Old Canary Breeding Attempt Update

Zebrafincher · Post by **Zebrafincher** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:26 pm

Hows the nesting going. Bob? Any progress or news.,

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:45 pm

Hows the nesting going. Bob? Any progress or news.,

Nothing yet. As she didn't sit tight right from the begining, I probably still have another two or three days before the first egg is due to hatch. Honestly, I'm really not that optimistic though. Thanks for asking.

Bob

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:55 pm

Seeing how the last egg laid should have hatched by now, I'm afraid the old guy just didn't get the job done. I'll give them one more shot at a second clutch, both birds having been put through a regiment of conditioning and fertility enhancers. If not........Oh well. The good news is that there are always plenty of canary sources around here. I may not have my beloved bird or his offspring in a couple more years, but people have already told me they can provide me with a singer who will make me forget just how amazing this one was. May have to look into that.

Bob

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:26 am

Awwww that's to bad

Hope your second attempt is successful

good luck

dan78 · Post by **dan78** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:22 am

Bob don't know if you have tried this yet but trimming of the vent may help get the job done I have tried this with many pairs and have found it useful on pairs which don't copulate properly.

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:12 am

Dan, I believe this is purely an age thing. Both of these birds are highly proven. The old man has fathered over 50 chicks and the hen at least 20. I've never had to "trim" but I have read where this can help. Bob

duchatinh · Post by **duchatinh** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:39 am

Bob, i'm very sorry to hear that. Have been waiting for the result

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:27 pm

Thanks for the thoughts and well wishes everyone! I'll give it one more try then probably call it a season for these two. Who knows, maybe this old guy will still be around singing for me for another 8 years like a couple of his ancestors.

When the time comes to replace him, I'll figure something out. Bob

Toddmin · Post by **Toddmin** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:21 pm

Good luck! Please keep us informed!

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