Lonely Java Sparrow

[Aaron1994]

Today I was at the pet store just buying a large bag of sawdust for my rabbit. I walked by the animals and noticed they had a finch selection of birds. Right away I noticed this lone finch huddled in a small enclosure, it looked very calm and quiet until I walked by it gently peeped. I peeped back and right away the finch got a gleam of happiness, it jumped around the cage crazily singing and clicking and kept getting close and eye balling me, so I stayed awhile and sung with it. It was showing very peaceful interactions with me than I had to go and check out with my sawdust, as I walked away I looked behind me and I could see its little red ringed eye and beak peeking at the corner of its enclosure looking down the isle at me singing loudly trying to get me to sing back. It was real hard for me to walk away, but I had too. At the register I could still hear it chirping/singing for me. This heart wrenched me, here is this lonely finch with no partner in a small cage, it was a real healthy specimen of a bird too it would be a shame if it were left alone for too long. Immediately in heartache I sprung into a quick thought, y'know? I always wanted a little bird companion. Maybe this could be a lifelong friendship, a lonely bird that wishes to socialize and be accompanied with someone. So I am seriously thinking of getting this Java Finch, I did lots of research and wish to obtain this bird. I have plenty of free time on my hands after work. I work 8 hour shifts than do nothing but sit at home all day on the computer, which gives me GREAT opportunity to bond with this new addition to my animal family. What do you guys think? I feel that this could be the very start of a great relationship between avian and human, were both rather lonely and I feel this could be rather therapeutic for the both of us. Of course he would be a lone finch, although he will be interacting with me every day with perilous taming efforts of course and a healthy diet.

Thanks!
~Aaron

 

[cdog]

I say go for it!

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Finches are fun and with dedication and a lot of time can be tamed to sit on your finger. hand raised finches are even cuddly at times and very affectionate.

You sound like you've done your research and are dedicated to this little guy, if you are successful with him you'll be very happy with him

 

[Aaron1994]

I will be stopping by that same store tomorrow after work to sing along with him. As well as supplying for a new beginning with a winged friend.

Thanks for replying
Best regards,
~Aaron

 

[aliray]

I had one as a child,back in the dark ages, he was given to me by my 5th grade teacher. he was a very neat easy little bird. good luck he will bring you much joy and wont get you thrown out of an apt for being to noisy lol Alison and sweetie pie

 

[QuackQuack]

I would love to have an indoor aviary with some Finches! Congrats on finding your friend!

 

[Mare Miller]

Yay! When I'm at the pet store, I'm always drawn to the finches, love their little noises. Sounds like you'll make him a great home.

 

[BillsBirds]

Good luck with him. Finches can be a lot of fun.