The goldfinch, as far as its diet is concerned, is a juggler when it comes to foraging. It uses acrobatic techniques to reach for and eat its food. It collects the seeds from the ground or it hangs from a twig, bending it in order to reach for them. It hangs with its head facing […]
Greenfinch – Carduelis chloris
The greenfinch, which belongs to the finch family, is a passerine bird with a confident posture. It is especially beloved due to its song which is pleasant to the ear and full of trills. Another name for the greenfinch is chloris, derived from the Greek adjective “chloros”, which means “yellowish-green”. Greenfinch by Kev Chapman CC […]
Budgies or Budgerigars as Pets
Budgies are among of the most popular parrot species that people keep as pets and is especially loved for their playful and sweet character. Keeping Budgies as Pets The budgie parrots come from Australia and live in big flocks in fields, in open bushy, woodsy and agricultural land areas, with tall trees like acacias and […]
Breeding Goldfinches
Breeding of goldfinches… The goldfinches become fertile by the tenth month of their life. If you plan to deal with the reproduction of goldfinches, it’s best to pair them after the age of 12 months. During the breeding, the pairs stay together and make up to three litters. It’s preferable not to let more than 2 […]
Why are my canary chicks dying in the nest
The mortality of the canary chicks in the nest is one of the most serious problems that one can face during the growth of the canary chicks. A large part of these deaths result from bacterial infections. Sometimes germs are found in the gastrointestinal tract and deaths occur somewhere between 5-10 days of life of […]
Breeding Canaries – Step by Step Guide
Are you thinking to start breeding your canaries? Is it worth trying? Are you wondering if you can do it? What should you know before starting and and what during the breeding canaries period? In this article, we will try to answer these questions and provide step by step instructions until the breading period is […]