it's not then I could probably say that I don't want the cage and the price might drop.

 

[Olliebirb]

Here are some pictures of them and their cage.

Look how cute they are!!

I've had this cage before and my budgie could stick his head out of the bars so I really don't trust it for finches. Plus I'd get them a large flight cage if i can get them

By the way is this bar cutting safe?

 

[Zara]

The owner is selling them for $200. Is this too expensive?

Could be the owner really loves them, doesn´t really want to rehome them but has no choice and wants to be sure they go somewhere where they will be cared for properly... Just a thought

 

[Olliebirb]

Could be the owner really loves them, doesn´t really want to rehome them but has no choice and wants to be sure they go somewhere where they will be cared for properly... Just a thought

That is a good thought! Though when I refreshed, there were only two left.. there are more finches on Craigslist and could possibly get them too plus the two that are left. Do finches get along well with other finches? I feel so sad for the two being left behind.. I wonder why these two didn't get purchased along with the other four? Though I do wish to get finches and hopefully these

 

[Zara]

Oh, I thought they were rehoming as a small flock.

Do finches get along well with other finches?

@finchly would be the person to ask about that

 

[finchly]

The magic number is 6 (or more). And be sure you have plenty of space for them.

As far as price, depends on where you live but I’d think $15 each is fair. They were probably trying to get the money for the cage and nest boxes.

 

[Olliebirb]

The magic number is 6 (or more). And be sure you have plenty of space for them.

As far as price, depends on where you live but I’d think $15 each is fair. They were probably trying to get the money for the cage and nest boxes.

Do finches easily accept ones that aren't from their original flock?

 

[Olliebirb]

Oh, I thought they were rehoming as a small flock.

I thought this too but I guess not

 

[finchly]

Yes they’ll do fine with new Flock members. There’s usually some bickering then they settle down.