Grass,leaves,moss,cobweb and lichen
they need to learn to live by themselves
It verys for each bird, but for finches, usually in the wild, they clean it every 7-10 days. Hope that helps.
the male bird should always protect the nest
Orange weaver finches are known for their impressive nest-building skills and typically construct their own nests using grasses and other materials. They are natural builders and do not require a purchased nest. Providing them with suitable nesting materials will encourage their instinct to build. However, if kept in captivity, they may also use pre-made nests if available.
First make sure you have a male & female, then supply them with a nest basket and nesting material (I use hollowed out gourds for my nest). Make sure they have a cuttlebone for the calcium. Then sit back and let nature take its course.
Swallows? Swallows?
I would recommend putting in another food dish and rearranging the perches, toys, and food dishes (if the food dishes have hooks to hang on the side of the cage) once every 1 - 2 weeks. Also be sure you are not providing anything that the finches might use as nest material.
Finches prefer small birdhouses with a small entrance hole, usually around 1.25 inches in diameter. The birdhouse should be placed in a safe and elevated location, ideally near a source of food and water. Finches also prefer birdhouses with a good ventilation system to regulate the temperature inside.
how finches use their beaks
Parakeets don't really make nests like finches for example. In wild they nest in holes in trees, and in captivity they need nesting boxed. wild budgies use hollow trees for there nest. Domesticated budgies you have to buy a nest box or they will not mate also if u want to know how to make a nest box goggle it for peace sakes
The Cowbird never has its own nest - it uses the finch nest as its host (read: parasite.) The Cowbird egg will hatch first & will push the other eggs or baby finches out of the nest. Other species of birds will get rid of the Cowbird eggs, but finches don't seem to. I always remove them when found.
Bay finches, like many songbirds, typically leave the nest about 12 to 19 days after hatching. At this stage, they are usually fledglings, capable of short flights but still reliant on their parents for food and protection. The exact timing can vary depending on environmental factors and the specific species.