How to Breed a Spanish Timbrado Canary
Spanish Timbrado canaries are famed for their bright, cheery song, which is frequently reported to sound like Spanish castanets. The newest breed of song canary, they are also friendly and come in a range of colors, which has led to an increase in the number of pet shows for these birds to show off both their colors and their song. An example of this is the American Association of Spanish Timbrado Breeders, which holds an annual show for its members and publicizes the results on its website. Like most other canaries, Spanish Timbrados are easy to breed.
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Instructions
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Secure the canaries home. If you usually keep cage doors open, close these during breeding periods. A canary who does not feel secure will not breed.
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Create a breeding box. This should be around 18x11x14 inches, and you can buy these premade or make one yourself. Ensure there are no sharp edges that could hurt the canary, and line the box with a layer of bedding or wood shavings for the canary to nest in.
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Supplement the canaries diet with high-quality foods, such as spinach, lettuce and a small drop of olive oil. These are high in vitamins and minerals and will help with the breeding process.
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Leave the canaries together. They may act unusually as they adjust to living with another canary, but this shouldn't last long.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are introducing new birds, place them in cages next to each other so that they get used to each other for a while before you put them together. This lowers the risk of fighting or injury.
Most canaries breed at the start of spring. For best results, ensure the birds are together at that time. An ideal female will be at least 1 year old, and the male should be between 1 and 4.
Watch that both canaries continue to eat and drink. Some canary pairs may be incompatible, with one bullying the other.
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