Why did President Truman ask Congress to give financial aid to Greece and Turkey?
Actually checking the nest for the number of eggs while a finch is sitting on them can cause nest abandonment. After mating, a female finch can store sperm in her reproductive tract for up to 16 days. Female finches generally lay an egg every day, commencing between five and seven days after breeding. The average clutch consists of four to six eggs, although the overall number varies from three to eight.
How long does it take for wild finch eggs to hatch? It usually takes 13 to 15 days for a wild finch egg to hatch. This can vary 1 to 2 days depending on outside elements that effect hatching times.