First Canaries

[patterdalejoel 669]

went to a bird sale just outside preston other day and bought this pair of beauties. first things first couldnt beleive how helpful everyone was, they couldnt give enough adive once they realised i was a beginner, gave me nest liners a book and some very cheap nest pans, then i bought this pair off a lad, only 20 for the pair thought that was very reasonable when you look at some of the prices people ask for online. also the breeder was there and i felt like i wasnt being bullshitted and he was giving me a load of advice on what to do with them etc, people with chickens arent like that just want as much £££. also bought a spotless show cage for 8 quid.

 

 

 

anyway, a load of questions!

 

1. does it matter if the nest pan slightly bounces due to being held on by a ring of wire that i got it with will it put them off nesting in it?

2. what do i do to encourage/prepare them to breed?

3. does it matter if another pair is in the cage next to them should i block them from view?

4.shall i put the shed light on a timer?

5.do i mix egfood with egg and how much/when do i give it?

6.will they breed in a large cage but its wire on all sides?

7. obviously i bought them together, does this affect the pairing as ive read in an ideal world you gradually introduce them etc?

 

[mule123 112]

imo DONT breed them together fella there both none intensive you need 2 intensives to make your pairs up if u breed that pair u will prob get feather lumps in your youngins they are redblacks .....atb jeff.

[j j m 6,538]

Looks like a bargain mate