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1. Hi Phil

   Do you continue with the same effod mixture during the moult as you fed in the breeding season, cous cous, egg, pin head oats etc ?

   (Posted on 2010-09-01 18:43:00 by mr. d)

2. Hi Brian Death

   Good news that you have now a mite free birdroom and birds.

   I would attribute that to your use of frontline rather than flycatcher paper or flyspray.

   Actually, I would not have either of those two products anywhere near my birds!

   If a bird escapes in your shed, chances are it will end up on the flypaper with a lot of feathers!!

   To anyone considering following your advice on puffing flyspray in the shed in the evening before shutting up, I would say be very careful, some flysprays are not good for birds/pets/aquatic life and actually state so on the tin and apart from the birds breathing it it the vapour will settle on the water in the drinkers and the birds could ingest it this way also.

   Stick with tried and tested avain specific mite repellents would be my advice.

   (Posted on 2010-09-01 11:02:00 by BorderBoy)

3. Hi Phil, hope you are keeping well. Could you advise me how old the border chicks should be before perches are placed in the cage?

   Im a little concered if i place them in too early, they may develop foot problems

   Also how old do they need to be before i apply frontline?

   Many thanks

   Chris

   (Posted on 2010-08-31 18:17:00 by Chris)

4. Hi Phil, Just an observation that may be usefull to other border or any bird keeper. For the last 2 years I have used in the birdroom the sticky flycatchers, one at each end of the birdroom and when I close the shed up for the night i give the birdroom a spray with a well known fly spray, i do also use frontline direct to the birds. For the last 2 years not a trace of mite on the birds or in the birdroom. I beleive this pest is airborne and by taking the action everyday has cured this problem.

   Kind Regards Brian.

   (Posted on 2010-08-31 16:24:00 by Brian De'Ath)

5. Please read my bird website http://roostershamblin.wordpress.com/

   (Posted on 2010-08-30 15:53:00 by Dennis Daryl Shamblin)

6. Hi Bob,

   The whitebread idea comes from Linda Hogan's excellent site www.canarytales.blogspot.com if you go to that site you will find all the info you are looking for.

   (Posted on 2010-08-23 10:04:00 by BorderBoy)

7. Hi Again Phil

   I have heard mention of some border breeders giving their birds a peice of white bread do you have any idea why they maybe doing this ?

   (Posted on 2010-08-18 18:09:00 by Bob)

8. Hi Phil

   Apart from the obvious young cocks learning to sing what other tips do you have for sexing young ones ?

   (Posted on 2010-08-14 19:15:00 by Bob)

9. Bob Yes it will get rid of any obstruction, I have yet to meet anyone that has had air sac mite!

   (Posted on 2010-08-14 11:41:00 by phil warne)

10. Hi Phil

    Thats the first time i have ever heard of using a flight or feather feather in the throat of a bird, does it really remove air sac mite or just an obstruction in the throat ? the reason iam curious is that i know a chap who had one bird that was wheezing and a couple of other birds that had been in contact with that bird are also wheezing but seen healthy otherwise

    (Posted on 2010-08-13 20:51:00 by Bob)

11. Bob. Tylan is good, also Tylan plus.works fast if you use it as soon as you hear any noise from the birds at all, if you suspect mite,you can get a tail or wing feather and with care push the feather down the throat and pull out again this will get rid of anything in the throat as often this can cause irritation, but don't push if you think it dosn't feel right, keep the bird a in a warm place. if you should use a hospital cage DO NOT use it with the glass in front!

    (Posted on 2010-08-13 20:33:00 by phil warne)

12. Hi Phil

    I think some breeders also use the ivermectin if they have a bird thats wheezing incase they have air sac mite, is there anyway to know if a wheezing bird has air sac mite or if the cause is bacteria ?

    (Posted on 2010-08-13 15:13:00 by Bob)

13. We prefer to use Frontline spray NOT the drop-on, unscrew the top and dip in a cotton bud then dab the bird on the SKIN best on the rump or gently pull wing out & you will see bare patch of skin on the neck, you can pray a small amount on the rump as a lot of fanciers do. This kills the mite and eggs something other products dont do. I always do this after show season about mid December.

    (Posted on 2010-08-13 14:18:00 by phil warne)

14. Hi Bob, you should not use this product when the birds are moulting, you are right and we understand it is stronger than the normally used ivermectin!

