Re: Canary wasting seed

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On individual breeding cages it is easier to use individual seed hoppers.

I have glass seed hoppers that I bought of a breeder who had also had them for many years. With this glass design seed hopper it is almost impossible for the birds to scatter the seed. I don't believe that you could buy them now, and it would probably cost heaps to have them made.
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we all used these when I first started with canaries in the 60's. I think I probably still have 30 or 40 in my storeromm.
Brings back lots of old memories of the Guys that have passed away since then
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Weaver wrote:we all used these when I first started with canaries in the 60's. I think I probably still have 30 or 40 in my storeromm.
Brings back lots of old memories of the Guys that have passed away since then
Your right Weaver, my Dad used these in that era...forgot all about them...wonder where they went?...Mum probably threw them out..
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I haven't seen those glass ones for years. I recall an old Canary breeder who lived next door to where I grew up had the same type. I forget how it worked but he had some type of bracket so they sat outside the cage and the canaries could only put their heads in - is that how yours work Canary/weaver?
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The cage front has the circle hole so that the birds can poke their head through into the seed hopper.

I have just put a piece of wire from one side to the other of the circle in the cage front, that holds the seed hopper in place.

They are a lot better than the currently made galvanised/glass front seed hoppers that I used previously and the birds could still flick the seed out.
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I have never seen these before. They look like a fantastic idea. Pity they are not still available/made.
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It looks like a bong! May be illegal to buy make or sell. :lolno:
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Netsurfer wrote:It looks like a bong! May be illegal to buy make or sell. :lolno:
You can still buy bongs in Qld shops.... :shh: :D
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vettepilot_6 wrote:You can still buy bongs in Qld shops.... :shh: :D
....and ACT and SA; they are also sold in NSW but "these items may be sold for decorative use only".

I'll have to have a closer look at the bongs next time I am in town; I seem to remember quite a range of glass bowls with big holes, perhaps they may be suitable for use as a hopper like those above. Perhaps the manufacturer may be convinced to make a small run of a modified design for birdos.

Those hoppers look wonderful. I have been feeding seeds separated in several small coop cups and a lot is wasted.
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Bongs also sold in WA. You just are not allowed to use them. So maybe I will have a good look next time I pass the right shop.
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