Briefly, about 10 years ago I rescued a zebra finch and then they bred and I had 8. I was left with a pair. The female has been unable to fly for about 6 months but quite happy hopping on the floor and on a very low perch. The male was lively, singing yesterday. Fed them this morning and this evening the male is dead. The female is sitting next to him on the floor, most nights they slept like that. She looks distressed but has been eating. hubby says to leave the dead male bird in and remove him tomorrow and I dont know whether his body is distressing her. But if so she would surely sit up other end of cage. I dont know. What would you do ? Leave male there until tomorrow, or remove now? What a predicament. |
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I've got no experience with finches, Sue. Wish I could help. I'm sorry about your male.  |
| I am sure he died of old age. Unless you want more, I would leave her alone and remove the body. I would only be afraid a younger healthier bird might pick on her. 10 years is an average lifespan for one kept in captivity, but they can live up to 15. She is probably at the end of her lifespan as well. Great job keeping them so healthy for so long. I love the little beeping noises they make. |
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