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Female zebra finch

Hi I have a pair of zebra finches and she’s been sitting on bout 6 eggs but the male doesn’t feed her or take her any food is this normal?also neither of them are eating fruit or veggies

Hi Joann,

As long as she is leaving the nest to eat and drink, then she will be fine. Finches are more likely to eat dark, leafy greens, broccoli florets, and finely chopped veggies. Cooked eggs are also good to feed breeding birds.

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda