Oven-fry meatballs for a crisp texture and shorter cooking time. Heat the oven to 425 F. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in an oven-safe, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until shimmering. Brown one side of the meatballs; then turn them in the pan using tongs.
In nature, finches eat a diet that mostly comprises seeds. This has led some keepers to believe that finches can thrive on just seeds, but such a limited diet is no more healthy for a finch than an all-cheese diet would be for a person.
These birds live in small flocks, forming strong pair bonds within those flocks. They primarily eat grass seed, but they also eat other seeds, fruits, vegetables, grasses, leaves, roots, flowers, insects, worms, spiders, and other small invertebrates. A zebra finch (or a few) makes a fun pet for the right family.