Wednesday 4 June 2014

How To: Hand Tame a Canary (tips)

Let the bird bite your finger so he gets more comfortable. Don't worry, it tickles!

Give your bird lots of love.

Don't rush the bird. Stay patient. Training birds can be very difficult.

Give your bird daily time for exercise outside the cage daily after it is in the middle of training.

Give the bird, 15 to 20 minute sessions each day to avoid the canary from losing interest.

TheBricksterable 2009 How To: Hand Tame a Canary, online video, 18 August 2009, accessed 5 June 2014, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYXYjHssyaY>.
This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information feeding your canary.

Jordansmall, -, Harri, - & Teresa, - 2013 How to Train Your Canary, , accessed 5 June 2014, <http://www.wikihow.com/Train-Your-Canary>.
This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information feeding your canary.

Taming a Canary, 2003 , accessed 5 June 2014, <http://www.petcaregt.com/birdcare/Taming-a-Canary.html>.
This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information feeding your canary.

book

Brian, K 2006, Cannary ownwer's guide a guide to selection, houseing, care, nutrion,health,breebing and colour, 3 edn, About pets australian editon landmark press, Drouin, victoria.

this book is mediun to hight atherd as it was made for the cannary lovey and can be used buy any teen to old ages.

most of the links were back up with this book or other sites.

Canary Bird Facts

Warrior Squirrel 2010, Mr. Eyebrows., Photograph, , accessed 18 June 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/squiddles/4913601427/in/gallery-120865971@N02-72157644594931117/>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/>.

These birds belong to the finch family.

Canary birds are named after the islands from which they originate: the Canary Islands.

Canary birds were brought to the rest of the world through Spanish sailors in the 1600s.

When you buy a canary for sale, expect it to live between 5 and 9 years.

Canaries are also known as Serinus canaria, Island Canaries or Common Canaries.

The canary has an average wingspan of 20-23cm.

Canary birds usually weigh between 15g and 20g.

The canary’s song is one of the most famous bird songs.

Canary birds prefer to eat seeds, berries and small insects.

Warrior Squirrel 2011, IMG_1046, Photograph, , accessed 18 June 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/squiddles/5355802796/in/gallery-120865971@N02-72157644594931117/>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/>.

Types of Colour

First, there are the three main breeds: color canaries, type canaries and song canaries. Then,there are the numerous varieties in each breed and there are many mixed breeds of canaries to choose from.

songs canaries

types canaries

colour canaries

mutations

black variety

brown variety

agate variety

isabel variety

yellow variety

red variety

white variety

reacessive white variety

All of these varieties evolved from a single ancestor, the wild canary (Serinus serinus) of the Canary Islands.

All canaries sing, Male canaries are the better singers (always trying to impress the female canaries),

offspring finch with canary

In the case of the canary, the mule is a result of a female canary bred with a male finch, with the resulting offspring usually being sterile. Some examples of mules are goldfinch mule, the siskin mule and the greenfinch mule. Then there is the bull .as in male bullfinch. The male bullfinch is the opposite of the mule. it is the mating of a female bullfinch to a male canary.

here are some good links that tell will expent more about the varieties in the breeds.

links

Canary Types..., 2010 , accessed 5 June 2014, <http://www.canaryadvisor.com/canary-types.html>.
This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information feeding your canary.

Laminated Bird Posters, 2012 , accessed 5 June 2014, <https://ladygouldian.com/content/option-contains-3-canary-posters-so-american-finches-poster-and-2-african-finches-posters-al>.
This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information feeding your canary.

book

Brian, K 2006, Cannary ownwer's guide a guide to selection, houseing, care, nutrion,health,breebing and colour, 3 edn, About pets australian editon landmark press, Drouin, victoria.

this book is mediun to hight atherd as it was made for the cannary lovey and can be used buy any teen to old ages.

most of the links were back up with this book or other sites.

the annual cycle

The Breeding Season Australia

Warrior Squirrel 2010, Parents feeding babies, Photograph, , accessed 4 June 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/squiddles/4949263301>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/>.

The temperature does not matter.

Canaries need at least 12 hours of daylight to breed. It is all based on the sun or lights that you have on them. If you are trying to breed them indoors.I recommend that you get an aviary or full spectrum light for them.
Also make sure that you are feeding them (especially her) a proper diet. I suggest a good egg food mix.

The months of August to December are the most suitable for canary breeding in Australia. Birds in the Northern states may come into condition in August but in Southern states, September or October are more likely to be successful.

Warrior Squirrel 2010, Canaries., Photograph, , accessed 4 June 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/squiddles/4997616076>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/>.

Season End?