    (Posted on 2010-08-13 14:08:00 by phil warne)

15. Was the ivermectin used when the birds were moulting Phil? as it does say not to use it during this period.

    (Posted on 2010-08-13 08:19:00 by Bob)

16. Hi Phil

    Thanks for the heads up, is there any ivermectine safe for use on borders ?

    (Posted on 2010-08-13 08:13:00 by Bob)

17. WARNING------Harkers HARKA-MECTIN spot on for getting rid of mite, was used by an Oxfordshire border breeder, killed SIX birds.

    (Posted on 2010-08-12 14:51:00 by phil warne)

18. Hi JAMES CLOETE If all goes well we are sending birds to S Africa again this year maybe you could share some of cost if all agree. leave me your e-mail address or phone 01451 810248 and then we can talk in more detail, regards Phil.

    (Posted on 2010-08-12 12:51:00 by phil warne)

19. Hi James

    I imported 16 borders last year and the importation ,vets and transportation cost 3200 GBP.PLEASE only bring cocks as the hens do not acclimatise very well.

    If you want to know more you can contact me on 041 368 1185 and 082 334 1844.Once the birds arrive from Phil it will make a great improvement in your birdroom.

    (Posted on 2010-08-09 19:58:00 by donald)

20. Hi Dinkey

    PLEASE DO NOT PUT WHEAT GERM WITH THE SOYA AS THIS GETS THE COCKS TO AGGRESSIVE AND THE HENS JUST WANT TO LAY EGGS AND DO NOT WANT TO INCUBATE.

    GIVE WHEAT GERM 1 PER WEEK OVER CONDITION SEED OR GIVE VIT-E IN WATER ONE PER WEEK.TRY TO FIND 90% SOYA POWDER AND ADD 5 TO 10 GRMS WITH THE SOYA.IN SA WE FIND SOYA POWDER IN OUR BIG PHARMACIES AND SUPER MARKETS.

    IF YOU WANT READ HOW TO FEED BORDER VEGGIES ,READ LINDA HOGANS CANARYTALES.

    (Posted on 2010-08-09 19:45:00 by donald)

21. Hi Dave

    The dry ones (not the roasted type) should be soaked for 4 hours (place in bowl and add boiling water to cover approx 1cm over top of beans to allow water intake).

    Frozen (green) should be just defrosted (again boiling water) then both types place into a food blender and then add Broccoli or Cauliflower and blended up into a crumb mix. (you can add wheat germ oil at this point also.) then can feed to the birds.

    I started to feed my birds in Mid January, then stopped once the first eggs was laid. (Soya is very high in protein, which is like giving kids energy drinks before bedtime, (in over words hens will not sit tight during the incubation process (not what anyone wants)). To combat deserting hens, you could give them a small amount of soaked hemp seed, which will make them placid (docile) sit tight (fingers crossed).

    i have started to feed a small amount of borders Veggies into my egg food during the moult to help maintain the energy and hopeful help growth (only hoping)).

    James

    (Posted on 2010-08-09 09:18:00 by dinky)

22. Hi

    Which type of soya beans, the frozen green ones or the dry roasted ones and how do you prepare them for the birds ? also is border vegies only fed up to the breeding or is it fed after chicks have left the nest and to cocks daily through the breeding ?

    (Posted on 2010-08-08 21:21:00 by Dave)

23. Hi dave

    you can buy dried (wholefoods section or frozen (next to the peas) soya beans from Tesco's. My birds prefer the frozen as they are still green etc.

    james

    (Posted on 2010-08-08 20:44:00 by dinky)

24. Hi Phil

    I live in the UK and have searched high and low for soya beans to try the border vegies mix but i could not find any, where do you obtain your soya beans from please ?

    (Posted on 2010-08-08 19:42:00 by Dave)

25. hi phil just wondering would you have 2 pair off birds i can buy from you . I left my e mail address on the guest book but got no reply the e mail sdress is finolagraham@yahoo.com many thanks gg

    (Posted on 2010-08-08 18:53:00 by gg)

26. hi phil

    I WANT TO BUY TWO HENS.CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME A PRICE

    TO SHIP TO SOUTH AFRICA. ( Cape Town )

    thank you

    (Posted on 2010-08-08 10:33:00 by JAMES CLOETE)

27. Hi Christel, we will have birds for sale from October or maybe very late September not any earlier, regards Phil

    (Posted on 2010-07-27 14:15:00 by phil warne)

28. Hello Phil,

    From when on can I come over to get some birds?

