Bird breed
Zebra Finch
Watch-them-live little jewels.
Size
4 in / 12 g
Lifespan
5–7 years
Talk Ability
Low
Noise
Quiet
Origin
Australia
Overview
Zebra finches are hands-off pets kept in pairs or small groups. They prefer flying to climbing and rarely tame to touch.
Care & lifestyle
House in same-sex pairs to avoid non-stop breeding. Provide bath dish daily. Wide flight cages — length matters more than height.
Diet foundation
- Finch seed mix
- Egg food
- Sprouts
- Greens
Recommended cage min: 30 × 18 × 18 in for a pair; wider is better
Sound profile
- Noise
- Quiet
- Talk ability
- Low
- Social need
- High
Bring home checklist
- · Vet booked within 72 hours
- · Species-correct food & bowls
- · Enrichment / toy rotation
- · ID + microchip / DNA
- · Pet-safe cleaning products
