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[fallbymyhand]

I've recently found myself in the care of a small bird-- a goldfinch, to be more precise.

Unfortunately, taking care of pets is... not my area of expertise. Would anyone kindly offer their advice?

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[untreue_seele]

Birds are a lot different than most pets. They require special care~

You should get some books!

[fallbymyhand]

Books were my next resource, if no one here could offer adequate information.

[untreue_seele]

Hm... well~ what do you need to know. Anything in general?

[fallbymyhand]

Anything you have to offer.

[follow_the_fool]

From what I've read, temperature is a big factor in keeping birds safe. They do not do well with cold drafts or other such dramatic fluctuations.

I would advise researching things in your household that could be toxic or harmful.

[fallbymyhand]

I'll be certain to ensure the temperature remains comfortable.

I've already been informed that silicon is dangerous to their health.

[follow_the_fool]

As are, I believe, a number of other heavy metals.

[fallbymyhand]

I'll have to stop by the library tomorrow to conduct more thorough research.

[clockmaster]

I know about birds, I have a hawk myself. If you need help I can offer my advice.

[fallbymyhand]

Anything you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

[clockmaster]

Alright madam. Uhm, first of, I'm Saguru Hakuba, it's a pleasure to meet you. Second, it's and European or American goldfish?

This is one of many sites that helps with general bird care:
http://www.wildbirdcarecentre.org/

For domestic specific Goldfish care, here is one of many sites:
http://www.birdcare.com.au/goldfinch.htm

[fallbymyhand]

Mitsuru Kirijo. A pleasure. Due to the colors, I believe it's a European one.

Ah, thank you, that's quite helpful.

[truthinfortune]

I'm no expert on birds, but it seems you've been getting a lot of advise already as to their care. If you should have questions, I know that Kaito has hand-reared several doves, so he's intimately familiar with their care.

[fallbymyhand]

I don't believe I've met anyone named Kaito.

[truthinfortune]

He's our resident magician, if you want to think of him that way. He's also a terrible prankster, but he's quite well-known throughout the community and most everyone likes him.

I take it someone gave that bird to you as a gift? Few people would actually adopt a pet without knowing anything as to its care and feeding.

[fallbymyhand]

It wasn't so much a gift as it was a small animal that followed me home.