Abstract
l would guess that all of us who read
the Watchbird have experienced teasing ,
good-natured chidings or just plain amazement
from some of our family and friends
who do not understand our love of birds.
Similarly, canary breeders receive the
same reaction from other aviculturists
who do not or would not raise canaries.
Admittedly, it is an easier task to feed
and water finches, budgies and other
species who fly outdoors and breed in
boxes and natural nests . In retrospect , it
just doesn't seem possible that six months
have elapsed since the last breeding cage
was scrubbed , scoured and stored away!
Why then , considering the chores involved
with canary breeding does it hold
such a fascination for so many of us?