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david walsh Regular user Bonnie Scotland 183 Posts |
Being the kind of person who changes their mind with the weather, I decided to give myself some time before rushing out and buying any birds.
For the past few weeks I seem to have settled with the idea of canaries, the reasons partially being due to the size and the single colouring being more suitable for invisable harness work. Before I settle with this idea, does anyone have any experience with these birds that could tell me anything to watch out for.
David.
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zaubern Veteran user Seattle, Wa 335 Posts |
A typical Invisible Harness would not fit a canary, you would have to get one sized for them. Also, I don't know (having never done it) how easy it would be to use a canary for Invisible Harness productions, but I imagine it would be a challenge.
Zaubern
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
There is only a handfull of magicians that have used canaries an parakeets successfully.
These birds are very high engery and you must work with them daily. There is only one source for info on these small birds, that is available from Stevens Magic. It is a good idea not to get the birds 1st. I suggest you buy all the material available and go from there. Yes, you will have to invest first as in any venture that you undertake. Canaries are hard beal birds, and doves are soft. Cararies are very fragel bird, you could break a leg or wing very easily. I spent $500 in material when I got my doves, looking for the right information and material. Lastly, are you good at sewing or have a seamtress available to make things for you. Good luck, Bill |
zaubern Veteran user Seattle, Wa 335 Posts |
I would invest some time in researching birds. For the most part, doves are easy birds to work with. A smaller bird such as a canary is fragile as Bill pointed out. I have never worked with thes birds but if they are anything like parakeets, it will take A LOT of work. In any case, take a look at different birds and understand what you are getting into. Just my opinion.
Zaubern
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xxxRoyxxx Loyal user 218 Posts |
As I have mentioned before on this site, my father is an expert canary breeder. Heck, there are even white ones that look like mini-doves and beautiful bright yellow and orange ones(without having to dye them). I used one as a child that he had given to me and it was surprisingly tame; I would use it in a change bag!!!
Yes, these birds are high-strung. Just like any performing animal, it would be best to get it as young as possible; especially canaries since they are high-strung, like I mentioned before. From my experience, it is very possible to use them, only it will take work like anything else. Being such small animals, they could be loaded anywhere, even palmed. If anyone is interested in canaries, pm and maybe I could help get you some quality animals through my father...ROY |
Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
Part of the finch family, very high strung....I have a male and like his singing but havent done any training.
Use to have a green conure, trained it to dunk a small ball in a cup and also roll over.....
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