Read About Canary Breeders

Canary Breeders help to breed these beautiful yellow soft birds. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Canary Breeders - Breeder Facts

  1. Professional Affiliations:

    Canary breeders must be affiliated with local canary clubs. In addition, it is considered meritorious if they are affiliated with clubs like the National Finch and Softbill Association, American Canary Club and Dominion Roller Canary Club.
  2. Why Use a Breeder:

    There are many breeds of canaries and it will become difficult to decide which one to purchase. A breeder would be able to guide you through the various characteristics of each breed and give the necessary care tips.
  3. How to Find:

    Canary breeders can be found listed in bird magazines or on websites. It is better to locate a canary breeder in your neighborhood by contacting a canary club in your area or surfing the Internet.
  4. What to Expect:

    Bringing a canary into your home may be easy, but caring for it is not. Like all small colored birds, they require more care in feeding, hygiene and training.
  5. Breeder's Surroundings:

    The breeder's surroundings should be clean and the cages should be large enough to allow the canaries freedom of flight. This reduces their stress level.

Canary Breeders - Newborn Facts

  1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

    The mother canary lays one to four eggs in a single clutch.
  2. Age To Be Sold:

    Canaries can be sold when they reach two weeks of age.
  3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

    Baby canaries should be peppy and flittering around the cage making their trademark chirping noises.
  4. Registry:

    If you plan to show your canary, then you will need to register it with one of the local or national canary clubs and see whether your pet meets the the required breed characteristics.
  5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

    The AKC does not recognize bird breeds.
  6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

    A canary newborn will cost around $70. The price is higher for the more colorful breeds.
  7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

    The Canary Breeder should provide you with parental information, which will tell you whether the baby canary is predisposed to any genetic diseases.

Canary Breeders - Breeder Concerns

  1. Breeder Reputation:

    A reputable Canary Breeder will provide a canary bred under healthy conditions, ensuring the baby canary has a healthy start toward a long life. Check out the breeder's reputation by asking him for affiliations and contacting previous customers.
  2. Pet Health:

    Canaries need fresh food daily, and any leftover food must be cleaned away immediately. The cage should be cleaned daily to avoid Escherichia coli and salmonella bacterial infections.
  3. Assurances:

    The breeder must give you a health guarantee on the canary. If you are planning to show the canary, then the breeder must also document that all the breed characteristics have been met.