Lady Gouldian Finches - Erythrura gouldiae/Chloebia gouldiae Gouldian Finch, Lady Gouldian Finch, Goulds, Rainbow Finch They are very popular in captivity, but they endangered species in their natural habitat - with less than 2,500 of them remaining. Description In the wild Lady Gouldians can be seen in three forms including Red Head, Yellow (Orange) Head, and Black Head.
Red headed normal Red mask, black outline around the mask, blue border around the black outline, green back, blue and black tail, purple breast, yellow abdomen. This is the natural type Gouldian.
Orange headed normal Has an orange (yellow) mask instead of a red one. This mutation is rare in the wild.
Black headed normal Has a black mask instead of a red one. This mutation is the most common in the wild.
Compatibility Gouldians can be kept together in same species aviaires, mixed-species aviaries or as single pairs. Not to put them with other species that might be agressive towards them. There can be slight agression at times between hen & male. Size These beautiful finches range about 5 inches (12-14 cm) and are about the same size as a Spice Finch. General Care
Provide bath water daily. These birds require routine nail trimming. Mutations (Sub-species) Diet A good Gouldian diet consisit of mixed millets, small cereal seed, canary grass seeds, and niger seed. Fresh water, cuttlebone, grit and charcoal should be supplied at all times. Lettuce, Spinach, Chickweed, Spray Millet, Eggfood, Brocolli tops and Carrot can also be offered on a regular basis. Live food can be offered but is not nessacary. Soaked seeds are an absolute necessity for the feeding hen and for the newly weaned young. This is done by taking a special soak seed mix and adding two parts, or more, of water and refrigerating. Soak for at least 24 hours. Rinse well and strain before feeding.
Sprouts - Not all seeds can be sprouted. Most bird seeds are treated with preservatives and vitamins and will not germinate.
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