Gouldian Finch - Nesting box

Nesting Box

I have chosen a standard nesting box as apposed to basket type nest. I have been advised best for breeding Gouldians

Dimensions

Height - 13cm
Width - 13cm
Length - 21cm

Placement

On some advice I will attempting to breed in a smallish cage. I going to position the box two thirds of the way up from the bottom and face the box away from front so they can not see me approach during feeding etc. I have been told Gouldians are particularly private brooders.

Nesting Material

I have been advised that Gouldians are very lazy in building nests. Thus they need the nesting box to be filled with dry grass. I have successfully in the past achieved results by placing a hollowed out ball of dried grass with a entry aligned with the entry of the box.

I would really like feedback from successful Gouldian Finch breeders. I would like this blog to be a collaboration.