The canary breeding season is controlled by the number of daylight hours that the birds experience. Throughout most of the United States, if the birds' cages are kept covered from dusk to dawn, your canaries will most likely wish to breed sometime around Valentine's Day. The hen will let you know her intentions by furiously shredding any available paper, feathers, or plant material.

he answer is not exactly straightforward. Canary breeding season does NOT depend on the calendar. Instead, it depends on how long of a daylight period each day has. If you keep your bird cages covered from dusk until dawn here in the United States, your bird's breeding season will begin around min-February through March. The lengthening of the daylight period after the long nights of winter is what stimulates this change.

Keep in mind that it can take months for a change in the photoperiod to affect your bird. There are some clues you can watch for, though. Usually the hen will start to shred any available paper or other materials to make a nest.

Warrior Squirrel 2010, Bandit Baby Canary, Photograph, , accessed 4 June 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/squiddles/4841885895>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/>.

The Moulting Season

Molting is a stressful time for canaries. Egg mix can help your canary through a molt and give it some extra needed protein.

Also, make sure you feed your canary a well-balanced diet with fruits and veggies (cantaloupe, broccoli, sweet potatoes, romaine lettuce, bananas, grapes, apples, apricots, squash, carrots, corn, peas, etc...).

In addition, there are more things you can do to help your canary during a molt. Make sure it gets enough sleep and has a quiet area so it can't be disturbed. Twelve hours a day of sleep is good for molting birds.

Gender

Canaries can be difficult to sex. Males will start trying to sing at varying ages. My males usually start trying to sing by six weeks of age. Some hens sing too (though they usually start later in life), so this is not an entirely fool-proof method for determining the sex of a canary.

Phil, M Phil McIver 2007, Canaries, Photograph, , accessed 4 June 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/philmciver/987432983>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/>.

Pairing

There are some general rules to follow when pairing certain types of canaries. For example, a crested bird (corona) should always be bred to a non-crested bird that is carrying the crest gene (consort). Red factor canaries should be bred intensive (non-frosted) x non-intensive (frosted). A bird that is frosted will have white tipping on its feathers and will usually appear lighter in color than an intensive. Canaries on the red line should be bred to other birds carrying the red gene and yellow birds are best bred to yellow or white ground birds. For the best colored young, red and yellow birds should not be bred together. White canaries which show a tinge of yellow on their wings (referred to as dominant white) should not be bred together or some of the babies may die. Mosaics should be bred to other mosaics, and excessively long feathered mosaics should be avoided. Melanin birds are those with a striped pattern to their feathers (example shown in the bird on the yellow seed cup pictured on this page). A clear bird (no stripes) paired to a melanin bird will produce variegated young. The hen pictured carrying nesting material on this page is a variegated canary.

Introductions

Canaries are generally bred in the spring. Males in top breeding condition will sing loudly and stomp back and forth on the perch while pouring forth their song. They may quickly throw their wings out. Hens will also engage in the throwing out of wings when in breeding condition. They often appear hyper and jump from perch to perch almost frantically. Hens will also carry nesting material (if available) and tear up the newspaper at the bottom of their cages if they can get to it. They may stuff whatever material they can find into seed cups in an effort to create a nest. Some hens will begin to lay eggs in seed cups or on the bottom of their cages.
Many canary breeders like to use divided cages to introduce a male and female. The hen is placed on one side with a little nesting material while the cock is placed on the opposite side with a plate full of greens and goodies. The nesting material encourages the hen to think of nesting, while the greens in the male's cage encourage the hen to beg the male for food. Once the male begins to feed the hen or "kiss" her through the bars, you can remove the wire divider and introduce the nest with more nesting material. When the hen is ready, she will invite the male to breed by peeping like a chick and simultaneously raising her back end. Some canaries will breed right away, while others may only breed in privacy or not at all. Some pairs will constantly fight and prove to be incompatible. If the hen fails to begin building a nest within a week or two, she may not like the male you have paired her with or she may not be ready to breed. In this case, separate the pair and try again in a couple weeks.
Some breeders remove the male after breeding and let the hen raise the chicks on her own. This is often done to maximize profit or genetics by breeding a single male to as many hens as possible. A hen can raise chicks on her own, but the chicks have a greater chance of surviving if their father helps to care for them. The father will feed the mother in the nest when the chicks are young, and the mother will then feed the chicks. Later, the father will take over parenting duties as the mother prepares a second nest. Occasionally I come across what I refer to as a "bum dad," essentially a canary father who will breed the hen but not feed his chicks. I usually part with these males quickly, as I do not want to genetically perpetuate this characteristic.