    Can this early September? I would be in the UK at that time.

    Thanks,

    Christel

    (Posted on 2010-07-25 17:00:00 by Christel)

29. phil can you email me with a price of two pairs of birds my e mail address is finolagraham@yahoo .com and any other expenses i might incure thanks

    (Posted on 2010-07-24 22:38:00 by gg)

30. Hello, Phil

    My eMail address is : leonsa42@kanguru.pt

    Please send me all details about this transation.

    regards,

    Armando Santos

    (Posted on 2010-07-24 21:24:00 by Armando Santos)

31. Hi Armando Santos, If you would like to leave your e-mail address with me or use the one I gave you over the phone. we will get back to you with all the details.

    (Posted on 2010-07-24 20:52:00 by phil warne)

32. Good afternoon,

    Phil

    As per our previous phone conversation I am writing to you regarding the buy of two couples of Border Fancy (two males and two females). I live at 15 miles from Lisbon, Portugal, and usually I bred red factor canaries but now want to initiate a lineage of Border Fancy canaries with top quality birds. Thus I ask you if you are able to send me the birds, how much that will cost me (the birds itself + taxes + veterinary + custom, etc) and finally the method of payment you receive.

    Thank you in advance for your answer,

    Best regards

    Armando Santos

    (Posted on 2010-07-24 15:26:00 by Armando Santos)

33. Hi Curt

    wackey.saunders@gmail.com

    D

    (Posted on 2010-07-15 19:33:00 by donald)

34. Hi Donald,

    Please send me your email address, mine is curtlouw@yahoo.com

    Regards

    Curt

    (Posted on 2010-07-15 14:26:00 by Curt Louw)

35. Hello Phil, following my e-mail as requested (moliveira@unimin.com.br). Thank you (Marcio Oliveira - Canaril Amigos de Porte - Rio Claro - SP - Brasil).

    (Posted on 2010-07-08 16:56:00 by Marcio Rogério de Oliveira)

36. Hi Curt

    Please give me a call

    Donald

    (Posted on 2010-07-02 11:08:00 by donald)

37. Marcio Rogério de Oliveira, Thank you. please do send me your e-mail address

    (Posted on 2010-06-28 14:10:00 by phil warne)

38. Hello Phil, is a pleasure to write you. I am a creator of Border of Brazil and came to a pattern of canario very good and would like to exchange some photos and ask for their help in the evaluation of my birds. I am sending you my e-mail and ask that you inform me how should I do for you to receive the photos. Here in Brazil we have a lot of admirers, the Border canary is a success, thanks to you. Congratulations on your work. I await your contact. Marcio Oliveira (canaril Friends Porte - Rio Claro - SP).

    (Posted on 2010-06-27 04:56:00 by Marcio Rogério de Oliveira)

39. Hi Phil,

    thank you very much for your reply.

    My e-mail address to contact me so as to solve this problem is the following:

    emanuele.carapellucci@tin.it

    Regards.

    Emanuele.

    (Posted on 2010-06-22 14:09:00 by emanuele)

40. Hello Emanuele.I am sorry you have not recieved the DVDs We will send some more please confirm your address or send me your e-mail address then we can contact you direct or if you like you could phone, this has happened a couple of times but they do arrive in the end, regards Phil

    (Posted on 2010-06-21 10:50:00 by phil warne)

41. Hi Phil,

    I hope this message finds you well.

    I have a question for you.

    Around four months ago I paid to get two DVDs through international money order but I didn't receive anything yet.

    Could you let me know any information about it?

    Thank you very much.

    Best regards.

    Emanuele (Italy)

    (Posted on 2010-06-17 15:53:00 by emanuele)

42. Hi Phil,

    Thanks for the feedback sure wish there were an easier way... All the same I will attempt to make the necessary arrangements.

    I am in high spirits today as I again got some of you bloodline from Donald at the All Border show in Bloem this last weekend. He is doing very well with your lines and hopefully so will I going forward.

    Curt, no doubt that Donald will help you as he has me.

