Feather plucking can largely be prevented
Feather plucking is a known problem in canary breeding and affects many fanciers every year. The frequency varies per grower, but almost everyone has had to deal with it at some point.
Why does it happen, and what can you do about it? Feather plucking has several possible causes, each with its own approach. If you intervene quickly and correctly, you can virtually eliminate the problem completely. Possible causes:
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