I have two finches, a male zebra finch and a female Hecks Grass finch, they laid an egg and they have been sitting on it 24/7; it should hatch this week. But I just read that only the same type of finches can breed. So is it possible that the egg will not hatch?
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I think it will hatch. Usually infertile eggs are abandoned.
I have read so many different things.
Some "experts" say it is OK, some say it is not OK to breed mixed breed birds. All say it is possible to breed, but often what happens is that the birds get the worst of both breeds and do not survive (so sad because this is so different from dogs and cats where mixed breeds are often the sturdiest and healthiest of the animals).
If the egg is not viable or is hatched and short lived, you may want to separate the birds to prevent future breeding.
Mother Nature is both amazing and cruel. I hope you have a good experience.
Post back with an update. Prayers!!!
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