Java Finch

Care Sheet

Java Finch

Colourful and active birds who are great for viewing. Fantastic in a mixed aviary.

Colours: Java Finches colouring is similar to that of a penguin. Usually the head of the bird is a grey/black colour with black head and tail feathers. Java Finches have cinnamon /grey coloured breasts and white patches on their cheeks.


Housing: Social birds, keep with other finches. At least one other Java finch

Lifespan: 9 to 11 years

Adult Size: 12-14cm | Adult Weight: 20-22g

HOUSING YOUR FINCH

Java finches should be kept in a cage at least  (L 2x wingspan, D/H 1.5x wingspan) with 5% additional space per extra bird. Providing a larger cage for your Java finches means you do not need to let them out or exercise and they will happily fly as much as needed inside.

Can also be housed in outdoor aviary with other finch species including at least 1 java finch counterpart.

Java Finches are active little birds  and providing they have enough space and accessories/toys in their cage they are happy to entertain themselves. Use different textures and types of toy and change regularly for enrichment.

HOUSING YOUR FINCH

Java finches should be kept in a cage at least  (L 2x wingspan, D/H 1.5x wingspan) with 5% additional space per extra bird. Providing a larger cage for your Java finches means you do not need to let them out or exercise and they will happily fly as much as needed inside.

Can also be housed in outdoor aviary with other finch species including at least 1 java finch counterpart.

Java Finches are active little birds  and providing they have enough space and accessories/toys in their cage they are happy to entertain themselves. Use different textures and types of toy and change regularly for enrichment.

HANDLING YOUR FINCH

Java finches are known to be shyer birds and are often described as ‘hands-off’ birds.

Great in a mixed aviary where birds will entertain themselves.

For handling, work quietly and slowly with the bird, the key is to bond with the bird prior to trying to handle.

GENERAL CARE

Origin: Indonesia

Size: 12-14cm

Adult Weight: 20-22g

Lifespan: 9-11  years

Housing: Social birds, keep with other finches. At least one other Java finch

Young: Chicks

Sexual Maturity: 90 days

Incubation Period: 14-16 days

Birth Weight: 0.5-1 ounce

Breeding Season: Spring

Colours: Java Finches colouring is similar to that of a penguin. Usually the head of the bird is a grey/black colour with black head and tail feathers. Java Finches have cinnamon /grey coloured breasts and white patches on their cheeks.

GENERAL CARE

Origin: Indonesia

Size: 12-14cm

Adult Weight: 20-22g

Lifespan: 9-11  years

Housing: Social birds, keep with other finches. At least one other Java finch

Young: Chicks

Sexual Maturity: 90 days

Incubation Period: 14-16 days

Birth Weight: 0.5-1 ounce

Breeding Season: Spring

Colours: Java Finches colouring is similar to that of a penguin. Usually the head of the bird is a grey/black colour with black head and tail feathers. Java Finches have cinnamon /grey coloured breasts and white patches on their cheeks.

HEALTH CHECK

  • Signs of flight are normal
  • Moves normally and no signs of lethargy
  • The beak aligns correctly and has no signs of over growth
  • The vent is clear
  • The bird is alert
  • The bird is acting normally and there are no signs of isolation from other birds

SHOPPING LIST

  • A suitably sized enclosure
  • Perches/ Décor
  • Disinfectant/Cleaning product
  • Pellets, complete mix
  • Fresh fruit, veg & seeds
  • Calcium
  • Water and food dishes
  • Toys and play equipment

SHOPPING LIST

  • A suitably sized enclosure
  • Perches/ Décor
  • Disinfectant/Cleaning product
  • Pellets, complete mix
  • Fresh fruit, veg & seeds
  • Calcium
  • Water and food dishes
  • Toys and play equipment