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Can I put one zebra finch with my budgies? Do finches need a pair?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello! I have a very big Cage with just three budgies. I'd like to but an zebra finch, but i want to know If I can put just one zebra finch with my three budgies (2 females, 1 Male). Do the zebra finch needs a pair? Can i put these two species together? Thanks!

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 30th, 2018

Finches do best in pairs. Keeping them with budgies would not be recommended since they may get bullied. Finches also require longer cages that allow them to fly about, while budgies do fine in taller cages because the like to climb.

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