Healthy Canaries For Sale
As I was in Pets World today to buy some more swings and I could not resist taking a look at the three canaries which were for sale. I of course do not need anymore canaries, but who knows what one might find that they just can't do without!
As I admire the birds, I noticed just a seed cup and water yet these birds look very healthy without all those extras. They had been in the shop for a couple of months and were happily eating only a seed mix diet with water. Now seeds alone are deficient in a number of nutrients and just any seed mix would not produce those pip tails and glossy feet! (They are still just a little loose in the flanks but that should tighten up too when they finish the molt.)
Upon inquire, I learned they are fed the fortified seed mix prepared by Bird of Paradise from Wall's Seed store here in Wichita, Kansas 1-800-878-2473 or 316 263-0850. It is a special blend of seeds that are coated just right with wheat germ oil and a special vitamins preparation containing numerous amino acids. Wouldn't you know this was a favorite of mine a few years ago and I had forgotten just how good it is! It makes providing an excellent diet so easy. Wall's makes special blends upon request so I am going to have Nancy make me a special mix of just fortified canary seed to try just on my borders as I will be changing their seeds to straight canary in about a month or so in preparation for the shows.
Linda,
ReplyDeleteThose canaries look like TImbrados!
I look at the birds at PetsMart. They don't have a clue as to what they are doing with the birds, but they are clean, fed well even with fruits and veggies.
Deb
Linda,
ReplyDeleteI have just spoken to Nancy and ordered the special seed mix from Walls Seed. I am looking forward to receiving it next week.
I have several canaries the same color as the pale pink in the photo you used. What is that color called? Our chicks "arriving" in that color were a total surprise considering the parentage.
Pix
Pix
ReplyDeleteThe peach color is a sign that the bird is a cross between a red factor (red ground) canary and a yellow ground canary. This gives the peachy color.
The seed mix that Nancy makes is fantastic. You will likely notice improvement even by the next day!
Linda