sambo123 587 Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 Just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction please. I'll be honest I know nothing of finches but I'm wanting to keep one just as a pet. I've always liked a Goldfinch but would I be better with a goldfinch mule? I'd like it to sing. What's the best diet for them and cage size etc? And how much am I looking at paying for one? As I said absolute novice any information is much appreciated. Thanks, Sam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,966 Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 If I were you mate I'd go for a nice finch noted mule, easier to keep and less likely to fluff up and die on you. A decent canary mixture and the odd bit of greens like broccoli, dandelions or peas and it'll be fine. I'd say anything from 40 quid upwards. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sambo123 587 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 10 hours ago, gnipper said: If I were you mate I'd go for a nice finch noted mule, easier to keep and less likely to fluff up and die on you. A decent canary mixture and the odd bit of greens like broccoli, dandelions or peas and it'll be fine. I'd say anything from 40 quid upwards. Thanks for the reply mate. Appreciate it Sam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrsChamp606 552 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 100% get yourself a mule. get on pre loved and see what’s available locally, prices have gone up abit lately (£50-80) Cage - anything like this will be fine Ferplast Cage for Canaries and Small Exotic Birds GIUSY Rectangular Bird Cage, Complete With Accessories and Revolving Feeders, Sturdy Painted Metal White and Red Plastic Bottom, 39 x 26 x h 37 cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PB5YERE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QJ2VSZWZ7C422NXX4RMC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,379 Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 9 hours ago, MrsChamp606 said: 100% get yourself a mule. get on pre loved and see what’s available locally, prices have gone up abit lately (£50-80) Cage - anything like this will be fine Ferplast Cage for Canaries and Small Exotic Birds GIUSY Rectangular Bird Cage, Complete With Accessories and Revolving Feeders, Sturdy Painted Metal White and Red Plastic Bottom, 39 x 26 x h 37 cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PB5YERE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QJ2VSZWZ7C422NXX4RMC If it was me I'd wait now till next season. Get everything ready for the bird. Then come October he'll be able to pick a nice mule maybe abit cheaper with a few being abart. Alot that are being advertised now ive found are over year birds maybe a few years old or held back for one reason , that's to try an get abit more money on people that are green. He may pick one up that's decent but that's a maybe. How's your birds doing any fertile eggs yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moocher71 4,044 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 22/04/2022 at 07:01, Bangersanmash said: If it was me I'd wait now till next season. Get everything ready for the bird. Then come October he'll be able to pick a nice mule maybe abit cheaper with a few being abart. Alot that are being advertised now ive found are over year birds maybe a few years old or held back for one reason , that's to try an get abit more money on people that are green. He may pick one up that's decent but that's a maybe. How's your birds doing any fertile eggs yet. How much are goldfinches going for now ,just a normal goldi . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,966 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 27 minutes ago, Moocher71 said: How much are goldfinches going for now ,just a normal goldi . For a proper legit captive bred and rung goldie I'd say your looking at 50 - 60 quid upwards. Peas and chevs are obviously dearer but I've seen travelling lads wanting hundreds for a bird because of its song, could be a mp3 player wrapped up in a pillowcase though 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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