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.
Buying Finches. 1  1. Look for a healthy bird. Go to a pet store or bird specialist. 2  2. Watch the birds breathing at rest. A normal respiratory rate is about one breath every two seconds. 3  3. Listen to the bird singing. Zebra finches can be quite talkative, singing throughout the day.  4. Decide on male or female birds.