    Regards,

    Shawn

    (Posted on 2010-06-14 12:47:00 by Shawn)

43. Hi Shawn, We dont' like to give info on line regards payment details, to order DVDS just send a cheque made out to me plus a little extra for postage this is about £3 will cover the cost. thanks Phil

    (Posted on 2010-06-11 12:16:00 by phil warne)

44. Hi Phil, thanks for your reply. I am sure once I get stock from Donald things will get better. Like Shawn, I am also interested in your DVD's, so hopefully we can get them to South Africa soon.

    (Posted on 2010-06-09 14:28:00 by Curt Louw)

45. Hi Phil,

    I would like to order your DVD sets online, I dont seem to find a way to do this on the site, please let me know how I might do this. Paypal is the easiest means for me from South Africa.

    Regards,

    Shawn

    (Posted on 2010-06-09 11:23:00 by Shawn)

46. Hi Clive, thanks for your remarks, regards to all if you are down this way please do call Phil

    (Posted on 2010-05-29 16:05:00 by phil warne)

47. Curt, Position is bred into the birds you would find it very hard to teach a bird to stand if it has not got position, you could put a bird in a showcage on a shelf in a window not in the sun! and place a board behind it so that it has to get up to look out over the top of it.best of luck Phil

    (Posted on 2010-05-29 16:01:00 by phil warne)

48. Gary £13000 to spend! you just wanted tail feathers then? computer connection but no phone? Gary if you wanted some good birds you would find a way of contacting me direct

    (Posted on 2010-05-29 15:56:00 by phil warne)

49. Hi everyone. We have had alterations to the house so have been off line and I have had neck and back problems so have kept away from the laptop! plus over 160 chicks to look after so far, its all slowing me down!

    (Posted on 2010-05-29 15:50:00 by phil warne)

50. Hi Phil,

    Hope the breeding season is going well. Please tell me how you get your birds to stand so upright in their show cages? I know it makes a huge difference when they are judged. I put my birds in our derby show and got runner up and 4th prize as well but on the next show I only got red tickets and I feel it had allot to do with me benching them the previous day before judging took place. My birds somehow looked very stressed out on the day judging took place.

    Regards

    Curt

    (Posted on 2010-05-27 06:17:00 by Curt Louw)

51. Spot on with that comment NoSams, obviously this Gary O'Connor charactor is a wind up, I've been looking back through the posts, he couldn't contact Phil because he (Gary) hadn't got a phone.....go figure!! I presume it didn't occur to him that even if he hadn't a phone,... that Phil has. Also he has problems with emails...yet can post messages on the guestbook. Perhaps he would be better off spending some of the £13,000 he wishes to send Phil (presumably in 5p coins) on a mobile phone for himself.

    (Posted on 2010-05-24 13:27:00 by BorderBoy)

52. Gary, I think the intention of the Guestbook is that we can see what fellow Border men write to Phil and share in some general information not to see what I feel should be a private conversation conducted through another means, if at all.

    (Posted on 2010-05-24 11:59:00 by nosams)

53. Don't you know how to use a telephone?!?!

    (Posted on 2010-05-23 22:04:00 by BorderBoy)

54. Hi phil did you get my e-mail just would like to know i have a lot of problem in sending e-mails would like to how many birds I would get for 13000 pounds or euro please let me know hope the breeding season is going well for you kind regards garry o connor eire

    (Posted on 2010-05-23 21:07:00 by Garry O Connor)

55. hi phil how is your breeding season going at the moment if I was to send you over 13.000 for birds how many birds will i get from garry o connor eire

    (Posted on 2010-05-23 20:03:00 by Garry O Connor)

56. Hi Phill,

    just looking at your web site, still No1 and going strong.hope you and jenny are well, all the best for this season.

    Clive.

    (Posted on 2010-05-18 23:36:00 by Clive Paisey)

57. HI PHIL

    I HAVE A YELLOW COCK WHOSE FEATHERS ARE LOOSE AROUND THE VENT. HAVE YOU A REMEDY TO FIX THIS.

    OUR DAY TIME TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 22 AN 30 DEGREES C.AS I SIT HERE (9.00PM)IT IS 20 DEGREES AND WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF AUTUM(FALL).WOULD THESE TEMPERATURES AFFECT THE TIGHTNESS OF THE FEATHER?

    REGARDS

    DIONALD

    (Posted on 2010-05-18 19:08:00 by donald)

58. Hi Phil

    I was wondering where do you obtain sya beans from in the UK and how do you prepare and offer them ?

