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Finch Files Online is an electronic compilation of my finch-related experiences, practices, research, conclusions, and theories.These documents are shared here in the belief that exchanging knowledge and ideas is the best way to advance the hobby.

Finch Files is organized into several different topics. Each topic is accessible via the menu to the left. The documents in each section are divided into four different types of files: Procedures, Notes, Case Files, and Essays.

Procedures are detailed instructions explaining how I do a specific finch-related task.

Notes are my conclusions and theories based on my personal research, discussions with aviculturists and veterinarians and others, and personal experience. They describe my current view of the topic. These views may not necessarily be correct and I may change my views as my information changes. If you decide to incorporate any of my ideas and practices into your own routine, you do so at your own risk, assuming responsibility for the outcome - good or bad.

Case Files are the details of a specific event (such as an illness in a bird or a breeding experience with a specific pair). These case files are primarily factual accounts of actual events, but they may include a Conclusion section where I speculate on aspects of the situation.

Essays include my thoughts on various avicultural topics. They express my opinions and philosophies and are more conceptual than practical in nature.

The information presented on this site is based on my experiences. My experiences are not necessarily representative of the rest of the finch fancier population. One should always seek multiple points of view as there are many variables involved in aviculture. This is not a definitive guide - just a single piece of a puzzle that has few boundaries.