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The entry point to FinchAviary.com.

What's New
Catalog of what's new on the site.
An Open Letter From Your Finch
The basics of finchkeeping from the perspective of your finch. By Michael, the Purist.

Site Map

Links to all pages within this site using frames (navigation bar).

About This Site

Our statement of purpose, disclaimer, and copyright information.

The Making of FinchAviary.com

The tools and equipment we used and why we designed this site the way we did.

Contact Us

How to contact us via e-mail.
Construction  

Table Of Contents

Index to the pages in the Construction section.

Plans

The plans for the new and improved aviary. Why we designed things the way we did.

The Temporary Aviary

How we housed the birds while construction was in progress.

The Structural Frame

How we built the structural frame that would support the aviary.

Installing the Aviary Lighting

How we installed the aviary lighting.

Installing the Aviary Floor

How we built the aviary floor.

Constructing the Aviary Walls

How the walls were constructed.

Building the Aviary Front

How the aviary front was put together.

Installing the Aviary Ceiling

How the ceiling was installed.

Aviary Ventilation

How we provided ventilation for the birds.

Mounting the Perches

How we mounted the perches.

Installing Trim

The addition of trim to give the aviary a finished look.

Adding the Aviary Doors

What we used for aviary doors.

The Finishing Touches

Greenery, decorations, shades, fold-down platforms, and the webcam.
Care  

Table Of Contents

Index to the pages in the Care section.
Diet
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What Constitutes a Balanced Diet

Discussion on theories behind what constitutes a balanced avian diet.

Our Finch Diet

The diet we offer to our finches.

Other Food Sources

Other foods that many owners offer to their finches.

Introducing New Foods

Our technique for encouraging stubborn seed-eaters to try new foods.

Eggfood Recipes

Some recipes for eggfood.
Cleaning the Aviary
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Establishing a Schedule/Frequency

Introduction to the topic of cleaning the aviary.

Daily Tasks

Cleaning tasks we perform on a daily basis.

Weekly Tasks

Cleaning tasks we perform on a weekly basis.

Illness

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Introduction

Why it is important to watch for signs of illness.

Signs of Illness

Signs and symptoms that may indicate your bird is sick.

Dealing with Illness

What to do if you think your bird is ill (includes resources for finding an avian vet).

Quarantine

Some methods of quarantining new birds.

Our Tragic Experience

Our experience with an illness that swept through our aviary.

How to Do Your Own Fecal Smear

Information about how to do a fecal smear from home, illustrated with pictures of normal background material and abnormal Candida yeast organisms.

Personality Conflicts

How to avoid personality conflicts and what to do when they show up.

Nail Clipping

Why it is important to trim the birds nails if they get too long (links to an article on the web on how to clip them).

Catching Birds in an Aviary

How we catch birds in our aviary.

Time Commitment

How much time it takes me to perform the aviary "chores" on a daily and weekly basis.

Design Suggestions for Easy Maintenance

Things to keep in mind when designing an aviary that may help reduce the time spent maintaining it.

Maintaining a Non-Breeding Aviary

The plans for the new and improved aviary. Why we designed things the way we did.
Finch FAQ
Commonly asked finch questions and answers compiled by me from discussions on Finchworld's Finch Forum.

Finch Owner's Survey

Complete our anonymous survey about your birds' environment and your practices. Or view the results and see what other people are doing.
Birds  

Index

An index of the different types of birds residing in our aviary.

The Societies

Information about the society (Bengalese) finches.

The Zebras

Information about the zebra finches.

The Masked Grass

Information about the black masked grass finch.

The Lady Gouldian

Information about the Lady Gouldian finch.

The Strawberries

Information about the strawberry finches.

The Canary

Information about the canary.

The Button Quail

Information about the button quail.

Keeping and Breeding Firefinches in Portugal

Original article by João Boto with great information for those interested in keeping or breeding firefinches. PDF format.

How to Photograph Birds In an Acrylic Aviary - Introduction

Article about photographing birds in an indoor aviary - Part I

How to Photograph Birds In an Acrylic Aviary -Exposure Issues

Article about photographing birds in an indoor aviary - Part II

How to Photograph Birds In an Acrylic Aviary - Plexiglas Issues

Article about photographing birds in an indoor aviary - Part III

How to Photograph Birds In an Acrylic Aviary - Getting Close-ups

Article about photographing birds in an indoor aviary - Part IV

How to Photograph Birds In an Acrylic Aviary - Avoid Stressing the Birds

Article about photographing birds in an indoor aviary - Part V

How to Photograph Birds In an Acrylic Aviary - Camera Buying Advice

Article about photographing birds in an indoor aviary - Part VI
Accessories  

Perches

What we use as perches in the aviary

Food/Water Containers

What we use as food and water dispensers in the aviary

Greenery

What types of greenery we provide in the aviary

Floor Covering

Floor Covering alternatives: pros and cons, and what we use.

Light Bulbs

What type of light bulbs we use in the aviary.
Background  

The Aviary

How the new and improved finch aviary came to be.

About Us

Little blurbs about who we are.

Zach's Home Page

Some photos of Zach.

Zander's Home Page

Some photos of Zander.

Nikki's Home Page

Some photos of Nikki.

Dedication

The story of Amelia, the rescued Lady Gouldian hen.
AviCam Live streaming video from inside the aviary. Watch the birds interact in their current environment
Gallery  

Table of Contents

Index to the pages in the Galler section

Wallpapers

Some Windows wallpapers for free download.

Image Gallery

Gallery of some of the images from this site.
Guestbook Come sign our guestbook - tell us what you think or just say hi!
Links  

Our Favorite Finch Links

Come see where we go for expert advice. Browse our favorite finch links.

Complete Links List

Add a link to your favorite finch sites or to your personal finch-related home page.

Finch Article Library - General

A library of links to general finch topic articles on the web sorted by subject.

Finch Article Library - Species

A library of links specific to various species of finches.

Finch Article Library - Acquisition

A library of links to articles about acquiring finches.

Finch Article Library - Behavior

A library of links to articles about finch behavior.

Finch Article Library - Breeding

A library of links to articles about breeding finches.

Finch Article Library - Health

A library of links to topics regarding finch health, illness, and nutrition.

Finch Article Library - Housing

A library of links to articles discussing proper housing of finches.

Finch Article Library - Maintenance

A library of links to articles pertaining to finch care and maintenance.

Finch Article Library - Showing

A library of links to articles about showing finches.
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