    (Posted on 2010-05-18 16:26:00 by Bert)

59. Been in the bird shed earlier and found a fair bit of mite,there a nightmare i gave my birds 1 drop of ivermectin and dust them again,any tips will be helpful.

    (Posted on 2010-05-18 14:33:00 by Nigel Wood)

60. Cheers Scotty

    (Posted on 2010-05-12 17:35:00 by Nigel Wood)

61. Hi Nigel

    As both birds are showing White it is not advisable to pair them together. If I were you I would split them up and give them both normal, clear or green series mates. You will then probably breed whites and normals from both pairs.

    Hope this is of help

    Scotty

    (Posted on 2010-05-11 22:07:00 by Scotty)

62. The hen is half white half yellow thats why i say 1/4 white.

    Nigel Wood thankyou

    (Posted on 2010-05-11 19:46:00 by Nigel Wood)

63. I have a bird thats 1/4 white and 3/4 buff would i be ok putting this to a proper white?.

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-05-11 17:07:00 by Nigel Wood)

64. Hi Nigel

    Please see my comments on the forum. My initial entry on 13th April and todays

    entry hopefiully might be of help to you.

    Regards

    Scotty

    (Posted on 2010-05-06 21:02:00 by Scotty)

65. Does anyone know if you can get white young from a buff hen x blue cock bird?.They have 5 eggs and im guessing that buffs are possible as well as blues but im not sure if white is possible.

    Thanks

    Nigel

    (Posted on 2010-05-05 18:49:00 by Nigel Wood)

66. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL.MAY THIS BE A YEAR WITH GOOD HEALTH AND GREAT BREEDING RESULTS

    REGARDS

    DON AND SHELLEY

    (Posted on 2010-04-27 18:29:00 by donald)

67. Dear Mr Warne,

    Congratulations on your records in this breed.

    I wanted to know your opnion about somthing.

    I have seen most fanciers do let their birds go into the moult in their breeding cages,

    cages alone or in pairs.

    What do you think about putting the birds all together in an aviary to moult, giving them the chance to develop well. Do you think there would be advantages in this or would you stick to the other way.

    Thank you,

    Christel

    (Posted on 2010-04-27 06:35:00 by Christel)

68. Hi Phil

    Ive paired 11 pairs up and my first 4 pairs had 14 eggs between them and they where all clear im dissapointed as 2 of the cock birds filled all the eggs last year but the other 2 are cock birds from last year.Just gotta a feeling its gong to be 1 of those years.I had to separate 1 of the cock birds as he decided to eat the eggs? first time this as happened to me.Any tips?.

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-04-26 19:42:00 by Nigel Wood)

69. Hi Ross, Congrats on getting borders but its not easy breeding good birds with a big cock and av hen, this is why I made videos on how to go about, if it was straight forward everyone would be winning, the advice I can give you at this stage is only keep the hens from this pairing, and put them to a another big cock related to the father that's if they have the required shape!

    (Posted on 2010-04-26 16:06:00 by phil warne)

70. Just bought my first ever canaries, have concentrated previously on Cockatiels, Budgies and a few finches, have bought Borders, a nice hen and a 'very big' cock bird, would you be able to pass on a few do's and don'ts with regard to breeding.

    Regards

    Russ

    (Posted on 2010-04-25 14:03:00 by Russ)

71. Hi Jan,

    A big thank you for putting me straight.Sometimes I dont fully understand what is actually behind a theory.You have explained it in an understandable way.

    Ta, Roders...

    (Posted on 2010-04-17 14:29:00 by roders2)

72. Hello Roders,

    The theory you're talking about is the theory of the X chromosome. It was proven right, but not on conformation items, but on performance items, as it showed racing horses bred by following the X factor showed to have more heart muscle correlated to better performance. Don't forget it was tested on top blood line horses, and will never work when starting with poor stock! And last but not lest, if you would want to go for it, remind bird cocks do have the XX, hens the XY chromosome, just the oppsite as do horses, so turn your pages upside down!-)-)

    (Posted on 2010-04-17 04:58:00 by Jan Vanderborght)

73. Hello Phil,

    Hope you don't mind a Fife breeder after your opinion (hope I'm not the first!).I love reading stuff about breeding systems and genetics etc.

    For example 'Felch chart in Wrights Poultry book' or 'W.Watmough in the bugie book'.

