Finches Farming
Introduction
Finches are small to medium size
bird. The most of finches are belong to Australia. The sound of finches is very
charming. Number of types are available in markets i.e. Zebra Finches, Gouldian
Finches, Star Finches, Bengalese Finches, White, Gray & Silver Javas.
Farming Point of view
Finches Farming | Its farming is very easy instead of
other cage birds. You can start its setup with low investment. You can start
with 2 to 3 pairs. The disease ratio is low instead of other cage birds.
The following steps are beneficial
for making a finches setup:-
Bird Selection
Before starting a setup, you should
be make sure that you bird is healthy and active. For this purpose, you should
be purchased birds from home breeder.
Cage Sizes
Normally 12X8X8 is good size for
finches and you can also use any size of cage for finches.
Location / Environment of the Setup
1. The location of birds should
be neat and clean.
2. Select a place where light
available. Direct sunlight is ok, but you should be careful.
3. If you have small children
at home, the cage should be out of reach.
4. Setup should be watchable
because some time birds are doing fight with each others.
5. When temperature across
30c then you can use the room cooler and exhaust fan to maintain the
temperature. Air-conditioner is not comfortable draft.
6. When temperature 5c to 20c
in day or night, you can use electric heater / 100 power Bulb according to the
birds setup to maintain the room temperature.
7. Door of cage should be
properly lock after necessary work.
8. Lizard and Rats are very
harmful for birds, therefore, you should be use anti lizard and anti Rat
poisons.
1.
Seed pots are
used for diet of birds.
2.
Water pots are
use for giving water
Finch Diet Plan
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Before Breeding
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Frozen
mixed vegetables, Gol Kangni, Desi Kangni, Bajra, Spinach, bread crumbs, and
corn bread, Egg shells. Meal Worm, Bug Beetle
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After Breeding
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Hardboiled
Egg (mashed) and Boiled Rice
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Java Diet Plan
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Before Breeding
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Rice
(Monji), Gol Kangni, Desi Kangni, Spinach, bread crumbs, and corn bread, Egg
shells.
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After Breeding
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hardboiled
egg (mashed) and Boiled Rice
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Breeding Season of Finches
Autumn and spring season is good for breed of
finches.
Nesting Material
Finches are working as artisan; they are expert to
making nest with straw. For this purpose, they use nest boxes, which are
available in market in various designs.
Complete Care Plane for birds
You
should following the complete care plan:-
1.
Everything should be in
good condition.
2.
You should be purchased
healthy and active bird from market or home breeder.
3.
Size of cage for birds
is justified, where bird easy move their feathers.
4.
The
cleaning of Seed pots should be possible every 3 days.
5.
The
cleaning of Water pots should be possible every day and checking time to time
because Finches enjoy bathing and they can use extra water in a day.
6.
The
cage should be clean after two days.
7.
If your bird sits in
the corner, looks puffy, or generally doesn't look good, he may be ill. So you
can separate from the other birds. In this regard an emergency cage should be
arranged.
8.
You should be trimming
the nail if they are much longer.
9.
Birds accessories
should be maintained separately i.e. Cleaning Cloths, Surf, brushes etc.
10.
Mask should be used
during the cleaning of cages.
11.
Garbage taker (Nehla)
is a good gadget to use the cleaning of cages.
12.
You should aware about
egg transferring, chicks transferring and egg candling methods.
Required estimate
budget in Pakistan
If you will start initially with two pairs then you will the
following requirements:-
Sr. No.
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Name of item
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Quantity
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Estimated Cost (in Rs.)
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1
|
Wooden Cage 18X12X8
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2
|
2,200
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2
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Seed pots & water pots
|
4
|
80
|
3
|
Cattle Fish
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2
|
80
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4
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One month seeds
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1.5 KG
|
200
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5
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Eggs & Rice Expenses
|
300
|
|
6
|
Electricity Bulb
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2
|
200
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Total Estimate
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3,060
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