The violet-eared waxbill or common grenadier (Granatina granatina) is a common species of estrildid finch found in drier land of Southern Africa.

Parents tend to sit on chicks only for the first five days or so, another reason why a good temperature is crucial. When the chicks fledge at around three weeks, make sure they have somewhere warm and safe for the first few nights as they don’t return to the best.