Canary Breeding: Four Tips on Breeding Canaries

Canary breeding can be done for profit or merethe two birds in adjacent cages until they get used
enjoyment of the new birds.  If you want to breedto each other.
your own, there are a few things you need toNest
know.  This article will give you a few tips onYou will need at least one nest for each pair of birds
breeding canaries.when breeding canaries.  It may be a bit better if
Dietyou provide two nests.  The nest can be made
Before you try to breed the two, you need to startfrom materials such as burlap, dryer lint, and
feeding them a rich diet.  This will help give themshredded paper.  Some birds can be a bit picky.
more energy for the upcoming egg production andEggs
physical activity.  It's best to feed the birds greenMost hens lay five small blue eggs, while some can
vegetables, apples, and boiled eggs.produce up to eight.  A week or so after she starts
Fightingto sit on the eggs, you should hold each one up to a
One of the main problems you may experience whenlight to check for signs of an embryo.  If the eggs is
canary breeding is fighting.  The male will sometimesclear after all this time, you should toss it out.  Make
clash with the female.  The male's abuse may evensure that you always wash your hands before
become life-threatening.  Therefore, make sure youhandling the eggs.  Harmful substances can rub off
keep an eye on things and separate the two if youof your hands and cause damage to any developing
have to.  You can help prevent fighting by keepingchicks through the egg shell.