{"id":87514,"date":"2022-04-22T12:06:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:06:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:06:16","slug":"what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What size cage do 2 finches need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#What_size_cage_do_2_finches_need\" title=\"What size cage do 2 finches need?\">What size cage do 2 finches need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Do_finches_need_tall_cages\" title=\"Do finches need tall cages?\">Do finches need tall cages?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#What_kind_of_cage_do_finches_like\" title=\"What kind of cage do finches like?\">What kind of cage do finches like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#How_much_space_does_a_pair_of_finches_need\" title=\"How much space does a pair of finches need?\">How much space does a pair of finches need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#How_big_should_a_cage_be_for_2_zebra_finches\" title=\"How big should a cage be for 2 zebra finches?\">How big should a cage be for 2 zebra finches?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Can_you_put_2_finches_together\" title=\"Can you put 2 finches together?\">Can you put 2 finches together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#How_big_of_a_cage_do_you_need_for_2_birds\" title=\"How big of a cage do you need for 2 birds?\">How big of a cage do you need for 2 birds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Do_bird_cages_need_to_be_high\" title=\"Do bird cages need to be high?\">Do bird cages need to be high?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#How_big_of_a_cage_do_zebra_finches_need\" title=\"How big of a cage do zebra finches need?\">How big of a cage do zebra finches need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#What_do_finches_like_in_their_cage\" title=\"What do finches like in their cage?\">What do finches like in their cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#How_big_should_a_finches_cage_be\" title=\"How big should a finches cage be?\">How big should a finches cage be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Where_do_you_put_a_finch_cage\" title=\"Where do you put a finch cage?\">Where do you put a finch cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#What_size_cage_do_I_need_for_2_finches\" title=\"What size cage do I need for 2 finches?\">What size cage do I need for 2 finches?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Do_finches_like_to_be_in_pairs\" title=\"Do finches like to be in pairs?\">Do finches like to be in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Can_you_keep_2_pairs_zebra_finches_together\" title=\"Can you keep 2 pairs zebra finches together?\">Can you keep 2 pairs zebra finches together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Can_you_mix_finches_together\" title=\"Can you mix finches together?\">Can you mix finches together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Can_finches_be_kept_together\" title=\"Can finches be kept together?\">Can finches be kept together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#How_much_room_do_2_parakeets_need\" title=\"How much room do 2 parakeets need?\">How much room do 2 parakeets need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Can_you_put_two_birds_one_cage\" title=\"Can you put two birds one cage?\">Can you put two birds one cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Is_it_better_to_have_2_parakeets_or_1\" title=\"Is it better to have 2 parakeets or 1?\">Is it better to have 2 parakeets or 1?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Can_bird_cages_stay_on_floor\" title=\"Can bird cages stay on floor?\">Can bird cages stay on floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_put_a_bird_cage\" title=\"Where is the best place to put a bird cage?\">Where is the best place to put a bird cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#What_is_the_best_cage_for_zebra_finches\" title=\"What is the best cage for zebra finches?\">What is the best cage for zebra finches?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#How_much_space_do_zebra_finches_need\" title=\"How much space do zebra finches need?\">How much space do zebra finches need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-cage-do-2-finches-need\/#What_size_cage_is_best_for_finches\" title=\"What size cage is best for finches?\">What size cage is best for finches?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_cage_do_2_finches_need\"><\/span>What size cage do 2 finches need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, <b>3-4 square feet of floor space is required per pair of finches. If you know the dimensions (in inches) of the cage you are considering placing birds into, you can use the calculator below to find out how many birds your cage may comfortably house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_finches_need_tall_cages\"><\/span>Do finches need tall cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cage Size. <b>The minimum dimensions for a cage containing three pairs of Zebra finch-sized birds are 60x20x20 inches. Bare in mind that the general rule is the bigger, the better. If you are looking to keep a single canary then you should have a cage that is 16in wide and 8in deep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cage_do_finches_like\"><\/span>What kind of cage do finches like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>30 inches long, by 18 inches high and 18 inches wide is a good sized cage for a pair of zebra finches. If you are going to get a larger group, you&#8217;ll need an aviary or flight cage. This can be home built, but keep in mind that excellent hygiene is a must so any cage should be easy to clean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_space_does_a_pair_of_finches_need\"><\/span>How much space does a pair of finches need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, <b>3-4 square feet of floor space is required per pair of finches. If you know the dimensions (in inches) of the cage you are considering placing birds into, you can use the calculator below to find out how many birds your cage may comfortably house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_cage_be_for_2_zebra_finches\"><\/span>How big should a cage be for 2 zebra finches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>30 inches long, by 18 inches high and 18 inches wide is a good sized cage for a pair of zebra finches. If you are going to get a larger group, you&#8217;ll need an aviary or flight cage. This can be home built, but keep in mind that excellent hygiene is a must so any cage should be easy to clean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_2_finches_together\"><\/span>Can you put 2 finches together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should keep more than one finch. <b>They always need to be kept as two or more as they are very social.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_cage_do_you_need_for_2_birds\"><\/span>How big of a cage do you need for 2 birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cages should be <b>at least 18 inches wide, long and tall, but the more room your parakeet has the better. The bars should no more than a half-inch apart so the bird cannot get his head stuck between the bars.