They are ideal for someone who does not want to spend the next 30 years with a pet. A finch won't care if you get married and have a new family, or move to a new home to enjoy your golden years. There are homes in which even a finch wouldn't make a good pet. These homes include those with heavy smokers, as the smoke will work very quickly at killing your tiny finch. Small children whom can't keep their hands or fingers out of the bird cage or simply spend too much time teasing and frightening the finch.
Finches do startle easily, especially in a new home, and can go into panic attacks and die.
Finches shouldn't be caged with any hookbill species because hookbills tend to bite the limbs of finches while playing, they do not do it intentionally but it happens. Overall, finches can be a delightful addition to a home, they can teach responsibility and respect for all living creatures. The Raffle Page for more information. Finches With Wishes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education about finch care, adoption and rescue of unwanted birds, and to the enjoyment of the bird-keeping hobby. All articles are copyright their respective authors and cannot be reprinted without permission.