How long can Zebra Finches survive without water?

Question

My female Finch bird has had an injury as it's bird swing fell on it. It can't move very well and I am trying to find out how to look after her till I can take her to a vet. I placed seeds in her box (i separated her from the other Finch because the other one keeps jumping on her!) but I am too scared to put water in there incase she drowns herself. Please help. Thanks.

Answer 1

There have been studies to determine how long these desert adapted finches can survive without water. The longest study was 1-1/2 years.