Zebra Finch
Poephila guttata

Description
These little birds love to move around, and come in a variety of colors. They love to take baths and then preen each other every day if possible.
length: 4 inches.
weight: 10-25 grams.
lifespan: average 3-8 years.

Diet
Always provide your bird with fresh water daily. Vitamin fortified pellets or seed labeled for Zebra Finches is the recommended staple for these birds. They also eat a variety of sprouts, seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat. Fresh fruits and vegetables such

as peas, carrots, tomatoes, apples, and bananas are always a welcome food supplement for your finch. Items to avoid: avocado, grapefruit, green beans, all forms of cabbage, lemons, plums, raw and green potatoes, rhubarb, and dried fruits that have been treated with sulphur dioxide. Also provide gravel with charcoal in it in a separate dish, and a cuttle bone.

Cage Requirements
Be sure to provide a cage with plenty of room for your bird(s) to test their wings. A cage that is approximately 24"x24"x20" (24 inches long, by 24 inches deep, and 20 inches high) is the