Life Cycles: Breeding Time Tables

Please note that Breeding Time Tables for other commonly kept finch species (not shown here) can be found in the Species section of this site!

Parameter Species
Gouldian Cordon Bleu Zebra Society
Clutch size: 4-6 eggs 4-6 eggs 4-6 eggs 3-9 eggs
Incubation starts: after all eggs are laid after the fourth egg is laid after the 3rd egg is laid after the 3rd egg is laid
Incubation period: 14-16 days 12-14 days 12-14 days 16 days
Fledging age: 20 days 14-16 days 18 days 19 days
Weaning age: 6 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks
First molt: 2-6 months 5-6 months 2 months 3 months
Sexual maturity: May become sexually mature before they obtain their adult plumage; however, wait until they are 6-9 months of age before breeding them May become sexually mature before they obtain their adult plumage; however, wait until they are 6-9 months of age before breeding them May become sexually mature by 2-3 months of age; however, wait until they are 6-9 months of age before breeding them May become sexually mature before they obtain their adult plumage; however, wait until they are 6-9 months of age before breeding them
Has this article helped you? Please consider making a donation to keep FinchInfo.com online and growing!



Disclaimer: As the creator of FinchInfo.com, I take no responsibility for any mishaps which you may experience in following any advice given, nor in purchasing any products suggested. I will therefore not be liable for any consequences that arise from following any advice provided in these pages.

External SiteExternal sites open in a new browser. Finchinfo.com does not endorse external sites.

FinchInfo.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Proceeds will be used to help this site grow.

©2024 Finchinfo.com. No part of this page (including, but not limited to pictures, articles, advice, logo, or otherwise) may be copied or retransmitted by any means without expressed written permission from the author/creator of this page.

This page is hosted by DreamHostExternal Site.

Styles: Former FIC | Art Deco | Spring | Magazine