How long does it take for zebra finches orange cheeks to show?

I have some baby birds and the four chicks have started to fly and are begining to feed themselves, how long does it usually take for the orange cheeks in the males to show?

How long does it take for zebra finches orange cheeks to show?
Zebra chicks do not hatch with the trademark orange beaks and legs. Most have black beaks and legs. Some of the lighter color varieties have beaks 'horn' colored or a color similar to our fingernails. These colors change to adult colors at about 5-6 weeks of age.





Chick Development Schedule


incubation is 14 days


8 days old put on closed band


21 days old they fledge (leave the nest)


4 weeks old they start to eat on their own


5-6 weeks old the adult colors will start to develop, along with the beak color changing to orange.


5-6 weeks old move the chicks to their own cage. They will disrupt the next clutch process and the parents may start to pluck their feathers.





Zebra finches live to be 4-8 years of age. I have heard of birds living to 10 and 12 years old, but I think this is rare.
Reply:About 2-3 months. The colouring will darken and be easier to determin the gender as they get older
Reply:they are usually coloured up at about 9 to 10 weeks after fledging and can breed then
Reply:I think 3 to 6 months

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