{"product_id":"shaft-tail","title":"Shaft tail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaft-tail Finch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (also commonly called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-tailed Finch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a beautiful Australian finch that is popular with bird breeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-tailed Finch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to northern Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 inches (15–16 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLifespan: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes longer with excellent care.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Peaceful, active, and social. They do best in pairs or small groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm tan\/buff body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack bib (throat patch).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale gray head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright yellow to orange beak (depending on subspecies and age).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, pointed black tail, which gives them their common name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality finch seed mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillet sprays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh greens (chickweed, spinach in moderation, kale).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg food during breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuttlebone and mineral supplements for calcium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh water daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUsually lay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncubation lasts about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChicks fledge at around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese finches are generally hardy and are excellent aviary birds. They can often be housed with other peaceful finch species, provided there is enough space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLive Bird Purchase Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWe guarantee that all birds arrive alive and in good condition. Customers must inspect their birds immediately upon arrival and report any issues within 24 hours of delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDue to factors beyond our control after delivery, we do not offer returns, replacements, or guarantees after the first 24 hours. By purchasing live birds from us, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThank you for your understanding and cooperation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Carolina Bird Supply","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":54351753019667,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":54351753052435,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/4801\/4611\/files\/0C71CAF6-1C58-4C61-AC72-7DC48B7DB490.png?v=1782697702","url":"https:\/\/www.northcarolinabirdsupply.com\/products\/shaft-tail","provider":"North Carolina Bird Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}