Recently my 2 zebra finches had laid eggs and now I hear at least 3 babies in the nest box. The mother and father look stressed and are searching around the house for food, or are they? What can I do to help them? What food can I provide them, and how can I care for the babies?
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Keep feeding the parents whatever you have been feeding them and they will take care of their babies.
i feed them seeds, but it doesnt look like its enough, anything i can give to the mom and dad additionally, and is there anything i can do for the chicks
Finches like vegetables and fruits. Try small bits of apples pears bananas pumpkin strawberries bell peppers carrots spinach and cabbage. They like most of these. Be sure and take out all fresh fruits and veges when they wilt and begin to dry.
You can add a little extra grain to the dish each day or fill it a bit more often. Keep your eye on the dish and fill it when it is empty. You can also add some fresh veggies and fruits to the cage. Just take off the seeds so the birds don't get sick and try to eat them. You need to keep an eye on the fresh fruit because it can attract fruit flies so be careful of this and clean it out often.
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