    The following is by Federico Tisio who is credited with creating the pedigree of the great racehorse sire Northern Dancer.His basic principle was..

    "Return to the Sire,the best blood of his Dam".

    Would you give this statement any creedance in breeding type canaries,or should I just forget I even considered it.

    Best regards Roders..

    (Posted on 2010-04-16 18:01:00 by roders2)

74. Hi All, Sorry about the delay we have been tied up with the birds, and had problems with the broadband, with whites its the same as with any pairing you have got to get the feather right, if the white has a strong yellow tinge to the wings its best to pair to a buff, if only a hint of yellow then put to a yellow, I like to pair white to buff for a couple of seasons then to a yellow, if the chicks show a thick neck and not much leg then paring to a yellow is a must.

    (Posted on 2010-04-14 19:58:00 by phil warne)

75. Hi Curt

    Most dominant white birds especially yellow feathered birds show yellow colour somewhere on the plumage usually the wings.If the ground colour known as Lipochrome is clear of black or brown marks which are known as Melanin then the bird is shown in the clear class.If there are Melanin marks present the bird will be shown in the Ticked or Variegated class depending on how big the mark is .However most borders shows put clear and ticked birds in the same class ,best to check the schedule.

    (Posted on 2010-04-13 18:15:00 by Simes)

76. Hi Curt

    Please check forum for info on whites.

    Regards

    Scotty

    (Posted on 2010-04-13 08:52:00 by Scotty)

77. Hi Phil,

    Hope you and your birds are well.

    Could you please help me with the following information. I have white border canaries with yellow markings on the tips of their wings. I have read that these canaries are classed as dominant white but I was told that these canaries are classed as clear white canaries and variegated white. Please tell me how these canaries are classed and what is the best pairing for them.

    
    

    Thanks

    Curt

    (Posted on 2010-04-12 11:11:00 by Curt Louw)

78. I have a blue hen that i have paired up with a yellow cock bird could you please tell me what colours i could possibly get phil.

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-04-07 11:34:00 by nigel wood)

79. my bird with the runs is still the same could it take a while to clear?,and could it spread to others?.I have been using the pinch of sugar like you said.Have paired 11 pairs with 4 making nests so far im sure the first sign of sunshine and this will speed up the process.

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-04-01 21:15:00 by Nigel Wood)

80. my bird with the runs is still the same could it take a while to clear?,and could it spread to others?.I have been using the pinch of sugar like you said.Have paired 11 pairs with 4 making nests so far im sure the first sign of sunshine and this will speed up the process.

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-04-01 21:15:00 by Nigel Wood)

81. Nigel, Cocks can help hens make a nest, but I would think its a hen.

    (Posted on 2010-03-29 21:01:00 by phil warne)

82. Ive ordered some oyster shell i will use that from now on.Do any of your cock birds build the nests or is it only the hens?,coz i got a yellow hen i thought was a cock bird til it built a nest and starting nestling the material down.I have put a cock bird in with it today.It didnt squark like a hen which caught me out.

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-03-29 12:38:00 by Nigel Wood)

83. Phil,

    From what is do remember nest temperature is around 95, but when incubators are used temperatures on top level of the eggs is set around 101-103.

    Take care,

    jan

    (Posted on 2010-03-28 12:37:00 by Jan Vanderborght)

84. Does anyone know the exact incubation temperature of a canary egg? as we are told that a canary's blood heat is 115 yes its high but we can't find out the

    (Posted on 2010-03-27 21:36:00 by phil warne)

85. Nigel, I cant say I have had this problem, but a lot of birds do unusual things so as long as he does his job, dont worry!

    (Posted on 2010-03-27 21:31:00 by phil warne)

86. Nigel,As I said before I would not advise the use of grit. oyster shell is best.

    (Posted on 2010-03-27 21:28:00 by phil warne)

87. Dear Phil ,

    One of my cock birds flutters in a circle like a hen but sings his head off like a cock bird,my question is?,is this a cock bird just telling the hen hes ready?.

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-03-26 12:16:00 by Nigel Wood)

88. I use mineral tonic grit is this ok or is oyster better phil?.

    (Posted on 2010-03-21 20:45:00 by Nigel Wood)

89. Hi Nigel. yes a little charcol is good but not too much, for some reason ill birds will eat too much and it makes them worse, I also use oyster shell but not grit, also offer cuttle fish bone.

