“NFSS believes that its members should adhere to high standards of husbandry and product. Before purchasing from a vendor or breeder, ask for, and check, references. A reputable breeder or vendor will gladly provide references. A happy customer loves to spread the word. *NFSS assumes no responsibly for the integrity of these sellers or its members. The NFSS does not endorse sellers, warranty the accuracy of advertising or become involved in disputes arising from sales. Vendors and sellers should take precautions, when providing personal information to strangers, and take appropriate measures to protect your stock. Ask questions, build a relationship. Feel encouraged to return if more information is needed. Never assume new birds / live acquisitions are disease free. WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND QUARANTINE.”

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The National Finch and Softbill Society is dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of keeping and breeding Finches and Softbills to all interested parties, enhancing our knowledge of the proper care of these birds, encouraging breeding programs, and working with other organizations for the preservation of aviculture in this country.

Members enjoy many benefits:

• Our bi-monthly NFSS Journal connects you with other finch and softbill enthusiasts around the country. Our website and journals include articles on diet, breeding, management and the experiences of other aviculturists with various finch and softbill species.
• Our website calendar and journal advertise and promote your bird shows, bird-related legislation.
• The journal and website provide valuable links to Avian Resources and Bird Breeders.
• NFSS has a Finch and Softbill Conservation program called FINCHSAVE.
• NFSS maintains an annual census by species that helps you connect with other bird breeders for the purpose of exchanging information or breeding stock.
• NFSS offers its members various sizes of closed, traceable  leg bands, which also provide proof of domesticity.
• “Finchshop”, the sales division of the NFSS, offers various bird-related items for sale to members.  The profits from from selling these items are then used to support the Society’s other programs.
• NFSS ha an affiliation program. Your club can affiliate and receive plaques and rosettes as show awards.  Non-show clubs can affiliate and receive service awards for members.  NFSS Classifications are offered to clubs for use in their shows, and speakers are also available, with slide programs that feature finches and softbills. The NFSS appreciates the many bird clubs throughout the US and abroad that do affiliate with the NFSS and demonstrate their support of the only national society dedicated to all finch and softbill species.
• NFSS has a Judges Panel composed of individuals who have completed the NFSS Apprentice Program.  All judge by the NFSS Standard of Judging, are approved by the Board of Directors and are available to local clubs.
• NFSS has established Written Standards that can be applied to evaluation of Finches and Softbills for breeding programs as well as the exhibition of species.  We currently have written standards for the Cherry Finch, Cordon Bleu, Diamond Sparrow, Fire Finch, Green Singing Finch, Gouldian, Java Rice Bird, Lavendar Finch, Pekin Robin, Shaftail, Society Finch (Bengalese), and Zebra Finch as well as a General Standard for Finches and Softbills.
• NFSS also sponsors a Champion Exhibitor award program and a Championship Bird program.  Both reward high achievements on the show bench.
• Each year NFSS holds a National Show.  All members are encouraged to attend and participate.  An International patronage Exchange brings awards from foreign countries.

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Founded in 1984, the NFSS currently has over 700 members, representing all fifty U.S. states and several countries around the world.

Join NFSS and you will receive the NFSS Journal (formerly called the NFSS Bulletin), published six times a year.

The National Finch and Softbill Society, is a nonprofit organization as described in section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code – we are a hobbyist organization dedicated to the conservation, breeding, exhibiting and enjoyment of finches and softbills.