I'm quite excited as it is my first Canary breeding experience!I just had to share where she decided to build her nest though. Despite me having put up canary nests around the aviary, lots of options to choose from, madam Crystal decided to build behind the wooden screen I have at the end of the aviary, right next to the safety cage and entrance to the aviary. After watching her hopeless attempts at trying to nest build, I eventually squeezed a wicker basket behind there for her and pushed some old cardboard in from underneath to give her a base to work with.
While it may look like a tight squeeze, the canaries and finches fit between the wooden slats on the screen easily. I'm just surprised she chose to build right next to the door of the aviary and safety cage - such a busy area!!! But I have put some travel boxes next to her on the inside of the safety cage, to give her some privacy. She has no problem with human interference and I'm quite looking forward to being able to see so clearly what's happening in the nest. So hold thumbs for 4 health chicks please!!!
The square on the photo is exactly the area where her nest is
This is how she looks from inside the safety cage - too cute!
Bob
