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.
British Bird Food also have their own Goldfinch food, called Finch Food, which is a special blend of seeds for all species of Finch, and will attract a wider variety of Finch to your garden. Goldfinches are commonly kept and bred in captivity around the world because of their distinctive appearance and pleasant song.