Category: English

Going Light – Wout van Gils Early signs: Frequently, the bird may be observed fluffed up at the bottom of the cage. Unfortunately, this indicates

Handling Birds (Courtesy of Wout van Gils) At times, it becomes necessary to handle a bird. With tame birds, this can be done without using

Feather plucking can be mostly avoided. Feather plucking is a common issue faced by many canary breeders, affecting numerous enthusiasts each year. While some may

Practical tips from Wout van Gils In my previous articles, I discussed preparation and nutrition when conditioning breeding birds. We emphasized the importance of observing

The nest is made, but there are only a few eggs or other problems. Successful pairing requires good preparation before the onset of breeding, a

Once again, perches Dear friends of the canaries, still some national exposures and still some others. Then the great challenge, the world championship arrives, and

Using excessive eggfood in preparing birds for breeding is not advisable. It should be provided in moderation, as an excess amount is not beneficial for

Feather Plucking Although feather plucking is preventable, all canary breeders would have encountered this troublesome issue at some point. Several potential reasons and causes need

Acidifying the Drinking Water. Acidifying the drinking water with apple cider vinegar, at a rate of 10 ml per 1.5 liters of water, has a

Ringing is always a delightful activity, especially now that the chicks have survived their initial critical phase and have started to gather feathers. Rings are