Provide fresh food daily and remove uneaten food to prevent spoilage.
✅ Seeds/Pellets → Available 24/7
✅ Fruits/Veggies → 3-4 times a week
✅ Eggs/Protein → 2-3 times a week
✅ Calcium (Cuttlebone) → Always available
✅ Water → Change twice a day
Baby finches need soft food like:
🥚 Egg food
🍼 Hand-feeding formula (if parent birds aren’t feeding them)
🍞 Soaked bread or softened pellets
Feed baby finches every few hours until they are old enough to eat seeds.
- Seeds and pellets: Refill every morning and check in the evening
- Fruits/veggies: Remove any uneaten food after a few hours to prevent spoiling
- Water: Change twice a day to keep it fresh
Calcium and Grit: Always Available
Finches need calcium for strong bones and eggshell production. Provide:
🦴 Cuttlebone (hang inside the cage)
🐚 Crushed eggshells (baked and ground into powder)
DO NOT give commercial bird grit, as finches don’t need it and it can cause digestive issues.
Egg Food and Protein: 2-3 Times a Week
During molting or breeding season, finches need extra protein. You can give them:
🥚 Boiled eggs (mashed, including the shell for calcium)
🐛 Mealworms (only occasionally, as a treat)
🥜 Small amounts of cooked lentils or quinoa
This helps keep their feathers strong and supports healthy growth.
Fruits and vegetables are essential for vitamins. However, too much fruit can be sugary, so only give fresh produce 3-4 times a week in small amounts. Some good options include:
🍏 Apples (no seeds)
🥕 Carrots (grated or chopped small)
🥬 Spinach or kale
🍓 Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
🥒 Cucumber slices
Seeds are the main part of a finch’s diet, but only feeding seeds is unhealthy. Instead, mix in high-quality pellets, which provide extra vitamins and minerals. Always make sure they have:
✅ A bowl of seeds and/or pellets available at all times
✅ A separate dish for fresh food (fruits, veggies, eggs, etc.)
✅ Another dish for fresh water
Finches are active birds that burn energy quickly, so they should have access to fresh food every day. Unlike dogs or cats that eat a few times daily, finches graze all day. You should refill their seed or pellet dish once every morning and check it again in the evening to ensure they have enough.
Feeding your finch properly is crucial for its health, energy, and feather quality. Unlike some pets that eat meals at set times, finches need a constant supply of food throughout the day because they have a fast metabolism. Here’s a detailed guide on how often to feed your finch and what kind of diet keeps them healthy and active.
