Pet Forum / Birds / Birds / October 2003

You've probably already covered all these bases but, just in case (and
assuming they were accurately sexed and are properly fed the necessary
nutrients); if:

1. they're in one large cage you might try to break them into a couple of
caged pairs and you probably should allow about 100 sq. in. per bird.
2. you're using one male per cage, put another male in each cage (but don't
add females).
3. they don't build nests and they don't have dry grass in the cage then get
some for them to use.
4. they already had red beaks when you got them then get rid of them and get
a different pair with black and/or pinkish beaks; otherwise, they may just
be someone's old culls.
5. you are feeding vitamin and mineral supplement already then switch brands
and increase the amount along with some greens.
6. you have an old nest cup or box, change to a different container; box or
large can.
7. your room or area where they are kept is a bit dark, then, try giving
them lamp light and/or lots of sun light totaling about 14 hours each day.

Actually, I'm stumped about "barren" finches but I hope this posting will
help in some way. oeb

Hello,
Maybe they need a little boost of fertility. Check out this site,
www.avianmedicinechest.com. They have a fertility enhancer that will work,
it did for my finches.
Good Luck,
Nancy