    (Posted on 2010-03-21 20:01:00 by phil warne)

90. Hello Huseyin, My birds are for sale as from October, Most fanciers collect, if you can't get across then a company called airpets can be contacted to transport them for you. any more info please call me on 01451 810248

    (Posted on 2010-03-21 19:55:00 by phil warne)

91. Hi phil just a question for you you have a very nice variegate buff hen on you tube is she for sale and could match up a nice clear yellow cock with this hen and and would like one other pair from you let kno how much the second pair of birds would be o10 will ring you later in the year to make arris to get to your house for these bird many thanks garry o connor eire

    (Posted on 2010-03-19 23:46:00 by Garry O Connor)

92. Would you recomend charcoal grit for the canaries digestion or not phil?,where do you stand on this?.Ps what do you have in your cages as your set up?,

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-03-19 22:02:00 by Nigel Wood)

93. hi!There,

    I am wrting to you get some information about some product like to stick where the canaries seat on it and do u sall canaries to oversae?

    because my friends from Turkey they said that they bought from you couple of the canaries if I want to buy how I can take with me to Turkey?

    if you can help me about it I will be more then please.

    my number is 07841610826 or you can an e-mail to me .

    Thank you.

    (Posted on 2010-03-19 11:31:00 by Huseyin)

94. Hi Phil,

    I found them just by chance on one of my many avian searches on the net, and have imported their products since then. What I like about it is that the product is 100% natural and is derived as an oil from various berries and plants. The difference in the health and vitality of my birds is noticable and it definately puts a lovely sheen on the feather. I have this last year not lost a single chick to going light and I attribute this and my feeding to that success. Plus, it does not have the disadvantage of adding excessive weight - I am sure that you, like me dont particularly like heavy chested birds especially Borders!

    I have found that it is easier to administer directly in the seed and occasionally in the eggfood. I use the Versele Laga brand of seed which includes the VAM (Vitamin, Amino and Mineral fortified) pellets and Orlux dry canary eggfood. I also only use their germination seed mixture. I mix about 3kg of seed to 7.5ml of adherb when I change/ top up hoppers and mix the natravit in the eggfood twice a week. During lead up to breeding, I add the natravit and fertility gold to the broc/soy mixture. Last year I used the Vit E powder from Abba in the USA (which Linda sent me) in place of the fertility gold, which worked very well also.

    Enough rambling, check out their site: www.naturalfeeds.co.uk

    I guess it would be cheap for Britains, but for us its multiplied 12 times and then doubled for postage. This and Bee pollen are the only things that I import for my birds as I think it is very beneficial!

    Shawn

    (Posted on 2010-03-19 11:00:00 by Shawn)

95. Hi Shawn. I have not even heard of this product, what can you tell me about it, who makes it etc? Phil

    (Posted on 2010-03-18 19:26:00 by phil warne)

96. Hi Phil,

    Long time since my last post, anyways hope everything is good on your side of the globe.

    Donald good to see that you're a regular in the guestbook!

    Phil, I wanted to know if you have ever tried the Carr's Natural Oil supplements? It is made up of three products, Natravit, Aviherb and Fertility Gold. Love to hear your comments...

    Shawn from an autumny South Africa!

    ps: Glad to say that I got a couple more pair from Donald and that my room is now all off Warne lines, except one pair of linebred from Donald Harrison.

    (Posted on 2010-03-17 19:07:00 by Shawn)

97. I rang birdcare company up and they recommended Guardian Angel to help the birds gut just waiting on delivery now do you have any knowledge of this product?.

    Cheers

    Nigel Wood

    (Posted on 2010-03-17 18:53:00 by Nigel Wood)

98. Thanks dear Phil.If you have msn we can contact from there.MY adress is:dancewithwaves@hotmail.com....

    (Posted on 2010-03-15 21:09:00 by A.okan ozdamar)

99. A Okan, We sell birds from oct and you have to place an order with me then you have to contact a transport company called Airpets they will make a box collect birds from me and send to you. now we understant it costs the same to send 12 birds as 1 bird. to you. thanks Phil

    (Posted on 2010-03-15 15:31:00 by phil warne)

100. just checked weather for next 15 days and spring is defo on the way gave out 14 on friday!!!!!!!!!!!.

     (Posted on 2010-03-14 20:38:00 by Nigel Wood)