Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Bunching Munchies - Millet

As time permits I like to make millet swings but seems like I find myself short on time lately so it Bunch the Munchies Time! (German Rollers)

Young Border Fancy

Young Columbus Fancy

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Sandy - Rapid Responder - Dehydration

My daughter Sandy helps me water and feed each morning. It is a time consuming task as my birds are too numerous to count and I would guess about 300 canaries. She is excellent help with about 20 years experience with her chickens. She know to watch for signs of trouble in every cage. This morning she noticed a Stafford that was on the bottom of the cage and not perching. Wisely, she caught it and handed it to me to remove all the excrement that was plugging its vent. Then she springs into action to try and immediately reverse the dehydration which is evident by the birds squinting eyes.

The thirsty bird will quickly learn to drink from her hand!

She returned the dehydrated bird to its cage but repeated the treatment again before heading to the YMCA and then back to the aviary for another treatment this morning and then several more this afternoon. I noticed the bird eating the sunflower chips she placed in a separate dish after her second treatment. She mentioned she was bringing it some soft white bread and of course she has a shallow water dish on the floor with foods.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Meet Me At the Show

December Shows

2014 National Best Bird In Show - Gloster Corona - Exhibited by Jan Davie Wow!

Best Type - Gorgeous Irish Fancy Exhibited by Brian Bryne at Florida Canary Fanciers 2014 Show Judged by Linda Hogan

Florida Canary Fanciers 2015 Show

FCF Annual show

The 19th Annual, 2015 Florida Canary Fanciers Show will be

December, 12th, 2015 (11th – Load in for all from 4-6pm, Dinner at 7pm, opening ceremony at 8pm. All groups continue check in on Saturday the 12th, judging to begin at 8am until complete.

It will again be at the

Ramada Gateway Hotel, 7470 Highway 192 W., Kissimmee, Florida 34747

Judges:

Armando Lee Type

Irish Fancy Section - US National Irish Fancy Show - Linda Hogan

Colorbred - Robert Trincado

Rollers - Steve Billmire

Timbrados - USTF - Sabastian Vallelunga

http://floridacanaryfanciers.com

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Breaking News Orlux - Versele-Laga

Volkman Now Selling

Versele-Laga - Supplements Ferti and Omni - Vitamins

web site: birdseed.com

They also carry a clay pigeon nest from Belgium measuring 9 inches across and 2 1/2 inches deep.

I have ask them to check into getting the canary clay nest with wire hanger. If you are interest, please contact them to encourage them to get them for us!

Friday, November 6, 2015

More Winners Central California 2015

Best Stafford Exhibited by Donna Minor

Best Fife Exhibited by Tony Guiomar

Best Yorkie Exhibited by Frank Fernandes

Best Gloster - Consort Exhibited by Naomi Cisper

Second Best Gloster - Corona Exhibited by Naomi Cisper

Winning Agate - Exhibited by Steve Billmire

Thursday, November 5, 2015

2015 More Winners Central California Cage Bird Club

Second Best Old Variety - Southern Frill - Exhibited by Tony Guiomar This was a very close 2nd, loved it too!

Third Best Old Variety - Northern Dutch Frill - Exhibited by Tony Guiomar Very Nice - So Beautiful!

Fourth Best Old Variety - Best Lizard - Exhibited by Donna Minor Beautiful

Best Gold Lizard - Exhibited by Donna Minor - Beautiful

The Old Variety Division was of unusually high quality not seen at most shows. It was a real pleasure to judge except for agony of picking best!