Choosing and Using the Right Canary Nest.Canaries use the open bowl-shaped canary nest rather than the "enclosed-only-one-small-hole-open-on-the-side" nest. Nest OptionsUse a bamboo or plastic canary nest for breeding canaries. The plastic nest is much easier to clean than bamboo and will last a lot longer. It will cost you a little more than the bamboo nest but you will save money in the long run. PlacementPlace the nest in the cage, attached to the bars, but make sure it is not directly under a perch or near a feeding or water dish. Your canary hen will appreciate a little space of her own. If possible place the nest toward the top of the cage near a corner. She will feel safest here. Be carefull...don't place the canary nest so high she can't enter and exit easily. Keep the top of the nest at least 4 inches from the top of the cage. This will give her room to go in and out and also enough room to stand up and turn around in the nest. Obviously, if she looks like she is crowded against the top of the cage move the nest down a bit. Make sure the canary nest is secure and level. The last thing you want is to have your baby canaries falling to the floor of the cage. Nesting MaterialsNesting materials for breeding canaries include...
When using gunny sack, cut it into 2 inch squares and pull out the individual strings. Place in the cage. You can take a roll of bathroom tissue that is almost used up. Tie a string around it so it can't unroll and place in the cage or tie to the outside of the cage. Your canary will have fun tearing off bits for her nest. Of course, cutting up nesting materials can be time consuming for you. Thankfully pet stores usually carry nests and prepared nesting materials. Provide 2 nests per pair of breeding canaries. Before the first chicks leave the nest the female will begin a new 2nd nest. Make sure there are enough nesting materials available for her to build the 2nd nest...otherwise she may pluck feathers from her babies and use that in her 2nd canary nest! OUCH...
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