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Ringing Nestlings The process of ringing young birds is always a confirmation that everything is progressing well, but it can also be suspenseful. We are

  Early Breeding Of course, there can be reasons for early breeding, such as vacations or work schedules. But does early breeding actually have advantages?

The Egg Soon it begins again. Nervously, the breeders observe their flights, catching a male, then a female. And they check! Are the birds healthy,

Keeping Canaries (Beginners Part 1) When it comes to keeping birds, there are various methods to do so, such as in a communal aviary, an

How many rounds of breeding for young canaries are ideal? This is quite clear in a normal breeding situation: if your female canary raises two

Collecting Eggs: To Do or Not To Do? Wout van Gils Soon, the breeding season for our canary birds will begin. The cages are cleaned

The Foster Breeding: Much has been said and written about this breeding method. It is a topic that frequently comes up in presentations, and rightfully

Breeding requires attention. W.v.Gils. During the incubation of a bird, the embryo develops inside the egg. Several factors, such as light, temperature, and oxygen, are

Breeding Canary Tips You will notice from the heading of this article that I don’t really want to tell you anything new, especially not for

Becoming Independent Nestlings!!! It’s often heard that many young birds die shortly after becoming independent. Of course, nature naturally selects weak birds, but it’s unfortunate

Help, a few wing feathers are falling out among my breeding males! Help, a few wing feathers are falling out among the breeding males! How

NEW: Combat Coccidiosis with a Natural Product!!! (Foniopaddy) Through a German colleague bird enthusiast, I got in touch with this new natural product for combating

Time Clock Schedule for Breeding Color Canaries. At the beginning of your breeding season, there are various ways to properly prepare your birds, which should

For keeping track of your breeding results, providing nutrition, etc., it’s essential to know when the laid eggs hatch. Most breeders collect their eggs and

What to do when young canaries hatch. During the breeding process, the birds are calm, and the breeder occasionally shows curiosity and excitement when the

Patience before the start of breeding !!!! The exhibitions are not over yet, but for many canary breeders, the itch to begin breeding has already

Problems with your birds? How was their condition then? These two issues are often intertwined. When there are problems, the condition of the birds is

Where is this piglet compost good for? Introduction: In connection with my article about the black horn parts in canary birds and the use of

Preparation for Breeding – Part 1 Many articles have been written, hours spent on presentations, and discussions about preparing for breeding. Yet, questions still arise

This couple does not want to mate!!! It is not a fixed rule, not even a guideline, that every bird reaching the age of 10

The pairing after preparation for breeding: Part 3 In my previous articles, I discussed the preparation and feeding during conditioning of breeding birds. We emphasized

Tossing out ringed young birds from the nest. One of the challenges in our canary breeding is the banding of the birds. This is not

Chicks Hatch – Part 4 In the previous article, we discussed the breeding process, stopping just before the chicks hatched. Let’s pick up from there.

Becoming Independent: Nestlings Transition – Part 5 It’s often heard that many young birds die shortly after becoming nearly independent. While nature naturally selects weak

Breeding Issues in Canaries Every canary breeder has encountered challenges during breeding. Those who claim they never face issues are yet to be born. With

For the experienced breeder of canaries and/or mutations, this will certainly be nothing new. The idea that top birds will be bred immediately if one

Breeding and Exhibiting Canaries: A Fantastic Canary Book On November 30, 2004, I had the honor of being invited by the CEDE factory and Mr.

Is it going wrong already? I am writing this article on 22-02-2003 in response to emails from canary breeders who are already experiencing problems. What

A Nest but Few Eggs or Other Issues. When it comes to pairing, proper preparation before the breeding season is crucial, as most breeders are

Raising Yellow Canaries: A Guide by Wout van Gils Introduction: Frequently, questions arise about raising yellow canaries—why, how, and what products to use, among others.

Turning point in healthcare… (Antibiotics) The last major European fairs, especially for pigeon racing in Kassel and Dortmund, marked a turning point. The government and

Dissecting Canaries. 1. When embarking on breeding canaries, inquire, read, and thoroughly study the standard first. (YOU MUST KNOW THIS!) Purchase from a breeder who

Molting Birds Birds are molting, and every bird breeder is confronted with it. This period occurs directly after or just after the breeding season. During

male male Breeding readiness of male and female birds. Introduction: One of the most beautiful moments in our canary breeding hobby is raising birds. Many

Pituitary Gland: The Light Response Organ. Introduction: In my article “Light and Temperature,” I’ve emphasized the importance of responsibly managing the number of light hours,

Providing egg food: How and in what period? Our birds are seed eaters, and generally the seeds available are of good quality. These mixed bird

Introduction: When our birds reach breeding age, they often exhibit distinctive behaviors. The male starts to whistle vigorously, stands tall on its legs, and displays

The moult as an indicator of the state of health of your birds Birds in good condition will moult normally reasonably quickly provided they have

Candling Candling eggs is done to determine whether or not they are fertilized. However, straightforward mistakes are still made occasionally. These often occur when the

Care during the Molt The molt is familiar to every bird fancier and is recognized as an annual event in the life of his canaries.

Ringing your chicks – Things to look out for during and after ringing – Courtesy  Ringing is always an enjoyable activity with the chicks having

Translate this text to English: Wout van Gils The Dutch bird publication “Vogelvreugd” recently acknowledged the outstanding work performed by Wout van Gils in establishing

From experience Wout has found that the males generally lagged the hens in terms of breeding condition. He therefore places them first in the breeding

The Moult Season as a Powerful Indicator When the birds are in good health, the moult will proceed normally and reasonably quickly, but the birds

One often hears of chicks dying when they are close to coming independent. Of course some weak birds may be expected to die through natural