There are so many benefits to having pets that many people are trying to find the right pet for their lifestyle.
Zebra finches fill one special niche in the pet world.
With their small size and low maintenance, they are the perfect companion for a very specific type of person.
These feathered friends endear themselves to apartment dwellers and business people.
Zebra finches are the smallest of the pet birds available on the market today.
With this small size comes the benefit of a smaller cage.
Most pet birds require extremely large cages that tend to take over whatever room they are in.
On the other hand, these petite birds can thrive in smaller cages.
As long as the birds have room to fly, their cage will be large enough.
Of course, the more birds in your colony the larger you need the cage to be.
Another reason why zebra finches are so popular is their voice.
These birds are known for having beautiful singing voices.
They have the added benefit of having softer voices.
Unlike their larger cousins, these feathered singers can sing as much as they want without bothering the neighbors.
This is a great thing when you live in an apartment or other dwelling with shared walls.
You can enjoy the sweet sound of your zebra finches without it being followed by your neighbor pounding on the wall.
Finches are an ideal pet for busy people for several reasons.
The first is the attention they need, while most birds require a lot of attention that is not the case with finches.
Zebra finches in particular do quite well in pairs with minimal attention.
While they still love to get attention, it is not something that they require.
Their larger cousins can actually suffer physical ailments when they do not receive the attention they feel they need.
Finches on the other hand, can thrive with only the basic care.
Basic care for zebra finches is actually extremely basic.
In order to have healthy feathered friends, you must be able to supply them with a few simple things.
Aside from the cage, these pets also need access to fresh water.
Their water should be changed daily to ensure freshness.
They will also need high-quality millet to eat.
The millet should be available all the time.
Fresh fruits and vegetables can also be offered as supplements to their diet.
Some finches need their food offered on the floor of their cage.
This is because some birds, like zebra finches, prefer to eat off the ground.
When owning these birds, it is even more important to keep their food fresh.
Certain species can also benefit from vitamin supplements offered in their water.
As you can see, taking care of zebra finches is quite simple.
With around ten minutes a day of maintenance, you can have a thriving pair of birds that will bring you many hours of enjoyment each day.
When taken care of properly, you will have your feathered friends for five to eight years.
These are truly the apartment-dwellers' pet.