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bird_cages_need_to_be_high\"><\/span>Do bird cages need to be high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep it Level: Wherever you put your bird cage, <b>make sure it&#8217;s not too high or too low; around chest level is perfect. Birds get scared and anxious if they&#8217;re too low. If they&#8217;re up higher than eye level, they&#8217;ll take it as a sign that they are superior to their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_cage_do_zebra_finches_need\"><\/span>How big of a cage do zebra finches need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>30 inches long, by 18 inches high and 18 inches wide is a good sized cage for a pair of zebra finches. If you are going to get a larger group, you&#8217;ll need an aviary or flight cage. This can be home built, but keep in mind that excellent hygiene is a must so any cage should be easy to clean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_finches_like_in_their_cage\"><\/span>What do finches like in their cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the cage, have <b>two food and water bowls, as well as shallow bowl for your finches to bathe in. Provide stimulation in the form of companionship as well as foraging toysplaces where you can hide seeds and other treats for your birds to find and get out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_finches_cage_be\"><\/span>How big should a finches cage be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The width of the cage is more important than height and depth. At least 30 inches in width is needed. Minimum size for one pair of finch should be <b>30x18x18 preferably 60 wide if at all possible; the larger the better. A finch cage is a sturdy indoor home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_put_a_finch_cage\"><\/span>Where do you put a finch cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite their size, <b>finches need large bird cages<\/b> Because they are so small, they have particularly fast metabolisms. They are constantly moving. They need plenty of room to move around and exercise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_cage_do_I_need_for_2_finches\"><\/span>What size cage do I need for 2 finches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finches live happiest with a partner, and most avian experts recommend <b>3-4 square feet of cage floor space per pair of finches. Finch cages should be at least 30 inches in length for each pair of birds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_finches_like_to_be_in_pairs\"><\/span>Do finches like to be in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should keep more than one finch. <b>They always need to be kept as two or more as they are very social.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_2_pairs_zebra_finches_together\"><\/span>Can you keep 2 pairs zebra finches together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, <b>3-4 square feet of floor space is required per pair of finches. If you know the dimensions (in inches) of the cage you are considering placing birds into, you can use the calculator below to find out how many birds your cage may comfortably house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_mix_finches_together\"><\/span>Can you mix finches together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If finches are provided with the proper habitat, different species of finches can live together. When it comes to inhabiting the same enclosure, some finches are more compatible than others.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_finches_be_kept_together\"><\/span>Can finches be kept together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping Males or Females Together <b>Finches are best kept in Male-Female pairs. Single birds are fine in a larger flock of at least 3 pairs and juveniles will happily perch and feed together right up until the hormones kick in (around 9 weeks old).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_room_do_2_parakeets_need\"><\/span>How much room do 2 parakeets need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, unless you are introducing a small bird (such as a budgerigar, canary, or finch) to another (or a group) of similar small species, <b>the two birds should not be housed together but rather should be given their own bird cages, feeding stations, perches and toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_two_birds_one_cage\"><\/span>Can you put two birds one cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the most part, <b>parakeets do better in pairs, but you will still have to be aware of a few key facts to have a successful pairing. As with most birds, parakeets are social animals, and they will prefer to be in a flock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_2_parakeets_or_1\"><\/span>Is it better to have 2 parakeets or 1?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The minimum height of a cage should be <b>three times the length from head to tip of tail of the largest bird to be confined in it, and should be increased accordingly if more than one pair or more than one species is kept in the cage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bird_cages_stay_on_floor\"><\/span>Can bird cages stay on floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Step 5: Elevate cage And speaking of security, <b>a birdcage should not sit directly on the floor. Birds need to feel they can see what&#8217;s going on in a room. Unless the cage has legs, set it on a cage stand or a table.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_put_a_bird_cage\"><\/span>Where is the best place to put a bird cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A parakeet cage is a place where your feathered friends will spend the most time, so pick the one that they will actually enjoy. As budgies are horizontal fliers, <b>you&#8217;re better off with wider cages than taller ones. The best parakeet cage should be as big as possible but not less than 30x18x18 inches for two birds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_cage_for_zebra_finches\"><\/span>What is the best cage for zebra finches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 7 Best Cage for Finches  Reviews 2022<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Vision II Model M02 Bird Cage  Best Overall.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevue Pet Products Bird Flight Cage  Best Value.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevue Pet Products Wrought Iron Birds Flight Cage  Premium Choice.  <\/li>\n<li>Vision II Model M01 Bird Cage.  <\/li>\n<li>Yaheetech Standing Bird Cage.  <\/li>\n<li>ZENY Wrought Iron Bird Cage.  <\/li>\n<li>You  Me Finch Flight Cage.<\/li>\n<p>Jan 5, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_space_do_zebra_finches_need\"><\/span>How much space do zebra finches need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although finches are small, they do need some room to be able to fly around in their cage. The smallest cage recommended for zebra finches and society finches is a <b>14x18x24 cage. This will give a pair of finches enough room to live happily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_cage_is_best_for_finches\"><\/span>What size cage is best for finches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finches live happiest with a partner, and most avian experts recommend <b>3-4 square feet of cage floor space per pair of finches. Finch cages should be at least 30 inches in length for each pair of birds.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What size cage do 2 finches need?Do finches need tall cages?What kind of cage do finches like?How much space does a pair of finches need?How big should a cage be for 2 zebra finches?Can you put 2 finches together?How big of a cage do you need for 2 birds?Do bird cages need&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87514"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87514"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87514\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}