Equipment

Canaries use open nests. I buy the oversized plastic nests from . These can be washed and used year after year. I always sew a felt nest pad into the plastic nest before hanging it. I use small nylon cable ties to attach the nest securely. I hang the nest after introducing the male and female. Some breeders hang the nest in with the hen before introducing the male, but sometimes this encourages a hen to start laying before her eggs have been fertilized.
After hanging the nest, I supply the birds with 2 inch pieces of burlap and also the Sisal/coco/jute/cotton Quiko Nesting Material. I put some of this material in the nest and some on the bottom of the cage.

Laying

The hen usually lays from three to five eggs. First time and old hens might lay less eggs. The hen lays an egg each day until the clutch is complete. A hen may occasionally skip a day when laying. My hens regularly lay their eggs around 8:00 a.m. You can tell a hen is getting ready to lay by the swollen appearance of her abdomen. She may look as if she doesn't feel well. If this is the case, make sure the hen receives extra calcium by mixing it with her soft food. I always leave some form of calcium supplement in each of my bird's cages, but I add more calcium supplementation when the birds start breeding. I offer Petamine Breeding Formula, Miner-a-grit and cuttlebone. I sometimes shave cuttlebone with a cheese grater and mix these shavings with the laying hen's soft food. I also provide vitamins in the water during laying.

Setting

Setting refers to the time the hen gets serious about incubating her eggs. Hens do not usually sit on their eggs for any length of time on day one or two of laying. They usually set the nest on the third day of laying, although it can happen before or after the third egg is laid. Once a hen begins to sit tight, she will generally remain that way until her eggs hatch. She will only get up for bathroom and meal breaks. If she is with a male, he will often feed her in the nest. Most hens will remain sitting tight well past thirteen days after setting, which is when the eggs should begin to hatch.

Hatching

Don't fret if your eggs do not hatch in thirteen days. Sometimes it takes a few more days for eggs to hatch. However, you can get an idea of whether your eggs are fertile or not a week or so before they are due to hatch. Seven days after setting, I shine a small, strong flashlight on the eggs while they are in the nest. Eggs that look dark and solid are fertile, while those that look see-through are not.
Only shine the flashlight on the eggs for a few seconds at a time. Some eggs that appeared infertile to me upon first candling have hatched, so do not be dismayed if your eggs appear infertile. In this case, try candling the eggs around ten days after the hen has set them. If the eggs still appear see-through at ten days after setting, they are infertile and should be discarded.
Sometimes there will be an infertile egg among fertile ones. Many breeders leave the infertile egg in the nest or replace it with a fake egg. The egg will be used by the hatchlings to hold themselves up.

Links

Canary Breeding FAQs, 2014 , accessed 29 May 2014, <http://birdpoet.com/articles/Canary_breeding_FAQ.html>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information the breeding cycle.

How to Breed Canaries, 2014 , accessed 29 May 2014, <http://www.wikihow.com/Breed-Canaries>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information the breeding cycle.

Bob Buckles 2010, ‘Quickening The Molt’, Blog post, 3 September, accessed 29 May 2014, <http://canarytales.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/quickening-molt.html>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information the breeding cycle.

Fancy canaiy, 2014 , accessed 29 May 2014, <http://www.fancycanary.com/breeding-tips.html>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information the breeding cycle.

Frank Indiviglio 2010, ‘When Your Canary Molts – Care and Diet Tips’, Blog post, December 2010, accessed 5 June 2014, <http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatbirdblog/2010/12/07/when-your-canary-molts-care-and-diet-tips/#.U3yZYXaTK8A>.
This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information the breeding cycle.

Darrell, H 2000 Managing the Molt, , accessed 5 June 2014, <http://www.westernwaterslager.com/text/Articles/Molt.htm>.

This site are of low authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information the breeding cycle.

Robirda, - 2013 Basic canary care, , accessed 5 June 2014, <http://robirda.com/cancare.html>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information the breeding cycle.

book

Brian, K 2006, Cannary ownwer's guide a guide to selection, houseing, care, nutrion,health,breebing and colour, 3 edn, About pets australian editon landmark press, Drouin, victoria.

this book is mediun to hight atherd as it was made for the cannary lovey and can be used buy any teen to old ages.

most of the links were back up with this book or other sites.

Health

Phil McIver 2007, Canaries, Photograph, , accessed 18 June 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/philmciver/987432983/in/gallery-120865971@N02-72157644594931117/>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/>.

Canary Birds can be great companions but they are delicate creatures that need to be taken special care of.
A good diet will keep health problems at bay. Provide fresh food and water every day. Fresh canary seed is their staple diet. Vegetables like peas, celery, spinach, watercress are good supplements for them. Apples, oranges, melons, bananas, and grapes are good too. Mix honey with the seeds for an occasional treat. Bits of hard boiled egg can be given sometimes as well.

