Finches
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Finches are lively and colourful birds that are universally popular because they are easy to care for and reach a small size, usually 10- 15cm(4-6in). Because of their manageable size, it is quite acceptable to keep a pair of finches in a small indoor cage measuring about 60cm(24in) long and 30cm(12in) wide and deep, made of plywood or other sheet material with a front panel of 1cm(0.4in) wire mesh.
They will also live happily outdoors, but, as with all small birds, they have a large surface area compared to their body weight and so are very susceptible to changes in temperatures. It is vital to acclimatize finches newly imported from warm climates into temperate regions before putting them straight into the aviary. The best method of doing this is to keep them in a heated birdroom at the back of the aviary and gradually reduce the heat each day until it is safe for them to go into the aviary during the day, but be sure to lock them in again at night during any cold weather.
Once acclimatized, you can keep finches outside until the autumn in most temperate climates. After that time, move them indoors and keep them at a temperature no lower than 10
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