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Lady Gouldian finches live in the wild in Australia, but they’re a lesser known species in the U.S. “What are those brightly colored birds?” I’m often asked.

Followed by “I want one!”

And who wouldn’t? With their diminutive size (about 4 inches), soft calls, and rainbow of colors, they’re irresistible.

Gouldian Dad feeds baby

Gouldian Dad feeds baby

Red head Male thinking

Red head Male thinking

Blue back is always a favorite

Blue back is always a favorite

Looking for love

Looking for love

Stunning Black head Gouldian

Stunning Black head Gouldian

Breakfast Time!

Breakfast Time!

Baby Gouldians

Baby Gouldians

Gouldians have a reputation of being a delicate bird, too difficult to raise. Not so! I’ve raised hundreds of them and I find them to be very strong, provided you take good care of them in 2 ways:

  • Nutrition
  • Preventive Measures against Illness

This site is dedicated to helping others learn and grow in their care of Lady Gouldian Finches.

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My Hen is Egg Bound! Now What?

You’ve just found an egg bound hen. In other words, you found her sitting on the cage floor, maybe with her wings spread, or some other position that makes you know something is wrong. Let’s go ahead and assume it’s an egg.

Foods Pet Birds Should Never Have

Acorns

Alcohol

AvocadoBeans, uncooked

caffeine

Cassava (tapioca)

Chocolate

Citrus, small amounts if any

Dairy products – their bodies cannot digest it properly

Eggplant

Lettuce

Meat

Mushrooms

Onions

Peanuts – danger of aflatoxin

Rhubarb

Fruit seeds and pits – even apple seeds are quite poisonous.

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Could My Gouldian Finch Have Mites?

Most people seem shocked when someone suggests their birds could have mites. The truth is that lots of birds have mites or lice. If yours are in an outdoor aviary, or were before you got them, it is possible that they have some due to exposure to outdoor birds. If they came from a pet store, it is highly likely that they are mite infested. Even if your Gouldians came from a breeder there’s always a chance of an infestation. Those with overgrown, broken, or deformed beaks will be especially susceptible to a heavier mite load. Besides lowering their overall condition, the resulting skin lesions invite bacteria growth.

What Are Mites?

Mites are relatives of spiders and ticks, and like those relatives they have 8 legs. Little is known about some, and in fact new species were found on finches as recently as 2015.

Here I’ve tried to list both a common name and a species, but there are multiples of every one, and many attack our babies in different ways. But make no mistake – mites are dangerous because a heavy load will lower the bird’s immune system. They can eventually kill the bird or the babies in the nest. Please consider treating your birds to rid them of any and all mites.

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Treating Gouldians for Mites

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