Question by Elvi M: Can European Goldfinches be kept by themselves or do they need a partner?
I had a European Goldfinch pair but the female died. It will take about 3 weeks before I can get another one. Will my male finch be ok without a partner. What can I do to keep him entertained until his new partner arrives. Or will he also die due to loneliness?
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Answer by Em
Keep your finch near you while you watch television, and especially bring him into the eating routine. It means a lot to birds to be eaten with. It’s something they do together, as a flock, so it comforts them because it’s familiar. Speak softly to him, play a radio or television for him while you’re gone.
A parakeet mirror from Wal-Mart or somewhere similar only costs around 1.00 … Take it out once his mate arrives. I can’t promise it won’t inspire jealousy then.
Keep him away from smoke, and anywhere that teflon is being used (non-stick pans, some space heaters and stove linings, some toasters) because he’s small, and teflon fumes are toxic. That means you may want to wait a few minutes between finishing the food and inviting birdie anywhere near the room.
You must be a very good bird owner to think of how lonely he’s going to be. Lots of people don’t understand how much birds need each other.
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