Hi I am new to the finch board.  I am owned by a BFA amazon parrot and had no interest in adopting any new birds but, fate figured otherwise and on an unusually warm morning three weeks ago something flew in front of my face and landed at my feet. Literally.  I thought it was an injured wild bird but, on second look, I could tell it was a domestic bird.  A finch for sure.  I just didnt know what kind.  A burger king cup littered on the grass served as a temporary container.  I scooped him up not knowing if it was injured.  At home, I placed him in my parrots carrier and fed him wild bird seed and water.  That little guy was hungry!  He didnt appear to have any injuries and by the next morning he woke me up with his singing. He is very lively and I let him fly around the bathroom for excercise and he flys fine.   I did an internet search to identify him and I believe he is a society finch.  Only the males sing?  I went out and brought proper finch food and a cage.  He has been in quaranteen from my parrot -just in case but, now that 3 weeks has passed I figure that he is out of the woods.  Here is my question.  I know that finches are not happy living alone.  Is it okay to purchase a male companion for him? I certainly dont want to chance having more babies with a female mate. What kind of finch should I get?   Also, should I provide a nest for him -even if he is not breeding?  Anything else I should know?  THanks for your help.  I dont know any finch people, but, I want to do the right things for him.  -Heidi