Is it necessary or will they remain this color without the feed? Are they born this color? Can the same be said of a Red Liprochrome?
I am looking into multipyling my stock and am very interested in the Red Factor or Liprochrome. Please any usefull knowledge on these birds would be much appreciated. Thanks All I know I wont get many answers on this one as not many people will understand my question? I am looking for long informative answers if you have the time.
2006-11-28 12:39:28 · 5 answers · asked by John 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
Thank you fellow breeder's
2006-11-28 12:40:32 · update #1
If you want good color you should color feed. The red factor came from Red Siskins in cross breeding years ago. Its difficult to get good birds that show a good bit of red without supplementing. The pigment only needs to be fed during molt. After molt is complete you can revert to a regular diet.
There are Red Lipochrome canaries that do seem to keep their color better, but I am not as familar with them. I would do a web search for a reliable breeder and get references. My area of expertise was with song canaries, but I did have a couple of red factors when I first started. Good luck!
2006-11-28 12:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red Factor canaries have some natural red coloring, but in order to get the more vibrant red you need to give them color enhancing feed during the molting season. Breeders differ on the use of color enhancing food because some believe the coloring should be left natural because the feed may have adverse effects yet unknown, while others enhance the color because it is prettier and easier to sell.
2006-11-28 15:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red factors only remain so by feeding the carophil, and once they moult it comes out.
they are not born this colour, Red factors were crossed with the siskins but for some reason the red does not hold strong in colour in the canary.
I never was a canary man but was around plenty during my exhibition days.
I'm sure this website could direct you more for the information you seek
2006-11-28 15:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by scotty lad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to this site for more information. http://www.petco.com/caresheets/bird/Canary_RedFactor.pdf
Some red birds are bred to be red while others are fed to be red. Some of these "red" foods are natural and others are dangerous.
good luck
2006-11-28 14:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
from what I remember reading, it's both
2006-11-28 19:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