21 Responses to “Caring for Pet Finches : How to Handle Finches”

1. shitonMOHAMMAD says:

   February 13, 2010 at 12:59 am

   towels can be dangerous because they can land on them hard.
   Best way is to appraoch them very, very slow, as birds are sensitive to instant motion an dthen cup them gently between two hands, with open palms. Make plenty of space so they have room to breathe, like in a box and then open the cage, open your hand and let them fly back on their own. They’ll trust you more that way whereas in my experience, a towel will scare them in time sto come
2. pajarita541 says:

   February 13, 2010 at 1:04 am

   The best way to handle a finch is to dim the lights in the room and use a towel. If you find the bird is hard to catch, don’t try to chase it down for more than 5 or so minutes. They are capable of stressing out so much that they literally go into cardiac arrest. Once you manage to catch the bird the only restraint you should ever use is from the neck up. Place the bird’s neck between your fingers and their back against the palm of your hand. NEVER PUT PRESSURE ON A BIRD’S CHEST.
3. JA238979 says:

   February 13, 2010 at 2:03 am

   This video is so worthless! She doesn’t even show how to pick up a finch — only how to handle one after catching it with a net! She says, “The best way to approach a finch is from the back.” Then she edits out the most important part — how to get a finch in your hand so that you can handle it! Also, the resolution is less than 360p. Rating: one star.
4. DanDaSimmer says:

   February 13, 2010 at 3:01 am

   I am considering getting 2 finches, I have a cage already set up with feeders and waterbowls, are they worth getting, can you tame them?Are they easy to breed?How big do breeding boxes need 2 be?
5. misstaboo18 says:

   February 13, 2010 at 3:42 am

   ok so i just got some finches and i wanted to know how long intill the baby finches will hatch if you know cause i dont know if the eggs r good or not
6. dodgeviper24v says:

   February 13, 2010 at 4:21 am

   fuckin bitch killing it
7. corpsemunger says:

   February 13, 2010 at 5:15 am

   you dont go round saying that to people, id love to see what you look like, obviousely your very insecure
8. tanyakaybennett says:

   February 13, 2010 at 5:55 am

   The large net maybe to put over her head
9. walterschaerl says:

   February 13, 2010 at 6:13 am

   you are so ugly
10. emmapetcrazy says:

    February 13, 2010 at 7:02 am

    u loooked like as if u were squeezing the bird their to tight
11. DesignerAviaries says:

    February 13, 2010 at 7:31 am

    A tired bird can be easy to apprehend depending on the situation. A hand held water spritzer is another method to limit their mobility if they prove too elusive, since the extra water weight makes them easier to catch.
12. ToffeeChips19 says:

    February 13, 2010 at 8:06 am

    If one of my bird escapes, I just wait untl it get’s tired of flying. Then I gently pick it up and put it back in the cage.
13. kittykitty0204 says:

    February 13, 2010 at 8:41 am

    cages with the “guillotine” style doors (slide up) like the ones you have are the most dangerous because birds can get trapped in them if they happen to get the door open…..
14. notoriginals says:

    February 13, 2010 at 9:29 am

    prefer fish net as well…
15. gorillazluva4eva says:

    February 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

    kewl i now know wat to when my birdy wont come to my hand anymore
16. carennas says:

    February 13, 2010 at 10:10 am

    you COULD, but you can also train them to step up on your finger. Look on google for how to learn to do that.
17. johnebob says:

    February 13, 2010 at 10:39 am

    WRT my previous comment, I am refering to getting them out of the cage, not when they have escaped.
18. johnebob says:

    February 13, 2010 at 11:06 am

    shouldnt you catch them with a small net? Catching them with your hand while they are flying could injure them…
19. Blackdesertwind says:

    February 13, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    What should be added is to close all curtains and blinds to prevent the bird from injury by flying right into the window thinking it can escape. Also not to hold the bird too tight or it will suffocate.
20. peptopro17 says:

    February 13, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    lovebirds will bite your damn hand off. parakeets dont care tho
21. 619bmss says:

    February 13, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    can i use the same way for a lovebird or a budgie

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