Canaries are generally very clean birds and would be quite happy to bathe themselves daily. Be sure to provide your canary with a bath regularly. If you can, let him bathe every day or even every three or four days. Bathing is very important for canaries when they are molting and breeding. You will need to occasionally trim the canary’s nails but ensure that you never clip into the veins. The canary can quickly bleed to death if this happens. As far as bird cages for canaries are concerned, choose one that is large and roomy.

Excessive moulting can indicate stress – seek advice from your vet. As with all birds, if you are worried about any aspect of your Canary’s health, seek advice from an Avian veterinarian. For a healthy life, your Canary needs the following:

A good balanced diet with no sudden changes
Plenty of toys to keep them amused
Water bottle and feed bowls cleaned daily
Use peaches that file nails avoiding clipping by a vet or experienced person which is stressful for your bird
A daily bath – essential for their preening activities
Regular exercise outside their cage

A healthy Canary should:

Be active and brisk, and move freely around the cage or aviary.
Be clean, bright and colorful in appearance.
The eyes should be clear and bright.
May not be singing but should be chirping and making noise.

A healthy Canary should NOT:

Be puffed up and sitting motionless.
Have watery or sore eyes; eyes may also be red and inflamed.
Should not sneeze or shiver. Have watery discharge from the beak.
Should not have droppings that are white and watery.
Be “light” with little or no body weight. Have droppings/faeces around vent.

The best way to prevent various canary diseases is to provide a healthy diet and proper living conditions. However, your bird may still get sick at some point in his lifetime. There are a variety of illnesses that can affect your bird. This article will discuss some of the most common conditions that can cause problems.

Mites

There are a variety of mites that can affect your canary. Air sac mites infect his lungs and throat. Other types cause problems with the legs, face, or feet. Some mites burrow into your bird's feathers and feed on decaying residue. Red mites suck on his blood.

Tapeworms

Tapeworms usually cause problems with birds that are kept outside. They can infect your cat when he ingests an infected insect. The worms eat nutrients from the bird's food, causing malnourishment. As they multiply, they can cause a life-threatening blockage in the digestive tract.

Pox

One of the most serious canary diseases is pox. This viral infection is transmitted via wild birds and mosquitoes. Most birds experience crusty sores around their beak, feet, and eyes. The diseases can also cause lesions to develop on the pharynx, larynx, and tongue. There is no cure for this illness, and it's usually fatal in most cases.

Constipation

Constipation is a less serious illness. It's just like the condition that affects humans. It's characterized by your bird's inability to pass droppings. You can help relieve the condition by giving him green vegetables. Two of the most common choices include water-cress and lettuce.

NAIL CLIPPING

Canary claws or nails can end up having a negative effect on canary health if allowed to grow out of control.

Fortunately, canary nails don't grow near as quickly as humans. They will need to be clipped about twice per year.

Some people recommend wrapping the perch with sandpaper to keep the canary's nails wore down. THIS IS A NO-NO! The sand paper will damage your canary's feet.

When you clip your canary's nails look carefully for the vein inside the nail.

Stay well away form this vein...

It can sometimes be difficult to stop the bleeding if you cut into it.

--The nail clipping sketch is from "The Canary Handbook" by Mathew M. Vriends.--

Loveofpets 2012 How to clip a canary nails, online video, 12 May, accessed 18 June 2014, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17HgSOviqIM>.
This show you how to chip the feet or your canary on the YouTube sit of loveofpets there are a number of care for pet videos.

links

Canary care sheet, 2014 , accessed 29 May 2014, <http://birdsville.net.au/pet-bird-advice-and-training/care-sheets/canary-care/>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information on for canary health.

canaries: wheezing.sneezing..helped a bit but I call my vet.mites, 2014 , accessed 29 May 2014, <http://www.justanswer.com/pet/0yd2f-two-female-canaries-wheezing-sneezing.html>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information on for canary health.

Canary Health Care For Your Canary Bird., 2014 , accessed 29 May 2014, <http://www.canaryadvisor.com/canary-health.html>.

This site are of low to medium authority, this sites are good for a older person who is looking for information on for canary health.

book

Brian, K 2006, Cannary ownwer's guide a guide to selection, houseing, care, nutrion,health,breebing and colour, 3 edn, About pets australian editon landmark press, Drouin, victoria.

this book is mediun to hight atherd as it was made for the cannary lovey and can be used buy any teen to old ages.

most of the links were back up with this book or other sites.