what time of year should gouldian finches breed?

Answer 1

You can also use society finches in the place of the sparrows.

Make sure that they have pleanty of calcium in their diets prior to breeding!

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Answer 2

Early in November, it will be easiest to successfully set up nests for both the Gouldians and the sparrows. After Summer is over, it would be good to add some Alvityl syrup for the chicks to the water fountains. I don't believe you should give this vitamin supplement all year round, as if they become accustomed to it, the special effect at the start of the breeding season may be diminished. The amateur who begins on a small scale will lose time if success is expected without the assistance of Japanese Sparrows.

Sometimes the female Gouldian will incubate the eggs well for ten days or so, but then may desert the nest. If a pair of sparrows is not also nesting and ready to take over the finch eggs immediately, they will be lost. Sometimes the Gouldians will incubate the eggs to hatching, but then will abandon the chicks, also requiring the surrogate parenting of the sparrows.

It would be somewhat utopian to think that the breeding of Gouldian Finches will be financially lucrative. In fact, the two main benefits of this enterprise will be to help preserve and increase the numbers of this species and to produce birds for trading with other breeders. You may be able to obtain other species in trade and avoid the cost of purchasing them outright. Gouldians acquire their full colors only after 6 to 8 months of age and will have more trading value when their beautiful adult plumage appears.

Answer 3

when they feel like gettin' it on!