Zebra finches are naturally stocky little birds that live in grassy or brushy areas, dry plains, open vistas, and maintained fields. As pets, they take the hearts of those they live with due to their bubbly personalities and non-stop action. There are other reasons why zebras have been one of the most popular gambling birds for hundreds of years. These impressive little animals can survive in almost any situation, cost very little to keep, are busy little animals, and are one of the easiest to keep and reproduce.
Zebra finches are good birds for the novice beginner, as well as someone who has been around birds for a considerable period of time. They are consistent with their bubbly personalities, throughout their life of seven to 10 years with hard work and singing. It is one of the most requested species in pet stores. Zebras need the company of other birds, so plan to get at least a couple. They also require large areas to fly.
Zebra finches grow in several different patterns and colors. Typically, the male zebra has a gray upper body and wings with a white belly. The bill and legs are orange-red along with a cheek patch on each side of the head. They have a teardrop-shaped marking under the eye that can be brown, tan, or fawn. Zebra owners commonly call it “orange”. The flanks or sides just below the wings are orange-brown again with white dots. The chest of the males has black and white stripes like a zebra, which results in their name. The female Zebra Finch has a gray upper body and wings with a white belly. Their beaks and legs are lighter in color. They also have a tear mark under their eyes. Some species of the zebra finch have the fawn, white-flanked chestnut, light-backed, pied, black, or orange-breasted and black-cheeked.
Zebra finches come from the ground below, where they live in dry areas and eat mainly grass seeds. That is the staple food for zebra pets too. You can also offer your finch fresh food from your kitchen. Just like with people, different birds will have different appetites. Trying different food combinations to see what your birds like to eat works well. Try mixed greens, sprouts, hard-boiled (pureeed) eggs, lettuce, spinach, breadcrumbs, and cornbread. Most natural foods can be fed to your birds. Be sure to feed your zebra finch only the amount of food that it can fully eat. Although Zebra Finch are robust and used to going long periods of time without water (give water every day), they are not used to going long without food. They need to eat daily for a healthy life. Please make sure your food dish is full of seeds.