| Canary breeding can be done for profit or mere | | | | the two birds in adjacent cages until they get used |
| enjoyment of the new birds. If you want to breed | | | | to each other. |
| your own, there are a few things you need to | | | | Nest |
| know. This article will give you a few tips on | | | | You will need at least one nest for each pair of birds |
| breeding canaries. | | | | when breeding canaries. It may be a bit better if |
| Diet | | | | you provide two nests. The nest can be made |
| Before you try to breed the two, you need to start | | | | from materials such as burlap, dryer lint, and |
| feeding them a rich diet. This will help give them | | | | shredded paper. Some birds can be a bit picky. |
| more energy for the upcoming egg production and | | | | Eggs |
| physical activity. It's best to feed the birds green | | | | Most 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 |
| Fighting | | | | to sit on the eggs, you should hold each one up to a |
| One of the main problems you may experience when | | | | light to check for signs of an embryo. If the eggs is |
| canary breeding is fighting. The male will sometimes | | | | clear after all this time, you should toss it out. Make |
| clash with the female. The male's abuse may even | | | | sure that you always wash your hands before |
| become life-threatening. Therefore, make sure you | | | | handling the eggs. Harmful substances can rub off |
| keep an eye on things and separate the two if you | | | | of your hands and cause damage to any developing |
| have to. You can help prevent fighting by keeping | | | | chicks through the egg shell. |